Section
III - HEALTH & FIRST AID INFORMATION
INHALATION:
Breathing dust may irritate the nose and throat and cause coughing and chest
discomfort. Remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if not
breathing. Get immediate medical attention.
INGESTION:
If conscious, immediately giving large amounts of water. Get immediate
medical attention. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious or
convulsing person.
EYE
CONTACT:
Dusts may irritate the eyes. Immediately flush eyes with lots of running
water for 15 minutes, lifting the upper and lower eyelids occasionally. Get
immediate medical attention.
SKIN
CONTACT: No irritation is likely after brief contact but may be
irritating after prolonged contact. Immediately wash skin with lots of soap
and water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes; wash before reuse. Get
medical attention if irritation persists after washing.
OTHER
HEALTH DATA:
LD50 950
mg/kg (intraperitoneal, mouse, anydrous)
LD50 115
mg/kg (intravenous, rat, anhydrous)
Section IV -
PHYSICAL DATA
MELTING
POINT: n.av.
SPECIFIC
GRAVITY (H2O=1):
2.63
APPEARANCE
AND ODOUR:
White crystals or powder
BOILING
POINT:
n.av.
VAPOUR
PRESSURE:
n.av.
SOLUBILITY:
>10%
Section V -
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
SPECIAL
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES & PRECAUTIONS: Fire fighters should wear
self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. Use water
spray to cool nearby containers and structures exposed to fire.
UNUSUAL
FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: none
Section VI -
REACTIVITY
STABILITY:
Stable
HAZARDOUS
POLYMERIZATION:
Will not occur
CONDITIONS
& MATERIALS TO AVOID: Open flames, welding arcs, other high
temperature sources which may induce thermal decomposition. Avoid acids,
oxidizing materials.
HAZARDOUS
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: May liberate sulfur dioxide gas.
Section VII -
EMPLOYEE PROTECTION
CONTROL
MEASURES: General room ventilation required. An eyewash and safety
shower should be nearby and ready for use.
RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION: If use conditions generate dusts, wear a NIOSH-approved
respirator appropriate for those emission levels. Appropriate respirators
may be a full face-piece or a half mask air-purifying cartridge respirator
with particulate filters, a self-contained breathing apparatus in the
pressure demand mode, or a supplied-air respirator.
PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING: Long-sleeved shirt, trousers, safety shoes, rubber
gloves, and rubber apron.
EYE
PROTECTION: Safety glasses with side shields. It is generally
recognized that contact lenses should not be worn when working with
chemicals because contact lenses may contribute to the severity of an eye
injury.
Section VIII
- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: Remove all combustible material from
spill site.
SPILL OR
LEAK PRECAUTIONS: Wear goggles, gloves and dust mask. Carefully
sweep or scoop spill a salvage container and hold for disposal. Wash the
spill site thoroughly to remove oxidising residue.
WASTE
DISPOSAL: For large spills, seek the advice of a professional
disposal service.
Section IX -
REGULATORY CONTROLS
DEPT. OF
TRANSPORTATION:
Not regulated under the Transport of Dangerous Goods Act.
DOT
CLASSIFICATION:
N/A
DOT PROPER
SHIPPING NAME:
N/A
OTHER DOT
INFORMATION: N/A
WHMIS
CLASSIFICATION:
D2A
OTHER
REGULATORY REQUIREMENT: none
Section X -
PRECAUTIONS: HANDLING, STORAGE & USAGE
Store in a cool,
dry, well ventilated place away from incompatible materials. Keep bags or
fiber drums dry at all times. Keep containers tightly closed. Wash
thoroughly after handling. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
PREPARED
BY:
MSDS Department
DATE: Update January 10, 2008 |
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