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First-aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures

General advice:

Seek medical advice in case of symptoms caused by eye or skin contact, inhalation or swallowing.

If inhaled:

See that there is fresh air.

In case of skin contact:

Remove contaminated or saturated clothing.

Wash off with plenty of water and soap immediately.

In case of eye contact:

Open the eyes and rinse thoroughly with plenty of water.

If swallowed:

Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

None known.

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treatment:

Treat symptomatically.

Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media:

Water spray, foam, CO2, dry powder.

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Hazardous combustion products:

Hydrogen sulphide

Sulphur oxides

Carbon oxides

5.3 Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment for firefighters:

In the case of fire, wear respiratory protective equipment in-dependent of surrounding air and chemical protective suit.

Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions:

Wear personal protective equipment; see section 8.

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Avoid dust formation.

6.2 Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions:

Product or extinguishing water with product must not be al-lowed to enter soil, sewers or natural bodies of water.

6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up:

Use mechanical handling equipment.

Avoid dust formation.

Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

6.4 Reference to other sections

For disposal considerations see section 13.

Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling:

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion:

Avoid formation of air-dust mixtures and keep away from ignition sources (sparks, flames, open flame) to prevent dust explosions.

Hygiene measures:

Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Take off clothing and shoes contaminated with product. Clean before reuse. Do not eat, drink or smoke while working. Wash hands, and/or face before breaks and when workday is finished. Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements for storage areas and containers:

Keep container tightly sealed and store in a dry, well-ventilated place. Store in the dark.

Advice on common storage:

Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Incompatible with acids and bases.

Do not store together with: insecticides, fungicides, food.

Recommended storage temperature:

<= 25 °C

7.3 Specific end use(s)

Specific use(s):

We are unaware of any specific end uses which go beyond the data reported in Section 1.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
3077
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
(5-(dithiolan-3-yl)valeric acid)
Chemical name:
5-(1,2-Dithiolan-3-yl)valeric acid
Language:
English
Class or division:
Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles, including environmentally hazardous substances
Packing group:
Packing group III: Substances presenting low danger
Labels:
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:
3077
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
(5-(dithiolan-3-yl)valeric acid)
Chemical name:
5-(1,2-Dithiolan-3-yl)valeric acid
Language:
English
Class or division:
Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles, including environmentally hazardous substances
Packing group:
Packing group III: Substances presenting low danger
Labels:
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
3077
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
(5-(dithiolan-3-yl)valeric acid)
Chemical name:
5-(1,2-Dithiolan-3-yl)valeric acid
Language:
English
Class or division:
Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles, including environmentally hazardous substances
Packing group:
Packing group III: Substances presenting low danger
EmS code:
F-A
S-F
Labels:
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
3077
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s.
(5-(dithiolan-3-yl)valeric acid)
Chemical name:
5-(1,2-Dithiolan-3-yl)valeric acid
Class or division:
Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles, including environmentally hazardous substances
Packing group:
Packing group III: Substances presenting low danger
Labels:
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Exposure controls / personal protection

8.2 Exposure controls

Personal protective equipment

Eye protection:

Safety glasses

Hand protection

Material:

Nitrile rubber, Recommendation: Dermatril 740

Break through time:480 min

Glove thickness:0,11 mm

Material:

Nitrile rubber, Recommendation: Camatril 730

Break through time:480 min

Glove thickness:0,4 mm

Skin and body protection:

Protective clothing

Respiratory protection:

not required under normal use

Use suitable respiratory protection in the presence of dust.

Recommendation: Dust mask FFP3 or P3 particle filter

Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity

See section 10.3

10.2 Chemical stability

No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous reactions:

No hazardous reactions are known if properly handled and stored.

10.4 Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid:

To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat.

Protect from the action of light.

Avoid dust formation.

Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.

10.5 Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid:

Oxidizing agents

Strong bases

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. see section 5

Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Product:

Must be brought to an adequate waste treatment facility, in conformity with applicable waste disposal regulations.

Contaminated packaging:

Packaging, that can not be reused after cleaning must be disposed or recycled in accordance with all federal, national and local regulations.