2,2,2-trichloroacetamide

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

General advice:

Protect yourself and any casualty from further exposure during decontamination. Wear suitable prote

ctive clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. Remove contaminated clothing.

- Following inhalation:

Remove persons to fresh air. Keep patient at rest and give oxygen if breathing difficult. Apply artif

icial respiration if necessary (do not employ mouth-to-mouth method). Appropriate mechanical means

should be used (Pneupac or bag and mask). Seek medical treatment.

- Following skin contact:

Wash affected skin with plenty water. Seek medical treatment.

- Following eye contact:

Irrigate with eyewash solution or clean water, holding the eyelids apart, for at least 15 minutes. Remo

ve contact lenses, if present, after the first five minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Seek medical

treatment.

- Following ingestion:

If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious). Do not induce vomiting. Keep

patient at rest. Seek medical treatment.

- Most important symptoms and effects:

Seek medical treatment when anyone has symptoms apparently due to swallowing, inhalation or

contact with skin or eyes.

Fire-fighting measures

- Suitable extinguishing media:

Extinguish with waterspray, foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

- Unsuitable extinguishing media:

None

- Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

Combustion causes toxic fumes. Keep containers cool by spraying with water if exposed to fire.

- Advice for fire fighter:

A self contained breathing apparatus and suitable protective clothing should be worn in fire conditions

. Prevent substance entering sewers. Contain effluent and prevent effluent from entering sewers and

waterways.

Accidental release measures

- Personal precautions:

Ensure suitable personal protection (including respiratory protection) during removal of spillages.

- Protective equipment and emergency procedures:

Use non-sparking equipment. Follow site emergency procedures.

- Environmental precautions:

Avoid release to the environment. Contain effluent and prevent effluent from entering sewers and

waterways.

- Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Eliminate sources of ignition. Evacuate area. Use only non-sparking tools. Provided it is safe to do

so, isolate the source of the leak. Cover spilled substance with wet sand or wet earth. Sweep up

carefully with non-sparking tools. Transfer to a container for disposal.

Handling and storage

- Precautions for safe handling:

Use only in well-ventilated areas. Do not breathe dust. Avoid direct contact with the substance. Use

non-sparking hand tools and explosion proof electrical equipment. Keep away from sources of ignit

ion. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Wear suitable protective clothing.

- Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

Keep container tightly closed, in a cool, well ventilated place. Keep containers properly sealed when

not in use.

Keep in a cool place.

Keep away from: Strong bases and strong oxidizing agents

Transport information

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

1. Technical protection measures

Provide adequate ventilation when using the material and follow the principles of good occupational

hygiene to control personal exposures. Control dust formation

2. Organisational protection measures

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after using the produc

t. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

3. Hand protection

Gloves: PVC or other plastic material. Glove performance is governed by many variables over which

we have no control, we strongly recommend that you seek specialist advice on the selection and use

of protective gloves. Note: Break-through times can vary depending on thickness, use and source.

Change gloves regularly.

4. Feet protection

Chemical resistant boots - anti-static footwear; safety boots, riggers or safety wellingtons

5. Body protection

Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and boots.

6. Eye protection

Goggles giving complete protection to the eyes.

7. Respiratory protection

Where engineering controls are not fitted or inadequate wear suitable respiratory protective

equipment. E.g. EN 14387 (EC)

Stability and reactivity

1. Reactivity

No Data

2. Chemical stability

Stable under normal conditions

3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

No data.

4. Conditions to avoid

Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

5. Incompatible materials

Do not mix with: Strong acids and strong bases, oxidizing agents and reducing agent s

6. Hazardous decomposition products

Toxic gases/vapours. Eg. Carbon oxides, chlorinated compounds and nitrogen oxides.

Disposal considerations

Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste collection point. Disposal

may be carried out by diluting the waste with a suitable solvent and burning under controlled cond

itions at a licensed waste material processor; stack gases will need to be scrubbed.

Disposal should be in accordance with local, state or national legislation.