TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE |
ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS |
PREVENTION |
FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING |
| FIRE |
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Water spray, powder. |
| EXPLOSION |
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| EXPOSURE |
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| Inhalation |
Cough. Laboured breathing. Headache. Dry throat. Nasal congestion. |
Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection. |
Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration if indicated. Refer for medical attention. |
| Skin |
Redness. Pain. |
Protective gloves. |
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention. |
| Eyes |
Redness. Pain. Corneal damage. |
Safety goggles. |
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor. |
| Ingestion |
Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhoea. |
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. |
Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention. |
| IMPORTANT DATA |
Physical State; Appearance
WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms toxic gases. Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established. |
Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion.Effects of short-term exposure
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. |
