MSDS

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Ingestion
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First aid is not expected to be necessary if material is used under ordinary conditions
and as recommended.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
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May cause cancer, causes serious eye irritation. Refer to Section 11 - Toxicological
Information.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Notes to Physician
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Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Extinguishing media
Suitable Extinguishing Media SMALL FIRES: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or regular foam.
LARGE FIRE: Water spray, fog or regular foam.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media Avoid heavy hose streams.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards None known.
Hazardous Combustion Products Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon
heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes.
Advice for firefighters Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal Precautions
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Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Wear appropriate personal protective
equipment, avoid direct contact. Ventilate enclosed areas. Avoid dust formation and
breathing dust.
Emergency Procedures
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No emergency procedures are expected to be necessary if material is used under
ordinary conditions as recommended.
Environmental precautions
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No data available
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Containment/Clean-up Measures
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Sweep or scoop up spills, dispose of any unusable material in approved landfill. Use appropriate Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE)
Precautions for safe handling
Handling
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Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Avoid breathing dust. To minimize dust
generation and accumulation, spills should be cleaned up and dust accumulations
should be removed promptly. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage
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Store in a cool/low-temperature, well-ventilated, dry place. Keep out of reach of children.
Keep container tightly closed. Avoid humid, wet or moist conditions. Keep away from
incompatible materials such as reducing agents. Do not blend or store in contact with
ammonium nitrate. Ventilate enclosed areas.
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May be corrosive to mild steel. Slightly corrosive to aluminum, zinc, or copper. Non- corrosive to glass, 304 or 316
stainless steel. May be reactive with halogens andslightly reactive with oxidizing agents, reducing agents, acids,
alkalis, moisture.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
Section 5: Fire-Fighting Measures