Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ABSORPTION THROUGH WOUNDS &/SKIN
DEFECTS. RESPIRATORY FAILURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:PARALYSIS, VOMITING, APNEA.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SKIN: WASH W/WATER & SOAP;
SHOWER THOROUGHLY. EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 10 MINS. INGESTION:
INDUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:WATER, EXTINGUISHING POWDER, CO2, FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:EVACUATE PERSONNEL TO SAFE AREA. USE SCBA &
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:GROUND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT IN CONTACT
W/DRY MATERIAL TO DISSIPATE THE POTENTIAL BUILT UP OF STATIC
ELECTRICITY AS PREVENTION AGAINST DUST EXPLOSION. (SEE SUPP)
Spill Release Procedures:VACUUM/SWEEP UP & TRANSFER INTO AN APPROPRIATE
CONTAINER FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH
SITE.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT 35.6-46.4F IN TIGHT
CONTAINERS PROTECTED FROM LIGHT & MOISTURE.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN/CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING
OF DUST. WHEN GRINDING/MICRONISING MATERIAL A SUPPLIED AIR
RESPIRATOR (HOOD FIT TYPE) HAS TO BE USED.
Respiratory Protection:DUSTMASK 3M NO8710.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL)
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR A CLEAN WELL FITTED & CLOSED OVERALL.
CHANGE DAILY.
Work Hygienic Practices:EATING, DRINKING/SMOKING NEAR MATERIAL IS
FORBIDDEN.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE HAZARDS CONT'D: EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL ON CHEMICAL WASTE DUMP SITE/INCINERATE
IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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