Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE/SKIN IRRITATION. POISONOUS IF
INGESTED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION: WEAKNESS, HEADACHE, NAUSEA &
VOMITING. EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:SKIN: WASH THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER. EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF
WATER. INGESTION: GIVE EMETIC (WARM SALT WATER) UNTIL VOMIT IS
CLEAR. IF UNCONSCIOUS, GIVE INHALATIONS OF AMYL NITRATE (OR
AMMONIA) 15-20 SECONDS, EVERY 15 MINS FOR 1 HOUR. GIVEARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION IF NECESSARY. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:ANY MEDIA
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE
Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. NEUTRALIZE SPILL. ABSORB USING
TOWELS/ABSORBANT MATERIAL FROM COMMERCIAL, CHEMICAL SPILL KIT.
CONTAIN WASTE IN BIO-HAZARD BAGS. SPILL AREA MAY BE SLIPPERY DUE TO
SURFACTANTS IN REAGENT . FLUSH SPILL W/WATER TO APPROVED OUTSIDE
DRAIN.
Neutralizing Agent:STRONG ALKALINE SOLUTIONS OF CALCIUM OR SODIUM
HYPOCHLORITE
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. KEEP
CONTAINER CLOSED. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER AFTER
HANDLING.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN OR EYES. KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD
PRODUCTS. CONTACT W/ACID LIBERATES POISONOUS GAS. AVOID BREATHING
GAS.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES & SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LABORATORY COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:CLOTHING CONTAMINATED W/THIS REAGENT SHOULD BE
REMOVED IMMEDIATELY & NOT REWORN UNTIL REAGENT IS REMOVED FROM
CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER: P030.
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