DOWSIL 51

Emergency Overview of DOWSIL 51 CAS No. 70131-67-8

May be harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful to aquatic life.

GHS Classification

Classified as hazardous according to regulatory criteria.

Acute toxicity - category 5 - oral

Acute toxicity - category 5 - inhalation skin corrosion/irritation - category 2

Serious eye damage/eye irritation - category 1 short-term (acute) aquatic hazard - category 3

Hazard statements

H303 + h333 May be harmful if swallowed or if inhaled.

H315 Causes skin irritation.

H318 Causes serious eye damage.

H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

Prevention

P261 Avoid breathing spray.

P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.

P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P273 Avoid release to the environment.

P280 Wear protective gloves, eye protection and/or face protection.

Response

P302 + p352 If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.

P304 + p312 If inhaled: Call a poison center/ doctor if you feel unwell.

P305 + p351 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact

+ P338 + Lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison

P310 Center and/or doctor.

P312 Call a poison center/ doctor if you feel unwell.

P332 + p313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents and/or container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Physical and chemical hazards

Not classified based on available information.

Health hazards

May be harmful if swallowed. May be harmful if inhaled.

Causes skin irritation.

Causes serious eye damage.

Environmental hazards

Harmful to aquatic life.

Other hazards

No data available

Composition/Information on Ingredients of DOWSIL 51 CAS No. 70131-67-8

First Aid Measures of DOWSIL 51 CAS No. 70131-67-8

Description of first aid measures 

Protection of first-aiders:

First aid responders should pay attention to self-protection and use the recommended protective Clothing (chemical resistant gloves, splash protection). If potential for exposure exists refer to section 8 for specific personal protective equipment.

Inhalation:

Move person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If not breathing, give artificial respiration; if by mouth to mouth use rescuer protection (pocket mask, etc). If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by qualified personnel. Call a physician or transport to a medical facility.

Skin contact:

Wash off with plenty of water. Suitable emergency safety shower facility should be available in work area.

Eye contact:

Wash immediately and continuously with flowing water for at least 30 minutes. Remove contact lenses after the first 5 minutes and continue washing. Obtain prompt medical consultation, preferably from an ophthalmologist. Suitable emergency eye wash facility should be immediately available.

Ingestion:

If swallowed, seek medical attention. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:

May be harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed notes to physician:

Maintain adequate ventilation and oxygenation of the patient. Chemical eye burns May require extended irrigation. Obtain prompt consultation, preferably from an ophthalmologist. If burn is present, treat as any thermal burn, after decontamination. No specific antidote. Treatment of exposure should be directed at the control of symptoms and the clinical condition of the patient. Skin contact May aggravate preexisting dermatitis.