Itaconic acid

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

General information:

- As a general rule, in case of doubt or if symptoms persist, always call a doctor.

- NEVER induce swallowing in an unconscious person.

• After inhalation:

Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist.

In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.

• After skin contact:

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

If the contaminated area is widespread and/or there is damage to the skin, a doctor must be consulted or the patient transferred to hospital

• After eye contact:

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

• After swallowing:

Seek immediate medical advice. Rinse the mouth with water

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing agents:

CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

Generally,

- Non-flammable.

- Keep packages near the fire cool, to prevent pressurised containers from bursting. But in case of dust, it may be moderately flammable.

- A fire will often produce a thick black smoke. Exposure to decomposition products may be hazardous to health.

- Do not breathe in smoke.

- In the event of a fire, the following may be formed:

- carbon monoxide (CO)

- carbon dioxide (CO2)

Advice for firefighters:

Due to the toxicity of the gas emitted on thermal decomposition of the products, fire-fighting personnel are to be equipped with autonomous insulating breathing apparatus.

• Protective equipment: Mouth respiratory protective device.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:

For non fire-fighters

- Avoid any contact with the skin and eyes.

- Avoid inhaling dust.

- If a large quantity has been spilt, evacuate all personnel and only allow intervention by trained operators equipped with safety apparatus.

For fire-fighters

- Fire-fighters will be equipped with suitable personal protective equipment.

Environmental precautions:

Prevent any material from entering drains or waterways. Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Retrieve the product by mechanical means (sweeping/vacuuming): do not generate dust.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling:

- Always wash hands after handling.

- Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-using.

• Information about fire - and explosion protection:

Fire prevention:

- Handle in well-ventilated areas.

- Prevent access by unauthorised personnel. Recommended equipment and procedures:

- For personal protection, see section 8.-

- Observe precautions stated on label and also industrial safety regulations

- Avoid inhaling dust.

- Also provide breathing apparatus for certain short tasks of an exceptional nature and for emergency interventions

- In all cases, recover emissions at source

- Avoid skin and eye contact with this substance. Prohibited equipment and procedures:

- No smoking, eating or drinking in areas where the substance is used.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

• Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:

Keep the container tightly closed in a dry, well-ventilated place.

Always keep in packaging made of an identical material to the original.

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

• Further information about storage conditions: None.

Transport information

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Personal protective equipment:

• General protective and hygienic measures: Do not eat, drink, smoke or sniff while working. Store protective clothing separately.

Use personal protective equipment that is clean and has been properly maintained.

• Respiratory protection:

Use suitable respiratory protective device in case of insufficient ventilation.

- Avoid breathing dust.

- When workers are confronted with concentrations that are above occupational exposure limits, they must wear a suitable, approved, respiratory protection device.

- Type of FFP mask:

- Wear a disposable half-mask dust filter in accordance with standard EN149.

- Category:

- FFP1

- Anti-gas and vapour filter(s) (Combined filters) in accordance with standard EN14387:

- A1 (Brown)

• Protection of hands:

  Protective gloves

  - Protective creams may be used for exposed skin, but they should not be applied after contact with the product.

- Wear suitable protective gloves in the event of prolonged or repeated skin contact.

- Use suitable protective gloves that are resistant to chemical agents in accordance with standard

EN374.

- Gloves must be selected according to the application and duration of use at the workstation.

- Protective gloves need to be selected according to their suitability for the workstation in question: other chemical products that may be handled, necessary physical protections (cutting, pricking, heat protection), level of dexterity required.

- Recommended properties:

- Impervious gloves in accordance with standard EN374

• 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 through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

• Eye protection:

  Tightly sealed goggles

- Avoid contact with eyes.

- Before handling powders or dust emission, wear mask goggles in accordance with standard

EN166.

- Prescription glasses are not considered as protection.

- Provide eyewash stations in facilities where the product is handled constantly.

• Body protection:

Protective work clothing

- Avoid skin contact.

- These clothes shall be chosen to ensure there is no inflammation or irritation of the skin at the neck and wrist by contact with the powder

- Suitable type of protective clothing:

- W ear protective clothing against solid chemicals and particles suspended in the air (type 5) in accordance with standard EN13982-1 to prevent skin contact.

- Work clothing worn by personnel shall be laundered regularly.

- After contact with the product, all parts of the body that have been soiled must be washed.

Stability and reactivity

Chemical stability:

• Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:

No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known.

Conditions to avoid:

- Avoid formation of dusts

- Dusts can form an explosive mixture with air.

Incompatible materials:

- Oxidising agents

- Reducing agents

- Bases

Hazardous decomposition products: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

• Recommendation:

Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.

- W aste management is carried out without endangering human health, without harming the environment and, in particular without risk to water, air, soil, plants or animals.

- Recycle or dispose of waste in compliance with current legislation, preferably via a certified collector or company.

- Do not contaminate the ground or water with waste, do not dispose of waste into the environment.

• Uncleaned packaging

• Recommendation:

Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

- Empty container completely. Keep label(s) on container.

- Give to a certified disposal contractor.

• Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.