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14. Appendix Extracts from safety data sheetsFirst-aid measures:Potential dangers:Toxic if inhaled. Risk of cumulative effects.Very toxic for water organisms, can havelong term harmful effects in water courses.Chemicals in principle give rise to particular dangers. Therefore, they mustalways be handled with the necessary care by appropriately trained personnel.First-aiders: Ensure self-protectionEye contact: Rinse with plenty of water, keeping eyelid open (min. 10 min.),consult eye specialist immediately.Skin contact: Wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothingimmediately.Ingestion: If conscious drink plenty of water, induce vomiting. Administration ofactivated carbon (20 - 40 g in 10 % suspension). Consult a doctorimmediately.Inhalation: Fresh air. Artificial respiration or mechanical respiration ifnecessary. Consult a doctor immediately.Fire-fighting measures:Suitable extinguishing agents: according to environment.Particular dangers: Non-combustible. Vapours heavier than air. Fire insurrounding areas can cause hazardous fumes. The following can result in theevent of fire: Mercury vapours.Special protective gear during fire-fighting: Only remain in danger area withrespiratory equipment independent of ambient air. Avoid skin contact bymaintaining a safety distance or wearing suitable protective clothing.Additional notes: Prevent extinguishing water from entering surface water orground water.Measures in case of accidental release:Personal precautions: Do not inhale vapours/aerosols. Avoid contact withsubstance. Ensure supply of fresh air in closed roomsEnvironmental protection measures: Do not allow substance to enter sewagesystem.Cleaning/pick-up method: Pick up with suitable device. Forward for disposal.Final clean.Handling:Work under a fume hood. Do not inhale substance. Avoid development ofvapours/aerosols.Storage:Tightly closed, in a well ventilated location. Only accessible for experts. At+15°C to +25°C.Personal protective equipmentRespiratory protection: necessary. Combination filter Hg-P3Hand protection for full or splash contact: Nitrile rubber protective gloves,coating thickness 0.11 mm, breakage time > 480 min.Eye protection: necessary. Safety goggles must always be worn whenhandling chemicals.Body protection: Suitable protective clothing must always be worn whenhandling chemicals.Safety and hygiene measures: Avoiding eating, drinking and smoking in theworkplace, and pay attention to cleanliness. Wash hands and face at the endof work. Change contaminated clothing immediately and wash thoroughlybefore re-using. Preventive Skin protection recommended.Stability and reactivityConditions to avoid: Strong heating.Substances to avoid: Acetylides, ammonia, amines, alkali metals, azides,metals, halogens, acids (conc. sulphuric acid, nitric acid / hydrohalic acids),HM 1400 TRX 95