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Guidance on Safe Use

Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

When using do not eat or drink

Do not breathe dust

Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing

Harmful if swallowed

Irritating to eyes and skin

Low acute oral toxicity although ingestion will cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract

and may result in nausea and diarrhea. May cause mild mechanical irritation to eyes, skin

and mucous membranes. May cause irritation from allergic reaction, especially to people

that have a history of allergic reaction.

Eye contact:

Do not delay. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15

minutes. Call a physician immediately.

Skin contact:

Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Wash off immediately with soap

and plenty of water.

Ingestion:

Do not delay. Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. If ingested can lead to

irritation of the mouth, irritation of the throat, irritation of the digestive tract, vomiting. Clean

mouth with water and afterwards drink plenty of water. Never give anything by mouth to an

unconscious person. If breathing but unconscious, place in the recovery position. The

below results are based on testing performed on representative samples of a mixture

similar to this product.

Inhalation:

Move to fresh air. If symptoms persist, call a physician.

Protection of FIrst-aiders:

Avoid breathing dust or vapor. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable Extinguishing Media

Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. alcohol-resistant foam.

Contains organic solvents. Water spray. Dry chemical. Dry powder.

Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical

Hazardous combustion products. Carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), dense black smoke.

Hydrogen chloride gas.

Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters

Standard procedure for chemical fires. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Evacuate area and fight fire from a safe distance. Wear

self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary. Keep containers and surroundings cool with water spray.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not breathe dust.

Environmental precautions:

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system. Try to prevent the

material from entering drains or water courses. Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:

Prevent spreading over a wide area (e.g. by containment or oil barriers)

Pick up and transfer to properly labelled containers. Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder,

universal binder, sawdust). Prevent product from entering drains.

Handling and storage

Handling:

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid dust formation. Do not

breathe dust. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.

Storage:

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat. Polyethylene containers.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
2811
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
2811 - Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s
Chemical name:
Benzyltrimethylammoniun chloride
Language:
English
Labels:
6.1
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:
2811
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Labels:
6.1
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
2811
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
2811 - Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s
Chemical name:
Benzyltrimethylammoniun chloride
Labels:
6.1
Remarksopen allclose all

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
2811
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
2811 - Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s
Chemical name:
Benzyltrimethylammoniun chloride
Labels:
6.1
Remarksopen allclose all

Additional transport information

Additional information
Special provisions / remarks / other:
Water endangering class = 2

Exposure controls / personal protection

The product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure limits established.

Engineering Measures: Use only in well-ventilated areas.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Eye Protection: Wear safety glasses or full face shield if splashes are likely to occur.

Skin Protection: Long sleeved clothing.

Hand Protection: Neoprene gloves. Nitrile rubber. PVC disposable gloves.

Respiratory protection: Respirator must be worn if exposed to dust.

Other Protective Equipment :Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location

General Hygiene Considerations: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.

Environmental Exposure Controls: Prevent product from entering drains. Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system. Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.

Stability and reactivity

Stability: Stable under normal conditions

Hazardous Reactions: None under normal processing

Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flames and sparks. Temperatures above 135°C.

Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizing agents. Strong bases.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hazardous combustion products, Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Carbon monoxide, hydrogen

halides,

Disposal considerations

Waste Disposal Methods:

Where possible recycling is preferred to disposal or incineration

Should not be released into the environment

Can be incinerated, when in compliance with local regulations

Waste from Residues / Unused Products:

Dispose of in accordance with local regulations

Should not be released into the environment

Can be incinerated, when in compliance with local regulations

Treat rinsing as for product disposal

Contaminated packaging:

Empty remaining contents

Triple rinse containers

Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or disposal

Treat rinsing as for product disposal