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First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures

If inhaled:

Remove to fresh air.

Give oxygen or artificial respiration if needed.

Keep respiratory tract clear.

In case of skin contact:

Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.

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

In case of eye contact:       

Get medical attention immediately.

Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.

If swallowed:       

Obtain medical attention.

Do NOT induce vomiting.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms: corrosive effects

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treatment:

For specialist advice physicians should contact the Poisons Information Service.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media:

Fire blanket

Dry sand

Dry powder

High pressure inert gas, e.g. carbon dioxide jet.

Unsuitable extinguishing media:       

Water

Foam

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Specific hazards during firefighting:

Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapours.

Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment for firefighters:

Wear a positive-pressure supplied-air respirator with full facepiece. Full protective flameproof clothing Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases.

Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions:

Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

Wear respiratory protection.

Environmental precautions:       

Do not allow contact with soil, surface or ground water.

Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up:       

Remove all sources of ignition.

Do not flush with water.

Dam up.

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

Pick up and transfer to properly labelled containers.

Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling:

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Wear personal protective equipment.

Remove all sources of ignition.

Use product only in closed system.

Use only in an area containing flame proof equipment.

Protect from contamination.

Hygiene measures:

Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements for storage areas and containers:

Keep under nitrogen. Keep container tightly closed. Keep in a well-ventilated place. Keep in a cool place away from water.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
UN 3394
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Organometallic substance, liquid, pyrophoric, water-reactive (Magnesium, Bu octyl complexes)
Chemical name:
Magnesium, Bu octyl complexes
Language:
English
Labels:
4.2 + 4.3
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:
UN 3394
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Organometallic substance, liquid, pyrophoric, water-reactive (Magnesium, Bu octyl complexes)
Chemical name:
Magnesium, Bu octyl complexes
Language:
English
Labels:
4.2 + 4.3
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
3394
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Organometallic substance, liquid, pyrophoric, water-reactive (Magnesium, Bu octyl complexes)
Chemical name:
Magnesium, Bu octyl complexes
Labels:
4.2 + 4.3
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
UN 3394: Not permitted for transport by air.
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Exposure controls / personal protection

Engineering measures

Highly effective exhaust ventilation

Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Personal protective equipment

Eye protection:

Face-shield

Hand protection:       

Gauntlets

Leather gloves

Skin and body protection:

Full protective flameproof clothing

Respiratory protection:

When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use appropriate certified respirators.

Environmental exposure controls

General advice: Do not allow contact with soil, surface or ground water., Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

Risk of violent reaction.

Chemical stability

No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous reactions: None reasonably foreseeable.

Conditions to avoid:

Exposure to water vapour.

Heat, flames and sparks.

Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid:       

Water

Combustible material

Hazardous decomposition products:

Carbon oxides

Hydrocarbons

Metal oxides

Disposal considerations

Dispose of as hazardous waste in compliance with local and national regulations.

Dispose of wastes in an approved waste disposal facility.