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EC number: 261-703-8 | CAS number: 59338-84-0
- Life Cycle description
- Uses advised against
- Endpoint summary
- Appearance / physical state / colour
- Melting point / freezing point
- Boiling point
- Density
- Particle size distribution (Granulometry)
- Vapour pressure
- Partition coefficient
- Water solubility
- Solubility in organic solvents / fat solubility
- Surface tension
- Flash point
- Auto flammability
- Flammability
- Explosiveness
- Oxidising properties
- Oxidation reduction potential
- Stability in organic solvents and identity of relevant degradation products
- Storage stability and reactivity towards container material
- Stability: thermal, sunlight, metals
- pH
- Dissociation constant
- Viscosity
- Additional physico-chemical information
- Additional physico-chemical properties of nanomaterials
- Nanomaterial agglomeration / aggregation
- Nanomaterial crystalline phase
- Nanomaterial crystallite and grain size
- Nanomaterial aspect ratio / shape
- Nanomaterial specific surface area
- Nanomaterial Zeta potential
- Nanomaterial surface chemistry
- Nanomaterial dustiness
- Nanomaterial porosity
- Nanomaterial pour density
- Nanomaterial photocatalytic activity
- Nanomaterial radical formation potential
- Nanomaterial catalytic activity
- Endpoint summary
- Stability
- Biodegradation
- Bioaccumulation
- Transport and distribution
- Environmental data
- Additional information on environmental fate and behaviour
- Ecotoxicological Summary
- Aquatic toxicity
- Endpoint summary
- Short-term toxicity to fish
- Long-term toxicity to fish
- Short-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Long-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria
- Toxicity to aquatic plants other than algae
- Toxicity to microorganisms
- Endocrine disrupter testing in aquatic vertebrates – in vivo
- Toxicity to other aquatic organisms
- Sediment toxicity
- Terrestrial toxicity
- Biological effects monitoring
- Biotransformation and kinetics
- Additional ecotoxological information
- Toxicological Summary
- Toxicokinetics, metabolism and distribution
- Acute Toxicity
- Irritation / corrosion
- Sensitisation
- Repeated dose toxicity
- Genetic toxicity
- Carcinogenicity
- Toxicity to reproduction
- Specific investigations
- Exposure related observations in humans
- Toxic effects on livestock and pets
- Additional toxicological data
Administrative data
First-aid measures
1. Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures general : Call a poison center or a doctor if you feel unwell.
First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center or a doctor if you feel unwell.
First-aid measures after skin contact : Wash skin with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth. Call a poison center or a doctor if you feel unwell.
2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms/effects after inhalation : May cause respiratory irritation.
Symptoms/effects after skin contact : Irritation.
Symptoms/effects after eye contact : Eye irritation.
3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treat symptomatically.
Fire-fighting measures
1. Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media : Water spray. Dry powder. Alcohol resistant foam. Carbon dioxide.
2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Hazardous decomposition products in case of fire: Toxic fumes may be released. Carbon oxides (CO, CO2). Nitrogen oxides.
3. Advice for firefighters
Protection during firefighting : Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. Self-contained breathing apparatus. Complete protective clothing.
Other information : The closed containers may be cooled by water spray.
Accidental release measures
1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures : Ventilate spillage area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid breathing vapours, mist, gas. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Wear personal protective equipment.
1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment : Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment.
2. Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment.
3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up : Collect and evacuate without creating dust. Shovel or sweep up and put in a closed container for disposal.
Other information : Dispose of materials or solid residues at an authorized site.
Handling and storage
1. Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling : Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wear personal protective equipment. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid breathing dust, gas, mist, vapours. Avoid dust formation. Ensure good ventilation of the work station.
Hygiene measures : Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Always wash hands after handling the product.
2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions : Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool.
Incompatible products : Contact with water. Moisture sensitive. Direct sunlight.
Packaging materials : Polyethylene. Glass.
This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with REACH regulation Article 18(4) for transported isolated intermediate. Site documentation to support safe handling arrangements including the selection of engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls in accordance with risk-based management system is available at each site. Written confirmation of application of Strictly Controlled Conditions has been received from every Downstream user of the intermediate.
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Exposure controls / personal protection
Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls: Ensure good ventilation of the work station.
Hand protection: Protective gloves
Eye protection: Safety glasses
Skin and body protection:
Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiratory protection: Wear respiratory protection
Environmental exposure controls: Avoid release to the environment
This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with REACH regulation Article 18(4) for transported isolated intermediate. Site documentation to support safe handling arrangements including the selection of engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls in accordance with risk-based management system is available at each site. Written confirmation of application of Strictly Controlled Conditions has been received from every Downstream user of the intermediate.
Stability and reactivity
Reactivity The product is non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport.
Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: No dangerous reactions known under normal conditions of use.
Conditions to avoid: Heat. Water, humidity. Direct sunlight.
Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizers.
Hazardous decomposition products: Carbon oxides (CO, CO2). Nitrogen oxides. Organic degradation products.
Disposal considerations
Waste treatment methods : Dispose of contents/container in accordance with licensed collector’s sorting instructions.
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations : Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber but exert extra care in
igniting as this material is highly flammable. Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
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