1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trithione, trisodium salt

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures:

Pay attention to self-protection.

Remove victims from hazardous area.

Immediately remove soiled or soaked clothing and remove it to a safe distance.

Keep victim warm, in a stabilized position and covered.

Do not leave victims unattended.

If the casualty is unconscious: Place the victim in the recovery position.

Inhalation:

Potential for exposure by inhalation if dusts or smoke are generated.

Move victims into fresh air.

With labored breathing: Provide with oxygen.

Consult a doctor.

If the casualty is not breathing: Perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, notify emergency physician immediately.

Skin contact:

Wash off affected area immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.

If symptoms persist, consult a physician for treatment.

Eye contact:

With eye held open, thoroughly rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes.

Consult an ophthalmologist immediately if the symptoms persist.

Ingestion:

Rinse out mouth.

Immediately give large quantities of water to drink.

Consult a physician immediately.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:

The initial focus is only on the local action, possibly characterized by a progressive tissue irritation.

In the eye, irritating solids cause, depending on the intensity of exposure, irritation of the conjunctiva and, in exceptional cases, damage to the cornea.

There is a danger of blindness if corneas are damaged!

Superficial irritations and only infrequent damage with ulcerations develop on the skin.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media:

All extinguishing substances suitable: Water, mist, quenching powder, foam.

Unsuitable extinguishing media:

Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

In the case of fire, the following hazardous smoke fumes may be produced:

Sulphur oxides

Nitrogen oxides (NOx).

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters:

Wear a self contained respiratory apparatus.

Full protective suit.

Advice for firefighters:

Standard procedure for chemical fires.

In case of fire, remove the endangered containers and bring to a safe place, if this can be done safely.

Water used to extinguish fire should not enter drainage systems, soil, or stretches of water Ensure there are sufficient retaining facilities for water used to extinguish fire.

Contaminated fire-extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with the regulations issued by the appropriate local authorities.

Fire residues should be disposed of in accordance with the regulations.

Keep out unprotected persons.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:

Wear personal protective equipment.

Keep unauthorized persons away.

Environmental precautions:

Observe regulations on prevention of water pollution (collect, dam up, cover up).

Do not allow substance to enter soil, bodies of water or sewage canals.

If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Pick up mechanically.

Collect in suitable containers.

To absorb spilled substance an approved industrial vacuum cleaner isrecommended.

Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with the regulations.

Rinse away any residue with plenty of water.

Pack and label wastes like the pure substance.

Do not detach label from the delivery containers prior to disposal.

Additional advice:

Isolate and seal off defective containers immediately.

Handling and storage

Handling:

Precautions for safe handling:

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices.

Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Wear personal protective equipment.

Change contaminated clothing.

Avoid residues of the product on the containers.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion:

The product itself does not burn.

Dust explosion class:

No.

Storage:

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

Store in the original receptacle, keeping this tightly sealed, under cool and dry conditions.

Clean, dry.

Always close container tightly after removal of product.

Further information:

Use by date of the product: min. 5 years.

Use alkaliresistant materials.

Protect from sunlight, warmth and heat.

In order to ensure due transportation, make certain that stacks are of the correct height, containers are securely fastened so as not to fall off, and labelled according to the regulations.

Advice on common storage;

Store away from: oxidizing agents, acids.

German storage class:

Combustible / non-combustible liquids and solids not assigned to other storage classes.

Transport information

Shipping

SpecialProvisions

Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

1,3,5-Triazin-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trithion, Trinatriumsalz

Chemical name:

TMT 55®

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

1,3,5-Triazin-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trithion, Trinatriumsalz

Chemical name:

TMT 55®

Remarks

Additional transport information

Additional information

Special provisions / remarks / other:

Not dangerous according to transport regulations.

Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters:

Other information:

No substance-specific limiting value being known.

Engineering measures:

Ensure suitable suction/aeration at the work place and with operational machinery.

Provide for installation of emergency shower and eye bath.

Personal protective equipment:

Respiratory protection:

Wear dust mask in the presence of dust.

When handling for a short time:

Respirator with P2 particle filter.

In the event of prolonged exposure during handling:

Wear a self contained respiratory apparatus.

Note time limit for wearing respiratory protective equipment.

Hand protection:

Applies to handling for brief periods or of small amounts:

Glove material: Nitrile, for example, Dermatril P 743, Kächele-Cama Latex GmbH (KCL), Germany.

Material thickness: 0.20 mm

Method: DIN EN 374.

Applies to handling for longer periods or of large amounts:

Glove material: Chloroprene, for example: Camapren 720, Kächele-Cama Latex GmbH (KCL), Germany.

Material thickness: 0.65 mm

Method: DIN EN 374.

Eye protection:

Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166.

or

When handling larger quantities: basket-shaped glasses.

Skin and body protection:

Usual lab protective clothing.

or:

When handling larger quantities: chemical protective suit, disposable protective suit.

Hygiene measures:

Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Immediately change moistened and saturated work clothes.

No eating, drinking, smoking, or snuffing tobacco at work.

Wash face and/or hands before break and end of work.

Use suitable skin protective agents before handling product.

Cleanse and apply cream to skin after work. Preventive skin protection recommended.

Protective measures:

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices.

If there is the possibility of skin/eye contact, the indicated hand/eye/body protection should be used.

The personal protective equipment used must meet the requirements of directive 89/686/EEC and amendments (CE certification).

It should be defined in the work place in the form of a risk analysis according to directive 89/686/EEC and amendments.

Stability and reactivity

Stability:

Product is stable.

Possibility of hazardous reactions:

No dangerous reactions are known to occur with correct handling and storage.

Incompatible materials:

Strong oxidant, acids.

Hazardous decomposition products:

None known.

Disposal considerations

Product:

Disposal according to local authority regulations.

Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.

Pack and label wastes like the pure substance.

Do not detach label from the delivery containers prior to disposal.

Uncleaned packaging:

Rinse empty containers before disposal; recommended cleaning agent: water.

Offer rinsed packaging material to local recycling facilities.

Waste Key Number:

The waste key number must be determined as per the European Waste Types List (decision on EU Waste Types List 2000/532/EC) in cooperation with the disposal firm / producing firm / official authority.