Methanal, reaction products with 1,3-bis(aminomethyl)benzene and hydroxybenzene

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

If by inhalation:

Move exposed person to fresh air. If it is suspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or self-contained 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. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention immediately. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. In case of inhalation of decomposition products in a fire, symptoms may be delayed. The exposed person may need to be kept under medical surveillance for 48 hours.

If ingested:

Get medical attention immediately. Wash out mouth with water. Remove dentures if any. 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. Chemical burns must be treated promptly by a physician. 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.

If exposure is by skin contact:

Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly with water before removing it, or wear gloves. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention immediately, this material is corrosive. Chemical burns must be treated promptly by a physician. In the event of any complaints or symptoms, avoid further exposure. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.

For 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 immediately, the material is corrosive. Chemical burns must be treated promptly by a physician.

Fire-fighting measures

Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.  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.  Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.

Decomposition products may include the following materials: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides

Accidental release measures

Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment.  

Avoid dispersal of spilled 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).

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.

For large spills, stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Approach release from upwind. Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas. Wash spillages into an effluent treatment plant or proceed as follows. 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 spilled product.

Handling and storage

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. Persons with a history of skin sensitization problems should not be employed in any process in which this product is used.  Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing, the material is corrosive.  Do not breathe vapor or mist.  Do not ingest.  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. Do not reuse container.

Storage:

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  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 unlabeled containers.  Use appropriate containment to avoid environ mental contamination.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

2735

Shipping

Labels:

POLYAMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE,
N O S, contains (m-XYLILENEDIAMINE)

SpecialProvisions

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

UN number:

2735

Shipping

Labels:

POLYAMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N O S.

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

2735

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

POLYAMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.contains (m-XYLILENEDIAMINE)

Chemical name:

Formaldehyde, polymer with 1,3-benzenedimethanamine and phenol

Labels:

Muta.Cat.3, R68
Xn, R20/21/22
C, R35
R43

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

2735

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

POLYAMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N O S. contains (m-XYLILENEDIAMINE,)

Chemical name:

Formaldehyde, polymer with 1,3-benzenedimethanamine and phenol

Labels:

Muta.Cat.3, R68
Xn, R20/21/22
C, R35
R43

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Occupational exposure controls:

Use only with adequate ventilation. If user operations generate dust, fumes, gas, vapor or mist, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits.

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.

Respiratory protection:

Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. 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.

Hand protection:

Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary.  This material is corrosive to the skin.

Eye protection:

Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used at all times when working with this material because the substance is corosive.  A risk assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists or dusts.

Skin protection:

Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involvedbecause the substance is corrosive to skin.  The equipment shall be approved by a specialist before handling this product.

Stability and reactivity

Chemical stability : The product is stable under normal conditions.

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

Conditions to avoid and Materials to avoid:  No specific data.

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

Disposal considerations

Methods of disposal:

The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.  Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products via a licensed waste disposal contractor.  Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority requirements.  Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.