(Bromomethyl)cyclobutane

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures:

Pay attention to self-protection.

Remove victims from hazardous area.

Immediately remove soiled or soaked clothing and remove it to a safe distance.

Keep victim warm, in a stabilized position and covered. Do not leave victims unattended.

If the casualty is unconscious: Place the victim in the recovery position.

Inhalation:

Inhalation is possible if aerosols, mists, dusts, or smoke form.

Move victims into fresh air.

With labored breathing: Provide with oxygen.

Consult a doctor.

If the casualty is not breathing: Perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, notify emergency physician immediately.

Skin contact:

Wash off affected area immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.

If symptoms persist, consult a physician for treatment.

Eye contact:

With eye held open, thoroughly rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes.

In case of persistent discomfort: Consult an ophthalmologist.

Ingestion:

Rinse out mouth.

Immediately give large quantities of water to drink.

Consult a physician immediately.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:

This substance does not have any noteworthy noxious potential.

Damage to health is thus not expected.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media:

Water spray, foam, CO2, dry powder.

Unsuitable extinguishing media:

Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

Product is flammable.

Heavier than air vapour.

Formation of flammable or explosive vapour/air mixtures possible.

May be released in case of fire: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen bromide, flammable smouldering gases.

Under certain fire conditions, traces of other toxic products may occur.

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters:

In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

Full protective suit.

Advice for firefighters:

Contaminated extinguishing water must be treated at a suitable disposal plant in accordance with waste management laws.

Cool container with jet of water spray from a safe distance

In case of fire, remove the endangered containers and bring to a safe place, if this can be done safely.

Fire residues should be disposed of in accordance with the regulations.

Keep out unprotected persons.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:

Wear personal protective equipment.

Do not inhale vapours / aerosols.

Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Do not allow  to enter drains (danger of explosion).

Environmental precautions:

Observe regulations on prevention of water pollution (check, dam up, cover up).

Do not allow entrance in sewage water, soil, stretches of water, drainage systems, surface water.

If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Take up mechanically or with an absorbent material.

Suitable binder: universal absorbent, absorbent for liquids.

Fill into marked, sealable containers.

Waste to be packed like clean product and to be marked.

Identification label on packages not to be removed until recycling.

Remove waste from closed rooms, ventilate well.

Store correctly.

Disposal according to local authority regulations.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling:

Use permissible in closed systems only.

Handle and transfer product in closed systems only (gas displacement device).

Always close container tightly after removal of product.

Ensure that apparatus and pipelines are free from leaks.

Do not ventilate into the open.

Provide good ventilation or extraction.

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

Avoid residues of the product on the containers.

Dedicated loading/unloading stations required.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion:

Normal measures for preventive fire protection.

Take precautionary measures against static charges, keep away from sources of ignition.

Explosion protection equipment required.

Storage:

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

Store in the original receptacle, keeping this tightly sealed, under cool and dry conditions.

Further information:

Protect from sunlight, warmth and heat.

In order to ensure due transportation, make certain that stacks are of the correct height, containers are securely fastened so as not to fall off, and labelled according to the regulations.

Advice on common storage:

Observe prohibition against storing together!

German storage class:

3 - Flammable Liquids.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

1993

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (Bromomethylcyclobutane)

Chemical name:

Bromomethylcyclobutane

Language:

English

Labels:

3

Special provisions / remarks

Special provisions:

ADR: Special provision 640E
RID: Special provision 640E

Remarks:

Tunnel Restriction Code (ADR): (D/E)

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

UN number:

1993

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (Bromomethylcyclobutane)

Chemical name:

Bromomethylcyclobutane

Language:

English

Labels:

3

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

ADNR: Special provision 640E

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

1993

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (Bromomethylcyclobutane)

Chemical name:

Bromomethylcyclobutane

Labels:

3

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

1993

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Flammable liquid, n.o.s. (Bromomethylcyclobutane)

Chemical name:

Bromomethylcyclobutane

Labels:

3

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

IATA_C: ERG-Code 3L
IATA_P: ERG-Code 3L
IATA_C: Maximum Net Quantity per Package 220 L
IATA_P: Maximum Net Quantity per Package 60 L

Additional transport information

Additional information

Special provisions / remarks / other:

Combination traffic: Labelling of containers / shipping units following main product run as per sea or air transport regulations.

