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| TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE | ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING |
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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, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
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| EXPLOSION |
Above 66°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
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Above 66°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.
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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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| Inhalation |
Burning sensation. Cough. Drowsiness. Headache. Nausea. Shortness of breath. Vomiting.
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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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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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| Eyes |
Redness. Pain.
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Safety goggles, 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 |
Diarrhoea. (Further see Inhalation).
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.
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| SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | PACKAGING & LABELLING | |||||||
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Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
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Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Marine pollutant. EU Classification Symbol: Xn, N R: 36-40-50/53 S: (2-)-36/37-46-60-61 UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 9 UN Pack Group: III | |||||||
| EMERGENCY RESPONSE | SAFE STORAGE | |||||||
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Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-90GM7-III NFPA Code: H 2; F 2; R 0; |
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from strong oxidants, food and feedstuffs. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
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| IMPORTANT DATA | |||
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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE: COLOURLESS TO WHITE CRYSTALS, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. CHEMICAL DANGERS: On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride. Reacts with strong oxidants. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS: TLV: 10 ppm as TWA; A3; (ACGIH 2004). MAK: H; Carcinogen category: 2; Germ cell mutagen group: 3B; (DFG 2004). |
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. INHALATION RISK: A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE: The substance is irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the blood, resulting in haemolytic anaemia. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. Medical observation is indicated. EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE: The substance may have effects on the liver, kidneys and blood. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans. | ||
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | |||
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Boiling point: 174°C Melting point: 53°C Density: 1.2 g/cm³ Solubility in water: at 25 °C 80 mg/l Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 170 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.08 |
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01 Flash point: 66°C c.c. Explosive limits, vol% in air: 6.2-16 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.37 | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL DATA | |||
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The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in fish.
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| NOTES | |||
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Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. Do NOT take working clothes home. Card has been partly updated in October 2004. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response. | |||
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See Also:
Toxicological Abbreviations