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                                                           CAS Registry Number: 75-4~5
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                                                  PHOSCENE

            Acute exposure to phosgene    may result in severe  irritation and burns of the
            skin,  eyes, mucous  membranes,    and  respiratory passages.  Cough, dyspnea
            (shortness of breath), pain in the chest, and severe pulmonary edema may also
            occur.  Cyanosis (blue tint to the skin and mucous  membranes) and  anxiety may
            be observed.


            Emergency Life-Support Procedures:

            Acute exposure to phosgene may require decontamination and life support for the
            victims. Emergency pcrsonnel    should wear protective clothing appropriate to
            the  type  and degree   of  contamination.    Air-purifying  or supplied-air
            respiratory equipment should also  be  worn,  as necessary.   Rescue vehicles
            should carry  supplies such as plastic sheeting and disposable plastic bags to
            assist in preventing spread of contamination.


            Inhalation Exposure:

            1.   Move victims to fresh air. Emergency personnel should avoid self-exposure
                  to phosgene.

            2.   Evaluate vital signs including pulse and respiratory rate, and note any
                  trauma. If no pulse is detected, provide CPR. If not breathing, provide
    )             artificial respiration. If   breathing is labored, administer oxygen or
                  other respiratory support.

            3.   Obtain authorization and/or further instructions from the local hospital
                  for administration   of an   antidote or performance  of other invasive
                  procedures.

            4.   RUSH to a health care facility.


            Dermal/Eye Exposure:

            1.   Remove victims from exposure.    Emergency  personnel   should avoid self-
                  exposure to phosgene.

            2.   Evaluate vital signs including pulse and respiratory rate, and note any
                  trauma. If no pulse is detected, provide CPR. If not breathing, provide
                  artificial respiration. If   breathing is labored, administer oxygen or
                  other respiratory support.


`1          3.   Remove contaminated clothing as soon as possible.

            4.   If eye exposure has occurred, eyes must be flushed with lukewarm water for

                  at least 15 minutes.
            5.   Wash exposed skin areas THOROUGHLY with soap and water.

            6.   Obtain authorization  and/or ~rtn~ho~t~e instructions from the local hospital

1                 procedures.

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