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LOgiChern <br />I MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET ' <br />Potassium Amyl Xanthate (PAX) Solution <br />IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF CARBON DISULPHIDE (CS2) <br />The freshly prepared xanthate solution will contain low levels of carbon disulphide. This is formed by <br />decomposition of same xanthate molecules during dissolution of dry PAX. <br />During storage of xanthate solution there will be further decomposition of xanthate molecules producing yielding <br />increasing levels of carbon disulphide in the solution. The rate of decomposition depends on factors such as the <br />temperature of the solution and the presence of other dements and molecules. <br />Because it is a highly volatile liquid, carbon disulphide present in xanthate solution will produce carbon disulphide <br />vapour which is toxic and extremely flammable (Flash Point - 30 ° C). <br />If the freshly supplied xanthate solution is to be stored for more than 5 days the presence of carbon disulphide <br />becomes an important consideration in the safe storage and handling of the solution and the MSDS for carbon <br />disulphide should be consulted for guidance. <br />SECTION 04 — FIRST AID MEASURES I <br />Ingestion If victim is conscious, have victim rinse mouth thoroughly with water. DO NOT <br />INDUCE VOMITING. Have victim drink a glass of water. If vomiting occurs <br />naturally, have victim lean forward to avoid aspiration, Repeat administration of <br />water. Obtain immediate medical attention. <br />Eye Immediately flush with large quantities of water for 15 minut Hold eyelids apart <br />during irrigation to insure thorough flushing of the entire area of the eye. Obtain <br />immediate medical attention. <br />Skin Immediately flush with large quantities of water. Remove contaminated dothing <br />under a safety shower. Obtain medical attention if any irritation occurs. <br />Inhalation Rernove victim from contaminated atmosphere. If breathing is laboured, <br />administer oxygen. If breathing has ceased, clear airway and start mouth to mouth <br />resuscitation. If heart has stopped beating, external heart massage should be <br />applied, Obtain medical attention. <br />SECTION O5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES <br />Keep storage containers involved in a fin=- riled with water spray. Heating will form flammable: CS2 vapours <br />Flammability Xanthate solutions are nizi flammable substances. They do decompose to <br />form flammable compounds such as highly flammable carbon disulphide and alcohol. <br />Extinguishing Media Use water to extinguish flames. Do not allow water run -off to enter sewers or <br />waterways. <br />Fire fighting procedures As in any fire, wear self - contained breathing apparatus, positive pressure, full <br />protective gear & apparatus which supplies a positive air pressure within a full face - <br />piece mask. <br />Fire explosion hazard Xanthate solution upon aging, heating or exposure to acids will generate <br />carbon disulfide (CS2) vapours. Storage containers should be equipped with a forced <br />exhaust to prevent build -up of these vapours. Storage containers should be carefully <br />grounded. <br />Flammable Properties Non - flammable solution which may release carbon disulphide. <br />Flash Point: -22°F ( -30 Carbon disulfide (CS Method Used: Closed cup <br />Flammable Limits (Carbon disulfide) LFL: 1.3% UFL: 50% <br />&neat UV MD : MSDS.ttn�IfwS°B,Kas2JPJ,3:c Pas 29'3 <br />