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.
Heating will cause rise in pressure with risk of bursting.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames.
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Powder,
carbon dioxide.
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EXPLOSION
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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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Shortness of breath.
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Avoid inhalation of fine dust and mist.
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.
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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
or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.
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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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Convulsions.
Cough.
Laboured breathing.
Shortness of breath.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink.
Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!).
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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Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
Carefully collect remainder,
then remove to safe place
(extra personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus).
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Separated from
food and feedstuffs.
Cool.
Keep under inert gas.
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Unbreakable packaging; put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
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SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
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ICSC: 0977
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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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