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First-aid measures

DESCRIPTION OF NECESSARY FIRST-AID MEASURES

If inhaled:

- Move to fresh air in case of accidental inhalation of fumes from overheating or combustion.

- Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed.

In case of eye contact:

- Immediately flush eyes for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.

In case of skin contact:

- Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.

- First treatment with calcium gluconate paste.

- Call a physician immediately.

If swallowed:

- Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water.

- Do NOT induce vomiting.

- Call a physician immediately.

MOST  IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS, ACUTE  AND DELAYED

Inhalation:

- No known effect.

Skin contact:

- Symptoms: Causes severe burns.

Eye contact:

- Causes severe burns.

Ingestion:

- Causes severe burns.

Fire-fighting measures

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

Suitable extinguishing media:

- Water

- powder

- Foam

- Dry chemical

- Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Unsuitable extinguishing media:

- None.

SPECIFICA HAZARD ARISING FROM CHEMICAL:

- The product is not flammable.

- Not explosive

- In case of fire hazardous decomposition products may be produced such as: Gaseous hydrogen fluoride (HF), Fluorophosgene

SPECIAL PROTECTIVE ACTIONS FOR FIRE-FIGHTERS:

- Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.

- When intervention in close proximity wear acid resistant over suit.

- Evacuate personnel to safe areas.

- Approach from upwind.

- Protect intervention team with a water spray as they approach the fire.

- Keep containers and surroundings cool with water spray.

- Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition.

Accidental release measures

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Advice for non-emergency personnel

- Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

Advice for emergency responders

- Ensure adequate ventilation.

- Sweep up to prevent slipping hazard.

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

- Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.

ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS

- Should not be released into the environment.

- Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.

METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP

- Soak up with inert absorbent material.

- Suitable material for picking up

- Earth

- Dry sand

- Shovel into suitable container for disposal.

Handling and storage

PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE  HANDLING

- Ensure adequate ventilation.

- Use personal protective equipment.

- Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

- To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat.

CONDITIONS FOR STORAGE, INCLUDING  INCOMPATIBILITIES

Storage

- No special storage conditions required.

- Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

- Keep in properly labelled containers.

- Keep away from combustible material.

- Keep away from incompatible products

- Provide tight electrical equipment well protected against corrosion.

Packaging material

Suitable material:

- Plastic material PP, PE, PVDF, PTFE, PFA.

- glass

- PTFE lined stainless steel 304 L or 316 L.

SPECIFIC USE(S)

- For further information, please contact: Supplier

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
1760
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Labels:
8 - Corrosive
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:
1760
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8 - Corrosive
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
1760
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Proper shipping name and description:
CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S.(PERFLUOMETHOXYDIOXOLAN-OXYDIFLUOROACETIC ACID)
Chemical name:
CAS name:
Acetic acid, 2,2-difluoro-2-[[2,2,4,5-tetrafluoro-5-(trifluoromethoxy)-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl]oxy]-
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8 - Corrosive
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
1760
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S.(PERFLUOMETHOXYDIOXOLAN-OXYDIFLUOROACETIC ACID)
Chemical name:
CAS name:
Acetic acid, 2,2-difluoro-2-[[2,2,4,5-tetrafluoro-5-(trifluoromethoxy)-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl]oxy]-
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Exposure controls / personal protection

CONTROL PARAMETERS

Exposure Limit Values

Remarks: - Threshold limit values of by-products from thermal decomposition

Hydrogen fluoride anhydrous

- UK. EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) 2007

time weighted average = 1.8 ppm

time weighted average = 1.5 mg/m3

Remarks: as F

- UK. EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) 2007

Short term exposure limit = 3 ppm

Short term exposure limit = 2.5 mg/m3

Remarks: as F

- US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values 2009

time weighted average = 0.5 ppm

Remarks: as F

- US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values 2009

Ceiling Limit Value = 2 ppm

Remarks: as F

- EU. Indicative Exposure and Directives relating to the protection of risks related to work exposure to chemical, physical, and biological agents. 12 2009

time weighted average = 1.8 ppm

time weighted average = 1.5 mg/m3

Remarks: Indicative

- EU. Indicative Exposure and Directives relating to the protection of risks related to work exposure to chemical, physical, and biological agents. 12 2009

Short term exposure limit = 3 ppm

Short term exposure limit = 2.5 mg/m3

Remarks: Indicative

- US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values 2009

Remarks: as F, Can be absorbed through skin.

Carbonyl difluoride

- US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values 2009

time weighted average = 2 ppm

- US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values 2009

Short term exposure limit = 5 ppm

- UK. EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) 2007

time weighted average = 2.5 mg/m3

Remarks: as F

- EU. Indicative Exposure and Directives relating to the protection of risks related to work exposure to chemical, physical, and biological agents. 12 2009

time weighted average = 2.5 mg/m3

Remarks: Indicative

EXPOSURE CONTROLS

1. Appropriate engineering controls

- Provide local ventilation appropriate to the product decomposition risk (see section 10).

- Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.

- Apply technical measures to comply with the occupational exposure limits.

2. Individual protection measures

2.1. Respiratory protection

- No personal respiratory protective equipment normally required.

- Use respirator when performing operations involving potential exposure to vapour of the product.

- Use only respiratory protection that conforms to international/ national standards.

2.2. Hand protection

- Rubber or plastic gloves

- Take note of the information given by the producer concerning permeability and break through times, and of special workplace conditions (mechanical strain, duration of contact).

2.3. Eye protection

- Tightly fitting safety goggles

2.4. Skin and body protection

- Lab coat

- Long sleeved clothing

2.5. Hygiene measures

- Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

- When using do not eat, drink or smoke.

- Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

- Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

3. Environmental exposure controls

- Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national regulations.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

- No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

Chemical stability

- Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

- No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

Conditions to avoid

- To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat.

- Keep away from flames and sparks.

Materials to avoid

- Alkalis, Aluminium, Amines, Ammonia, Bases

Hazardous decomposition products

- Gaseous hydrogen fluoride (HF)., Fluorophosgene, Carbon oxides

Disposal considerations

Waste disposal methods

- Can be incinerated, when in compliance with local regulations.

- The incinerator must be equipped with a system for the neutralisation or recovery of HF.

- In accordance with local and national regulations.

Contaminated packaging

- Empty containers can be landfilled, when in accordance with the local regulations.