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First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures

After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.

In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/

shower. Call a physician immediately.

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist.

After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most), avoid vomiting (risk of

perforation). Call a physician immediately. Do not attempt to neutralise.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Irritation and corrosion, Cough, Shortness of breath

Risk of blindness!

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No information available.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding

environment.

Unsuitable extinguishing media

For this substance / mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Not Combustible. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of

fire.

Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment for firefighters

Do not stay in dangerous zone without suitable chemical protection clothing and self-contained

breathing apparatus.

Further information

Prevent fire-fighting water from entering surface water or groundwater.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Do not inhale vapours/aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Use personal protective equipment as

required. Ensure supply of fresh air in enclosed rooms. In case of inadequate

ventilation wear respiratory protection. Keep away from sources of ignition, no smoking.

Environmental precautions

Do not allow to enter sewerage system.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Take up with incombustible liquid-absorbent material. Forward for disposal. Clean up affected

area.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Notes for safe handling

Do not seal receptacles gas-tight. Keep away from heat and direct sunlight. Prevent formation of

aerosols.

Notes for prevention of fire and explosion

Not required.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Do not seal receptacles gas-tight. Keep away from heat and direct sunlight. Prevent formation of

aerosols.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
3264
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (permanganic acid, aqueous solution 3 %)
Chemical name:
permanganic acid
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
3264
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (permanganic acid, aqueous solution 3 %)
Chemical name:
permnaganic acid
Marine pollutant
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
3264
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (permanganic acid, aqueous solution 3 %)
Chemical name:
permanganic acid
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Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters

Manganese and its inorganic compounds (as Mn)

EH40 WEL

Name Manganese and its inorganic compounds (as Mn)

Time weighted average (TWA) 0.5 mg/m3

Exposure controls

Individual protection measures

Protective clothing should be selected specifically for the working place, depending on

concentration and quantity of the hazardous substances handled. The resistance of the protective

clothing to chemicals should be ascertained with the respective supplier.

Eye / face protection:

Tightly fitting safety goggles (EN 166).

Hand protection:

Glove material: Nitrile rubber.

Details on the penetration time have to be asked by the manufacturer.

The protective gloves to be used must comply with the specifications of EC directive 89/686/EEC

and the resultant standard EN 374.

Other protective equipment

Protective clothing.

Respiratory protection:

Required when vapours/aerosols are generated. Filter ABEK (EN 14387).

Hygiene measures

Change contaminated clothing. Apply skin- protective barrier cream. Wash hands and face after

working with substance.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

No information available.

Chemical stability

Sensitive to light and heat.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No information available.

Conditions to avoid

To avoid thermal decomposition do not overheat.

Incompatible materials

Reducing agents, hydrogen peroxide, oxalic acid, organic compounds.

Hazardous decomposition products

No information available.

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Product:

Chemicals must be disposed of in compliance with the respective national regulations.

Code of the waste Name according to directive 2000/532/EC:

060106* Other acids.

Packaging:

Product packaging must be disposed of in compliance with the country-specific regulations or must

be to a packaging return system.

Code of the waste Name according to directive 2000/532/EC:

150110* Packaging containing residues of or contaminated by dangerous

substances.