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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Combustible.
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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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Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.
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Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.
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Combat fire from a sheltered position.
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EXPOSURE
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
AVOID ALL CONTACT!
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INHALATION
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Drowsiness.
Nausea.
Vomiting.
Weakness.
(see Ingestion).
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Artificial respiration if indicated.
Refer for medical attention.
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SKIN
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MAY BE ABSORBED!
Blue lips or fingernails.
Blue skin
(further see Inhalation).
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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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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Safety goggles,
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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Blue lips or fingernails.
Blue skin.
Dizziness.
Headache.
Laboured breathing.
Symptoms of delayed effects.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Give large quantities of water.
Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!).
Refer for medical attention.
Wear protective gloves when inducing vomiting.
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SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
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STORAGE
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PACKAGING & LABELLING
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Evacuate danger area!
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
Wash away remainder with plenty of water,
then remove to safe place
(extra personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus).
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Fireproof.
Separated from
strong oxidants,
strong bases,
food and feedstuffs, metals such as tin and zinc.
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Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
T symbol
R: 23/24/25-33
S: (1/2-)28-37-45
Note: C
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: II
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SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
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ICSC: 0465
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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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