Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR
ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. SKIN & EYE IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. SKIN:
WASH W/SOAP OR MILD SOAP/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF
BREATHING STOPS, GIVE A RTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. INGESTION: OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & NIOSH APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN
PRESSURE DEMAND OR OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL MAY REQUIRE
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FROM DUST. SWEEP UP/CONTAINERIZE FOR
RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL. VACUUMING/WET SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO
AVOID DUST DISPERAL.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
STORE IN COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL
DAMAGE. ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN WORKING W/THIS
MATERIAL. DON'T BREATH DUST. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING.
USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR. WEAR
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF NECESSARY.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST SYSTEM
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN, QUICK-DRENCH FACILITIES,
BODY-COVERING CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:245C/473F
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:BROWN CRYSTALS
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:LIGHT SENSITIVE; MAY DISCOLOR ON EXPOSURE
TO LIGHT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO2 & CO
Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
DELIVERED TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. DISPOSE OF IN
ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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