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Guidance on Safe Use

Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

General advice:


First aid personnel should pay attention to their own safety. If the patient is likely to become


unconscious, place and transport in stable sideways position (recovery position). Immediately


remove contaminated clothing.


 


If inhaled:


Keep patient calm, remove to fresh air, seek medical attention. Immediately administer a corticosteroid from a controlled/metered dose inhaler.


 


On skin contact:


Immediately wash thoroughly with plenty of water, apply sterile dressings, consult a skin specialist.


 


On contact with eyes:


Immediately wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open,


consult an eye specialist.


 


On ingestion:


Immediately rinse mouth and then drink 200-300 ml of water, seek medical attention.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media


 


Suitable extinguishing media:


dry powder, foam


 


Unsuitable extinguishing media for safety reasons:


carbon dioxide


 


Additional information:


Avoid whirling up the material/product because of the danger of dust explosion.


 


 


Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture


Endangering substances: harmful vapours, halogenated compounds, hydrogen halides, carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides.


Advice: Evolution of fumes/fog. The substances/groups of substances mentioned can be released in case of fire.


 


Advice for fire-fighters


Special protective equipment:


Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus.


 


Further information:


The degree of risk is governed by the burning substance and the fire conditions. Contaminated


extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with official regulations. Dusty conditions may ignite explosively in the presence of an ignition source causing flash fire.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures


 


Avoid dust formation. Use personal protective clothing. Information regarding personal protective


measures see, section 8.


 


 


Environmental precautions


 


Contain contaminated water/firefighting water. Do not discharge into drains/surface


waters/groundwater.


 


 


Methods and material for containment and cleaning up


 


For small amounts: Contains with dust binding material and dispose of.


For large amounts: Pick up with suitable appliance and dispose of.


Avoid raising dust. Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with regulations.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling


Provide exhaust ventilation.


 


Protection against fire and explosion:


Avoid dust formation. The product is capable of dust explosion. Take precautionary measures


against static discharges. Avoid all sources of ignition: heat, sparks, open flame. Avoid depostion of dust.


 


 


Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities


Suitable materials for containers: High density polyethylene (HDPE), Low density polyethylene


(LDPE), Polypropylene (PP), glass, Polyethylenetherephtalate (PET), Aluminium.


Further information on storage conditions: Keep container tightly closed and dry; store in a cool


place.


 


 


Specific end use(s)


 


For the relevant identified use(s) listed in Section 1 the advice mentioned in this section 7 is to be


observed.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
3241
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:
3241
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
3241
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOL
Chemical name:
Bronopol
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
3241
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOL
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Bronopol
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Exposure controls / personal protection

 


Personal protective equipment


 


Respiratory protection:


Suitable respiratory protection for lower concentrations or short-term effect: Particle filter with


medium efficiency for solid and liquid particles (e.g. EN 143 or 149, Type P3 or FFP3)


 


Hand protection:


Chemical resistant protective gloves (EN ISO 374-1)


Suitable materials also with prolonged, direct contact (Recommended: Protective index 6,


corresponding > 480 minutes of permeation time according to EN ISO 374-1):


e.g. nitrile rubber (0.4 mm), chloroprene rubber (0.5 mm), polyvinylchloride (0.7 mm) and other


Supplementary note: The specifications are based on tests, literature data and information of glove


manufacturers or are derived from similar substances by analogy. Due to many conditions (e.g.


temperature) it must be considered, that the practical usage of a chemical-protective glove in


practice may be much shorter than the permeation time determined through testing.


Manufacturer's directions for use should be observed because of great diversity of types.


 


Eye protection:


Tightly fitting safety goggles (cage goggles) (e.g. EN 166) and face shield.


 


Body protection:


Body protection must be chosen depending on activity and possible exposure, e.g. apron, protectin boots, chemical-protection suit (according to EN 14605 in case of splashes or EN ISO 13982 in case of dust.)


 


General safety and hygiene measures


Wearing of closed work clothing is required additionally to the stated personal protection equipment. No eating, drinking, smoking or tobacco use at the place of work. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity:


No hazardous reactions if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.


Corrosion to metals: No corrosive effect on metal.


Formation of


flammable gases:


Remarks: Forms no flammable gases in the


presence of water.


 


Chemical stability:


The product is stable if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.


 


Possibility of hazardous reactions:


The product may contain explosive fine dust or such dust may be produced by abrasion during


transport or product transfer.


 


Conditions to avoid:


Avoid all sources of ignition: heat, sparks, open flame. Avoid heat. Avoid dust formation. Avoid


deposition of dust.


 


Incompatible materials:


Substances to avoid:


oxidizing agents


sodium hydroxide, bases


aluminium, metal


 


Hazardous decomposition products:


Hazardous decompostition products:


nitrogen oxides, Bromine compounds

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods:

Must be disposed of or incinerated in accordance with local regulations.

Contaminated packaging:

Uncontaminated packaging can be re-used.

Packs that cannot be cleaned should be disposed of in the same manner as the contents.