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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Extremely flammable.
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NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
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Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water in large amounts, 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.
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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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Sore throat.
Cough.
Burning sensation.
Shortness of breath.
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,
Half-upright position.
artificial respiration if indicated,
and refer for medical attention.
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SKIN
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Pain.
Redness.
Blisters
Skin burns.
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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,
and refer for medical attention.
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EYES
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Pain.
Redness.
Severe deep burns.
Loss of vision. ALT I
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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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Burning sensation.
Abdominal cramps.
Shock or collapse
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth,
give large amounts of water to drink.
Do NOT induce vomiting,
and 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.
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 let this chemical enter the environment
(extra personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus).
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Fireproof.
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing.
Separated from
food and feedstuffs.
See Chemical Dangers.
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Unbreakable packaging; put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
F+ symbol
Xi symbol
R: 12-36/37/38
S: (2-)16-26-29
UN Haz Class: 3
UN Subsidiary Risks: 8
UN Pack Group: I
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SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
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ICSC: 0908
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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 1990
No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and IDLH values.
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