GASFLUX M1T

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Packaging Materials Keep in steel containers / plastic containers.

Other physicochemical hazards

Highly flammable - May form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture. 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Environmental hazards

Engineering Control Measures Not available. Local exhaust recommended. Explosion protected electrical

Health hazards

equipment. Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed, Irritating to eyes and skin & May Hygienic Measures be irritating to the respiratory system. When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash hands after working FIRST AID MEASURES with the substance. Occupational Exposure Limits EFFECTS & SYMPTOMS CHEMICAL NAME: TRIMETHYL BORATE Skin Contact TLV (U.S.A.): Not established. Irritating to skin. Prolonged/repeated skin contact result in dermatitis. VLE/VME (France): Not established. Eye Contact MAK (Germany): Not established. Irritating to eyes. May cause irreversible damage to eyes. MAC (Netherlands): Not established. Ingestion OEL (U.K): Not established. Toxic if swallowed. May be irritating to mouth and throat. Exposure to CHEMICAL NAME: METHANOL high concentrations may result in vomiting, dizziness, nausea. May TLV (U.S.A.): TWA: 262 mg/m3 (200ppm); STEL: cause damage to central nervous system, may result in impaired 328 mg/m3 (250ppm) vision/ blindness. VLE/VME (France): TWA: 260 mg/m3 (200ppm); STEL: Inhalation 1300mg/m3 (1000ppm) May be irritating to nose/eyes. Exposure to high concentrations may MAK (Germany): TWA: 260 mg/m3 (200ppm) result in dizziness, headache, nausea, gastrointestinal disorders. MAC (Netherlands): TWA: 260 mg/m3 (200ppm) skin FIRST AID MEASURES OEL (U.K): TWA: 260 mg/m3 (200ppm); STEL: Skin Contact 310mg/m3 (250ppm) Remove contaminated clothing. Wash off with plenty of water and OTHER OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS soap. Immediately get medical attention. Denmark [TWA: 260 mg/m3 (200ppm)] Eye Contact Sweden [TWA: 250 mg/m3 (200ppm); Wash out with plenty of water with the eyelid held wide open for at STEL: 350 mg/m3 (250ppm)]; least 15 minutes. Immediately get medical attention. Finland [TWA: 260 mg/m3 (200ppm); Ingestion STEL: 325 mg/m3 (250ppm)] Do not induce vomiting. Wash out mouth with water. Immediately get Belgium [TWA: 262 mg/m3 (200 ppm); medical attention. STEL: 328 mg/m3 (250ppm)] Inhalation Switzerland [TWA: 260 mg/m3 (200 ppm); STEL: Remove victim to fresh air. Keep victim at rest. Get medical attention. 520 mgm3 (400 ppm)] Personal Protection RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment Methods of Disposal (Air purifying respirator with organic vapour cartridge). Disposal according to the local legislation. Combustion in an SKIN AND BODY incinerator for chemical waste. Impervious clothing 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION HANDS Rubber gloves or neoprene gloves ROAD TRANSPORTATION EYES Shipping Name FLAMMABLE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S. Safety goggles or face shield UN Number 1992 Packing Group II