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Guidance on Safe Use

Guidance on Safe Use

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Administrative data

First-aid measures

INHALATION:

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. Consult a physician after significant exposure.

SKIN CONTACT:

If skin irritation persists, call a physician. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water.

EYE CONTACT:

Call a physician immediately. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids.

INGESTION:

Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Immediately give large quantities of water to drink. Call a physician immediately.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

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Suitable extinguishing media: Dry powder, Foam, Water spray, Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

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Specific hazards during firefighting: Heating or fire can release toxic gas.

Advice for firefighters

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Special protective equipment for firefighters: Use personal protective equipment.

Further information:

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Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

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Personal precautions: Remove all sources of ignition.

                                     : Wear personal protective equipment.

Environmental precautions

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Environmental precautions: Prevent product from entering drains.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

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Methods for cleaning up: Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust).

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

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Advice on safe handling: Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion: Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.Flammable materials

Temperature class: T3

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

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Requirements for storage areas and containers: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Further information on storage conditions: Contents under pressure.

Specific end uses

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Specific use(s): No information available.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
1264
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
PARALDEHYDE
Chemical name:
PARALDEHYDE
Language:
English
Labels:
3
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:
1264
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
PARALDEHYDE
Chemical name:
Paraldehyde
Language:
English
Labels:
3
Special provisions / remarks
Remarks:
Hazard identification No: 30

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
1264
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Paraldehyde
Chemical name:
Paraldehyde
Labels:
3
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
1264
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Paraldehyde
Chemical name:
Paraldehyde
Labels:
3
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Exposure controls / personal protection

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:

In the case of vapour formation use a respirator with an approved filter.

Respirator with a vapour filter (EN 141) Respirator with ABEK filter.

HAND PROTECTION:

Suitable material : Nitrile rubber Break through time : > 480 min Wear suitable gloves. Take note of the information given by the producer concerning

permeability and break through times, and of special workplace conditions (mechanical strain, duration of contact).

EYE PROTECTION:

Tightly fitting safety goggles

SKIN AND BODY PROTECTION:

Choose body protection according to the amount and concentration of the dangerous substance at the work place. No special protective equipment

required.

HYGIENE MEASURES:

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.

Stability and reactivity

REACTIVITY:

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

CHEMICAL STABILITY:

Stable under normal conditions.

POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS:

Stable under normal conditions.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID:

Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:

Oxidizing agents, Peroxides, Acids and bases

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:

Carbon oxides

Disposal considerations

GENERAL ADVICE:

Prevent product from entering drains.