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.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames.
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Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
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EXPLOSION
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Above 52°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
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Above 52°C closed system, ventilation.
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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.
Laboured breathing.
Nausea.
Shortness of breath.
Sore throat.
Vomiting.
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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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MAY BE ABSORBED!
Redness.
skin burns.
Pain.
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Refer for medical attention.
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EYES
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Redness.
Pain.
Blurred vision.
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Face shield.
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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 pain.
Diarrhoea
(further see Inhalation).
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Give plenty of water 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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Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible.
Wash away remainder with plenty of water
(extra personal protection: A/P2 filter respirator for organic vapour and harmful dust).
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Separated from
oxidants, acids, acid chlorides, isocyanates.
Dry.
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Xi symbol
R: 36/37/38
S: 28
UN Haz Class: 3
UN Pack Group: III
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SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
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ICSC: 0257
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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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