TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE |
ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS |
PREVENTION |
FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING |
FIRE |
Combustible under specific
conditions. Liquid formulations containing organic solvents may be flammable. Gives off
irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames.
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Powder, alcohol-resistant
foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
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EXPLOSION |
Risk of fire and explosion
if formulations contain flammable/explosive solvents.
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EXPOSURE |
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
STRICT HYGIENE! AVOID EXPOSURE OF ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN!
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INHALATION |
Dizziness. Sweating.
Laboured breathing. Unconsciousness. Weakness. Pupillary constriction, muscle cramp,
excessive salivation (see Ingestion).
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Ventilation (not if
powder), local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Half-upright position. Refer for medical attention. See Notes.
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SKIN |
MAY BE ABSORBED! (Further
see Inhalation).
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated
clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention (See
Notes).
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EYES |
Redness. Pain. Blurred
vision.
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Face shield or eye
protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.
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First rinse with plenty of
water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a
doctor.
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INGESTION |
Abdominal cramps.
Convulsions. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting. Muscle twitching (further see Inhalation).
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke
during work. Wash hands before eating.
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Rinse mouth. Give a slurry
of activated charcoal in water to drink. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!).
Rest. Refer for medical attention. See Notes.
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