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    This document provides warnings and safety information for phosgene. It summarizes that phosgene is a toxic and corrosive high pressure gas that can be fatal if inhaled and causes eye and skin burns. Personal protective equipment like goggles, respirators, protective suits, and rubber gloves must be worn when handling it. The document outlines measures for fighting fires, accidental releases, handling, storage, and first aid involving phosgene.

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    PHOSGENE CORROSIVE ACUTE TOXIC

    ! DANGER! Goggles

    Toxic, corrosive high pressure gas. May be fatal if inhaled. Respirator


    Causes eye and skin burns. Self-contained breathing
    apparatus must be worn by rescue workers.

    FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES


    Protective
     Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol- Suit
    resistant foam.
    Rubber
    ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Gloves
    General Information:
     Use proper personal protective equipment.

    Spills/Leaks:
     Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches
    which lead to waterways.
     Scoop up with a nonsparking tool, then place
    into a suitable container for disposal. Use
    water spray to disperse the gas/vapor.
     Remove all sources of ignition. Absorb spill
    using an absorbent, non-combustible material
    such as earth, sand, or vermiculite. Do not
    use combustible materials such as sawdust. FIRST AID MEASURES
     Provide ventilation.  Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at
    least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the
    upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid
    immediately. Do NOT allow victim to rub
    HANDLING: eyes or keep eyes closed.
     Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove  Skin: Flush skin with plenty of water for at
    contaminated clothing and wash before least 15 minutes while removing
    reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Empty contaminated clothing and shoes. Get
    containers retain product residue, (liquid medical aid if irritation develops or
    and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
     Do not get on skin or in eyes. Do not ingest or  Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If victim
    inhale. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of
    solder, drill, grind, or expose empty milk or water. Possible aspiration hazard.
    containers to heat, sparks or open flames. Get medical aid immediately.
    STORAGE: Inhalation:
     Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a Remove from exposure and move to fresh
    cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from air immediately. If not breathing, give
    incompatible substances. artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
     Keep away from Flammables-area. give oxygen. Get medical aid.

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