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Date of peer-review: April 1997
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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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Powder, water spray, foam, 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.
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| EXPOSURE |
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| Inhalation |
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Ventilation (not if powder).
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Fresh air, rest.
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| Skin |
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| Eyes |
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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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Rinse mouth.
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| SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | PACKAGING & LABELLING | |||||||
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Sweep spilled substance into containers. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
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Separated from strong oxidants. Well closed.
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| IMPORTANT DATA | |||
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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE: WHITE POWDER. SWEET TASTE. PHYSICAL DANGERS: Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. CHEMICAL DANGERS: Reacts violently with strong oxidants. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS: TLV not established. MAK not established. |
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. | ||
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | |||
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Melting point: 146°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.56 Solubility in water: soluble |
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -3.3 | ||
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Dextrosol, Glucolin, Dextropur are trade names.
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See Also:
Toxicological Abbreviations