Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION
EXPOSURE
Inhalation
Local exhaust. Breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest.
Skin
Protective gloves.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes
Redness.
Safety goggles
Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles. Personal protection: protective gloves. 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.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
SAFE STORAGE
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance WHITE POWDER OR GRANULES.
Chemical dangers The substance decomposes on heating and on burning producing toxic and corrosive gases including nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides.
Occupational exposure limits TLV not established. MAK not established.
Inhalation risk A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered
Effects of short-term exposure The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Melting point (decomposes): > 300°C Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 0.18 :(poor) Flash point: not available Auto-ignition temperature: > 500 °C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: - 1.5
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.
NOTES
Temperature of decomposition unknown in literature. MBBH 766, Tinopal, Mikephor and Blankophor are trade names.
