Manganese(IV) oxide powder LAB Manganese dioxide ; Pyrolusite

CAS :1313-13-9 Storage class :5.1 B Water pollution class :1

Hazard / Symptom
Hazard	Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
After inhalation of dust	tissue damage , pneumonia
After eye contact	Slight irritations.
After swallowing	irritations of mucous membranes in the mouth, pharynx, oesophagus and gastrointestinal tract. nausea , vomiting , gastric pain , diarrhoea
Systemic effects	CNS disorders

Protective equipments / General working measures
	Avoid contact with eyes.

Accidental release measures / Fire-fighting measures
Person-related precautionary measures	Avoid generation of dusts; do not inhale dusts.
Procedures for cleaning / absorption	Take up dry. Forward for disposal. Clean up affected area.
Suitable extinguishing media	In adaption to materials stored in the immediate neighbourhood.

First aid
	After inhalation fresh air. Summon doctor. After skin contact wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. After eye contact rinse out with plenty of water with the eyelid held wide open. Summon eye specialist if necessary. After swallowing make victim drink plenty of water, induce vomiting, summon doctor.

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