Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE & BLINDNESS.
SKIN: CORROSIVE, BURNS, ABSORPTION. INHALATION: MUCOUS
MEMBRANES/NSAL PASSAGES IRRITATION, COUGHING & BREATHING
DIFFICULTY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE & BLINDNESS. SKIN:
CORROSIVE, BURNS & ABSORPTION. INHALATION: MUCOUS MEMBRANES/NASAL
PASSAGES IRRITATION, COUGHING & DIFFICULTY BREATHING.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:SKIN/EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. INHALATION:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NEEDED APPLY ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION &
OXYGEN. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. DRINK PROMPTLY A LARGE
QUANTITY OF EG G WHITES, GELITAN SOLUTION OR PLENTY OFWATER. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:133F
Extinguishing Media:WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:DON'T ENTER ENCLOSED/CONFINED FIRE SPACE W/OUT
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IF HEATED >133F IT RELEASES MODERATELY
FLAMMABLE VAPORS WHICH, WHEN MIXED W/AIR, CAN BURN OR BE EXPLOSIVE.
FINE MIST/SPRAY MAY BE FLAMMABLE <133F.
Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE CONTAINER/BOX IN SINK FILLED W/WATER.
SUBMERGE/REMOVE CONTAINER FROM BOX. RINSE BOX IN WATER/DRAIN.
DISCARD BOX. OPEN CONTAINER/PUNCTURE VENT(UNDER WATER). PLACE
UPRIGHT(2 MINS). DRAIN SINK/WAS H RESIDUAL SALTS.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY AREA. AVOID HEAT,
MOISTURE, SUNLIGHT OR CONTAMINATING SUBSTANCES & PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
USE ONLY IN STERIS SYSTEM PROCESSOR.
Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSH APPROVED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST OR EQUALLY EFFECTIVE VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:LONG RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES, FACE MASK
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS BOOTS, APRON &/OR CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS & FACE AFTER CONTACT. REMOVE/LAUNDER
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Waste Disposal Methods:DILUTE W/AT LEAST 20 VOLUMES OF WATER & DISPOSE
OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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