Immediate dangers

Methanol does not pose an undue toxicity hazard if handled in weU-ventilated areas, and is rated as a slight health hazard by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The TLV is 200 ppm with a STEL of 250 ppm, and the limit which is immediately dangerous to Hfe and health is 25,000 ppm. Accidental ingestion is immediately treated by inducing vomiting, followed by adrninistration of sodium bicarbonate. Rinsing with water is effective in treating external exposure. 

Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH). Not estabUshed foi acryhc acid value shown is the emergency response-planning guide-3 (ERPG-3) for exposure up to one hour without life-threatening effects. 

Exposure to tantalum metal dust may cause eye injury and mucous-membrane irritation. The threshold limit value (TLV) in air is 5 mg/m, LD q is <400 mg/kg and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) time weighted average (TWA) exposure limit is 5 mg/m (47). The immediate dangerous to life or health (IDLH) concentration is 2500 mg/m (48). Whereas some skin injuries from tantalum have been reported, systemic industrial poisoning is apparently unknown (47). 

Overexposure to tetrachloroethylene by inhalation affects the central nervous system and the Hver. Dizziness, headache, confusion, nausea, and eye and mucous tissue irritation occur during prolonged exposure to vapor concentrations of 200 ppm (15). These effects are intensified and include incoordination and dmnkenness at concentrations in excess of 600 ppm. At concentrations in excess of 1000 ppm the anesthetic and respiratory depression effects can cause unconsciousness and death. A single, brief exposure to concentrations above 6000 ppm can be immediately dangerous to life. Reversible changes to the Hver have been reported foUowing prolonged exposures to concentrations in excess of 200 ppm (16—22). Alcohol consumed before or after exposure may increase adverse effects. 

IDLH means immediately dangerous to life and health. This is a concentration at which immediate action is required. The exac4 effect on an individual depends on the individuals physical condition and susceptibility to the toxic agent involved. It is the maximum airborne contamination concentration from which one could escape within 30 min without any escape-impairing symptoms or irreversible health effects (developed by NIOSH). 

Class A—immediately dangerous to life and health based on oxygen level less than 19.5 percent and/or airborne presence of toxic or poisonous substances in concentration constituting IDLH conditions flammabihty up to 20 percent of lower flammable limit. 

Immobilize. Do not move the patient unless he/ she is in a position which exposes them to immediate danger. Obtain expert help After washing your hands, if possible cover with a dressing from tlie first-aid box. Seek appropriate help... 

Arrange for assistance to be given to any person injured or in immediate danger... 

Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water Slow reaction with water to produce hydrochloric acid fumes. The reaction is more rapid with steam Reactivity with Common Materials Slow corrosion of metals but no immediate danger Stability During Transport Not pertinent Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics Soda ash and water, lime Polymerization Does not occur Inhibitor of Polymerization Not pertinent. 

TLV), Short Term Exposure Limits (STEL), and Immediately Dangerous to Life alth... 

Immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) A condition that poses a threat of exposure to airborne contamination likely to cause death or immediate or delayed permanent adverse health effects, or that prevents escape. 

Toxic hazard IDLH (immediately dangerous to life and health) concentration Flammable vapor cloud Lower flammable limit... 

IDLH 25 This concentration poses an immediate danger to life and health (i.e., causes of irreversible toxic effects for a 30-minute exposure). 12... 

The Immediately Danger to Life or Health (IDLH) level for CO2, set by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is 50,000 ppm. At that level, vomiting, dizziness, disorientation, and breathing difficulties occur ifler a 30-minute exposure at a 100,000 ppm, death can occur after a few minutes, even if the oxygen in the atmosphere would otherwise support life. 

Group Bl, 100% of the measure consistent with the IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health) value for R-123. 

Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH)—The maximum environmental concentration of a contaminant from which one could escape within 30 minutes without any escape-impairing symptoms or irreversible health effects. 

Nitrobenzene may not be handled in these conditions according to the regulations an extractor or fume hood is necessary as well as closed recipients, if possible. But, even worse Ceq reaches the value of concentration that is immediately dangerous to health (IDLH). 

IDLH (immediately dangerous to life and health) is an index of exposure used in the United States. If such a concentration is reached, there is a need for emergency evacuation of buildings or use of an insulating mask. 

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