PHYSICAL FORM: White Putty

HEALTH HAZARD SUMMARY: Irritating to eyes and skin. Risk of damage to eyes.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES: Bulk density 1300-1400 kg/m . Specific gravity 1.3-1.6.
Soluble in water.

REACTIVE DATA: Stable. Minimise exposure to air to avoid degradation. Reacts vigorously with strong acids. Will attack Aluminium, Lead and Brass.

HEALTH HAZARD DATA: Irritating to skin, in contact with eyes may cause pain and impairment of vision if not treated immediately. Swallowing of small amounts is unlikely to cause any reaction. Large doses may result in the irritation of the gastrointestinal tract.

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID: After contact with the skin wash with plenty of water. After contact with eyes the particles should be removed and the eye irrigated for at least 10 minutes. Continue irrigation until medical attention can be obtained. If ingested do not induce vomiting but give copious amounts of water to drink.

PRECAUTIONS IN HANDLING: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

STORAGE: Store in tubs. Ensure that it does not come in to contact with other chemicals with which it might react.

WASTE DISPOSAL: Dispose of to an approved tip.

LABELLING INFORMATION: In accordance with the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances Regs. 1984.

CLASSIFICATION FOR SUPPLY: IRRITANT.

CLASSIFICATION FOR CONVEYANCE: None required

RISK PHRASES: Irritating to skin. Risk of damage to eyes.

SAFETY PHRASES: Wear eye/face protection. In case of contact with eyes, rinse
immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.