Tetrasodium 4,4'-bis[[4-[bis(2-hydroxypropyl)amino]-6-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)amino]-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]-stilbene-2,2'-disulphonate

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

· General information:

Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.

· After inhalation:

Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.

· After skin contact:

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

If skin irritation continues, consult a doctor.

· After eye contact:

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

· After swallowing:

Rinse out mouth and then drink plenty of water.

Do not induce vomiting; call for medical help immediately.

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

No further relevant information available.

· Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Symptomatic treatment

No further relevant information available.

Fire-fighting measures

· Suitable extinguishing agents:

CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

· For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents:

Water with full jet

· Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

In case of fire, the following may be released:

Irritant gases/vapours

Under certain fire conditions, traces of other toxic gases cannot be excluded, e.g.:

Carbon monoxide (CO)

Sulphur dioxide (SO2)

· Advice for firefighters

· Protective equipment:

Wear self-contained respiratory protective device.

· Additional information

Dispose of fire debris and contaminated fire fighting water in accordance with official regulations.

Cool endangered receptacles with water spray.

Accidental release measures

· Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

· Environmental precautions:

Do not allow to penetrate the ground/soil.

· Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Small spills may be flushed to the sewer for the treatment in wastewater treatment facilities or

absorbed on suitable absorbants (sand, diatomite, universal binders, sawdust).

Larger spills should be collected as liquid or absorbed and disposed according to local official regulations.

Handling and storage

· Precautions for safe handling:

No special precautions are necessary if used correctly.

· Information about fire - and explosion protection:

No special measures required.

· Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

· Storage:

· Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:

No special requirements.

· Information about storage in one common storage facility:

Store away from foodstuffs.

· Further information about storage conditions:

Keep container tightly sealed.

Protect from heat and direct sunlight.

Storage temperature: < 40°C

Protect from frost.

Should the product become opaque, thicken or freeze due to cold conditions, allow to thaw slowly at room temperature. After a short stirring time it will again be ready for use.

Storage period: 24 months

· Specific end use(s):

No further relevant information available.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

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

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Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

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Additional information

Special provisions / remarks / other:

In case of bulk-packaging protection against the cold from -5°C

Exposure controls / personal protection

· Control parameters

· Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:

The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be monitored at the workplace.

· DNELs

Similar active substance: worker, systemic, long-term inhalation: 59 mg / m3

Similar active substance: worker, systemic, long-term dermal: 84 mg/kg bw/d

· PNECs

Similar active substance: freshwater: 0.13 mg/l

Similar active substance: marine: 0.013 mg/l

· Additional information:

The lists valid during the making were used as basis.

· Exposure controls:

· Personal protective equipment:

· General protective and hygienic measures:

The usual precautionary measures are to be adhered to when handling chemicals.

Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

Do not eat, drink, smoke or sniff while working.

Do not inhale gases / fumes / aerosols.

Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

· Respiratory protection:

Use suitable respiratory protective device only when aerosol or mist is formed.

Filter A/P2

· Protection of hands:

The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the

preparation.

Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation

To avoid skin problems reduce exposure and glove use to the required minimum.

Preventive skin protection by use of skin-protecting agents is recommended.

· Material of gloves

The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.

Neoprene gloves

Natural rubber, NR

Chloroprene rubber, CR

· Penetration time of glove material

The exact break trough time must be determined by the glove manufacturer.

· Eye protection:

Safety glasses

· Body protection:

Protective work clothing

Stability and reactivity

· Reactivity:

No hazardous reactions are known if product is used and stored according to specifications.

· Chemical stability:

The product is stable if stored according to specifications.

· Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

· Possibility of hazardous reactions:

No dangerous reactions known.

· Conditions to avoid:

No further relevant information available.

· Incompatible materials:

strong oxidizers

· Hazardous decomposition products:

No dangerous decomposition products known.

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

· Recommendation

Treat or dispose in accordance with all official local and national regulations. Small quantities may

be treated in wastewater treatment facilities.

· European waste catalogue

07 02 08* other still bottoms and reaction residues

· Uncleaned packaging:

· Recommendation:

Packaging may be reused or recycled after cleaning.

Packagings that may not be cleaned are to be disposed of in the same manner as the product.

Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

· Recommended cleansing agents:

Water