1,3-diisopropylbenzene

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Inhalation: If symptomatic, move to fresh air. Get medical attention if symptoms persist.

Eyes: Any material that contacts the eye should be washed out immediately with water. If easy to do, remove contact lenses. Get medical attention if symptoms persist.

Skin: Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.

Ingestion: Seek medical advice.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing Media: water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam

Special Fire-Fighting Procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. USE WATER WITH CAUTION. Water may be ineffective in fighting the fire. Material will float and may ignite on surface of water. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool.

Hazardous Combustion Products: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Forms peroxides of unknown stability. Combustible.

Accidental release measures

Eliminate all ignition sources. Absorb spill with vermiculite or other inert material, then place in a container for chemical waste.

For Large Spills: Flush spill area with water spray. Prevent runoff from entering drains, sewers, or streams.

Handling and storage

Personal Precautionary Measures: No special precautionary health measures should be needed under anticipated conditions of use.

Prevention of Fire and Explosion: Minimize exposure to air. After opening, purge container with nitrogen before reclosing. Do not distill to near dryness. If peroxide formation is suspected, do not open or move container. Addition of water or appropriate reducing materials will lessen peroxide formation. Keep away from heat and flame. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials.

Storage: Keep container closed. Store away from heat and light.

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Ventilation: Good general ventilation (typically 10 air changes per hour) should be used. Ventilation rates should be matched to conditions. If applicable, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to maintain airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If exposure limits have not been established, maintain airborne levels to an acceptable level.

Respiratory Protection: If engineering controls do not maintain airborne concentrations below recommended exposure limits (where applicable) or to an acceptable level (in countries where exposure limits have not been established), an approved respirator must be worn. In the United States of America, if respirators are used, a program should be instituted to assure compliance with OSHA Standard 63 FR 1152, January 8, 1998. Respirator type: Air-purifying respirator with an appropriate, government approved (where applicable), air-purifying filter, cartridge or canister. Contact health and safety professional or manufacturer for specific information.

Eye Protection: It is a good industrial hygiene practice to minimize eye contact.

Skin Protection: It is a good industrial hygiene practice to minimize skin contact.

Recommended Decontamination Facilities: eye bath, washing facilities

Stability and reactivity

Stability: Not fully evaluated. Materials containing similar structural groups are normally stable. Forms peroxides of unknown stability.

Incompatibility: Material reacts with strong oxidizing agents.

Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

Disposal considerations

Discharge, treatment, or disposal may be subject to national, state, or local laws. Incinerate. Since emptied containers retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is emptied.