Bis-O-(benzylidene)-D-glucitol

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Inhalation: If fumes or combustion products are inhaled, remove victim from contaminated area.

Skin: If skin or hair contact occurs, flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available). Seek medical attention in event of irritation.

Eyes: If product comes in contact with eyes wash out immediately with water. If irritation continues, seek medical attention.

Ingestion: Immediately give a glass of water. If symptoms persist, contact a Poisons Information Centre or doctor.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable Extinguishing Media:

Water spray or fog, foam, dry chemical powder, BCF (where regulations permit), carbon dioxide

Fire Fighting:

• Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.

• Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.

• Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses.

• Use water delivered as a fine spray to control fire and cool adjacent area.

• DO NOT approach containers suspected to be hot.

• Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.

• If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.

• Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.

General Fire Hazards:

• Combustible solid which burns but propagates flame with difficulty.

• Avoid generating dust, particularly clouds of dust in a confined or unventilated space as dusts may form an explosive mixture with air, and any source of ignition,

i.e. flame or spark, will cause fire or explosion. Dust clouds generated by the fine grinding of the solid are a particular hazard; accumulations of fine dust (420 micron or less) may burn rapidly and fiercely if ignited.; once initiated larger particles up to 1400 microns diameter will contribute to the propagation of an explosion.

• A dust explosion may release of large quantities of gaseous products; this in turn creates a subsequent pressure rise of explosive force capable of damaging plant and buildings and injuring people.

• Usually the initial or primary explosion takes place in a confined space such as plant or machinery, and can be of sufficient force to damage or rupture the plant. If the shock wave from the primary explosion enters the surrounding area, it will disturb any settled dust layers, forming a second dust cloud, and often initiate a much larger secondary explosion. All large scale explosions have resulted from chain reactions of this type.

• Dry dust can be charged electrostatically by turbulence, pneumatic transport, pouring, in exhaust ducts and during transport.

• Build-up of electrostatic charge may be prevented by bonding and grounding.

• Powder handling equipment such as dust collectors, dryers and mills may require additional protection measures such as explosion venting.

• Combustion products include: carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), other pyrolysis products typical of burning organic material.

Fire Incompatibility:

Avoid contamination with oxidising agents i.e. nitrates, oxidising acids, chlorine bleaches, pool chlorine etc. as ignition may result.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Glasses       : Chemical goggles.

Respirator: Particulate.

Accidental release measures

Minor Spills:

Clean up all spills immediately. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear impervious gloves and safety glasses. Use dry clean up procedures and avoid generating dust. Vacuum up (consider explosion-proof machines designed to be grounded during storage and use). Do NOT use air hoses for cleaning. Place spilled material in clean, dry, sealable, labelled containers.

Major spills:

Clean area of personnel and move upwind. Alert Fire Brigade. Control personal contact by using protective equipment and dust respirator. Prevent spillage from entering drains, sewers or water courses. Avoid generating dust. Sweep, shovel up. Recover product wherever possible. Put residues in labelled plastic bags or other containers for disposal. If contamination of drains and waterways occurs, advise emergency services.

Handling and storage

PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING

• Limit all unnecessary personal contact.

• Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.

• Use in a well-ventilated area.

• Avoid contact with incompatible materials.

• When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.

• Keep containers securely sealed when not in use.

• Avoid physical damage to containers.

• Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.

• Work clothes should be laundered separately.

• Use good occupational work practice.

• Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.

• Atmosphere should be regularly checked against established exposure standards to ensure safe working conditions are maintained.

CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE

• Store in original containers.

• Multi-ply paper bag with sealed plastic liner or heavy gauge plastic bag.

• Aluminium laminated plastic bag.

• Polyliner pail/ can.

• Keep containers securely sealed.

• Store in a cool, dry area protected from environmental extremes.

• Store away from incompatible materials and foodstuff containers.

• Protect containers against physical damage and check regularly for leaks.

• Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations

• For major quantities:

• Consider storage in bunded areas - ensure storage areas are isolated from sources of community water (including stormwater, ground water, lakes and streams）.

• Ensure that accidental discharge to air or water is the subject of a contingency disaster management plan; this may require consultation with local authorities.

• NOTE: Bags should be stacked, blocked, interlocked, and limited in height so that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse. Check that all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks. Packing as recommended by manufacturer.

STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY

• Avoid contamination of water, foodstuffs, feed or seed.

• Avoid reaction with oxidising agents.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

Not regulated.

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

UN number:

Not regulated.

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

Not regulated.

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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

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Not regulated.

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Exposure controls / personal protection

APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS

• Local exhaust ventilation is required where solids are handled as powders or crystals; even when particulates are relatively large, a certain proportion will be powdered by mutual friction.

• Exhaust ventilation should be designed to prevent accumulation and recirculation of particulates in the workplace.

•If in spite of local exhaust an adverse concentration of the substance in air could occur, respiratory protection should be considered. Such protection might consist of:

(a): particle dust respirators, if necessary, combined with an absorption cartridge. (b): filter respirators with absorption cartridge or canister of the right type. (c): fresh-air hoods or masks.

• Build-up of electrostatic charge on the dust particle, may be prevented by bonding and grounding.

• Powder handling equipment such as dust collectors, dryers and mills may require additional protection measures such as explosion venting.

• Air contaminants generated in the workplace possess varying "escape" velocities which, in turn, determine the "capture velocities" of fresh circulating air required to efficiently remove the contaminant.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:

Half-Face Respirator, Full-Face Respirator, Powered Air Respirator (The local concentration of material, quantity and conditions of use determine the type of personal protective equipment required).

HAND/SKIN/BODY PROTECTION

Care must be taken, when removing gloves and other protective equipment, to avoid all possible skin contact.

• Suitability and durability of glove type is dependent on usage. Factors such as:

1)frequency and duration of contact

2)chemical resistance of glove material

3)glove thickness

4)dexterity

are important in the selection of gloves.

• Experience indicates that the following polymers are suitable as glove materials for protection against undissolved, dry solids, where abrasive particles are not present.

1)polychloroprene

2)nitrile rubber

3)butyl rubber

4)fluorocaoutchouc

5)polyvinyl chloride

Gloves should be examined for wear and/ or degradation constantly.

EYE/FACE PROTECTION

• Safety glasses with side shields.

• Chemical goggles.

• Contact lenses pose a special hazard; soft lenses may absorb irritants and all lenses concentrate them. DO NOT wear contact lenses.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Overalls.

•Barrier cream.

• Eye wash unit.

• Respirators may be necessary when engineering and administrative controls do not adequately prevent exposures.

• The decision to use respiratory protection should be based on professional judgment that takes into account toxicity information, exposure measurement data, and frequency and likelihood of the worker's exposure - ensure users are not subject to high thermal loads which may result in heat stress or distress due to personal protective equipment (powered, positive flow, full face apparatus may be an option).

• Published occupational exposure limits, where they exist, will assist in determining the adequacy of the selected respiratory.

• These may be government mandated or vendor recommended.

• Certified respirators will be useful for protecting workers from inhalation of particulates when properly selected and fit tested as part of a complete respiratory protection program.

• Use approved positive flow mask if significant quantities of dust becomes airborne.

• Try to avoid creating dust conditions.

Stability and reactivity

Stability:

Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.

The product is stable in alkaline and neutral conditions, but hydrolysed by strong acid.

Possibility of Hazardous Reactions:

Hazardous polymerization will not occur.

Conditions to Avoid:

Heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces.

Incompatible Materials:

Oxidizing agents, strong acids.

Hazardous Decomposition Products:

Combustion products includes: carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), other pyrolysis products typical of burning organic material.

Disposal considerations

DISPOSAL METHODS

• All waste must be handled in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

• Puncture containers to prevent re-use and bury at an authorized landfill.

• Legislation addressing waste disposal requirements may differ by country, state and/ or territory. Each user must refer to laws operating in their area. In some areas, certain wastes must be tracked.

• This material may be recycled if unused, or if it has not been contaminated so as to make it unsuitable for its intended use. Shelf life considerations should also be applied in making decisions of this type. Note that properties of a material may change.

• DO NOT allow wash water from cleaning equipment to enter drains. Collect all wash water for treatment before disposal.

• Recycle wherever possible.

• Consult manufacturer for recycling options or consult Waste Management Authority for disposal if no suitable treatment or disposal facility can be identified.

• Dispose of by: Burial in a licensed land-fill or Incineration in a licensed apparatus (after admixture with suitable combustible material).

• Decontaminate empty containers. Observe all label safeguards until containers are cleaned and destroyed.