Cyanamide

Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult give oxygen and seek medical attention.

Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with soap and water. Rinse thoroughly. If irritation persists or other symptoms are observed, seek medical advice. Show the physician the container details.

Flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.

Rinse out mouth and drink lots of water. Seek urgent medical attention and show physician the container details.

Use carbon dioxide or dry powder.

In general, water-based extinguishers should not be used for fires involving organic materials.

Use fire fighting measures which suit the environment and take into account other materials which may be involved.

Keep unprotected persons away.

Take precautions to ensure product does not contaminate the ground or enter the drainage system.

Mix with vermiculite or proprietary absorbent material and transfer to sealed containers for disposal.

Materials: vermiculite or proprietary absorbent material

Chemicals should be used only by those trained in handling potentially hazardous materials. Rubber gloves, eye protection and protective clothing should be worn.

Store in tightly sealed containers in a refrigerator or cold room at 5 degrees centigrade or below. Product is hygroscopic. Take precautions to avoid contact with atmospheric moisture.

Handle in an efficient fume hood or equivalent system.

Wear rubber gloves.

Wear safety spectacles, goggles or, for larger quantities, a full face mask.

Avoid inhalation of product.

Wear protective clothing and, for larger quantities, full arm, body and face protection.

Bases. Acids. Strong oxidising agents. Strong reducing agents.

Hazardous products of decomposition may include: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxides of nitrogen, nitric acid, hydrogen cyanide.

Disposal should be via an approved contractor and should take full account of local regulations.