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AERO 343 Xanthate MSDS No: 00293 Date: 07/31/2000 Page 2 of 64. FIRST AID MEASURESIf swallowed, call a physician immediately. ONLY induce vomiting at the instructions of a physician. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.In case of skin contact, immediately wash affected areas with soap and plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Obtain medical attention. Destroy or thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Do not reuse contaminated clothing without laundering.In case of eye contact, immediately irrigate with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists or if otherwise necessary.If vapor or dust of this material is inhaled, remove from exposure. Administer oxygen if there is difficulty in <br />breathing. Obtain medical attention immediately if necessary. <br />5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES <br />FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES <br />FLASH POINT: Not applicable <br />FLAMMABLE LIMITS (% BY VOL): Not applicable <br />AUTOIGNITION TEMP: Not available <br />DECOMPOSITION TEMP: >428 F; 220C <br />EXTINGUISHING MEDIA AND FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS <br />Use carbon dioxide, dry chemical or large quantities of water to extinguish fires. Heat causes <br />decomposition to vapor of carbon disulfide. Wear self-contained, positive pressure breathing apparatus and <br />full firefighting protective clothing. Solid xanthates are stable when kept cool and dry. However, exposure to <br />heat and moisture can cause decomposition to flammable and explosive vapor of carbon disulfide. Since <br />xanthates decompose in solution, even at room temperature, fire and explosion hazards can develop with <br />aging. The moisture precautions do not apply to the product when diluted according to the Cytec Product <br />Bulletin. <br />6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES <br />STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED <br />Where exposure level is not known, wear NIOSH approved, positive pressure, self-contained respirator. <br />Where exposure level is known, wear NIOSH approved respirator suitable for level of exposure. Wear same <br />protective clothing/equipment as in Section 8 (Exposure Controls/Personal Protection). Sweep up spills and <br />place in a waste disposal container. Flush area with water. <br />7. HANDLING AND STORAGE <br />Avoid excessive heat or moisture. May contain finely divided material. Dust suspended in air may ignite with <br />static discharge, sparks or flame. Equipment, including venting systems, should be grounded. Provide <br />adequate ventilation in areas of use to remove dust. Avoid breathing dust. Keep container closed. Use non- <br />sparking tools and do not smoke when opening drum. Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid prolonged or repeated <br />contact with skin. Wash thoroughly after handling. <br />Heating or overexposure to moisture of solid xanthates or heating or aging of xanthate solutions causes <br />some decomposition to poisonous and flammable carbon disulfide. Maintain good housekeeping to control <br />dust accumulations. Special precautions against fire and explosion must be observed in (1) pumping <br />xanthate solutions, (2) draining mobile tanks, (3) cleaning mobile tanks, and (4) performing maintenance <br />work on storage tanks and pipelines leading to and from tanks. Storage tanks should have certain design <br />features for maximum safety, and the vapor space should be free of sources of ignition. Use nonsparking <br />tools and do not smoke when opening drums of xanthate. Do not use xanthate products until you have read <br />the "Safety Discussion" in the AERO Xanthate Handbook from this Company. <br />A45