Key Points

Fire

• Flammable
• Reacts violently with many metals, metal oxides and porous materials causing fire and explosion hazard. Very dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat, flame or oxidising agents.
• Emits toxic fumes of ammonia, hydrogen and nitrogen oxides when heated to decomposition
• In the event of a fire involving hydrazine use alcohol resistant foam, if not available, fine water spray can be used and liquid tight chemical protective clothing with breathing apparatus

Health

• Toxic by inhalation or ingestion
• CHIP: Carcinogen, toxic and corrosive
• Inhalation causes respiratory tract irritation, cyanosis, anoxia and pulmonary oedema.
• Ingestion causes nausea, vomiting, anorexia, hypoglycaemia, CNS stimulation, seizures and coma.
• Dermal exposure causes skin irritation and burns.
• Ocular exposure causes eye irritation, conjunctivitis, burns and severe eye damage. Exposure to high concentrations may cause temporary blindness persisting for approximately 24 hours.

Environment

• Dangerous for the environment
• Inform Environment Agency of substantial incidents

 

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  Added/updated: 24 May 2011