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.
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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In case of fire: cool drums, etc., by spraying with water but avoid contact of the substance with water.
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EXPOSURE
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
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INHALATION
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Blue skin.
Blue lips or finger nails.
Dizziness.
Headache.
Nausea.
Shortness of breath.
Confusion.
Convulsions.
Unconsciousness.
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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!
(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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Redness.
Pain.
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Safety goggles,
or
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.
(Further see Inhalation).
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Wash hands before eating.
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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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Remove all ignition sources.
Do NOT wash away into sewer.
Sweep spilled substance into containers.
Carefully collect remainder,
then remove to safe place.
Chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus.
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
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Separated from
strong oxidants,
food and feedstuffs
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Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing.
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Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Marine pollutant.
Note: C
T symbol
N symbol
R: 23/24/25-33-50/53
S: 1/2-28-36/37-45-60-61
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: II
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SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
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ICSC: 0143
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Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994.
No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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