N-(2-hydroxypropyl)oleamide

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

eye contact: Get medical attention immediately. Call a poison center or physician. Immediately

flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids.

Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes.

Chemical burns must be treated promptly by a physician.

Inhalation: Get medical attention immediately. Call a poison center or physician. Remove

victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If it is

suspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate

mask or self-contained breathing apparatus. If not breathing, if breathing is

irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by

trained personnel. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouthto-

mouth resuscitation. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical

attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a

collar, tie, belt or waistband. In case of inhalation of decomposition products in a

fire, symptoms may be delayed. The exposed person may need to be kept under

medical surveillance for 48 hours.

Skin contact: Get medical attention immediately. Call a poison center or physician. Wash skin

thoroughly with soap and water or use recognised skin cleanser. Remove

contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly with

water before removing it, or wear gloves. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes.

Chemical burns must be treated promptly by a physician. Wash clothing before

reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.

Ingestion: Get medical attention immediately. Call a poison center or physician. Wash out

mouth with water. Remove dentures if any. Remove victim to fresh air and keep at

rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If material has been swallowed and the

exposed person is conscious, give small quantities of water to drink. Stop if the

exposed person feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous. Do not induce vomiting

unless directed to do so by medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, the head should

be kept low so that vomit does not enter the lungs. Chemical burns must be treated

promptly by a physician. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately.

Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or

waistband.

Protection of first aiders: No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. If it

is suspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate

mask or self-contained breathing apparatus. It may be dangerous to the person

providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Wash contaminated clothing

thoroughly with water before removing it, or wear gloves.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media: Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst.

This material is toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Fire water

contaminated with this material must be contained and prevented from being

discharged to any waterway, sewer or drain.

Decomposition products may include the following materials: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides

Advice for fire fighters: Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if

there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without

suitable training.

Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained

breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure

mode. Clothing for fire-fighters (including helmets, protective boots and gloves)

conforming to European standard EN 469 will provide a basic level of protection for

chemical incidents.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

For non emergency responders: No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.

Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from

entering. Do not touch or walk through spilt material. Do not breathe vapour or

mist. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is

inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment.

For emergency responders: If specialised clothing is required to deal with the spillage, take note of any

information in Section 8 on suitable and unsuitable materials. See also the

information in "For non-emergency personnel".

Environmental precautions: Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains

and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused

environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air). Water polluting material.

May be harmful to the environment if released in large quantities. Collect spillage.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up (small spill): Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Dilute with water and

mop up if water-soluble. Alternatively, or if water-insoluble, absorb with an inert dry

material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. Dispose of via a

licensed waste disposal contractor.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up (large spill): Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Approach the release

from upwind. Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined

areas. Wash spillages into an effluent treatment plant or proceed as follows.

Contain and collect spillage with non-combustible, absorbent material e.g. sand,

earth, vermiculite or diatomaceous earth and place in container for disposal

according to local regulations. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.

Contaminated absorbent material may pose the same hazard as the spilt product

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling: Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Do not get in

eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not breathe vapour or mist. Do not ingest. Avoid

release to the environment. If during normal use the material presents a respiratory

hazard, use only with adequate ventilation or wear appropriate respirator. Keep in

the original container or an approved alternative made from a compatible material,

kept tightly closed when not in use. Empty containers retain product residue and

can be hazardous. Do not reuse container.

Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is

handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash hands and face before

eating, drinking and smoking. Remove contaminated clothing and protective

equipment before entering eating areas. See also Section 8 for additional

information on hygiene measures.

Conditions for safe storage including incompatibilities: Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in original container protected

from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible

materials (see Section 10) and food and drink. Keep container tightly closed and

sealed until ready for use. Containers that have been opened must be carefully

resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabelled containers.

Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.

