TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE |
ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS |
PREVENTION |
FIRE FIGHTING |
| FIRE |
Combustible. |
NO open flames. |
Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide. |
| EXPLOSION |
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| EXPOSURE |
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! |
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| Inhalation |
Sore throat. |
Local exhaust or breathing protection. |
Fresh air, rest. |
| Skin |
Redness. |
Protective gloves. |
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. |
| Eyes |
Redness. Pain. |
Safety goggles. |
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
ORANGE CRYSTALS, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms toxic fumes. Reacts violently with ammonium perchlorate or tetranitromethane. Reacts with mercury (II) nitrate. Occupational exposure limits
TLV: (as Fe) 10 mg/m³ as TWA; (ACGIH 2001).
MAK not established. |
Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.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
May cause mechanical irritation. |
