cesium sulfate supp data:back-mounted canister) w/full facepiece & ing 2:facepiece operated in press-demand/other pos press ing 3:in continuous-flow mode. scba w/full facepiece ing 4:firefighting & other immed dangerous to life/hlth ing 5:or other pos press mode. supplied-air resp w/full ing 6:mode in combination w/auxiliary scba operated in
LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORL,RAT)2830 MG/KG;(SEE SUPP DATA)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHAL:SULFATES MAY BE IRRIT.
SKIN:SULFATES MAY BE IRRIT. EYE:SULFATES MAY BE IRRIT. CESIUM SALTS
ARE NOT KNOWN TO HAVE TOXIC EFFECT. INGEST:3180 MG/KG & 2830 MG/KG
WERE LETHAL DOSES IN MICE & RA TS RESPECTIVELY. NO DATA AVAILABLE
ON SYMPTOMS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED. IF BRTHG STOPPED GIVE ARTF
RESP. KEEP WARM/AT REST. GET MD IMMED. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMD
CLTHG/SHOES IMMED. WASH AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP/MILD DETERGENT & LG
AMTS OF WATER UN TIL NO EVID OF CHEM REMAINS ( 15-20 MIN). GET MD
IMMED. EYE:WASH IMMED W/LG AMTS OF WATER, LIFTING LIDS, UNTIL NO
EVID OF CHEM REMAINS (AT LEAST 15 MIN). GET MD IMMED. INGEST:IF
CONSCIOUS (SUPP DATA)
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, SODA ASH, LIME OR SAND. LG
FIRE:WITHDRAW FROM AREA & LET FIRE BURN.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NO ACUTE HAZARD. MOVE CNTNR FROM FIRE AREA IF
POSSIBLE. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS/DUSTS. KEEP UPWIND. WEAR
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
HEAT OR FLAME.
Spill Release Procedures:SHUT OFF IGNIT SOURCES. DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED
MATL. SMALL:FLUSH AREA W/FLOODING AMTS OF WATER. LG:WET DOWN
W/WATER & DIKE FOR LATER DISPOSAL. NO SMOKING, FLAMES, FLARES IN
HAZ AREA! KEEP UNNECESSARY PE OPLE AWAY. ISOLATE HAZ AREA & DENY
ENTRY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS WHEN STORING THIS SUBSTANCE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Respiratory Protection:SPECIFIC RESP MUST BE BASED ON CONTAM LEVELS IN
AREA,MUST NOT EXCEED WORKING LIM OF RESP/BE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD.
FOLLOWING RESP RECOMM BASED ON DATA IN PHYSICAL DATA, HLTH EFTS,
TOX. RANKED IN ORDER FRO M MIN TO MAX RESP PROT: (SEE SUPP DATA)
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST OR GENERAL DILUTION VENTILATION
SYSTEM.
Protective Gloves:APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT.
Work Hygienic Practices:CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN.
Supplemental Safety and Health
LD50-LC50 MIX:LD50:(ORL,MUS)3180 MG/KG. FIRST AID PROC:IMMED GIVE 2-4
GLASSES OF WATER & INDUCE VOMITING BY TOUCHING FINGER TO BACK OF
THROAT. GET MD IMMED. NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE. RESP PROT:CHEM CARTRI
DGE RESP W/ORG VAP CARTRIDGE(S) W/FULL FACEPIECE/DUST FILTER. GAS
MASK W/ORG VAP CANISTER (CHIN-STYLE OR (SEE ING 2)
HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1850F,1010C
Spec Gravity:4.24
Solubility in Water:167% @ 0C.
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO WHITE, HYGROSCOPIC RHOMBIC/HEXAGONAL
PRISMS/HYGROSCOPIC NEEDLES.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTAINER MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY RELEASE
TOXIC SO*X.
Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
WHEN DISPOSING OF THIS SUBSTANCE.
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