Exposure controls / personal protection

Engineering measures:

Refill and handle product only in closed system.

If possible, use material transfer/filling, metering and blending plants that are closed, or provide for local suction devices.

Ensure suitable suction/aeration at the work place and with operational machinery.

Provide for installation of emergency shower and eye bath.

Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

Earthing of equipment.

Leak detection recommended.

Do not add wastewater to a biological wastewater treatment plant.

Exposure controls:

The substance must be handled under strictly controlled conditions in accordance with Article 17/18 of the REACH Regulation.

Minimization of emissions by means of suitable technical measures such as flanges and valves with low leakage rates, recirculation of vapours.

Personal protective equipment:

Respiratory protection:

If gas/fumes/aerosols occur for short periods: Respirator with brown A-type filter.

In the event of prolonged exposure during handling: wear a self contained respiratory apparatus.

Note time limit for wearing respiratory protective equipment.

Hand protection:

Accidental release measures:

In case of full contact:

Glove material: Fluorinated rubber (Viton), for example, Vitoject (890), Kächele-Cama Latex GmbH (KCL), Germany

Material thickness: 0.7 mm, Method: DIN EN 374.

In case of contact through splashing:

Glove material: Nitrile, for example, Camatril 731, Kächele-Cama Latex GmbH (KCL), Germany

Material thickness: 0.33 mm,  Break through time: < 10 min, Method: DIN EN 374.

Selection of protective gloves to meet the requirements of specific workplaces.

Suitability for specific workplaces should be clarified with protective glove manufacturers.

The informationis based on our own tests, references from the literature and information from glove manufacturers, or derived by analogy with similar materials.

Remember that the useful time per day of a chemical protection glove may be much shorter than the permeation time determined according to EN 374 due to the many different influential factors involved (e.g. temperature).

Eye protection:

Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166.

Accidental release measures: basket-shaped glasses wear.

Skin and body protection:

Usual lab protective clothing or Accidental release measures: chemical protective suit, disposable protective suit.

Hygiene measures:

No eating, drinking, smoking, or snuffing tobacco at work.

Wash face and/or hands before break and end of work.

Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.

Do not inhale vapours / aerosols.

Preventive skin protection: Use barrier cream regularly. Implement skin protection measures according to skin protection schedule.

Protective measures:

All precautionary measures indicated have to be observed.

Risk assessment and risk monitoring of all work places required.

Health, Safety and Emergency Management System recommended.

Regular safety training is a must.

Written approval necessary in case of non-routine jobs, e.g. maintenance activities.

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices.

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

The personal protective equipment used must meet the requirements of directive 89/686/EEC and amendments (CE certification).

It should be defined in the work place in the form of a risk analysis according to directive 89/686/EEC and amendments.

Stability and reactivity

Possibility of hazardous reactions:

Reacts with: strong oxidants, alkalis.

Conditions to avoid:

Pronounced heat up.

Incompatible materials:

Oxidizing agents, alkalis.

Hazardous decomposition products:

Carbon monoxide, hydrogen bromide.

Disposal considerations

Product:

Strictly controlled conditions during disposal or treatment to air, wastewater and waste.

Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

Do not add wastewater to a biological wastewater treatment plant.

Bring wastewater containing AOX for professional disposal.

Uncleaned packaging:

Do not reuse empty containers and dispose of in accordance with the regulations issued by the appropriate local authorities.

Waste Key Number:

The waste key number must be determined as per the European Waste Types List (decision on EU Waste Types List 2000/532/EC) in cooperation with the disposal firm / producing firm / official authority.