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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, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
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| EXPLOSION |
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| EXPOSURE |
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID EXPOSURE OF ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN!
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IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
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| Inhalation |
Confusion. Cough. Headache. Tremor. Laboured breathing. Nausea. Sore throat. Unconsciousness.
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration if indicated.
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| Skin |
Redness.
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Protective gloves.
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First rinse with plenty of water, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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| Eyes |
Redness.
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Safety goggles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.
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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 |
Abdominal cramps. Convulsions. Diarrhoea. Vomiting. (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. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Rest. Refer for medical attention.
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| SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | PACKAGING & LABELLING | |||||||
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Sweep spilled substance into air tight containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. (Extra personal protection: P3 filter respirator for toxic particles). Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
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Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Marine pollutant. EU Classification Symbol: T, N R: 25-36/37/38-50/53 S: (1/2-)-22-24/25-36-45-60-61 UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1 UN Pack Group: III | |||||||
| EMERGENCY RESPONSE | SAFE STORAGE | |||||||
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Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT7-III
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Separated from food and feedstuffs. Well closed.
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| IMPORTANT DATA | |||
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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE: COLOURLESS CRYSTALS CHEMICAL DANGERS: The substance decomposes on burning producing irritating fumes. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS: TLV: 5 mg/m³ as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen); (ACGIH 2004). MAK: IIb (not established but data is available); skin absorption (H); (DFG 2004). |
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. INHALATION RISK: Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly. EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE: The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system, resulting in convulsions and respiratory depression. EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE: Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. The substance may have effects on the kidneys and liver. | ||
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | |||
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Decomposes below boiling point Melting point: 165-166°C Density: 1.27 g/cm³ Solubility in water: none |
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.10 | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL DATA | |||
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The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Avoid release to the environment in circumstances different to normal use. The substance may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment.
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The substance is combustible but no flash point is available in literature. Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See sections Emergency response, Occupational Exposure Limits. | |||
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See Also:
Toxicological Abbreviations
Rotenone (HSG 73, 1992)
Rotenone (PIM 474)