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EXPOSURE
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Inhalation
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Cough. Laboured breathing. Headache. Dry throat. Nasal congestion.
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Ventilation, 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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Redness. Pain.
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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
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Eyes
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Redness. Pain. Corneal damage.
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Safety goggles.
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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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Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhoea.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.
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IMPORTANT DATA
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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
CHEMICAL DANGERS:
On combustion, forms toxic gases.
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
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ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion.
EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.
EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.
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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
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Melting point: 204-207°C
Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 10
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ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
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The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.
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NOTES
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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LEGAL NOTICE
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Neither the CEC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information
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© IPCS, CEC 2005
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