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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/ Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Combustible.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames.
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Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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STRICT HYGIENE!
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IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
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Inhalation
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Headache.
Nausea.
Vomiting.
Muscular weakness.
Symptoms may be delayed (see Notes).
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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Skin
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MAY BE ABSORBED!
(Further see Inhalation).
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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Eyes
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Face shield,
or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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First rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
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Ingestion
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Abdominal pain.
Nausea.
Vomiting.
(Further see Inhalation).
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink.
Refer for medical attention.
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