Neodymium di(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Concerns the blend of the substance with its solvent (Methylcyclohexane).

General advice :

- Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

- First aider needs to protect himself.

- Place affected clothing in a sealed bag for subsequent decontamination.

Inhalation :

- Move to fresh air.

- Keep at rest.

- Consult a physician if necessary.

Skin contact :

- Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.

- Wash immediately and thoroughly for a prolonged period (at least 15 minutes).

- Call a physician if irritation develops or persists.

Eye contact :

- Rinse with running water whilst keeping the eyes wide open (at least 15 minutes)

Ingestion :

- Do NOT induce vomiting.

- Do not give anything to drink.

- Consult a physician if necessary.

Fire-fighting measures

Concerns the blend of the substance with its solvent (Methylcyclohexane).

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media :

- Foam, powder, carbon dioxide (CO2), sand

Unsuitable extinguishing media :

- Water

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Specific hazards during firefighting :

- Highly flammable liquids

- Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.

- Volatile liquid. On heating there is a risk of bursting due to internal pressure build-up.

Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment for firefighters :

- Self-contained breathing apparatus (EN 133)

- Full protective suit

- For further information refer to section 8 "Exposure controls/personal protection".

Specific fire fighting methods :

- Cool containers / tanks with water spray.

Accidental release measures

Concerns the blend of the substance with its solvent (Methylcyclohexane).

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures :

- Avoid contact with the skin and the eyes.

- Do not breathe vapour.

- Remove all sources of ignition.

- Personal protective equipment

- Complete suit protecting against chemicals

- Respiratory protection

Environmental precautions :

- Dam up.

- Prevent product from entering drains.

Methods for Cleaning or Taking Up :

Recovery :

- Keep in properly labelled containers.

- Use only explosion-proof equipment.

- Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

Neutralization :

- Soak up with inert absorbent material.

Decontamination/cleaning :

- Wash off with plenty of water.

Disposal :

- Process the contaminated absorbent material as waste product

- Dispose of contents/ container to an approved incineration plant.

Additional advice :

- Dispose of promptly.

- Stop the leak. Turn leaking containers leak-side up to prevent the escape of liquid.

- Keep away from flames and hot surfaces.

- Mark the contaminated area with signs and prevent access to unauthorized personnel.

Measures for separation from incompatible substances and mixtures

- Ventilate the area.

- Oxidizing materials.

Handling and storage

Concerns the blend of the substance with its solvent (Methylcyclohexane).

Handling

Technical measures :

- Blanket with inert gas.

- Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment.

- Keep in a bunded area.

- Earth the equipment.

Advice on safe handling and usage :

- Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

- No smoking.

- All pipes used to transfer the product must not contain any water or oxygen.

- Operate if possible out of doors or in a well-ventilated place.

Storage

Technical Measures for storage :

- The floor of the depot should be impermeable and designed to form a watertight basin.

Storage conditions

Recommended :

- Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place.

- Protect from sunlight.

- Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.

- Keep container tightly closed and dry.

Incompatible products :

- Oxidizing materials.

- Mineral acids.

- Alkalis and caustic products.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

2296

Shipping

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

UN number:

2296

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

2296

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

UN 2296 METHYLCYCLOHEXANE, 3, II, IMDG Code Segregation Group - Not Relevant

Chemical name:

METHYLCYCLOHEXANE

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Marine pollutant

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

2296

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

UN 2296 METHYLCYCLOHEXANE, 3, II

Chemical name:

METHYLCYCLOHEXANE

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Concerns the blend of the substance with its solvent (Methylcyclohexane).

Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection :

- Use a respirator with an approved filter if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary.

- In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.

- Filtering respiratory protective device with an ABE gas canister.

Hand protection :

- Where there is a risk of contact with hands, use appropriate gloves. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU

Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.

- Please observe the instructions regarding permeability and breakthrough time which are provided by the supplier of the gloves. Also take into consideration the specific local conditions under which the product is used, such as the danger of cuts, abrasion, and the contact time.

- Gloves must be inspected prior to use.

- Gloves should be discarded and replaced if there is any indication of degradation or chemical breakthrough.

- Nitrile rubber

Eye protection :

- Safety glasses

- Face-shield

Skin and body protection :

- Choose body protection according to the amount and concentration of the dangerous substance at the work place.

- Remove and wash contaminated clothing.

Protective suit

- Rubber boots.

- Rubber apron

Hygiene measures :

- Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

- Use clean, well-maintained personal protection equipment.

- Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

- When using do not eat, drink or smoke.

Protective measures :

- The protective equipment must be selected in accordance with current CEN standards and in cooperation with the supplier of the protective equipment.

- Selection of appropriate personal protective equipment should be based on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the protective equipment relative to the task(s) to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the potential hazards and/or risks that may occur during use.

General advice :

- Dam up.

- Prevent product from entering drains.

Stability and reactivity

Concerns the blend of the substance with its solvent (Methylcyclohexane).

Hazardous reactions

Conditions to avoid :

- May ignite: on heating OR on contact with hot surfaces and flames.

Materials to avoid :

Reacts with the following substances:

- Strong acids

- Strong bases

- Strong oxidizing agents

Decomposition products :

On combustion forms:

- Toxic Gas

- (Carbon oxides (CO + CO2)).

Disposal considerations

Concerns the blend of the substance with its solvent (Methylcyclohexane).

Product Disposal

- Prohibition : Avoid release to the environment.

- Should not be released into the environment.

Advice on Disposal :

- Dispose of as hazardous waste in compliance with local and national regulations.

- Must be incinerated in a suitable incineration plant holding a permit delivered by the competent authorities.

Advice on cleaning and disposal of packaging

Measures for waste avoidance. :

- Do not dispose of the product at a rubbish tip.

Advice :

- Allow it to drain thoroughly.

- Beware of residues or vapours which remain in the drums.

Reason for waste disposal :

- Destroy at an authorised site.

Other data :

- Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.