HAZARD (UN) |
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION |
HMIS RATING HEALTH: 1 FLAMMABILITY: 0 REACTIVITY: 1 NFPA RATING HEALTH: 1 FLAMMABILITY: 0 REACTIVITY: 1 For additional information on toxicity, please refer to Section 11. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Dangerous for the environment. Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. Caution: Avoid contact and inhalation. |
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ENGINEERING CONTROLS Safety shower and eye bath. Mechanical exhaust required. GENERAL HYGIENE MEASURES Wash thoroughly after handling. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Hand: Protective gloves. Eye: Chemical safety goggles. |
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HANDLING User Exposure: Avoid inhalation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure. STORAGE Suitable: Keep tightly closed. Incompatible Materials: Acids SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Air and moisture sensitive. Avoid contact with acid. |
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PROCEDURE(S) OF PERSONAL PRECAUTION(S) Exercise appropriate precautions to minimize direct contact with skin or eyes and prevent inhalation of vapors. METHODS FOR CLEANING UP Absorb on sand or vermiculite and place in closed containers for disposal. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. |
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EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Suitable: Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam. FLASH POINT N/A AUTOIGNITION TEMP N/A FLAMMABILITY N/A FIREFIGHTING Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Specific Hazard(s): Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions. |
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ORAL EXPOSURE If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician. INHALATION EXPOSURE If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult, call a physician. DERMAL EXPOSURE In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water. EYE EXPOSURE In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician. |