p-toluonitrile

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

SECTION 4: 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
:
Bring affected person outside and ensure that he/she is com-fortable.
In case of skin contact
:
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

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
:
Water spray, foam, CO2, dry powder.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
:
high volume water jet
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Hazardous combustion prod-ucts
:
Carbon oxides
nitrous gases
Hydrocyanic acid (HCN)
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.
Further information
:
In case of fire cool containers or take them to a safe place. To cool, spray closed containers with water spray jet.

Accidental release measures

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions
:
Wear personal protective equipment; see section 8.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Environmental precautions
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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

SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling
:
The substance must be handled under strictly controlled con-ditions according to Article 18 of the REACH regulation.
Provide sufficient ventilation and exhaust at the workplace.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion
:
When heated, formation of flammable or explosive vapour/air mixtures possible. Take precautionary measures against static charges, keep away from sources of ignition. Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors.
Hygiene measures
:
Do not inhale vapours / aerosols. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not eat, drink, smoke, or sniff while at work. Wash your hands and/or face before breaks and before termination of work. Take off clothing and shoes contaminated with product. Clean before reuse. Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Requirements for storage areas and containers
:
Keep tightly closed. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place.
Advice on common storage
:
Keep away from oxidizing agents.
Packaging material
:
Suitable material: polypropylene, Stainless steel
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:

Not gegulated as a dangerous good

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Not gegulated as a dangerous good

SpecialProvisions

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

UN number:

Not gegulated as a dangerous good

Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

Not gegulated as a dangerous good

Shipping

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

Not gegulated as a dangerous good

Shipping

Remarks

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Exposure controls / personal protection

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
None known.
8.2 Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment
Eye protection
:
Safety glasses
Hand protection
Material
:
Chloroprene, Recommendation: Camapren 722
Break through time
:
> 480 min
Glove thickness
:
0,6 mm
Manufacturer
:
Kächele-Cama Latex GmbH (KCL), Germany
Material
:
Nitrile rubber, Recommendation: Camatril 730
Break through time
:
> 480 min
Glove thickness
:
0,4 mm

Manufacturer
:
Kächele-Cama Latex GmbH (KCL), Germany
Skin and body protection
:
Protective clothing
Respiratory protection
:
Put on Respiratory protective equipment with high gas/vapour concentrations.
Respirator with ABEK combination filter

 

Stability and reactivity

SECTION 10: 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
:
Keep away from heat.
10.5 Incompatible materials
Materials to avoid
:
Strong oxidizing agents
Strong acids and strong bases
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. see section 5

Disposal considerations

SECTION 13: 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.