1,1'-(benzene-1,3-diyldimethanediyl)bis(1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione)

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 immediately.

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.

Continue decontamination with polyethylene glycol 400 after initial rinsing with water and then wash with water and soap.

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 mouth.

Immediately give large quantities of water to drink.

Obtain medical attention.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:

Symptoms: Irritation of skin and mucous membranes

Hazards: irritant effects

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

Extinguishing media:

Suitable extinguishing media:       Water spray jet

             Dry powder

             Carbon dioxide (CO2)

             Alcohol-resistant 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:

Hazard-determining flue gases might develop in case of fire:

Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

Carbon monoxide

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Advice for firefighters:

Contaminated extinguishing water must be treated at a suitable disposal plant in accordance with waste management laws.

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

Cool down container with a water jet from a safe distance.

Keep out unprotected persons.

Wear a self contained respiratory apparatus.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:

Keep out unprotected persons.

Avoid formation of dust. Ensure sufficient ventilation.

Environmental precautions:

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

Do not allow entrance in sewage water, soil, stretches of water, drainage systems, surface water.

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

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Collect up material. Transfer into suitable containers for recovery or disposal.

Disposal according to local authority regulations.

Use mechanical handling equipment.

Avoid dust formation.

Reference to other sections:

Wear personal protective equipment; see section "Exposure controls/personal protection"

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling:

Refill and handle product only in closed system.

Keep in a dry, cool place.

Keep container tightly closed.

Provide sufficient ventilation and exhaust at the workplace.

Avoid dust formation.

Avoid residues of the product on the containers.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

Keep away from combustion sources such as sparks, flames and unprotected light sources

When using do not smoke.

Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

Storage:

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

Further information:

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.

German storage class:

13 - Non Combustible Solids

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

UN 3077

Shipping

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

UN number:

UN 3077

Shipping

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Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

UN 3077

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (m-Xylylenebismaleimide)

Chemical name:

m-Xylylenebismaleimide

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Marine pollutant

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

UN 3077

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (m-Xylylenebismaleimide)

Chemical name:

m-Xylylenebismaleimide

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters:

exposure limit for dust:

CAS-No.                     

Control parameters       10 mg/m3                     Exposure limit(s):(TRGS 900)

type of exposure       Inhalable fraction.

             General dust limiting value(s):

             Suitable measuring processes are:

             BIA method 7284

      

Control parameters       3 mg/m3                     Exposure limit(s):(TRGS 900)

type of exposure       as alveolar accessible part

             General dust limiting value(s):

             Suitable measuring processes are:

             BIA method 6068

             TRGS 901, Part II, Number 96

             DIN EN 481

DNEL/DMEL values:

Remarks: No substance-related safety assessment is necessary / has been conducted for this product.

PNEC values:

Remarks: No substance-related safety assessment is necessary / has been conducted for this product.

Exposure controls:

Engineering measures:

Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at machinery.

Provide for installation of emergency shower and eye bath.

Personal protective equipment:

Respiratory protection:

Respirator with ABEK combination filter

NIOSH-approved particulate mask

Hand protection:

Applies to handling for brief periods or of small amounts:

Glove material       Nitrile

Material thickness       0.11 mm

Method              DIN EN 374

Applies to handling for longer periods or of large amounts:

Glove material       Nitrile/Chloroprene

Material thickness       0.65 mm

Method              DIN EN 374

Selection of protective gloves to meet the requirements of specific workplaces.

Suitability for specific workplaces should be clarified with protective glove manufacturers.

The information is based on our own tests, references from the literature and information from glove manufacturers, or derived by analogy with similar materials.

Remember that the useful time per day of a chemical protection glove may be much shorter than the permeation time determined according to EN 374 due to the many different influential factors involved (e.g. temperature).

Eye protection:

Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166

or

When handling larger quantities: basket-shaped glasses

Skin and body protection:

Select materials and equipment for physical protection depending on the concentration and volume of hazardous substances and the workplace involved.

Hygiene measures:

Do not eat, drink, smoke, or sniff while at work. Wash your hands and/or face before breaks and before termination of work.

Take off clothing and shoes contaminated with product. Clean before reuse.

Preventive skin protection is recommended.

Use barrier cream regularly.

Cleanse and apply cream to skin after work.

Protective measures:

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

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

Reactivity:

No further information available

Chemical stability:

No further information available

Possibility of hazardous reactions:

No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

Conditions to avoid:

No decomposition if used as directed.

Incompatible materials:

No further information available

Hazardous decomposition products:

No hazardous decomposition products known.

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods:

Product:

Disposal according to local authority regulations.

Pack and label wastes like the pure substance. Do not detach label from the delivery containers prior to disposal.

Uncleaned packaging:

Do not reuse empty containers and dispose of in accordance with the regulations issued by the appropriate local authorities.

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.