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First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures

General advice:

First-aid crew: Ensure self-protection.

Move out of dangerous area.

Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.

If inhaled:

Move to fresh air.

Consult a physician.

In case of skin contact:

Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.

Call a physician immediately.

In case of eye contact:

Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.

Call a physician immediately.

If swallowed:

Rinse mouth with water.

Immediately give large quantities of water to drink.

Do NOT induce vomiting.

Call a physician immediately.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media:

Dry sodium chloride

Limestone powder

Unsuitable extinguishing media:

Water

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Foam

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Specific hazards during fire fighting:

May form toxic gases on heating or in case of fire.

Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters:

In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

Further information:

Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

Be aware of a dangerous reaction with water, if the container is ruptured.

Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This must not be discharged into drains.

Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions:

Wear personal protective equipment.

Evacuate personnel to safe areas.

Avoid dust formation.

Remove all sources of ignition.

Do not smoke.

Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions:

Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.

Should not be released into the environment.

If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up:

Never allow contact with water.

Cover spilled material with limestone powder.

Use mechanical handling equipment.

Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling:

Handle under inert gas.

Never allow water to come into contact with the product.

Do not breathe dust.

Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Have eye wash bottle or eye rinse ready at the work place.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion:

Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.

Take precautions against dust explosion.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements for storage areas and containers:

Keep under inert gas.

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Protect from humidity and water.

Storage temperature:

-10 - 40 °C

Specific end uses

Specific use(s):

Reagent for organic synthesis.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
3205
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
ALKALINE EARTH METAL ALCOHOLATES,N.O.S. Magnesi-um-tert-butoxide
Chemical name:
Magnesium 2-methylpropan-2-olate
Language:
English
Labels:
4.2
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:
3205
Shippingopen allclose all
Labels:
4.2
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
3205
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
ALKALINE EARTH METAL ALCOHOLATES,N.O.S. Magnesi-um-tert-butoxide
Chemical name:
Magnesium 2-methylpropan-2-olate
Labels:
4.2
Remarksopen allclose all

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
3205
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
ALKALINE EARTH METAL ALCOHOLATES,N.O.S. Magnesi-um-tert-butoxide
Chemical name:
Magnesium 2-methylpropan-2-olate
Labels:
4.2
Remarksopen allclose all

Additional transport information

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Special provisions / remarks / other:
Packing instruction (cargo aircraft):
470
IATA_C
Environmentally hazardous:
no
Special provisions / remarks / other:
Packing instruction (passen-ger aircraft):
467
IATA_P
Environmentally hazardous:
no

Exposure controls / personal protection

Engineering measures

Never allow water to come into contact with the product.

Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.

Dust must be extracted directly at the point of origin.

Electrical equipment should be protected to the appropriate standard.

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection:

Half mask with a particle filter P2 (EN 143).

Hand protection:

Flame retardant gloves

Protective gloves complying with EN 374.

The exact break through time can be obtained from the pro-tective glove producer and this has to be observed.

Protective gloves have to be replaced at the first sign of dete-rioration.

Eye protection:

Eye protection (EN 166)

Tightly fitting safety goggles

Skin and body protection:

Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing

Hygiene measures:

Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.

Do not breathe dust.

Avoid contact with the skin and the eyes.

Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.

When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.

Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.

Protective measures:

Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and safety shower.

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Environmental exposure controls

General advice:

Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.

Should not be released into the environment.

If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

Risk of violent reaction.

Chemical stability

Decomposes on heating., Sensitive to air., Decomposition under influence of moisture is highly ac-celerated by heating.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous reactions:

Reacts violently with water.

Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid:

Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.

Protect from moisture.

Product is hygroscopic.

Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid:

Water Acids Oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products

Thermal decomposition:

To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat.

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Product:

If recycling is not practicable, dispose of in compliance with local regulations.

Contaminated packaging:

Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recov-ery/recycling.

Waste Code:

Waste codes should be assigned by the user, preferably in discussion with the waste disposal authorities.