1,2-dibromo-1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Inhalation: Move exposed person to fresh air. If it is suspected that fumes are

still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or selfcontained

breathing apparatus. Keep person warm and at rest. If

not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs,

provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. It may

be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth

resuscitation. Get medical attention. If unconscious, place in

recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waitband.

Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Move exposed person to fresh air.

Keep person warm and at rest. If material has been swallowed and

the exposed person is conscious, give small quantities of water to

drink. Stop if the exposed person feels sick as vomiting may be

dangerous. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by

medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low

so that vomit does not enter the lungs. Get medical attention. Never

give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If unconscious,

place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately.

Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.

Skin contact: Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated

clothing and shoes. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.

Eye contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the

upper and lower eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses.

Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media: In case of fire, use water spray (fog), foam, dry chemical or CO2.

Unsuitable extinguishing media: None known.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Hazards from the substance or mixture: In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst.

Hazardous combustion products: Decomposition products may include the following materials:

carbon oxides

halogenated compounds

Advice for firefighters

Special precautions for fire-fighters: Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity

of the incident if there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any

personal risk or without suitable training.

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters: Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and selfcontained

breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.

Remark : Do not release runoff from fire to drains or watercourses.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without

suitable training. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from

entering. Do not touch or walk through spilt material. Avoid

breathing vapour or mist. Provide adequate ventilation. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment.

Environmental precautions: Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil,

waterways, drains and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the

product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air).

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Small spill: Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Dilute with

water and mop up if water-soluble or absorb with an inert dry material

and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. Dispose of via

a licensed waste disposal contractor.

Large spill: Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Prevent

entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas.

Contain and collect spillage with non-combustible, absorbent

material e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite or diatomaceous earth and

place in container for disposal according to local regulations. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.

Contaminated absorbent material may pose the same hazard as the

spilt product.

Handling and storage

Manufacture and use of this chemical intermediate takes place under strictly controlled conditions, as described in Art. 17/18 REACH. The substance is rigorously contained during manufacturing and use and appropriate risk management measures including PPE (i.g. during charging or sampling) are applied. Occupational exposure is reduced to a minimum and well controlled by measurements. A management system covering all general aspectsof a chemical production is in place, especially cleaning and maintenance of plants and equipment. An authorisation scheme based on instructions covering the whole process ensures that only trained and authorised staff handles the substance.

Precautions for safe handling

Put on appropriate personal protective equipment.

Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this

material is handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash

hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking. Do not breathe

vapour or mist. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and

clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate

respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Keep in the original

container or an approved alternative made from a compatible

material, kept tightly closed when not in use. Empty containers retain

product residue and can be hazardous. The product is registered with

strictly controlled conditions as defined in Article 17(3) or 18(4) of

regulation (EC) no. 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation) and must

therefore be handled as such. Refer to the industry guidance

prepared by Concawe/Cefic/EFCG for advice on the confirmation of strictly controlled conditions.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in original container

protected from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area,

away from incompatible materials (see section 10) and food and

drink. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use.

Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and

kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabelled

containers. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.

Transport information

Shipping

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters

Exposure limit values : Not available.

Recommended monitoring procedures: If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal,

workplace atmosphere or biological monitoring may be required to

determine the effectiveness of the ventilation or other control

measures and/or the necessity to use respiratory protective

equipment. Reference should be made to European Standard EN

689 for methods for the assessment of exposure by inhalation to

chemical agents and national guidance documents for methods for the determination of hazardous substances.

Exposure controls

Technical measures: Use only with adequate ventilation. The substance shall be

rigorously contained by technical means during its whole lifecycle

including manufacture, purification, cleaning and maintenance of

equipment, sampling, analysis, loading and unloading of equipment

or vessels, waste disposal or purification and storage. Procedural

and control technologies shall be used that minimise emission and

any resulting exposure. In cases of accident and where waste is

generated, procedural and/or control technologies shall be used to

minimise emissions and the resulting exposure during purification or

cleaning and maintenance procedures.

Organisational measures : Only properly trained and authorised personnel shall handle the

substance. In the case of cleaning and maintenance works, special

procedures such as purging and washing shall be applied before the system is opened and entered.

Personal protection measures

Respiratory protection: If exposure cannot be ruled out, e.g. during product transfer,

sampling or maintenance, a well-fitting respiratory mask conforming

to standards or well-fitting respiratory device conforming to standards

must be worn. Respirator selection must be based on known or

anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe

working limits of the selected respirator.

Recommended: Full mask with type ABEK filter

Hand protection : Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved

standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical

products if product contact cannot be excluded. After contamination

with product change the gloves immediately and dispose of them

according to relevant national and local regulations

Recommended: (< 1 hour) butyl rubber , Polyvinyl chloride - PVC , Viton®

Eye protection: Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be

used to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists, gases or dusts.

Recommended: safety glasses with side-shields

Skin protection: Wear protective clothing. Personal protective equipment for the

body should be selected based on the task being performed and the

risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before

handling this product.

Recommended: Wear protective clothing.

Hygiene measures : Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical

products, before eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the

end of the working period. Appropriate techniques should be used to

remove potentially contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated

clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Environmental exposure controls

Technical measures : Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be

checked to ensure they comply with the requirements of

environmental protection legislation. In some cases, special waste

water treatment, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications

to the process equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity : No specific test data related to reactivity available for this product or its ingredients.

Chemical stability The product is stable.

Possibility of hazardous reactions: Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur.

Incompatible materials : oxidising agents

Conditions to avoid: Hazardous decomposition products : Carbon dioxide. , carbon monoxide , Hydrogen fluoride , hydrogen bromide

Incompatible materials: No specific data.

Hazardous decomposition products: Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced.

Disposal considerations

Product

Methods of disposal: Examine possibilities for re-utilisation. Product residues and

uncleaned empty containers should be packaged, sealed, labelled,

and disposed of or recycled according to relevant national and local

regulations. Where large quantities are concerned, consult the

supplier. When uncleaned empty containers are passed on, the

recipient must be warned of any possible hazard that may be caused

by residues. For disposal within the EC, the appropriate code

according to the European Waste List (EWL) should be used. It is

among the tasks of the polluter to assign the waste to waste codes

specific to industrial sectors and processes according to the

European Waste List (EWL).

Hazardous waste: The classification of the product may meet the criteria for a hazardous waste.

Packaging

Methods of disposal: The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible. Waste packaging should be recycled.  Incineration or landfill should only be considered when recycling in not feasible.

Special precautions: This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.

Care should be taken when handling emptied containers that have

not been cleaned or rinsed out. Empty containers or liners may

retain some product residues. Avoid dispersal of spilt material and

runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.