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Guidance on Safe Use

Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

General advice

Based on available data, first aid measures exceeding general industrial hygiene are not required.

Following inhalation

If normal occupational hygiene measures are maintained, there is no such foreseeable health hazard from APO.

Following skin contact

If normal occupational hygiene measures are maintained, there is no such foreseeable health hazard from APO.

Following eye contact

If normal occupational hygiene measures are maintained, there is no such foreseeable health hazard from APO.

After ingestion

If normal occupational hygiene measures are maintained, there is no such foreseeable health hazard from APO.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

Use fire-fighting measures that suit the environment.

The product is not combustible and does not support the combustion.

Unsuitable extinguishing media

None.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

None.

Advice for firefighters

Dispose of fire debris and contaminated fire-fighting media in accordance with official regulations.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

For non-emergency personnel:

The substance has no acute or delayed health hazards (see section 8).

For emergency responders:

The substance has no acute or delayed health hazards (see section 8).

Environmental precautions

Although the substance is not classified as dangerous to the environment, it is advised that in the event of an accidental release the product should be prevented from reaching the sewage system or any water course and penetrating the soil.

Dispose of spilled material in accordance with the relevant regulations.

See section 13 for disposal considerations.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. dry sand), sweep wet or use an appropriate industrial vacuum cleaner.

Collect spilled material in suitable containers or closed plastic bags for recovery or disposal.

Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility.

Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options.

In case of disposal, dispose spilled material or contaminated material as waste as described in section 13.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Protective measures

As a precautionary measure, the wearing of standard workwear is suggested.

For more information: see the relevant Exposure Scenario, Annex I and check section 2.1: ‘Control of workers’ exposure’.

Advice on general occupational hygiene

Avoid inhalation or ingestion. General occupational hygiene measures are required to ensure a safe handling of the substance. These measures involve good personal and housekeeping practices (i.e. regular cleaning with suitable cleaning devices), no eating, drinking and smoking at the workplace and wearing standard working clothes and shoes unless otherwise stated.

Wash hands after use.

Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas.

Shower and change clothes at end of work shift. Do not wear contaminated clothing at home. Do not blow dust off with compressed air.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store in cool, well ventilated, dry area.

Keep in closed container.

Specific end use(s)

Check the identified uses in section 1.2 of this eSDS.

For more information see the relevant Exposure Scenario, Annex I and check section 2.1: Control of workers exposure.

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

According to the REACH Annex VI the following additional information is not required, as a Chemical Safety Report is required

Stability and reactivity

According to the REACH Annex VI the following additional information is not required, as a Chemical Safety Report is required

Disposal considerations

According to the REACH Annex VI the following additional information is not required, as a Chemical Safety Report is required