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First-aid measures

*In case of inhalation
- In case of accident by inhalation: remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest.
- Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed.
- Victim to lie down in the recovery position, cover and keep him warm.
- Call a physician immediately.
- Take victim immediately to hospital.

*In case of skin contact
- Call a physician immediately.
- Take victim immediately to hospital.
- Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.
- Wash off with plenty of water.
- First treatment with calcium gluconate paste.

*In case of eye contact
- Immediate medical attention is required.
- Take victim immediately to hospital.
- Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
- In the case of difficulty of opening the lids, administer an analgesic eye wash (oxybuprocaine).
- Calcium gluconate solution.

*In case of ingestion
- Not applicable: gas

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
*In case of inhalation
Effects
- Inhalation of vapours is irritating to the respiratory system, may cause throat pain and cough.
- Aspiration may cause pulmonary oedema and pneumonitis. Effects may be delayed.
- risk of hypocalcemia with nervous problems (tetany) and cardiac arrhythmia

Symptoms:
- Breathing difficulties
- sore throat
- Nose bleeding

Effects:
Repeated or prolonged exposure
- Risk of chronic bronchitis

*In case of skin contact
Effects:
- Skin irritation
Symptoms:
- Irritation
- Redness
- Swelling of tissue

*In case of eye contact
Effects:
- Severe eye irritation
Symptoms:
- Lachrymation
- Redness
- Swelling of tissue

Fire-fighting measures

*Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
- Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Water may be ineffective.

*Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- The product is not flammable.
- Not combustible.
- Reacts violently with water.
- Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions.

*Advice for firefighters
Special protective equipment for firefighters
- Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.
- Wear chemical resistant oversuit
- Special protective actions for fire-fighters
- In case of fire, use water spray.
- Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition.

*Further information
- Cool containers/tanks with water spray.
- Keep from any possible contact with water.
- Approach from upwind.
- Suppress (knock down) gases/vapours/mists with a water spray jet.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
*Advice for non-emergency personnel
- Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
- Keep away from incompatible products

*Advice for emergency responders
- Immediately evacuate personnel to safe areas.
- Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
- Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.
- Vapours are heavier than air and can cause suffocation by reducing oxygen available for breathing.
- Suppress (knock down) gases/vapours/mists with a water spray jet.
- Avoid spraying the leak source.
- Ventilate the area.

*Environmental precautions
- Should not be released into the environment.
- If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities.

*Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
- Prevent product from entering sewage system.
- Contact waste disposal services.

Handling and storage

*Precautions for safe handling
- Use only in well-ventilated areas.
- Used in closed system
- Use only clean and dry utensils.
- Keep away from water.
- Preferably transfer by pump or gravity.
- Do not attempt to regulate flow rate or pressure from the cylinder valve; use a suitable regulating device.
- Keep away from incompatible products

*Hygiene measures
- Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.
- Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.
- Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
- May not get in touch with:
- Leather
- Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
- Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
*Technical measures/Storage conditions
- Keep container tightly closed.
- Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place.
- Keep away from heat.
- Keep in a bunded area.
- Electrical equipment should be protected to the appropriate standard.
- Keep away from incompatible products

*Packaging material
Suitable material
- Steel drum

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
UN 2417
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
CARBONYL FLUORIDE
Chemical name:
CARBONYL FLUORIDE
Language:
English
Labels:
2.3 (8)
Special provisions / remarks
Special provisions:
Hazard Identification Number: 268
Tunnel restriction code (C/D)

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

UN number:
UN 2417
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
CARBONYL FLUORIDE
Chemical name:
CARBONYL FLUORIDE
Language:
English
Labels:
2.3 (8)
Special provisions / remarks
Remarks:
Hazard Identification Number: 268

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
UN 2417
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
CARBONYL FLUORIDE
Chemical name:
CARBONYL FLUORIDE
Labels:
2.3 (8)
Remarksopen allclose all

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
UN 2417
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Not permitted for air transport
Special provisions / remarks
Remarks:
Not permitted for air transport
SpecialProvisionsopen allclose all

Exposure controls / personal protection

1. Technical protection measures
Engineering measures
- Use only with adequate ventilation and in closed systems.
- Apply technical measures to comply with the occupational exposure limits.

2. Organisational protection measures
Hygiene measures
- Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.
- Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.
- Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
- May not get in touch with Leather
- Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
- Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice

3. Hand protection
- Heat insulating gloves
- Impervious gloves
- Take note of the information given by the producer concerning permeability and break through times, and of special workplace conditions (mechanical strain, duration of contact).

Suitable material
- Fluoroelastomer

4. Feet protection
- Boots
- Do not wear leather shoes.

5. Body protection
- Complete suit protecting against chemicals

6. Eye protection
- Chemical resistant goggles must be worn.

7. Respiratory protection
- Respirator with a full face mask
- Recommended Filter type: E-P3
- In case of decomposition (see section 10), face mask with combined type B-P3 cartridge.
- Self-contained breathing apparatus in confined spaces/insufficient oxygen/in case of large uncontrolled emissions/in all circumstances when the mask and cartridge do not give adequate protection.

Stability and reactivity

* Reactivity
- Risk of violent reaction.
- Risk of explosion.

* Chemical stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.

* Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Reacts violently with water. May be corrosive to metals.

* Conditions to avoid
- Exposure to moisture

* Incompatible materials
- Water
- Bases
- Oxidizing agents

*Hazardous decomposition products
- Hydrogen fluoride
- Carbon monoxide

Disposal considerations

Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national regulations.