Fast Pyrolysis Bio-oil

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

General advice:

Anyone providing first aid should avoid any contact with the product. Use appropriate protective equipment. Move victim immediately away from the danger zone. Never give anything orally to an unconscious person. If exposure has occurred or it is suspected, seek medical attention.

Inhalation:

If vapour has been inhaled, remove victim to fresh air and keep warm and at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If needed, oxygen or cardiopulmonary resuscitation should be administered by qualified personnel. Seek medical attention.

Skin contact:

Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Cleanse affected area(s) immediately by washing with mild soap and plenty of water. If the product is hot, rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.

Eye contact:

Rinse with warm water and neutral soap, then continue rinsing with warm water for at least 15 minutes, holding eyelids open. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Seek medical attention. Continue rinsing during transportation to hospital.

Ingestion:

Rinse mouth immediately with water and give plenty of water or milk to drink. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the victim vomits, hold head down. Aspiration to lungs may cause irritation of the airways and lung damage. Aspiration to lungs may lead to immediate or delayed breathing difficulties. Danger of chemical pneumonitis. If breathing difficulties develop, follow instructions under "Inhalation". Seek immediate medical attention.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media:

Foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

Combustible liquid. In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst. In a fire or if heated, toxic or harmful gases may be formed (formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, acrolein, phenol, furfural). Polymerization occurs at temperatures exceeding 100 °C.

Advice for firefighters:

Use appropriate protective equipment and a self-contained breathing apparatus. Keep storage containers cool with water spray from a safe distance.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:

Evacuate the area upwind. Prevent entry of unnecessary and unprotected personnel. Those working on cleaning up the spill must wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with the product and do not breathe vapours.

Environmental precautions:

Avoid entry into soil, waterways, drains or sewers. Contain the leak with barriers. Stop leak if it can be done without risk. If possible, collect the spilt material.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Do not touch the product without appropriate protective equipment. Collect the spilt material in suitable labelled containers, close and and reuse or dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Small volumes can be absorbed with inert and noncombustible materials (e.g. sand). After cleanup, minor remnants may be rinsed with water. Note fire and health hazards caused by hot product. Inform the relevant authorities immediately. Use appropriate protective equipment in all operations.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling:

Do not breathe fumes (formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, phenol, furfural) when transfering the product or opening containers. Ensure adequate ventilation while handling the product. Use local exhaust ventilation if necessary. Use appropriate personal protective equipment. Do not eat, drink or smoke in areas where this product is handled, stored or processed. Wash thoroughly after handling the product and before breaks. If working in confined spaces, note hazards due to oxygen replacement and volatile compounds. May be heated before use. Note fire and health hazards caused by hot product.  

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

Store in containers and storage spaces suited for combustible liquids. Do not store in open containers. Open containers cause odour nuisance, and contact with air accelerates the aging of the substance and affects its quality. Substance contains volatile and oxygen-containing compounds. Ensure adequate ventilation. Polymerizes at high temperatures and with age. Polymerization reactions are fastest during the first weeks. Viscosity increases during storage. Also, slight increase in oil temperature may occur. In long-term storage, two phases may be formed. Slight overpressure or vacuum may develop in containers during long-term storage. Take appropriate precautions to prevent entry in drains, sewers, soil or water courses.

The substance may corrode metals (e.g. aluminium and carbon steel) and embrittle or swell unsuitable sealants. Suitable packaging materials: stainless steels (20M04, 304L, 316L, 430) and most plastics (PTFE, HDPE, PE, PP). EPDM has been found a durable sealant.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

3265

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (fast pyrolysis bio-oil)

Chemical name:

Fast Pyrolysis Bio-oil

Language:

English

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Additional transport information

Additional information

Special provisions / remarks / other:

Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Exposure controls / personal protection

Appropriate engineering controls:

Use process enclosures as far as possible. Ensure adequate ventilation. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Eye/face protection:

Use safety goggles. If needed, use a face shield.

Skin protection:

Use appropriate protective clothing and boots to provide liquid splash protection. When handling heated product, use protective clothing that provides insulation against heat (e.g. cotton).

Hand protection:

Use chemical-resistant, impervious gloves that provide insulation against heat (nitrile rubber). Follow instructions provided by the glove manufacturer.

      

Respiratory protection:

Use a respirator with A2+P3 type filter when exposure is likely. When handling heated product, use a respirator with AB + P3 type filter.

Thermal hazards:

Use protective clothing and gloves that provide appropriate insulation against heat if handling heated product.

      

Environmental exposure controls:

Prevent entry into soil, sewers, drains or waterways.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity:

Unknown.

Chemical stability:

Contains volatile and oxygen-containing compounds. Polymerizes at high temperatures and with age. Polymerization reactions are fastest during the first weeks. Viscosity increases during storage. Also, slight increase in oil temperature may occur. In long-term storage, two phases may be formed. Slight overpressure or vacuum may develop in containers during long-term storage.

Possibility of hazardous reactions:

None known.

Conditions to avoid:

Do not store in open containers. Open containers cause odour nuisance, and contact with air accelerates the aging of the substance and affects its quality.

Incompatible materials:

The substance may corrode metals (e.g. aluminium and carbon steel) and embrittle or swell unsuitable sealants. Compatible materials: see Handling and storage: Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities.

Hazardous decomposition products:

In a fire or if heated, may release harmful or toxic gases (formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, acrolein, phenol, furfural).

Disposal considerations

Waste containing this substance is hazardous waste. Dispose of in compliance with local and national regulations. When handling waste, note hazards caused by the substance and ensure appropriate precautions, labelling and communication of information.