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Guidance on Safe Use

Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

Eye contact Holding the eyelids apart, flush eyes promptly with copious flowing water for at least 20 minutes.

Get medical attention immediately.

Skin contact Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with mild soap and plenty of

water for at least 15 minutes. Wash clothing before re-use.

Get medical attention if irritation occurs.

Inhalation In case of dust inhalation or breathing fumes released from heated material, remove

person to fresh air. Keep him quiet and warm. Apply artificial respiration if necessary

and get medical attention immediately.

Ingestion If swallowed, wash mouth thoroughly with plenty of water and give water to drink.

Get medical attention immediately.

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NOTE: Never give an unconscious person anything to drink.

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Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media Use extinguishing media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions.

Special hazards arising from

the substance or mixture

Dust may form an explosive mixture with air.

[Kst = 77 bar.m.s(-1)]

When heated to decomposition, may release poisonous fumes of HBr.

Advice for fire-fighters Cool containers with water spray. In closed stores, provide fire-fighters with selfcontained

breathing apparatus in positive pressure mode

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions,

protective equipment and

emergency procedures

Wear respirator, chemical safety goggles, rubber gloves and boots

Environmental precautions No special environmental precautions required

Methods and materials for

containment and cleaning up

Sweep up, place in a suitable container and hold for waste disposal.

Avoid raising dust.

Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling Avoid bodily contact.

Keep containers tightly closed.

Conditions for safe storage,

including any incompatibilities

Store in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area

Specific end use(s) No specific requirements

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Respiratory protection Dust respirator

- Hand protection Rubber gloves

- Eye protection Chemical safety goggles

- Skin and body protection Body covering clothes and boots

Hygiene measures Do not eat, smoke or drink where material is handled, processed or stored. Wash

hands carefully before eating or smoking.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity None known

Chemical stability Stable under normal conditions

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Not expected to occur

Conditions to avoid Heating above decomposition temperature

Incompatible materials None

Hazardous decomposition products HBr

Disposal considerations

Waste disposal Dispose of in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations.