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.
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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.
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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STRICT HYGIENE!
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IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
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INHALATION
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Headache.
Dizziness.
Vomiting.
Laboured breathing.
Symptoms may be delayed (see Notes).
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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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MAY BE ABSORBED!
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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First rinse with plenty of water, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again.
Refer for medical attention.
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EYES
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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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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!).
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!
Consult an expert!
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.
Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents
(extra personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus).
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Fireproof.
Separated from
strong oxidants,
food and feedstuffs.
Cool.
Keep in the dark.
Well closed.
Keep under inert gas.
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Airtight.
Unbreakable packaging; put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Subsidiary Risks: 3
UN Packing Group: I
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SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
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ICSC: 0168
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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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