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TABUN
SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Unstable:
Stable: Yes (U~. Army 1975, p. 3-3)
Conditions to Avoid: Not Found
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Avoid water and acids (U~. Army
1975, p. 3-2). Can react with oxidizing materials (Sax 1984, p. 1335).
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: Hydrolysis forms hydrogen cyanide
(U.S. Army 1975, p. 3-2). When heated to decomposition, it emits very
toxic fumes of oxides of phosphorus and nitrogen (Sax 1984, p. 1335).
Hazardous Polymerization: May Occur: Not Found
May Not Occur: Not Found
Conditions to Avoid: Not Found
SECTION VI - USE INFORMATION
This material is a chemical warfare agent (Merck 1983, p. 1297).
SECTION VII-- PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
) (Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled)
(Non-Specific - Poison A, Liquid) When handling, avoid breathing vapors,
keep upwind, avoid bodily contact with the material, and upon skin contact
wash with soap and water (Student 1981, p. 56). Speed in removing material
from skin is of extreme importance. Remove and isolate contaminated
clothing and shoes (DOT 1984, Guide 55).
SECTION VIII-- PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
For emergency situations, wear a positive pressure, pressure-demand,
full facepiece self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or pressure-
demand supplied air respirator with escape SCBA and a fully-encapsulating,
chemical resistant suit. See the introductory information section at the
beginning of the profiles for additional information.
SUIT MATERIAL PERFORMANCE (Based on EPA/USCG "Guidelines", 1987)
(Chemical Resistance/Amount of Data)
Butyl/Neoprene GOOD/LIMITED**
Vi ton/Neoprene GOOD/LIMITED**
*Based on qualitative performance information.
**Based on a chemical analog.
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