PROTECT FROM FROST. STORE UNDER COVER. Store in tightly-closed

container. Keep away from heat.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

UN3082

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ENVIRONMENTALLY
HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCE,
LIQUID, N.O.S. (N-
(2-hydroxypropyl)
oleamide, mixture)

Special provisions / remarks

Special provisions:

Transport within
user’s premises:
always transport in
closed containers that
are upright and
secure. Ensure that
persons transporting
the product know
what to do in the
event of an accident
or spillage.

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

UN3082

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ENVIRONMENTALLY
HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCE,
LIQUID, N.O.S. (N-
(2-hydroxypropyl)
oleamide, mixture)

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Transport within
user’s premises:
always transport in
closed containers that
are upright and
secure. Ensure that
persons transporting
the product know
what to do in the
event of an accident
or spillage.

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

UN3082

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ENVIRONMENTALLY
HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCE,
LIQUID, N.O.S. (N-
(2-hydroxypropyl)
oleamide, mixture).
Marine pollutant

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Transport within
user’s premises:
always transport in
closed containers that
are upright and
secure. Ensure that
persons transporting
the product know
what to do in the
event of an accident
or spillage.

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

UN3082

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Environmentally
hazardous substance,
liquid, n.o.s. (N-
(2-hydroxypropyl)
oleamide, mixture)

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Transport within
user’s premises:
always transport in
closed containers that
are upright and
secure. Ensure that
persons transporting
the product know
what to do in the
event of an accident
or spillage.

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

No exposure limit value known.

Recommended monitoring procedures: If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal, workplace

atmosphere or biological monitoring may be required to determine the effectiveness

of the ventilation or other control measures and/or the necessity to use respiratory

protective equipment. Reference should be made to monitoring standards, such as

the following: European Standard EN 689 (Workplace atmospheres - Guidance for

the assessment of exposure by inhalation to chemical agents for comparison with

limit values and measurement strategy) European Standard EN 14042 (Workplace

atmospheres - Guide for the application and use of procedures for the assessment

of exposure to chemical and biological agents) European Standard EN 482

(Workplace atmospheres - General requirements for the performance of procedures

for the measurement of chemical agents) Reference to national guidance

documents for methods for the determination of hazardous substances will also be

required.

Appropriate engineering control: If user operations generate dust, fumes, gas, vapour or mist, use process

enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker

exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits.

Hygiene measures: Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products,

before eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period.

Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated

clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash

stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Eye/face protection: Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk

assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists,

gases or dusts. If contact is possible, the following protection should be worn,

unless the assessment indicates a higher degree of protection: chemical splash

goggles and/or face shield. If inhalation hazards exist, a full-face respirator may be

required instead.

Hand protection: Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard

should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment

indicates this is necessary.

Recommended : butyl rubber, fluor rubber, nitrile rubber.

Body protection: Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task

being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist

before handling this product.

Other skin protection: Appropriate footwear and any additional skin protection measures should be

selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be

approved by a specialist before handling this product.

Respiratory protection: Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved

standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection

must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product

and the safe working limits of the selected respirator.

Environmental exposure controls: Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to

ensure they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation.

In some cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process

equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity: No specific test data related to reactivity available for this product or its ingredients.

Stability: the product is stable. Avoid increased storage temperature. Keep away from oxidizing agents.

Possibility of hazardous reaction: Hazardous reactions or instability may occur under certain conditions of storage or

use.

Hazardous decomposition products: Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products

should not be produced.

Disposal considerations

Method of disposal: The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible.

Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply

with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation

and any regional local authority requirements. Dispose of surplus and nonrecyclable

products via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Waste should not be

disposed of untreated to the sewer unless fully compliant with the requirements of

all authorities with jurisdiction.

Within the present knowledge of the supplier, this product is not regarded as

hazardous waste, as defined by EU Directive 91/689/EEC.

Method of disposal (packaging): The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible.

Waste packaging should be recycled. Incineration or landfill should only be

considered when recycling is not feasible.

This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. Care should be

taken when handling emptied containers that have not been cleaned or rinsed out.

Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. Avoid dispersal of

spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.