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Hazard / Symptom | |
Hazard | Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. |
After inhalation |
mucosal irritations |
After eye contact |
Irritations. |
After skin contact |
Sensitization with allergic manifestationsin predisposed persons. Danger of skin absorption. |
After absorption |
Risk of methaemoglobin formation with headache, cardiac dysrhythmia, drop in blood pressure, dyspnoea and spasms, principal symptom: cyanosis (blue discoloration of the blood). |
Additional informations | Swallowing causes nausea and vomiting. |
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After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets. |
Accidental release measures / Fire-fighting measures | |
Person-related precautionary measures |
Avoid generation of dusts; do not inhale dusts. |
Environmental-protection measures |
Do not allow to enter sewerage system. |
Procedures for cleaning / absorption | Take up dry. Forward for disposal. Clean up affected area. |
Suitable extinguishing media | Water, CO2, foam, powder. |
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