Prepared by: Geraldine Escano Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Materials Laboratory (MatE 104 – WFXY) 2nd Semester AY2015-2016

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PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL HAZARDS: Health Level 1 / Fire Level 1

PROPERTIES Eye: Irritant – Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching.
Physical state and appearance: solid Odor: Skin: Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact
Taste: Vinegar, sour (Strong.) Molecular Respiratory Tract: : Slightly hazardous
Weight: 118.71 g/mole Color: silver-white
grey pH (1% soln/water): NA Boiling
Point: 2507°C (4544.6°F) Melting Point:
231.9°C (449.4°F) Solubility Insoluble in
cold water, hot water

FIRST AID MEASURES STORAGE & HANDLING

Eye Contact: Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, Precautions: Keep away from heat.
immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get Keep away from sources of ignition.
medical attention if irritation occurs. Empty containers pose a fire risk,
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an evaporate the residue under a fume
PERSONAL PROTECTION emollient. Get medical attention if irritation develops hood. Ground all equipment containing
Level H: Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial material. Do not breathe dust. Keep
Safety glasses. Lab coat. Gloves respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention. away from incompatibles such as
Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical oxidizing agents, acids, alkalis.
personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If large Storage: Keep container tightly closed.
quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated
tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. area. Do not store above 25°C (77°F).

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE
Small Spill Finish cleaning by spreading
water on the contaminated surface
Large Spill: Use a shovel to put the
material into a convenient waste disposal DISPOSAL
container. Finish cleaning by spreading The product itself and its products of
water on the contaminated surface and degradation are not toxic. Waste must be
allow to evacuate through the sanitary disposed of in accordance with federal,
system. Be careful that the product is not state and local environmental control
present at a concentration level above regulations.
TLV.