Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 938-820-4 | CAS number: -
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
Description of first aid measures
Immediately remove contaminated clothing. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing.
On skin contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
On contact with eyes: Immediately wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open, consult an eye specialist.
On ingestion: Rinse mouth immediately and then drink plenty of water, seek medical attention.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treatment: Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no known specific antidote.
Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media: carbon dioxide, water jet, dry powder
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
hydrogen cyanide; hydrocyanic acid, nitrogen oxides The substances/groups of substances mentioned can be released in case of fire.
Advice for fire-fighters
Further information: Product itself is non-combustible; fire extinguishing method of surrounding areas must be considered.
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing.
Environmental precautions
Do not empty into drains. Contain contaminated water/firefighting water.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
For small amounts: Pick up with suitable absorbent material (e.g. sand, sawdust, general-purpose binder, kieselguhr).
For large amounts: Pump off product.
For residues: Rinse away with water.
Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
Ensure thorough ventilation of stores and work areas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing and eye/face protection.
Protection against fire and explosion:
No special precautions necessary.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:Segregate from acids and acid forming substances.
Suitable materials for containers: carbon steel (iron), Stainless steel 1.4301 (V2), Stainless steel 1.4401
Unsuitable materials for containers: zinc, aluminum
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Exposure controls / personal protection
Components with workplace control parameters
105-60-2: ε-caprolactam
1310-73-2: sodium hydroxide; caustic soda
Personal protective equipment
Hand protection: Chemical resistant protective gloves (EN 374)
Suitable materials also with prolonged, direct contact (Recommended: Protective index 6, corresponding > 480 minutes of permeation time according to EN 374): butyl rubber (butyl) - 0.7 mm coating thickness, nitrile rubber (NBR) - 0.4 mm coating thickness, Manufacturer's directions for use should be observed because of great diversity of types.
Eye protection: Tightly fitting safety goggles (splash goggles) (e.g. EN 166)
Body protection: Body protection must be chosen depending on activity and possible exposure, e.g. apron, protecting boots, chemical-protection suit (according to EN 14605 in case of splashes or EN ISO 13982 in case of dust).
General safety and hygiene measures
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. At the end of the shift the skin should be cleaned and skin-care agents applied.
Stability and reactivity
Reactivity
No hazardous reactions if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.
Formation of flammable gases: Forms no flammable gases in the presence of water.
Chemical stability
The product is stable if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Strong exothermic reaction with acids.
compatible materials
Substances to avoid: acids
Hazardous decomposition products
No hazardous decomposition products if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.
Disposal considerations
Waste treatment methods
Contact manufacturer.
Incinerate in suitable incineration plant, observing local authority regulations.
Contaminated packaging:
Uncleaned empties should be disposed of in the same manner as the contents.
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