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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Highly flammable.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
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Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
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EXPLOSION
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Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.
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Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.
Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding).
Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling.
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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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AVOID ALL CONTACT!
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IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
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INHALATION
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Abdominal pain.
Cough.
Dizziness.
Drowsiness.
Headache.
Nausea.
Sore throat.
Unconsciousness.
Vomiting.
Symptoms may be delayed (see Notes).
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Half-upright position.
Artificial respiration if indicated.
Refer for medical attention.
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SKIN
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Redness.
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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Refer for medical attention.
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EYES
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Redness.
Pain.
Blurred vision.
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Safety goggles,
face shield,
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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Abdominal cramps.
Diarrhoea
(further see Inhalation).
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Wash hands before eating.
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Give nothing to drink.
Refer for medical attention.
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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.
Do NOT wash away into sewer
(extra personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus).
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Fireproof.
Separated from
strong oxidants,
food and feedstuffs and other incompatible substances (see Chemical Dangers).
Cool.
Dry.
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Unbreakable packaging; put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
F symbol
T symbol
R: 45-11-22-36/37/38
S: 53-45
Note: E
UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Subsidiary Risks: 6.1
UN Packing Group: II
Marine pollutant.
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SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
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ICSC: 0250
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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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