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Guidance on Safe Use

Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

General advice:

Move out of dangerous area.

Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

Do not leave the victim unattended.

Call a physician immediately.

Protection of first-aiders:

First Aid responders should pay attention to self-protection and use the recommended protective clothing

If inhaled:

If unconscious, place in recovery position and seek medical advice.

If symptoms persist, call a physician.

If breathed in, move person into fresh air.

In case of skin contact:

In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.

Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.

If on skin, rinse well with water.

If on clothes, remove clothes.

If symptoms persist, call a physician.

In case of eye contact:

Flush eyes with water as a precaution.

Remove contact lenses.

Protect unharmed eye.

Keep eye wide open while rinsing.

If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.

If swallowed:

Keep respiratory tract clear.

Call a physician immediately.

Risks: May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Treatment: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media:

Water spray jet

Alcohol-resistant foam

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Dry chemical

Unsuitable extinguishing media: High volume water jet

Special protective equipment for firefighters:

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary. Use personal protective equipment.

Specific extinguishing methods:

Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire.

Remove undamaged containers from fire area if it is safe to do so.

Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

Further information:

Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This must not be discharged into drains.

Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions:

Use personal protective equipment.

Avoid dust formation.

Avoid breathing dust.

Follow safe handling advice and personal protective equipment recommendations.

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

Environmental precautions:

Prevent product from entering drains.

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities.

Methods for cleaning up:

Clear spills immediately.

To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material, use plenty of water.

Soak up with inert absorbent material.

Local or national regulations may apply to releases and disposal of this material, as well as those materials and items employed in the cleanup of releases. You will need to determine which regulations are applicable.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling:

Do not breathe vapours/dust.

Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.

Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.

Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the application area.

Wash thoroughly after handling.

Persons susceptible to skin sensitisation problems or asthma, allergies, chronic or recurrent respiratory disease should not be employed in any process in which this mixture is being used.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion:

Avoid dust formation. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.

Hygiene measures:

Keep away from food and drink. When using do not eat or drink. When using do not smoke. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements for storage areas and containers:

Electrical installations / working materials must comply with the technological safety standards. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Store in accordance with the particular national regulations.

Storage class (TRGS 510): 13, Non Combustible Solids

Recommended storage temperature: < 40 °C

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
Not regulated as a dangerous good
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:
Not regulated as a dangerous good
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
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Additional transport information

Additional information
Special provisions / remarks / other:
Not regulated as a dangerous good

Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters

Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values

Exposure controls

Engineering measures: Minimize workplace exposure concentrations.

Personal protective equipment

Eye protection:

Tightly fitting safety goggles.

Please wear suitable protective goggles. Also wear face protection if there is a splash hazard.

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

Hand protection:

Material: butyl-rubber

Break through time: >= 480 min

Glove thickness: 0.5 mm

Remarks:

Choose gloves to protect hands against chemicals depending on the concentration and quantity of the hazardous substance and specific to place of work. For special applications, we recommend clarifying the resistance to chemicals of the aforementioned protective gloves with the glove manufacturer.

Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

Skin and body protection:

Select appropriate protective clothing based on chemical resistance data and an assessment of the local exposure potential.

Respiratory protection:

In the case of dust or aerosol formation use respirator with an approved filter.

Filter type: Filter type P

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity:

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Chemical stability:

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous reactions:

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Dust may form explosive mixture in air.

Hazardous decomposition products:

Irritant, caustic, flammable, noxious/toxic gases and vapours can develop in the case of fire and decomposition

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Product:

The product should not be allowed to enter drains, water courses or the soil.

Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with chemical or used container.

Dispose of wastes in an approved waste disposal facility.

Contaminated packaging:

Empty remaining contents.

Dispose of as unused product.

Do not re-use empty containers.

Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.