TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE |
ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS |
PREVENTION |
FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING |
FIRE |
Liquid formulations
containing organic solvents may be flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or
gases) in a fire.
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Powder, water spray, foam,
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 |
Blood in the urine. Back
pain. Sweet taste in the mouth. Abdominal pain. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Nausea (see
Ingestion).
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Local exhaust or breathing
protection.
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Fresh air, rest. Refer for
medical attention. See Notes.
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SKIN |
Rash.
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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated
clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
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EYES |
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INGESTION |
Blue lips or fingernails.
Blue skin. Headache. Laboured breathing. Unconsciousness. Vomiting. Weakness.
Respiratory arrest (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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