LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL,RAT): 130 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED, SWALLOWED, OR
ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES SEVERE IRRITATION. HIGH
CONCENTRATIONS ARE EXTREMELY DESTRUCTIVE TO TISSUES OF MUCOUS
MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYES A ND SKIN. SYMPTOMS OF
EXPOSURE MAY INCLUDE BURNING SENSATION, COUGHING, WHEEZING,
LARYNGITIS, SHORTNESS (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: OF BREATH, HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND
VOMITING, REPEATED EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO EYES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: IMMED FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LST 15
MINUTES. ASSURE ADEQ FLUSHING OF EYES BY SEPARATING EYELIDS WITH
FINGERS. SKIN: IMMED FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
15 MINUTES W HILE REMOVING CONTAMD CLTHG AND SHOES. INHAL: REMOVE
TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE
OXYGEN. INGEST: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS
CONSCIOUS. CALL PHYS.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS MATERIAL, LIKE MOST MATERIALS IN
POWDER FORM, IS CAPABLE OF CREATING DUST EXPLOSION.
Spill Release Procedures:EVAC AREA. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA, RUBB
BOOTS & HEAVY RUBB GLOVES. WEAR DISPOSABLE COVERALLS & DISCARD
AFTER USE. SWEEP UP,PLACE IN BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISP. AVOID
RAISING DUST. VENT AREA & WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATL PICKUP IS
COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL
DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:HIGHLY TOXIC. SEVERE IRRITANT. DO NOT BREATHE DUST.
DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED OR
REPEATED EXPOSURE.
Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOG W/FULL LGTH FACESHLD
Other Protective Equipment:OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SAFETY SHOWER AND
EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX MATERIAL WITH A COMBUSTIBLE
SOLVENT AND BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.
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