2,2'-ethylenedithiodiethanol

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

· 4.1 Description of first aid measures

· General information No special measures required.

· After inhalation Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of symptoms.

· After skin contact Immediately rinse with water.

· After eye contact Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult doctor.

· After swallowing

Drink large quantities of water, do not induce vomiting. Consult a physician immediately.

· 4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

No further relevant information available.

· 4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No further relevant information available.

Fire-fighting measures

· 5.1 Extinguishing media

· Suitable extinguishing agents Foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder, water spray.

· 5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Can be released in case of fire :

- carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide

Sulphur dioxide (SO2)

- hydrogen sulfide (H2S)

- sulphur trioxide (SO3)

· 5.3 Advice for firefighters

· Protective equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

Accidental release measures

· 6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear protective clothing.

· 6.2 Environmental precautions: Do not allow the product to enter drains, waterways or soil.

· 6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Collect mechanically.

Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to item 13.

· 6.4 Reference to other sections

See Section 7 for information on safe handling

See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.

See Section 13 for information on disposal.

Handling and storage

· 7.1 Precautions for safe handling Prevent formation of dust.

· Information about protection against explosions and fires:

Cool endangered containers by water spray

· 7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

· Storage

· Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers: No special requirements.

· Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.

· Further information about storage conditions: Store in a cool place.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

3077

Shipping

Labels:

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SpecialProvisions

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

UN number:

3077

Shipping

Labels:

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Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

3077

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.

Chemical name:

2,2'-
ethylenedithiodiethanol

Labels:

9

Marine pollutant

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

3077

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.

Chemical name:

2,2'-
ethylenedithiodiethanol

Labels:

9

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

· Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7.

· 8.1 Control parameters

· Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not required.

· Additional information: The lists that were valid during the compilation were used as basis.

· 8.2 Exposure controls

· Personal protective equipment

· General protective and hygienic measures

Do not eat, drink or smoke while working.

Wash hands during breaks and at the end of the work.

· Breathing equipment:

In case of formation of vapours/dusts:

Short term filter device:

Filter P1.

· Protection of hands: PVC gloves

· Material of gloves

The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks

of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.

· Penetration time of glove material

The exact break trough time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and

has to be observed.

· Eye protection: Tightly sealed safety glasses.

· Body protection: suitable clothing

Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

· 10.2 Chemical stability

No hazardous reactions if the regulations / instructions for storage and handling are considered.

· Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

· 10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known

· 10.4 Conditions to avoid No further relevant information available.

· 10.5 Incompatible materials: No further relevant information available.

· 10.6 Hazardous decomposition products:

Sulphur dioxide

Hydrogen sulphide

Sulphur trioxide (SO3) or SO3-mist

Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

Disposal considerations

· 13.1 Waste treatment methods

· Recommendation Must be specially treated under adherence to official regulations.

· Uncleaned packagings:

· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

· Recommended cleaning agent: Water, if necessary with cleaning agent.