Benzaldehyde

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

First aid measures
Description of first aid measures
General advice
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First Aid responders should pay attention to self-protection and use the recommended protective clothing Move out of dangerous area. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Do not leave the victim unattended.
If inhaled
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Move the victim to fresh air.
Keep respiratory tract clear.
Keep patient warm and at rest.
Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately.
Get medical attention if adverse health effects persist or are severe.
In case of skin contact
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Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.
Wash off with soap and water.
If skin irritation persists, call a physician.

In case of eye contact
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Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 10 minutes.
Remove contact lenses.
Protect unharmed eye.
If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.
If swallowed:
Do not induce vomiting without medical advice.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Rinse mouth with water.
Give small amounts of water to drink.
If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately.
If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low so that vomit does not enter the lungs.
If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Risks:
Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
May damage the unborn child.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treatment:
Treat symptomatically.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media:In case of fire, use water spray (fog), foam, dry chemical or CO₂.
Unsuitable extinguishing media:High volume water jet
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Specific hazards during fire-fighting:Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.
Hazardous combustion prod-ucts:

Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Carbon monoxide
Advice for firefighters
Special protective equipment for firefighters:
Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.

Further information: 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.
Move containers from fire if this can be done without risk.
Use a water spray to cool fully closed containers.
Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This must not be discharged into drains.
Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions:Use personal protective equipment.
Environmental precautions
Environmental precautions
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Prevent product from entering drains.
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up:
Stop leak if safe to do so.
Move containers from spill area.
Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust).
Non-sparking tools should be used.
Disposed off through appropriate waste disposal carri-ers/authorities.
Do not allow into the sewerage system, surface waters or groundwater or into the soil.

Handling and storage

Handling and storage
The information in this section contains generic advice and guidance. The list of Identified Uses in Annex should be consulted for any available use-specific information provided in the Exposure Sce-nario(s).
Precautions for safe handling
Technical measures:No data available
Avoid formation of aerosol.
Do not breathe vapours/dust.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
Keep in the original container or an approved alternative made from a compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in use.
Keep container tightly closed.
Keep away from heat and flame.
Electrical equipment should be protected to the appropriate standard.
Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Empty containers retain product residue; observe all precau-tions for product.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion:
Do not spray on a naked flame or any incandescent material. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.
Hygiene measures:
When using do not eat or drink. When using do not smoke. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday. Re-move contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Requirements for storage areas and containers:
Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in a segre-gated and approved area. 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. Store away from incompatible materials (see sec-tion 10) and food and drink. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Keep away from oxidizing agents. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabelled containers. Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination.
Advice on common storage:
Keep away from oxidizing agents.
Storage class (TRGS 510):6.1C, Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
Further information on stor-age stability:
No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.

Transport information

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

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Personal protective equipment
Eye protection
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Safety glasses with side-shields
Wear face-shield and protective suit for abnormal processing problems.
Hand protection
Material
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Butyl rubber - IIR
Break through time
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>= 8 h
Glove thickness
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>= 0,5 mm
Wearing time
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< 60 min

Remarks
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Source GESTIS
The suitability for a specific workplace should be discussed with the producers of the protective gloves. After contamina-tion with product change the gloves immediately and dispose of them according to relevant national and local regulations
Skin and body protection
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Protective suit
Respiratory protection
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In the case of vapour formation use a respirator with an ap-proved filter.
Wear breathing apparatus with separate air supply (com-pressed air respirator, tube apparatus) at higher concentra-tions.
Filter type
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Organic vapour type (A)

Stability and reactivity

Stability and reactivity
Reactivity
No specific test data related to reactivity available for this product or its ingredients.
Chemical stability
This product is stable.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Hazardous reactions
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Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reac-tions will not occur.
Conditions to avoid
Conditions to avoid
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Exposure to air.
Exposure to light.
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or ex-pose such containers to heat, flame, sparks, or other sources of ignition. They may explode and cause injury and/or death.
Incompatible materials
Materials to avoid
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Oxidizing agents
Alkalis
Aluminium
Iron
Oxygen
Hazardous decomposition products
No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.

Disposal considerations

Disposal considerations
The information in this section contains generic advice and guidance. The list of Identified Uses in Annex should be consulted for any available use-specific information provided in the Exposure Sce-nario(s).
Waste treatment methods
Product
:
Examine possibilities for re-utilisation.
Product residues and uncleaned empty containers should be packaged, sealed, labelled, and disposed of or recycled ac-cording to relevant national and local regulations.
Where large quantities are concerned, consult the supplier.
When uncleaned empty containers are passed on, the recipi-ent must be warned of any possible hazard that may be caused by residues.
For disposal within the EC, the appropriate code according to the European Waste List (EWL) should be used.
It is among the tasks of the polluter to assign the waste to waste codes specific to industrial sectors and processes ac-cording to the European Waste List (EWL).

Contaminated packaging
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The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible.
Empty remaining contents.
Dispose of as unused product.
Do not re-use empty containers.
Do not burn, or use a cutting torch on, the empty drum