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2,3-BUTANEDIONE | ICSC: 1168 |
Dimethylglyoxal Dimethyl diketone 2,3-Diketobutane Butanedione CH3COCOCH3 / C4H6O2 Molecular mass: 86.1 CAS # 431-03-8 RTECS # EK2625000 UN # 2346 November 23, 2007 Validated |
TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE | ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION |
FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING |
FIRE |
Highly flammable.
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NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
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Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
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EXPLOSION |
Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.
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Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.
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In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
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EXPOSURE |
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PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
STRICT HYGIENE!
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INHALATION |
Cough.
Drowsiness.
Nausea.
Headache.
Sore throat.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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SKIN |
Redness.
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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EYES |
Redness.
Pain.
Burns
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Safety goggles
or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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INGESTION |
Sore throat.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Give one or two glasses of water to drink.
Seek medical attention if you feel unwell
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SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | STORAGE | PACKAGING & LABELLING | ||
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and particulates adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance
Collect leaking liquid in covered containers.
Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.
Remove all ignition sources.
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
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Fireproof.
Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
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UN Hazard Class: 3 UN Packing Group: II Signal: Danger Flame-Skull Highly flammable liquid and vapour Harmful if swallowed Toxic if inhaled vapour Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation Harmful to aquatic life |
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