4,6-bis(octylthiomethyl)-o-cresol

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

· General information:
Take affected persons out of danger area and lay down.

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

· After skin contact:
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

· After eye contact:
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.

· After swallowing:
Rinse out mouth and then drink plenty of water.
If symptoms persist consult doctor.

Fire-fighting measures

· Suitable extinguishing agents:
CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.

· Special hazards caused by the substance, its products of combustion or resulting gases:
Carbon monoxide (CO)

· Protective equipment:
Wear self-contained respiratory protective device.

· Additional information:
Cool endangered receptacles with water spray.

Accidental release measures

· Person-related safety precautions:
Ensure adequate ventilation
Wear protective clothing.

· Measures for environmental protection:
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.

· Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Dispose of the material collected according to regulations.

Handling and storage

HANDLING
· Information for safe handling:
Keep receptacles tightly sealed.

STORAGE
· Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
Store only in the original receptacle.

· Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Store away from oxidizing agents.

· Further information about storage conditions:
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.

Transport information

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Exposure controls / personal protection

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

Personal protective equipment:
· General protective and hygienic measures:
Do not eat, drink, smoke or sniff while working.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
The usual precautionary measures are to be adhered to when handling chemicals.

· Respiratory protection:
Not necessary if room is well-ventilated.

· Protection of hands:
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation

· Material of gloves:
Butyl rubber, BR
Nitrile rubber, NBR
PVC gloves

· Penetration time of glove material:
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

· Eye protection:
Safety glasses

· Body protection:
Protective work clothing

Stability and reactivity

· Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
No decomposition if used according to specifications.

· Dangerous reactions:
No dangerous reactions known.

· Dangerous decomposition products:
No dangerous decomposition products known.

Disposal considerations

Product:
· Recommendation:
Must be specially treated adhering to official regulations.

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