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Potassium Amyl Xanthate, Solid Brenntag Canada Inc.
<br />WHMIS Number: 00060600 Date of Revision: 2009 June 17
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<br />POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
<br />Inhalation: Excessive contact with powder may cause drying of mucous membranes of nose and throat due to
<br />absorption of moisture and oils. Product may cause severe irritation of the nose, throat and respiratory
<br />tract. Repeated and /or prolonged exposures may cause productive cough, running nose,
<br />bronchopneumonia, pulmonary oedema (fluid build -up in lungs), and reduction of pulmonary function.
<br />Irritation of mucous membranes and respiratory tract is possible following exposure to the decomposition
<br />product. (3) See "Other Health Effects" Section.
<br />Skin Contact:
<br />Brief contact with the dust causes irritation. Greater exposure causes severe bums. In the presence of
<br />moisture (perspiration, humidity, tears), the dust dissolves to form a corrosive solution which may cause
<br />bums. (3) Potassium Amyl Xanthate may cause symptoms of skin irritation such as reddening, swelling,
<br />rash, scaling, or blistering. May cause defatting, drying and cracking of the skin.
<br />Skin Absorption:
<br />May be absorbed through intact skin. See Section 11, "Other Studies Relevant to Material'.
<br />Eye Contact:
<br />This product may cause irritation, redness and possible damage due to abrasiveness. Brief contact with
<br />the dust causes irritation. Greater exposure causes severe burns. In the presence of moisture
<br />Move victim to fresh air. Give artificial respiration ONLY if breathing has stopped. Give cardiopulmonary
<br />(perspiration, humidity, tears), the dust dissolves to form a corrosive solution which may cause burns.
<br />resuscitation (CPR) if there is no breathing AND no pulse. Obtain medical advice IMMEDIATELY.
<br />(3) Irritation of the eyes is possible following exposure to the decomposition product. (3)
<br />Ingestion:
<br />Ingestion is not a likely route of exposure. This product causes irritation, a burning sensation of the
<br />immediately wash the exposed areas with copious amounts of soap and water for a minimum of 30
<br />mouth and throat and abdominal pain.
<br />Other Health Effects:
<br />Effects (irritancy) on the skin and eyes may be delayed, and damage may occur without the sensation or
<br />to relieve pain and to prevent swelling and blistering. Place cold packs, ice or wet cloths on the burned
<br />onset of pain. Strict adherence to first aid measures following any exposure is essential.
<br />May cause cardiovascular effects, liver damage, peripheral nervous system (PNS) effects or central
<br />nervous system (CNS) depression. CNS depression is characterized by headache, dizziness,
<br />drowsiness, nausea, vomiting and incoordination. Severe overexposures may lead to coma and
<br />possible death due to respiratory failure. Peripheral Neuropathy is a progressive disorder of the nervous
<br />system characterized by sensory and motor abnormalities, muscle spasms, weakness and pain in the
<br />arms and legs, numbness and tingling of the fingers and toes and paralysis. Liver damage is
<br />characterized by the loss of appetite, jaundice (yellowish skin colour), and occasional pain in the upper
<br />left -hand side of the abdomen.
<br />Potassium Amyl Xanthate: Symptoms of potassium poisoning may occur. These include slow heartbeat,
<br />accelerated breathing, muscle weakness and, in severe cases, paralysis.
<br />Vapours of the decomposition products of Xanthates (Carbon Bisulphide) can cause severe
<br />disturbances of mood and behaviour, including excitation, anger and violent dreams. High
<br />concentrations of vapours can cause death. (4)
<br />Carbon Bisulphide: Contact with moisture in the body by inhalation may yield sodium hydroxide
<br />(corrosive) and 2- mercaptobenzothiazole, an irritant. (4) Contact with acids will liberate carbon
<br />disulphide. (3) Exposure to carbon disulphide (500 to 1000 ppm) may cause severe mood and
<br />personality disturbances, including excitability, confusion, irritability, uncontrollable anger, bizarre
<br />dreams, insomnia, psychosis and suicide. Exposure to carbon disulphide at 4800 ppm for thirty minutes
<br />results in coma and may be fatal. Carbon disulphide is readily absorbed through intact skin. Chronic
<br />exposure to carbon disulphide produces central and peripheral nervous system, cardiovascular,
<br />gastrointestinal, kidney, endocrine and eye disorders. (4)
<br />Potassium Hydroxide: Exposure to very low doses, even for a short period of time, has produced
<br />extensive damage to the esophagus, stomach and intestine extending into surrounding tissues, as well
<br />as hyperexcitability followed by apathy and weakness. In some cases, death has resulted from
<br />hemorrhage, adhesions or perforation. Following esophageal damage, strictures have frequently
<br />developed in surviving animals. (4)
<br />4. FIRST AID MEASURES
<br />FIRST AID PROCEDURES
<br />Inhalation:
<br />Move victim to fresh air. Give artificial respiration ONLY if breathing has stopped. Give cardiopulmonary
<br />resuscitation (CPR) if there is no breathing AND no pulse. Obtain medical advice IMMEDIATELY.
<br />Skin Contact:
<br />Prompt removal of the material from the skin is essential. Remove all contaminated clothing and
<br />immediately wash the exposed areas with copious amounts of soap and water for a minimum of 30
<br />minutes or up to 60 minutes for critical body areas. Immerse the exposed part immediately in ice water
<br />to relieve pain and to prevent swelling and blistering. Place cold packs, ice or wet cloths on the burned
<br />area if immersion is not possible. Cover the exposed part with a clean, preferably sterile, lint -free
<br />dressing. Obtain medical attention IMMEDIATELY and monitor breathing and treat for shock for severe
<br />exposure.
<br />Eye Contact:
<br />Immediately flush eyes with running water for a minimum of 20 minutes. Hold eyelids open during
<br />flushing. If irritation persists, repeat flushing. Obtain medical attention IMMEDIATELY.
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