Indol-3-ylacetic acid

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures
General information Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
After inhalation In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for
transportation.
After skin contact Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
After eye contact Remove contact lenses immediately!
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
After swallowing
Drink copious amounts of water and provide fresh air.
Immediately call a doctor.

Most important symptoms and effects,
both acute and delayed Kontact with dust may cause irritation of mucous membranes.
Burning of eyes, mucous membranes and skin.
Coughing, headache, indisposition, shortness of breath.
Skin: Irritation
Eyes: Irritation
Reddening of skin, burning of eyes, lachrymation.
Respiratory tract: After breathing of dust possible rritation of nose, respiratory tract, lungs:
Cough, shortness of breath.
Hazards and systemic effects: Strong irritating effect after breathing of dust and contact with eyes.
Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Possible routes of intake: Intake by swallowing or inhalation of dust.
Target organs: Skin, eyes, mucous membranes.
Respiratory tract
Chronic effects: No chronic effects known.

Indication of any immediate medical
attention and special treatment needed: No specific antidot.
Symptomatic and supportive treatment.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing agents: Carbon dioxide
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing
agents: No restriction in large fires.

Special hazards arising from the
substance or mixture: In case of fire, the following can be released:
Carbon monoxide (CO)
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

Advice for firefighters
Protective equipment: Wear self-contained respiratory protective device.
Chemical resistant protective suit.
Under the protective suit a fire protective suit according to EN 469
should be applied.

Additional information: Dispose of fire debris and contaminated fire fighting water in
accordance with official regulations.
Collect contaminated fire fighting water separately. It must not enter the
sewage system.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:
Wear protective clothing.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
Do not breathe dust.
Access only for trained personnel with personal protective equipment.
Use respiratory protective device against the effects of fumes/dust/
aerosol.
Avoid formation of dust.
Implementation of further measures based on existing emergency
plans.

Environmental precautions: Keep contaminated washing water and dispose of appropriately.
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground
water, water course or sewage system.

Methods and material for containment
and cleaning up: Pick up mechanically.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Dispose contaminated material as waste accordingly.

Handling and storage

Handling

Precautions for safe handling: Empty containers must not be used for other products.
Contaminated protective equipment should be cleaned before taking it
off.
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Fill only in dedicated and assigned containers.
Keep containers tightly sealed.
Information about protection against
explosions and fires: No special measures required.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage

Requirements to be met by storerooms and
receptacles: Store in a dry location, protected from humidity.
Store in a cool location.
Store protected from light.
Corrosion to metals: It should generally be borne in mind that there is a possibility of
corrosion on contact with this material. Resistance should be checked
in each individual case.
not relevant .
Information about storage in one common
storage facility: Store away from oxidizing agents.
Further information about storage
conditions: Protect from exposure to the light.
Protect from heat and direct sunlight.
Recommended storage temperature: 2-8 °C

Transport information

Shipping

SpecialProvisions

Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

Shipping

Remarks

Shipping

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Additional information about design of
technical systems: No further data.
Waste gases should be led into the atmosphere only via appropriate
separators, scrubbers or incinerators.

Control parameters
Components with limit values that require
monitoring at the workplace: Not required.
Personal protective equipment
General protective and hygienic measures Contaminated protective suit shall be cleaned before takeing it off.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Breathing equipment: In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory
filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use
respiratory protective device that is independent of
circulating air.
Protection of hands: Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration
times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
For the permanent contact gloves made of
the following materials are suitable: Currently no information available about suitable materials for safety
gloves.
Replace damaged gloves.
Eye protection:
Safety glasses
Body protection: Necessary protective suit has to be selected individually based on risk
assessment.
Protection against thermal hazerds: No specific measures required.
Limitation and supervision of exposure into
the environment: Avoid spillage of product into the environment.
If possible use this material only in closed systems and devices. In case
of open plant systems (sampling devices, filling and discharging,
cleansing works etc.) use local exhaust and collecting trays. Follow
emission limit values. Measures in case of unwanted emissions should be established.

Stability and reactivity

Chemical stability
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be
avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Stable until:
Light: Protect from light..

Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known.

Incompatible materials: Strong oxidising agents

Hazardous decomposition products Nitrogen oxides
Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Recommendation
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage.
Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Must be specially treated adhering to official regulations.
Recovery or recycling if possible.

Uncleaned packagings:
Recommendation: Empty contaminated packagings thoroughly. They can be recycled after
thorough and proper cleaning.
Contaminated containers or containers with residual amounts must be
treated as hazardous wastes.