TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE |
ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS |
PREVENTION |
FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING |
| FIRE |
Combustible. |
NO open flames. |
Water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide. |
| EXPLOSION |
Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air. |
Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. |
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| EXPOSURE |
|
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! |
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| Inhalation |
|
Local exhaust. |
Fresh air, rest. |
| Skin |
Redness. |
Protective gloves. |
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. |
| Eyes |
|
Safety spectacles. |
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor. |
| Ingestion |
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. |
Rinse mouth. |
| IMPORTANT DATA |
Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS CRYSTALLINE POWDER.Physical dangers
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.
MAK: 2 mg/m³ (Inhalable fraction); Peak limitation category: I(2); Pregnancy risk group: C; (DFG 2006). |
Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly. Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is mildly irritating to the skin. |
