Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 310-289-8 | CAS number: 161907-79-5 A complex mixture of oxygenated hydrocarbons produced by the distillation of residues from the manufacture of ethylene glycol monomethyl ether. It consists predominantly of a mixture of di-, tri-, tetra- and pentaethylene glycol monomethyl ethers having carbon numbers predominantly in the range C5 to C11 and boiling in the range of approximately 200°C to 300°C (392°F to 572°F).
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
Inhalation : Remove to fresh air. If rapid recovery does not occur, transport to nearest medical facility for additional treatment.
Skin Contact : Remove contaminated clothing. Flush exposed area with water and follow by washing with soap if available. If persistent irritation occurs, obtain medical attention.
Eye Contact : Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids open. Transport to the nearest
medical facility for additional treatment.
Ingestion : If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: transport to nearest medical facility for additional treatment. If vomiting occurs
spontaneously, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration.
Advice to Physician : Absorption through the skin may occur on prolonged or repeated exposure. Ingestion may cause systemic effects at high
dosage.
Fire-fighting measures
Specific Hazards : Material will not burn unless preheated. Carbon monoxide may be evolved if incomplete combustion occurs. Containers
exposed to intense heat from fires should be cooled with large quantities of water.
Extinguishing Media : Alcohol-resistant foam, water spray or fog. Dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide, sand or earth may be used for small
fires only.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Do not use water in a jet.
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.
Additional Advice : Evacuate the area of all non-essential personnel. Keep adjacent containers cool by spraying with water.
Accidental release measures
Protective measures : Avoid contact with spilled or released material. Prevent from spreading or entering into drains, ditches or rivers by using sand, earth, or other appropriate barriers. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination. Ventilate contaminated area
thoroughly.
Clean Up Methods : Contain and cover the spillage with decontaminant, wet earth or wet sand and leave to react for at least 30 minutes. Contain run-off from residue flush and dispose of properly. Soak up residue with an absorbent such as clay, sand or other suitable material. For small liquid spills (< 1 drum), transfer by mechanical means to a labelled, sealable container for product recovery or safe disposal. Allow residues to evaporate or soak up with an appropriate absorbent material and dispose of safely.
Remove contaminated soil and dispose of safely. For large liquid spills (> 1 drum), transfer by mechanical means such as vacuum truck to a salvage tank for recovery or safe disposal. Do not flush away residues with water. Retain as contaminated waste. Allow residues to evaporate or soak up with an appropriate absorbent material and dispose of safely. Remove contaminated soil and dispose of safely. Transfer to a salvage tank for recovery or safe disposal. Do not flush away residues with water. Retain as contaminated waste.
Additional Advice : Observe all relevant local regulations. Notify authorities if any exposure to the general public or the environment occurs or is likely to occur. Dike and contain spill water.
Handling and storage
General Precautions : Avoid breathing vapours or contact with material. Only use in well ventilated areas. Wash thoroughly after handling. For
comprehensive advice on handling, product transfer, storage and tank cleaning refer to the product supplier.
Handling : Use local exhaust extraction over processing area. Handle and open container with care in a well-ventilated area. Do not empty into drains. When handling product in drums, safety footwear should be worn and proper handling equipment should be used.
Handling Temperature: Ambient. 60 °C maximum
Storage : Tanks must be clean, dry and rust-free. Keep container tightly closed. Must be stored in a diked (bunded) well-ventilated area,
away from sunlight, ignition sources and other sources of heat. Cleaning, inspection and maintenance of storage tanks is a
specialist operation which requires the implementation of strict procedures and precautions. Drums should be stacked to a
maximum of 3 high. Storage Temperature: Ambient. 60 °C maximum
Product Transfer : Keep containers closed when not in use. Do not pressurize drum containers to empty.
Recommended Materials : Stainless steel. Mild steel. Carbon steel
Additional Information : Ensure that all local regulations regarding handling and storage facilities are followed.
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- Special provisions / remarks / other:
- This material is not classified as dangerous under transport regulations
Exposure controls / personal protection
Additional Information : Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking and using the toilet. Launder contaminated clothing before re-use.
