Water may be ineffective. Material is lighter than water and a fire may be spread by the use of water. Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. May cause flash fire. Extremely toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm, inflammation and edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. Symptoms of exposure may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea and vomiting. May cause severe gastrointestinal tract irritation with burning nausea, vomiting, possible burns. May cause severe irritation. Destructive to eyes.