Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 223-589-8 | CAS number: 3970-21-6
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
Description of first aid measures:
-General advice : Move out of dangerous area. Remove contaminated clothing immediately and dispose of safely.
-If inhaled : Move to fresh air. Make the victim blow his nose. Seek medical advice immediately.
-In case of skin contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical advice immediately.
-In case of eye contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical advice immediately.
-If swallowed : Do not induce vomiting. Call emergency medical care. In case of acute poisoning, lie the victim in half upright position. Put the victim under medical supervision. Keep the victim warm.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
-Symptoms : Cough.
Headache.
Nausea, vomiting.
IN ALL CASES, ALERT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATLY.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
-Treatment : No data available Treat symptomatically.
Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media:
-Suitable extinguishing media : All means (e.g. water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical extinguisher).
-Unsuitable extinguishing media : Strong water jet.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:
-In case of fire, the product may emit toxic and/or irritating fumes.
-Supposed thermal decomposition/oxidation:
-Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
-Hydrogen chloride (HCl)
Advice for firefighters:
-Special protective equipment : Use self-contained breathing apparatus.
-Further information : Avoid discharging extinguishing water in the environment. Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Further information on storage
conditions
: Keep in a well closed container, away from moisture and light. Keep under
inert gas (eg. nitrogen). Provide for a retention basin. Provide for grounding
and other precautionary measures against static discharges. Keep away from
sources of ignition --- No smoking. Take precautionary measures against static
discharges.
Storage temperature : Keep in a cold place (+2°C to +8°C / 36°F to 46°F).
Advised packaging material : No data available
Packaging material not advised : Many metals.
Sensitivity
Light : The product is sensitive to light.
Humidity : Hygroscopic.
Heat : The product is sensitive to heat.
7.3. Specific end use(s):
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:
-Insulating breathing apparatus and chemical suit.
Environmental precautions:
-Avoid any spreading of the product. Protect sewage.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
-General advice : Take up with absorbent material (eg sand, kieselguhr, universal binder) Sweep and shovel the solid product into a container specially adapted for its recovery or destroying (avoiding dust formation). Close and label thoroughly.
-Cleaning of contaminated zone : After cleaning up the product, rinse the polluted area with water.
-Elimination of recovered materials : Deliver to the Environmental service of the factory or to any specialized and approved disposal company.
Reference to other sections:
-Additional advice:
-Evacuation of area and intervention of special services.
Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling: Advice on safe handling (industrial scale): Local ventilation and emission point fume extraction. Enclosed transfer strongly recommended. Work in a defined area with restricted access recommended.
Earth vessels and equipment well. Take precautionary measures against
electrostatic loading.
Advice on safe handling (laboratory scale): Handling in a fume cupboard. Work in a defined area with restricted access recommended.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
-Requirements for storage rooms and vessels: Keep in a well-ventilated place.
-Advice on common storage : No data available
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- 1993
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- 1993
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S.
- Chemical name:
- 2-methoxyethoxymethyl chloride
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- 1993
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S.
- Chemical name:
- 2-methoxyethoxymethyl chloride
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Exposure controls / personal protection
Personal protection equipment
(IMPORTANT: to be adapted following the workplace risk assessment.)
Special recommendations : Pregnant women, seek medical advice before handling.
Industrial workplace
Respiratory protection : Air supplied hood.
Hand protection : Suitable gloves.
Glove material : Butyl rubber
Layer thickness : 0,7 mm
Break through time: > 480 min
Eye/face protection : See respiratory protection.
Body Protection : Dedicated protective suit.
Hygiene measures : Shower recommended.
Laboratory
Respiratory protection : Handle in a fume cupboard.
Hand protection : Suitable gloves.
Eye/face protection : Safety glasses.
Body Protection : Dedicated working clothes recommended.
Hygiene measures : Wash hands.
Stability and reactivity
Safety remarks : Flammable.
Keep away from sources of ignition --- No smoking.
Reactivity : No data available
Chemical stability : No data available
Possibility of hazardous reactions : No data available
Conditions to avoid : Avoid strong heating.
Exposure to light.
Exposure to moisture
Incompatible materials : No data available
Hazardous decomposition products : Supposed thermal decomposition/oxidation:
Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Hydrogen chloride (HCl)
Sanofi hazard bands-Safety : SHB 2 (preliminary)
Further information see chapter 16.
Disposal considerations
Waste treatment methods:
-Product : Deliver to the Environmental service of the factory or to any specialized and approved disposal service.
-Uncleaned packaging : Deliver to the Environmental service of the factory or to any specialized and approved disposal service.
Make the container unusable.
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