Personal Protective Equipment: Personal protective equipment (PPE) should meet recommended national standards. Check with PPE suppliers.
Respiratory Protection : If engineering controls do not maintain airborne concentrations to a level which is adequate to protect worker health, select respiratory protection equipment suitable for the specific conditions of use and meeting relevant legislation. Check with
respiratory protective equipment suppliers. Where air-filtering respirators are unsuitable (e.g., airborne concentrations are high, risk of oxygen deficiency, confined space) use appropriate positive pressure breathing apparatus. Where air-filtering respirators are suitable, select an appropriate combination of mask and filter. Select a filter suitable for combined particulate/organic gases and vapours [boiling point >65 °C (149
°F)] meeting EN141 (AS/NZS:1716).
Hand Protection : Where hand contact with the product may occur the use of gloves approved to relevant standards (e.g. Europe: EN374,
US: F739, AS/NZS:2161) made from the following materials may provide suitable chemical protection: Longer term protection: PVC. Neoprene rubber. Nitrile rubber. Suitability and durability of a glove is dependent on usage, e.g. frequency and duration of contact, chemical resistance of glove material, glove thickness, dexterity. Always seek advice from glove suppliers. Contaminated gloves should be replaced. Personal hygiene is a key element of effective hand care. Gloves must only be worn on clean hands. After using gloves, hands should be washed and dried thoroughly. Application of a non-perfumed moisturizer is recommended.
Eye Protection : Chemical splash goggles (chemical monogoggles).
Protective Clothing : Skin protection not ordinarily required beyond standard issue work clothes. Chemical resistant gloves/gauntlets, boots, and
apron.
Monitoring Methods : Monitoring of the concentration of substances in the breathing zone of workers or in the general workplace may be required to confirm compliance with an OEL and adequacy of exposure controls. For some substances biological monitoring may also
be appropriate. Examples of sources of recommended air monitoring methods are given below or contact supplier. Further
national methods may be available. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), USA: Manual of
Analytical Methods, http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/nmam/nmammenu.html.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), USA:
Sampling and Analytical Methods, http://www.osha-slc.gov/dts/sltc/methods/toc.html. Health and Safety Executive (HSE), UK: Methods for the Determination of Hazardous Substances, http://www.hsl.gov.uk/search.htm.
Berufsgenossenschaftliches Institut für Arbeitssicherheit (BIA), Germany http://www.hvbg.de/d/bia/index.html. L'Institut National de Recherche et de Securité, (INRS), France http://www.inrs.fr/securite/hygiene_securite_travail.html.
Environmental Exposure Controls: The level of protection and types of controls necessary will vary depending upon potential exposure conditions. Select controls based on a risk assessment of local circumstances. Appropriate measures include: Adequate ventilation to control airborne
concentrations. Exhaust emission systems should be designed in accordance with local conditions; the air should always be moved away from the source of vapour generation and the person working at this point. Eye washes and showers for emergency use. Firewater monitors and deluge systems are recommended.
Stability and reactivity
Stability : Stable. Hygroscopic.
Conditions to Avoid : Exposure to water vapour.
Materials to Avoid : Mineral oils. Water vapour.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal decomposition is highly dependent on conditions. A complex mixture of airborne solids, liquids and gases, including carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and other organic compounds will be evolved when this material undergoes combustion or
thermal or oxidative degradation.
Disposal considerations
Material Disposal : Recover or recycle if possible. Waste arising from a spillage or tank cleaning should be disposed of in accordance with
prevailing regulations, preferably to a recognised collector or contractor. The competence of the collector or contractor should
be established beforehand. Remove all packaging for recovery or waste disposal. Do not dispose into the environment, in drains or in water
courses. Waste product should not be allowed to contaminate soil or water.
Container Disposal : Dispose in accordance with prevailing regulations, preferably to a recognised collector or contractor. The competence of the collector or contractor should be established beforehand.
Local Legislation : Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional, national, and local laws and regulations.
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