N,N'-bis(1,3-dimethylbutylidene)-2,2'-iminobis(ethylamine)

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

DESCRIPTION OF FIRST AID MEASURES

-Eye contact: Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. Seek immediate medical.

-Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Keep person warm and at rest. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel.

-Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water or use recognised skin cleanser. Do NOT use solvents or thinners.

-Ingestion: If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or label. Keep person warm and at rest. Do NOT induce vomiting.

-Protection of first-aiders: No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS, BOTH ACUTE AND DELAYED

Potential acute health effects

-Eye contact: Irritating to eyes.

-Inhalation: Harmful by inhalation. Irritating to respiratory system. Exposure to decomposition products may cause a health hazard. Serious effects may be delayed following exposure.

-Skin contact: Defatting to the skin. May cause skin dryness and irritation.

-Ingestion :Harmful by oral ingestion.

Over-exposure signs/symptoms

-Eye contact: Adverse symptoms may include the following: irritation; watering; redness.

-Inhalation: Adverse symptoms may include the following: respiratory tract irritation; coughing.

-Skin contact: Adverse symptoms may include the following: irritation; dryness; cracking.

-Ingestion: Nausea diarrhea and vomitting.

INDICATION OF ANY IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL TREATMENT NEEDED

-Notes to physician: In case of inhalation of decomposition products in a fire, symptoms may be delayed. The exposed person may need to be kept under medical surveillance for 48 hours.

-Specific treatments: No specific treatment.

Fire-fighting measures

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

-Suitable extinguishing media: Use dry chemical, CO₂, water spray (fog) or foam.

-Unsuitable extinguishing media: Do not use water jet.

SPECIAL HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE

-Hazards from the substance or mixture: Flammable liquid. In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst, with the risk of a subsequent explosion. Run-off to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard.

-Hazardous combustion products: Decomposition products may include the following materials: carbon dioxide; carbon monoxide; nitrogen oxides.

ADVICE FOR FIREFIGHTERS

-Special precautions for firefighters: Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Move containers from fire area if this can be done without risk. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool.

-Special protective equipment for fire-fighters: Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode. Clothing for fire-fighters (including helmets, protective boots and gloves) conforming to European standard EN 469 will provide a basic level of protection for chemical incidents.

Accidental release measures

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

-For non-emergency personnel: No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Do not touch or walk through spilt material. Shut off all ignition sources. No flares, smoking or flames in hazard area. Avoid breathing vapour or mist. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment.

-For emergency responders: If specialised clothing is required to deal with the spillage, use personal protection equipment as outlined in the Exposure Controls / Personal Protection section.

ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS

Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air).

METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP

-Small spill: Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Dilute with water and mop up if water-soluble. Alternatively, or if water-insoluble, absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.

-Large spill: Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Approach the release from upwind. Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas. Wash spillages into an effluent treatment plant or proceed as follows. Contain and collect spillage with noncombustible, absorbent material e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite or diatomaceous earth and place in container for disposal according to local regulations. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Contaminated absorbent material may pose the same hazard as the spilt product.

Handling and storage

PROTECTIVE MEASURES

Put on appropriate personal protective equipment. Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing vapour or mist. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Do not enter storage areas and confined spaces unless adequately ventilated. Keep in the original container or an approved alternative made from a compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in use. Store and use away from heat, sparks, open flame or any other ignition source. Use explosion-proof electrical (ventilating, lighting and material handling) equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against electrostatic discharges. To avoid fire or explosion, dissipate static electricity during transfer by earthing and bonding containers and equipment before transferring material. Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous. Do not reuse container.

ADVICE ON GENERAL OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE       

Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas.

Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE

Do not store above 35 °C (95 °F). Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in a segregated and approved area. Store in original container protected from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials and food and drink. Eliminate all ignition sources. Separate from oxidizing materials. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabelled containers. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

1866

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

RESIN SOLUTION

Chemical name:

N,N'-bis(1,3-dimethylbutylidene)-2,2'-iminobis(ethylamine)

Language:

English

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

TRANSPORT WITHIN USER’S PREMISES
Always transport in closed containers that are upright and secure. Ensure that persons working with the product know what to do in the event of an accident or spillage.

