TETRANITROMETHANE | ICSC: 1468 (April 2004) |
CAS #: 509-14-8 |
UN #: 1510 |
EC Number: 208-094-7 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
---|---|---|---|
FIRE & EXPLOSION | Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Explosive. | NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. NO contact with bases, combustible substances or reducing agents. | Use water in large amounts, water spray. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. Combat fire from a sheltered position. |
AVOID ALL CONTACT! | |||
---|---|---|---|
SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Cough. Blue lips, fingernails and skin. Headache. Laboured breathing. Vomiting. Dizziness. Symptoms may be delayed. See Notes. | Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention. |
Skin | Redness. Pain. | Protective gloves. Protective clothing. | First rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again. |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. | Wear safety goggles, face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion | See Inhalation. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating. | Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention . |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
---|---|
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable plastic containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Fireproof. Separated from incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room. | |
PACKAGING | |
TETRANITROMETHANE | ICSC: 1468 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
---|---|
Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
|
Formula: CN4O8 / C(NO2)4 |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
---|---|
Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
|
Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
|
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
---|
TLV: 0.005 ppm as TWA; A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans). MAK: skin absorption (H); carcinogen category: 2 |
ENVIRONMENT |
---|
Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately. |
NOTES |
---|
The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential. Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available. Do NOT take working clothes home. Rinse contaminated clothing with plenty of water because of fire hazard. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
---|---|---|
EC Classification |
All rights reserved. The published material is being distributed without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. Neither ILO nor WHO nor the European Commission shall be responsible for the interpretation and use of the information contained in this material. | |
See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations Tetranitromethane (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 65, 1996)