Pentyl D-glucoside

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures

If inhaled

: If breathed in, move person into fresh air.

If symptoms persist, call a physician.

In case of skin contact

: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water

for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing

and shoes.

If symptoms persist, call a physician.

In case of eye contact

: In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty

of water and seek medical advice.

If swallowed

: If swallowed, call a poison control centre or doctor immediately.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms : None known.

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treatment

: None known.

Fire-fighting measures

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

: Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances

and the surrounding environment.

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon

dioxide.

Unsuitable extinguishing

media

: High volume water jet

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Specific hazards during firefighting

: In case of fire hazardous decomposition products may be

produced such as:

Carbon oxides

Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread

fire.

5.3 Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment

for firefighters

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

Further information

: Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface

water or the ground water system.

Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must

be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

Accidental release measures

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions

: Ensure adequate ventilation.

Use personal protective equipment.

6.2 Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions

: Prevent product from entering drains.

If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform

respective authorities.

6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up

: Soak up with inert absorbent material.

Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal.

Handling and storage

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling

: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety

practice.

Advice on protection against

fire and explosion

: Normal measures for preventive fire protection.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements for storage

areas and containers

: Store in original container. Containers which are opened must

be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated

place.

Advice on common storage

: No special restrictions on storage with other products.

Further information on storage

stability

: Stable under recommended storage conditions.

7.3 Specific end use(s)

Specific use(s)

: Surfactant

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

Not regulated as a dangerous good

Shipping

SpecialProvisions

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

UN number:

Not regulated as a dangerous good

Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

Not regulated as a dangerous good

Shipping

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

Not regulated as a dangerous good

Shipping

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.

8.2 Exposure controls

Personal protective equipment

Eye protection

:

Tightly fitting safety goggles

Hand protection

Remarks

:

Impervious gloves

Skin and body protection

:

Impervious clothing

Respiratory protection

:

In the case of vapour formation use a respirator with an ap-proved filter.

Stability and reactivity

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity

No data available

10.2 Chemical stability

No data available

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous reactions

:

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

10.4 Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid

:

None known.

10.5 Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid

:

Strong oxidizing agents

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

No data available

Disposal considerations

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Product

:

Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

Contaminated packaging

:

Empty remaining contents.

Do not re-use empty containers.

Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste han-dling site for recycling or disposal.