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

UN number:

1866

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

RESIN SOLUTION

Chemical name:

N,N'-bis(1,3-dimethylbutylidene)-2,2'-iminobis(ethylamine)

Language:

English

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

TRANSPORT WITHIN USER’S PREMISES
Always transport in closed containers that are upright and secure. Ensure that persons working with the product know what to do in the event of an accident or spillage.

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

1866

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

RESIN SOLUTION

Chemical name:

N,N'-bis(1,3-dimethylbutylidene)-2,2'-iminobis(ethylamine)

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

TRANSPORT WITHIN USER’S PREMISES
Always transport in closed containers that are upright and secure. Ensure that persons working with the product know what to do in the event of an accident or spillage.

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

1866

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

RESIN SOLUTION

Chemical name:

N,N'-bis(1,3-dimethylbutylidene)-2,2'-iminobis(ethylamine)

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

TRANSPORT WITHIN USER’S PREMISES
Always transport in closed containers that are upright and secure. Ensure that persons working with the product know what to do in the event of an accident or spillage.

Additional transport information

Additional information

Special provisions / remarks / other:

- ADR Tunnel code: (D/E)

Exposure controls / personal protection

EXPOSURE CONTROLS

-Appropriate engineering controls: Use only with adequate ventilation. Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits. The engineering controls also need to keep gas, vapour or dust concentrations below any lower explosive limits. Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment.

INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION MEASURES

-Hygiene measures: Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

-Eye/face protection: Chemical splash goggles.

-Hand protection: Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Considering the parameters specified by the glove manufacturer, check during use that the gloves are still retaining their protective properties. It should be noted that the time to breakthrough for any glove material may be different for different glove manufacturers. In the case of mixtures, consisting of several substances, the protection time of the gloves cannot be accurately estimated.

Gloves: nitrile rubber; butyl rubber; PVC; Viton®.

-Body protection: Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product. When there is a risk of ignition from static electricity, wear anti-static protective clothing. For the greatest protection from static discharges, clothing should include anti-static overalls, boots and gloves. Refer to European Standard EN 1149 for further information on material and design requirements and test methods.

Other skin protection: Appropriate footwear and any additional skin protection measures should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product.

-Respiratory protection: If workers are exposed to concentrations above the exposure limit, they must use appropriate, certified respirators. Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator.

-Environmental exposure controls: Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.

Stability and reactivity

REACTIVITY

No specific test data related to reactivity available for this product or its ingredients

CHEMICAL STABILITY

The product is stable.

POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS

Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID

When exposed to high temperatures may produce hazardous decomposition products.

INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS

Keep away from the following materials to prevent strong exothermic reactions: oxidising agents; strong alkalis; strong acids.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS

Decomposition products may include the following materials: carbon monoxide; carbon dioxide; smoke; oxides of nitrogen.

Disposal considerations

PRODUCT

-Methods of disposal: The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible. Waste product residues should not be disposed of via the sewer but processed in a suitable effluent treatment plant. Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority requirements. Waste packaging should be recycled. Incineration or landfill should only be considered when recycling is not feasible. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. Care should be taken when handling emptied containers that have not been cleaned or rinsed out. Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. Vapor from product residues may create a highly flammable or explosive atmosphere inside the container. Do not cut, weld or grind used containers unless they have been cleaned thoroughly internally. Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.

-Hazardous waste: The classification of the product may meet the criteria for a hazardous waste.

PACKAGING

-Methods of disposal: The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible. Waste packaging should be recycled. Incineration or landfill should only be considered when recycling is not feasible.

-Special precautions: This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. Care should be taken when handling emptied containers that have not been cleaned or rinsed out. Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. Vapour from product residues may create a highly flammable or explosive atmosphere inside the container. Do not cut, weld or grind used containers unless they have been cleaned thoroughly internally. Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.