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Guidance on Safe Use

Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

General information:

Remove soiled or soaked clothing immediately.

Take affected person to fresh air.

After inhalation:

When spray fog inhaled, seek medical aid immediately and show the physician the packing or the packing label.

After contact with skin:

In case of contact with skin wash off immediately with plenty of water.

After contact with eyes:

In case of contact with eyes rinse thoroughly with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

After ingestion:

Summon a doctor immediately.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media:

foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder, water spray jet.

Cool containers by spraying with water.

Special hazards from the substance itself, its combustion products or from its vapours:

In case of fires, hazardous combustion gases are formed: Carbon monoxide (CO).

Special protective equipment for firefighting:

Use self-contained breathing apparatus.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions:

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Wear suitable personal protective equipment.

Keep away sources of ignition.

Environmental precautions:

Do not allow to enter drains or waterways.

Methods for cleaning up/taking up:

Pick up with absorbent material (eg. sand, kieselgur, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust).

Place for disposal in tightly closed containers.

Handling and storage

Advice on safe handling:

Local exhaust ventilation.

Take precautionary measures against electrostatic loading.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion:

Take precautionary measures against electrostatic charges - earthing necessary during loading operations.

Keep away from sources of ignition - refrain from smoking.

The heavy vapours can overcome a considerable distance upto the source of ignition.

Further information on storage conditions:

Do not leave vessels/containers open.

Prevent entry of air/oxygen (peroxide formation).

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
UN 3271
Shippingopen allclose all
Labels:
Proper shipping name: Ethers, n.o.s.
Special provisions / remarks
Remarks:
Primary risk: 3
Hazard no. : 30
Remarks: Shipment permitted
Hazard inducer(s): DIETHYLENE GLYCOL DIMETHYL ETHER

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:
UN 3271
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Ethers, n.o.s.
Special provisions / remarks
Remarks:
Primary risk: 3
Remarks: Shipment permitted

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
UN 3271
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Ethers, n.o.s.
Special provisions / remarks
Remarks:
Primary risk: 3
Remarks: Shipment permitted

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
UN 3271
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Ethers, n.o.s.
Chemical name:
1,2-Dimethoxyethane
Special provisions / remarks
Remarks:
Primary risk: 3
Remarks: Shipment permitted
SpecialProvisionsopen allclose all

Exposure controls / personal protection

Occupational exposure controls:

General protective measures:

Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.

On no account inhale vapours.

Avoid contact with eyes and skin.

Hygiene measures:

Avoid contact of the substance.

Remove soiled or soaked clothing immediately.

After worktime and during work intervals the affected skin areas must be thoroughly cleaned.

Respiratory protection:

Use respiratory protection in case of insufficient exhaust ventilation or prolonged exposure.

Full mask to standard DIN EN 136.

Filter A (organic gases and vapours) to standard DIN EN 141.

The use of filter apparatus presupposes that the environment atmosphere contains at least 17% oxygen by volume, and does not exceed the maximum gas concentration, usually 0.5% by volume. Relevant guidelines to be considered include EN 136/141/143/371/372 as well as other national regulations.

Hand protection:

For long-term exposure:

Butyl rubber gloves.

Minimum breakthrough time / gloves : 480 min

Minimum thickness / gloves 0,7 mm

For short-term exposure (splash protection):

Fluorinated rubber gloves

Minimum breakthrough time / gloves : 10 min

Minimum thickness / gloves 0,7 mm

These types of protective gloves are offered by various manufacturers. Please note the manufacturers´ detailed statements, especially about the minimum thickness and the minimum breakthrough time. Consider also the particular working conditions under which the gloves are being used.

Eye protection : safety glasses

Body protection : protective clothing

Stability and reactivity

Thermal decomposition : > 300 °C

Can be distilled without decomposing, however, beware of possible peroxide content.

Hazardous reactions:

No hazardous reactions when stored and handled according to prescribed instructions.

Disposal considerations

Product:

Disposal in an incineration plant in accordance with the regulations of the local authorities.