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Guidance on Safe Use

Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

If inhaled:


Move to fresh air.
Treat symptomatically.
If symptoms persist, call a physician.



In case of skin contact:


Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated clothes and shoes.
Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
Get medical attention.
Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.



In case of eye contact:


In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.



If swallowed:


Seek medical advice


 


Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Risks:


Causes skin irritation.


Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treatment:


Treat symptomatically.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media 


Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Dry chemical
Water spray


Unsuitable extinguishing media:


Water spray jet


 


Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Specific hazards during firefighting:


Water may be ineffective.


Hazardous combustion products:


No hazardous combustion products are known


 


Advice for firefighters
Special protective equipment for firefighters:


Wear an approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus in addition to standard fire fighting gear.



Further information:


Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions:


Use personal protective equipment.
Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.


Environmental precautions
Environmental precautions:


Avoid release to the environment.


Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up:


Contain spillage, soak up with non-combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite) and transfer to a container for disposal according to local / national regulations (see section 13).
After cleaning, flush away traces with water.
Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.

Handling and storage

 Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling:


Avoid inhalation of vapor or mist.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Keep away from fire (No Smoking).
Keep away from fire, sparks and heated surfaces.
Do not use sparking tools.


Advice on protection against fire and explosion:


None known.


Hygiene measures:


Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.


Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Requirements for storage:


Keep container closed when not in use.

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.


Exposure controls
Engineering measures
Ensure adequate ventilation.


Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection:


Safety glasses


Hand protection
Remarks:


Wear suitable gloves.


Respiratory protection:


Use respiratory protection unless adequate local exhaust ventilation is provided or exposure assessment demonstrates that
exposures are within recommended exposure guidelines.


Protective measures:


Remove respiratory and skin/eye protection only after vapors have been cleared from the area.
Ensure that eye flushing systems and safety showers are located close to the working place.
Use personal protective equipment as required.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity
Stable


Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.


Possibility of hazardous reactions
Hazardous reactions:


Stable


Conditions to avoid
Conditions to avoid:


Heat, flames and sparks.


Incompatible materials
Materials to avoid:


Strong oxidizing agents


Hazardous decomposition products
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Carbon monoxide

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods
Product:


Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.