TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE |
ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS |
PREVENTION |
FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING |
FIRE |
Combustible. 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, 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 GENERATION OF MISTS!
STRICT HYGIENE! AVOID EXPOSURE OF ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN!
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IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
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INHALATION
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Pupillary constriction, muscle
cramp, excessive salivation. Sweating. Nausea. Headache. Dizziness. Laboured
breathing. Convulsions. Unconsciousness.
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Ventilation (not if powder),
local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest. Refer for
medical attention.
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SKIN |
MAY BE ABSORBED! Muscle
twitching. (further see Inhalation).
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Protective gloves. Protective
clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention.
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EYES |
Redness. Pain. Blurred vision.
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Face shield, or eye
protection in combination with breathing protection.
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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
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Muscle twitching. Abdominal
cramps. Vomiting. Diarrhoea (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.
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