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Administrative data

First-aid measures

Inhalation:
If inhaled
- Move to fresh air.
- If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
- If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
- In case of bluish discoloration (lips, ear lobes, fingernails), give oxygen as quickly as possible.
- If symptoms persist, call a physician.

Skin contact:
In case of skin contact
- Wash off with soap and water.
- Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
- Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
- Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.

Eye contact:
In case of eye contact
- Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids.
- If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.

Ingestion:
- If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting.
- Consult a physician if necessary.

Fire-fighting measures

Flammable properties
Flash point: > 245 °C

Lower explosion limit: Remarks: no data available
Upper explosion limit: Remarks: no data available

Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters
Suitable extinguishing media:
- Carbon dioxide (CO2)
- Dry powder
- Foam
- Alcohol-resistant foam
- Water mist

Unsuitable extinguishing media:
- Water

Hazardous decomposition products:
Type: Hazardous decomposition products
- Carbon oxides

Further information: In the event of fire, cool tanks with water spray.

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters:
- In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
- Use personal protective equipment.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions:
- Use personal protective equipment.
- Ensure adequate ventilation.

Environmental precautions:
- Should not be released into the environment.
- Do not contaminate water.
- Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.

Methods for containment / Methods for cleaning up:
- Contain spillage, soak up with non-combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite) and transfer to a container for disposal according to local / national regulations (see disposal considerations).

Additional advice: Forms slippery/greasy layers with water.

Handling and storage

Handling
Advice on safe handling:
- Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
- Keep container closed when not in use.
- Do not use pressure to empty drums.
- Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations.

Storage
Requirements for storage areas and containers:
- Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Other data: Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
Not applicable - Not dangerous goods
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Not applicable
Chemical name:
Not applicable
Language:
English
Labels:
Not applicable
Special provisions / remarks
Special provisions:
Not applicable

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

UN number:
Not applicable - Not dangerous goods
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Not applicable
Chemical name:
Not applicable
Language:
English
Labels:
Not applicable
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
Not applicable - Not dangerous goods
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Not applicable
Chemical name:
Not applicable
Labels:
Not applicable
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
Not applicable - Not dangerous goods
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Not applicable
Chemical name:
Not applicable
Labels:
Not applicable
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Exposure controls / personal protection

Engineering measures
- none indicated

Personal protective equipment
Eye protection:
- Safety glasses with side-shields
- Tightly fitting safety goggles

Hand protection:
- Neoprene gloves

Skin and body protection:
- impervious clothing

Respiratory protection:
- Breathing apparatus needed only when aerosol or mist is formed.
- In the case of vapour formation use a respirator with an approved filter.

Hygiene measures:
- Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
- Provide adequate ventilation.
- Do not breathe dust or spray mist.

Stability and reactivity

Conditions to avoid:
- Heat.

Materials to avoid:
- Strong acids and strong bases

Hazardous decomposition products:
- Type: Hazardous decomposition products
* Carbon oxides

Hazardous reactions:
- Type: polymerisation
* Hazardous polymerisation does not occur.

Note: Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Disposal considerations

Further information: In accordance with local and national regulations.

Contaminated packaging: Do not burn, or use a cutting torch on, the empty drum.