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Guidance on Safe Use

Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

If inhaled

- In case of accident by inhalation: remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest.

- Victim to lie down in the recovery position, cover and keep him warm.

- Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed.

- If symptoms persist, call a physician.

In case of eye contact

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

- Immediate medical attention is required.

In case of skin contact

- Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.

- Wash off with soap and water.

- If symptoms persist, call a physician.

If swallowed

- Consult a physician.

- If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious).

- Do NOT induce vomiting.

- Artificial respiration and/or oxygen may be necessary.

- Take victim immediately to hospital.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

-       powder

-       Water spray

-       Foam, AFFF

-       Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Unsuitable extinguishing media

-       None.

Specific hazards arising from the chemical

-       Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.

-       Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors.

-       Hazardous decomposition products

Special protective actions for fire-fighters

-       Evacuate personnel to safe areas.

-       Fire fighters must wear fire resistant personnel protective equipment.

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

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

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

-       Keep containers and surroundings cool with water spray.

-       Suppress (knock down) gases/vapours/mists with a water spray jet.

-       Flood the product with water.

-       Avoid propagating the fire when directing the extinguishing agent as a jet onto the surface of the burning liquid.

-       Evacuate personnel to safe areas.

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

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

-       Wear self-contained breathing apparatus in confined spaces, in cases where the oxygen level is depleted, or in case of significant emissions.

-       Ventilate the area.

Environmental precautions

-       Should not be released into the environment.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

-       Dam up.

-       Pick up with sand or oil absorbing material.

-       Prevent product from entering drains.

-       Allow to evaporate.

or

-       Soak up with inert absorbent material.

-       Keep in properly labelled containers.

-       Store in a place accessible by authorized persons only.

-       Treat recovered material as described in the section "Disposal considerations".

-       Flush with plenty of water.

For personal protection measures; see section on “exposure controls/ personal protection”

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

-       Used in closed system

-       Handle small quantities under a lab hood.

-       Do not use compressed air for transferring or handling the product.

-       Preferably transfer by pump or gravity.

-       Purge piping circuits and equipment with nitrogen.

-       Avoid shock and friction.

Conditions for storage, including incompatibilities

Storage

-       Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place.

-       Keep away from direct sunlight.

-       Keep away from Incompatible products.

-       Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

-       Keep under inert gas.

-       Keep in a bunded area.

-       Keep only in the original container at a temperature not exceeding -15 °C (lack of stabilizers).

-       Keep in container fitted with safety valve or vent.

-       Keep away from flames and sparks.

-       Provide electrical equipment safe for hazardous locations.

-       Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations.

Packaging material

Suitable material

-       Steel coated.

Specific use(s)

-       For further information, please contact: Supplier

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
1303
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
VINYLIDENE CHLORIDE, STABILIZED
Chemical name:
1,1-dichloroethene
Language:
English
Labels:
3
Special provisions / remarks
Remarks:
environmentally hazardous substance mark

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

UN number:
1303
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
VINYLIDENE CHLORIDE, STABILIZED
Chemical name:
1,1-dichloroethene
Language:
English
Labels:
3
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
1303
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
VINYLIDENE CHLORIDE, STABILIZED
Chemical name:
1,1-dichloroethene
Labels:
FLAMMABLE LIQUID + MARINE POLLUTANT
Marine pollutant
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
1303
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
VINYLIDENE CHLORIDE, STABILIZED
Chemical name:
1,1-dichloroethene
Labels:
Flammable liquid
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Exposure controls / personal protection

Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls

-       Used in closed system

-       Ensure adequate ventilation.

-       Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at machinery.

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

Individual protection measures

Respiratory protection

-       In case of emissions, face mask with type A cartridge.

-       Self-contained breathing apparatus in medium confinement/insufficient oxygen/in case of large uncontrolled emissions/in all circumstances when the mask and cartridge do not give adequate protection.

Hand protection

-       Wear suitable gloves.

-       Suitable material:

                               PVA. Breakthrough time between 4 and 8 hours. Thickness 0.4mm or more

                               Laminates PE/PA/PE. Breakthrough time >8 hours; thickness 0.06mm or more

                                 

Eye protection

-       Chemical resistant goggles must be worn.

Skin and body protection

-       Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing

-       If splashes are likely to occur, wear: Apron, Boots

Hygiene measures

-       Eye wash bottles or eye wash stations in compliance with applicable standards.

-       Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

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

Environmental exposure controls

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

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

-       Reacts with air to form peroxides.

-       Risk of violent reaction.

-       Risk of explosion.

Chemical stability

-       Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

-       Reacts with air to form peroxides.

-       Plastic materials may deteriorate on contact with the product.

Conditions to avoid

-       Heat.

-       Keep away from flames and sparks.

-       Keep away from direct sunlight.

-       Exposure to moisture.

-       Avoid shock and friction.

Materials to avoid

-       Strong bases, Oxidizing agents, Metals, Salts of metals, Metallic alloys, Air

Hazardous decomposition products

-       Peroxides, formaldehyde-like, Carbon monoxide, Hydrochloric acid

Disposal considerations

Waste disposal methods

-       Reacts with air to form peroxides.

-       Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling.

-       Must be incinerated in a suitable incineration plant holding a permit delivered by the competent authorities.

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

Contaminated packaging

-       Empty containers.

-       Dispose of as unused product.

-       To avoid treatments, as far as possible, use dedicated containers.

-       Purge the container with nitrogen and direct the gas to a treatment plant.