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Guidance on Safe Use

Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

General advice:

If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible). Move out of dangerous area. Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. First aider needs to protect himself.

Inhalation:

In case of breathing difficulties, leave/move the victim outside the hazardous area to allow for fresh air. In case of respiratory failure, perform artificial respiration (preferably mouth-to-mouth breathing). Keep the victim in a warm, quiet place. Treat all symptoms. Get medical attention immediately.

Skin contact:

Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash affected area with soap or mild detergent and large amounts of water until no evidence of chemicals remains. Do not use solvents or thinners. If skin irritation persists, get medical attention.

Eye contact:

Protect unharmed eye. If easy to do, remove contact lens, if worn. Wash affected eyes immediately with large amounts of water or normal saline, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids, until no evidence of chemical remains. Get medical attention immediately.

Ingestion:

No specific antidote. Treat symptomatically and supportively. Do not induce vomitting. If a person vomits when lying on his back, place him in the recovery porsition. Get medical attention immediately.

Fire-fighting measures

Protection against Fire and Explosions:

Negligible fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame. No risk of explosion.

Suitable Fire Extinguish Media:

Foam, carbon dioxide or water spray.

Non suitable Media:

None.

Special Exposure Hazards:

None.

Accidental release measures

Protective equipment:

Wearing splash-proof or dust-resistant safety goggles is highly recommended. Ensure aqequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.

Environmental protective measures:

Non toxic product. Biodegradable. Avoid spilling product in sewage system. If large quantities of product are discharged in water streams or to a waste water treatment station, the ecosystem or the waste water treatment plant may experience disruptions owing to the high COD levels required to cause product degradation.

When the product is in solution:

For small spills, take up with sand or other absorbent material and place into containers for later disposal. For larger spills, dike far ahead of spill for later disposal.

Product in its solid form:

Sweep up (e.g. shovel preferable made of plastic and broom), place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Clean shovel and broom after usage.

Handling and storage

Storage at normal temperatures, in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.

Can be kept in the closed original package for 2 years. Must be used rapidly after opening of the package. Must not be stored in the vicinity of aromatic materials and oxidizing agents.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
Not dangerous goods.
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

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Not dangerous goods.
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
Not dangerous goods.
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

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Not dangerous goods.
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Exposure controls / personal protection

1. Technical protection measures

Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.

Industrial hygiene

- Ventilation:

As for any material which may generate dusts during handling or mixing, provide local mechanical exhaust or general dilution system.

2. Organisational protection measures

Safety information in accordance with local legislation

3. Hand protection

No particular clothing. Gloves: not necessary except when handling large amounts

4. Feet protection

No particular clothing.

5. Body protection

No particular clothing except when handling large amounts.

6. Eye protection

Not necessary if the local is equipped with appropriate mechanical exhaust or general dilution system. If high levels of dust are generated, dust-resistant and tightly fitting goggles advised

7. Respiratory protection

Personal protection

- Respirator:

None if the local is equipped with appropriate mechanical exhaust or general dilution system. If high levels of dusts generated, paper masks or self-contained breathing apparatus with an approved filtre.

Stability and reactivity

This product is stable under normal condition of use.

Thermal decomposition: None.

Hazardous reactions: None.

Hazardous decomposition products: None.

Disposal considerations

Waste disposal:

Disposal in accordance with the current local/national regulations.