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| TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE | ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING |
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Not combustible.
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In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
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| EXPLOSION |
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| EXPOSURE |
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PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
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Dizziness. Drowsiness. Headache. Nausea. Unconsciousness.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
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| Skin |
Dry skin. Redness.
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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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| Eyes |
Redness.
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Safety spectacles 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 |
(Further see Inhalation).
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention.
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Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT wash away into sewer, then remove to safe place. Personal protection: A filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.
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Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. EU Classification UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1 UN Pack Group: III | |||||||
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Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT1-III
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Separated from food and feedstuffs. Dry. Ventilation along the floor.
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| IMPORTANT DATA | |||
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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE: COLOURLESS TO YELLOW LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. CHEMICAL DANGERS: The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride, phosgene, hydrogen bromide. Attacks many metals including steel, aluminium, magnesium and zinc unless inhibited. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS: TLV: 200 ppm as TWA; (ACGIH 2004). MAK: skin absorption (H); Carcinogen category: 3B; (DFG 2004). |
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. INHALATION RISK: A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE: Inhalation of the substance may cause lung oedema (see Notes). The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system and blood , resulting in impaired functions and formation of carboxyhaemoglobin. Exposure may result in lowering of consciousness. EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE: Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. Lungs may be affected by repeated or prolonged exposure. The substance may have effects on the kidneys and liver, resulting in impaired functions. | ||
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Boiling point: 68°C Melting point: -88°C Relative density (water = 1): 2.0 Solubility in water: poor Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 15.6 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.5 |
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The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation is therefore essential. Immediate administration of an appropriate inhalation therapy by a doctor or a person authorized by him/her, should be considered. Halon 1011 is a trade name. Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, Emergency Response.
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See Also:
Toxicological Abbreviations