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Potassium Amyl Xanthate, Solid WHMIS Number: 00060600 Page 3 of 8 Brenntag Canada Inc. Date of Revision: 2009 June 17 Ingestion: Do not attempt to give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If victim is alert and not convulsing, rinse mouth out and give 1/2 to 1 glass of water to dilute material. IMMEDIATELY contact local Poison Control Centre. Vomiting should only be induced under the direction of a physician or a poison control centre. If spontaneous vomiting occurs, have victim lean forward with head down to avoid breathing in of vomitus, rinse mouth and administer more water. IMMEDIATELY transport victim to an emergency facility. Note to Physicians: Treat symptomatically. Medical conditions that may be aggravated by exposure to this product include neurological and cardiovascular disorders, diseases of the skin, eyes or respiratory tract, preexisting liver and kidney disorders. .� :...:..:............_.. .. _.....:__.w ...__,..r............... _.._..... ...... �,�... gyp...- .� .... 4, .....,,,., ,,.n 5. FIRE - FIGHTING MEASURES Autolgnition Flammability Limits in Air ( %): Flashpoint (°C) Temperature ( °C) LEL UEL -30. (Carbon Disulphide) 90.1 (Carbon 1.25. (Carbon 50. (Carbon Disulphide) Disulphide) Disulphide) Flammability Class ( WHMIS): B-6: Reactive Flammable Material Hazardous Combustion Thermal decomposition products are toxic and may include Carbon Disulphide, Potassium sulphide, Products: carbonyl sulphide, Amyl Alcohols, oxides of carbon, sulphur, potassium and irritating gases. Unusual Fire or Explosion This product may be capable of forming flammable dust clouds in air. Avoid accumulation and dispersion Hazards: of dust to reduce explosion potential. Spilled material may cause floors and contact surfaces to become slippery. Heating of solid xanthate or aging or heating of solutions will cause formation of Carbon Bisulfide. Upon exposure of solid xanthates to moisture and /or heat, decomposition results and spontaneous combustion can occur. Contact of solid xanthate with moist air has resulted in ignition. (4) Vapours from this product are heavier than air, and may 'travel' to a source of ignition (eg. pilot lights, heaters, electric motors) some distance away, and then "flash back" to the point of product discharge causing an explosion and fire. Enforce NO SMOKING rules. Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: Not expected to be sensitive to mechanical impact. Rate of Burning: Not available. Explosive Power: Not available. Sensitivity to Static Discharge: If product has come into contact with moisture and Carbon Bisulphide gas has evolved, then Carbon Bisulphide is expected to be sensitive to static discharge if vapours are present between the lower and upper explosive limits. (3) High voltage static electricity build -up is possible when significant quantities of dust are present. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Fire Extinguishing Media: Use carbon dioxide or dry chemical media for small fires. If only water is available, use it in the form of a fog. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after the fire is out. Exposure to heat and moisture may cause the decomposition of xanthates to release flammable, explosive and poisonous Carbon Bisulphide vapours. (3) FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Instructions to the Fire Fighters: Use water spray to cool fire - exposed containers or structures. Use water spray to disperse vapours; re- ignition is possible. Clean up immediately to eliminate slipping hazard. Do not allow to enter sewers or watercourses. Avoid accumulation and dispersion of dust to reduce explosion potential. Fire Fighting Protective Use self- contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. Equipment: :_:.,.•:_::.,�..:.. .... ::..: ... ::....��.....:_::.:_........::m :..:........ ...-- ---.......___....._._.....,...,..... ....._sw:..:me:.�.w.._u........ .raw:......._...,............. .::..... 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Information in this section is for responding to spills, leaks or releases in order to prevent or minimize the adverse effects on persons, property and the environment. There may be specific reporting requirements associated with spills, leaks or releases, which change from region to region.