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| TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE | ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING |
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Combustible.
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NO open flames.
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water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide
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| EXPLOSION |
Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.
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Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding).
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| EXPOSURE |
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
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| Inhalation |
Cough. Nausea. Vomiting.
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Avoid inhalation of fine dust and mist. Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
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| Skin |
Redness.
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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 if powder.
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Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
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| Ingestion |
(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. Refer for medical attention.
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| SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | PACKAGING & LABELLING | |||||||
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Personal protection: A/P2 filter respirator for organic vapour and harmful dust. Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
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Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. EU Classification Symbol: Xi, N R: 36/37/38-50/53 S: (2-)23-60-61 UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 9 UN Pack Group: III GHS Classification Warning Causes eye irritation May cause damage to liver and nervous system through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled Very toxic to aquatic life | |||||||
| EMERGENCY RESPONSE | STORAGE | |||||||
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Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-90GM7-III NFPA Code: H 1; F 1; R 0;
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Separated from food and feedstuffs, oxidants. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
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| IMPORTANT DATA | |||
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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE: WHITE CRYSTALS OR FLAKES , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. PHYSICAL DANGERS: Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. CHEMICAL DANGERS: Reacts with oxidants. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS: TLV: 0.2 ppm as TWA; (ACGIH 2006). MAK: skin absorption (H); Carcinogen category: 3B; (DFG 2006). |
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion. INHALATION RISK: A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE: The substance is irritating to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE: The substance may have effects on the liver and nervous system , resulting in impaired functions. | ||
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | |||
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Boiling point: 256°C Melting point: 70°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.04 Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 0.0004 Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 1.19 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.3 |
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0 Flash point: 113°C c.c Auto-ignition temperature: 540°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.6 (at 111°C) - 5.8 (at 166°C) Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.16/4.09 | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL DATA | |||
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The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur along the food chain, for example in plants. It is strongly advised that this substance does not enter the environment.
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| NOTES | |||
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Do NOT take working clothes home. Card has been partially updated in November 2008: see Packaging & labelling.
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See Also:
Toxicological Abbreviations
BIPHENYL (JECFA Evaluation)
Biphenyl (CICADS 6, 1999)