HAZARD (UN) |
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION |
HMIS RATING HEALTH: 2 FLAMMABILITY: 3 REACTIVITY: 0 NFPA RATING HEALTH: 2 FLAMMABILITY: 3 REACTIVITY: 0 For additional information on toxicity, please refer to Section 11. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Combustible (USA) Flammable (EU). Irritant. Dangerous for the environment. Irritating to skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. |
|
ENGINEERING CONTROLS Safety shower and eye bath. Use nonsparking tools. Mechanical exhaust required. GENERAL HYGIENE MEASURES Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Respiratory: Government approved respirator. Hand: Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. Eye: Chemical safety goggles. |
|
HANDLING User Exposure: Avoid breathing vapor. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure. STORAGE Suitable: Keep container closed. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. |
|
PROCEDURE(S) OF PERSONAL PRECAUTION(S) Wear respirator, chemical safety goggles, rubber boots, and heavy rubber gloves. METHODS FOR CLEANING UP Cover with dry-lime, sand, or soda ash. Place in covered containers using non-sparking tools and transport outdoors. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED IN CASE OF LEAK OR SPILL Evacuate area. Shut off all sources of ignition. |
|
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Suitable: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam. FLASH POINT 110 ?F 43 ?C Method: closed cup AUTOIGNITION TEMP 237 ?C FLAMMABILITY N/A FIREFIGHTING Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Specific Hazard(s): Flammable liquid. Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions. FLAMMABLE HAZARDS Flammable Hazards: Yes EXPLOSION HAZARDS Vapor may travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back. Container explosion may occur under fire conditions. EXPLOSION LIMITS Lower: 0.7 % Upper: 6.1 % |
|
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 not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. DERMAL EXPOSURE In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water. EYE EXPOSURE In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. |