2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-6-(1-methyl-1-phenylethyl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

1 Description of first aid measures

· General information:

 Take affected persons out of danger area and lay down.

 

· After inhalation:

 Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.

 

· After skin contact:

 Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

 If skin irritation continues, consult a doctor.

 

· After eye contact:

 Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.

 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

· After swallowing:

 Rinse out mouth and then drink plenty of water.

 If symptoms persist consult doctor.

2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

 No further relevant information available.

3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

 No further relevant information available.

Fire-fighting measures

1 Extinguishing media

· Suitable extinguishing agents:

 CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

 Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.

· For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents:

 Water with full jet

2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

 Formation of toxic gases is possible during heating or in case of fire.

 In case of fire, the following can be released:

 Carbon monoxide

 Carbon dioxide

3 Advice for firefighters

· Protective equipment:

 Wear self-contained respiratory protective device.

· Additional information:

 Cool endangered receptacles with water spray.

 Collect contaminated fire fighting water separately. It must not enter the sewage system.

Accidental release measures

1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

 Ensure adequate ventilation.

 Wear protective clothing.

 Avoid formation of dust.

 Keep away from ignition sources.

2 Environmental precautions:

 Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course.

3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

 Pick up mechanically.

 Dispose of the material collected according to regulations.

Handling and storage

1 Precautions for safe handling

 Prevent formation of dust.

 Any unavoidable deposit of dust must be regularly removed.

 Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.

· Information about fire and explosion protection:

 Dust can combine with air to form an explosive mixture.

 Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.

 Protect against electrostatic charges.

2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

· Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:

 Store only in the original receptacle.

 

· Information about storage in one common storage facility:

 Store away from oxidising agents.

 

· Further information about storage conditions:

 Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.

 Store in the dark.

3 Specific end use(s)

 No further relevant information available.

Transport information

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Additional information

Special provisions / remarks / other:

Not dangerous according to the above specifications.

Exposure controls / personal protection

1 Control parameters

· Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:

 The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be monitored at the workplace.

 

2 Exposure controls

· Personal protective equipment:

· General protective and hygienic measures:

 Do not eat, drink, smoke or sniff while working.

 Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.

 The usual precautionary measures are to be adhered to when handling chemicals.

· Respiratory protection:

 Not necessary if room is well-ventilated.

· Protection of hands:

 The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.

 Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation.

· Material of gloves

 Butyl rubber, BR

 Nitrile rubber, NBR

 PVC gloves

 The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.

· Penetration time of glove material

 The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

· Eye protection:

 Safety glasses

· Body protection:

 Protective work clothing

Stability and reactivity

1 Reactivity

 No further relevant information available.

2 Chemical stability

 No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.

· Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:

 No decomposition if used according to specifications.

3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

 No dangerous reactions known.

4 Conditions to avoid

 No further relevant information available.

5 Incompatible materials

 No further relevant information available.

6 Hazardous decomposition products

 No dangerous decomposition products known.

Disposal considerations

1 Waste treatment methods

· Recommendation:

 Must be specially treated adhering to official regulations.

 

· Uncleaned packaging

· Recommendation:

 Disposal must be made according to official regulations.