TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE
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ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS
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PREVENTION
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FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
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FIRE
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Flammable.
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NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
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Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
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EXPLOSION
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Above 43°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
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Above 43°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.
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In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
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EXPOSURE
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INHALATION
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Cough.
Dizziness.
Headache.
Nausea.
Unconsciousness.
Vomiting.
Weakness.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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SKIN
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Redness.
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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EYES
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Redness.
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Safety goggles
or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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INGESTION
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
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SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
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STORAGE
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PACKAGING & LABELLING
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Evacuate danger area!
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible.
Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.
Carefully collect remainder
(extra personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus).
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Fireproof.
Separated from reducing agents, alkali metals,
strong oxidants.
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Airtight.
Unbreakable packaging; put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container.
UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Packing Group: III
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SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
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ICSC: 0032
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Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993
No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and IDLH values.
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