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First-aid measures

FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of necessary first-aid measures

If inhaled

- Move to fresh air.

- Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed.

- Consult a physician.

In case of eye contact

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

- If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.

In case of skin contact

- Wash off with soap and water.

- If symptoms persist, call a physician.

If swallowed

- Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water.

- Do NOT induce vomiting.

- Consult a physician.

Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed

Inhalation

- Symptoms: Dizziness, Asphyxia, narcosis, Central nervous system depression

Skin contact

- Symptoms: Redness

Eye contact

- Symptoms: Redness, Irritation

Ingestion

- Ingestion may provoke the following symptoms:

- Symptoms: Dizziness, Abdominal pain, narcosis

Fire-fighting measures

FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

- Water

- powder

- Foam

- Dry chemical

- Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Unsuitable extinguishing media

- None.

Specific hazards arising from the chemical

- The product is not flammable.

- Not explosive

- In case of fire hazardous decomposition products may be produced such as: Gaseous hydrogen fluoride (HF),

Fluorophosgene

Special protective actions for fire-fighters

- Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.

- When intervention in close proximity wear acid resistant over suit.

- Evacuate personnel to safe areas.

- Approach from upwind.

- Protect intervention team with a water spray as they approach the fire.

- Keep containers and surroundings cool with water spray.

- Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition.

Accidental release measures

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Advice for non-emergency personnel

- Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

Advice for emergency responders

- Ensure adequate ventilation.

- Material can create slippery conditions.

- Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.

- Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.

Environmental precautions

- Should not be released into the environment.

- Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

- Soak up with inert absorbent material.

- Suitable material for picking up

- Dry sand

- Earth

- Shovel into suitable container for disposal

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

- Ensure adequate ventilation.

- Use personal protective equipment.

- Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

- To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat.

- Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.

- Clean and dry piping circuits and equipment before any operations.

- Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations.

Conditions for storage, including incompatibilities

Storage

- No special storage conditions required.

- Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

- Keep in properly labelled containers.

- Keep away from combustible material.

- Keep away from incompatible products

- Provide tight electrical equipment well protected against corrosion.

- Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.

Packaging material

Suitable material

- Plastic material

- glass

Specific use(s)

- For further information, please contact: Supplier

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls

- Provide local ventilation appropriate to the product decomposition risk (see section 10).

- Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.

- Apply technical measures to comply with the occupational exposure limits.

Individual protection measures

Respiratory protection

- No personal respiratory protective equipment normally required.

- Use respirator when performing operations involving potential exposure to vapour of the product.

- Use only respiratory protection that conforms to international/ national standards.

Hand protection

- Rubber or plastic gloves

- Latex gloves

- Take note of the information given by the producer concerning permeability and break through times, and of

special workplace conditions (mechanical strain, duration of contact).

Eye protection

Skin and body protection

- Long sleeved clothing

- Choose body protection in relation to its type, to the concentration and amount of dangerous substances, and to

the specific work-place.

Hygiene measures

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

- When using do not eat, drink or smoke.

- Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

- Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Environmental exposure controls

- Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national regulations.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

Chemical stability

- Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

- No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

Conditions to avoid

- To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat.

- Keep away from flames and sparks.

Materials to avoid

- Bases, Alkali metals, alkaline hydroxides, Dimethyl sulfoxide

Hazardous decomposition products

- Gaseous hydrogen fluoride (HF)., Fluorophosgene, Gaseous hydrogen chloride (HCl)., Sulphur oxides, Phosgene

Disposal considerations

Waste disposal methods

- Can be incinerated, when in compliance with local regulations.

- The incinerator must be equipped with a system for the neutralisation or recovery of HF.

- In accordance with local and national regulations.

Contaminated packaging

- