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| TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE | ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING |
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Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
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| EXPOSURE |
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AVOID ALL CONTACT! AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN! AVOID EXPOSURE OF BREASTFEEDING WOMEN!
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IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
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| Inhalation |
Loss of movement co-ordination. Headache. Tremor. Weakness.
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
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| Skin |
MAY BE ABSORBED!
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Protective clothing. Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention.
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| Eyes |
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Face shield.
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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 |
(See Inhalation).
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
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Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). See Notes. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Refer for medical attention. |
| SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | PACKAGING & LABELLING | |||||||
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Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. (Extra personal protection: P3 filter respirator for toxic particles.)
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Airtight. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Marine pollutant. EU Classification Symbol: T, N R: 24/25-40-50/53 S: (1/2-)-22-36/37-45-60-61 UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1 UN Pack Group: II | |||||||
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Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT7-II
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Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from acids.
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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE: WHITE CRYSTALS CHEMICAL DANGERS: On combustion, forms chlorine fumes and hydrogen chloride. The substance decomposes on contact with acids producing toxic fumes. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS: TLV not established. MAK: Carcinogen category: 3B; (DFG 2002). |
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body through the skin, by ingestion and by inhalation. INHALATION RISK: Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE: The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system and liver, resulting in impaired functions and liver impairment. The effects may be delayed. EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE: Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. The substance may have effects on the endocrine system. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans. Causes toxicity to human reproduction or development. | ||
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | |||
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Sublimation point: 350°C (decomposes) Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: poor |
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.45 | ||
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The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in fish, in mammals and in milk.
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Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties. Do NOT take working clothes home. Consult national legislation.
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See Also:
Toxicological Abbreviations
Chlordecone (EHC 43, 1984)
Chlordecone (HSG 41, 1990)
Chlordecone (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 20, 1979)