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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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| EXPOSURE |
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT! AVOID EXPOSURE OF ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN!
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| Inhalation |
Cough.
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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| Skin |
Dry skin. Corns.
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Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
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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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| Ingestion |
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Vacuum spilled material. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus.
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EU Classification Symbol: T R: 45-48/23 S: 53-45 Note: [E] UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 9 UN Pack Group: II | |||||||
| EMERGENCY RESPONSE | SAFE STORAGE | |||||||
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Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-90S2212
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Well closed.
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| IMPORTANT DATA | |||
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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE: FIBRES. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS: TLV: (For fibres longer than 5 um with an aspect ratio equal to or greater than: 3:1 as determined by the membrane filter method at 400-450X magnefication (4-mm objective) phase contrast elimination) 0.1 fibre/cc as TWA; A1; (ACGIH 2004). MAK: Carcinogen category: 1; (DFG 2004). EU OEL: 0.1 fibres/cc (EU 2003). |
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. 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 is irritating to the skin, the eyes, the respiratory tract. EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE: Lungs may be affected by repeated or prolonged exposure to fibres, resulting in fibrosis. This substance is carcinogenic to humans. | ||
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Decomposes below melting point at 1200°C Relative density (water = 1): 3.3-3.4 Solubility in water: none |
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Smoking greatly enhances the risk of lung cancer. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is indicated. Do NOT take working clothes home. Card has been partly updated in October 2004. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response. | |||
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See Also:
Toxicological Abbreviations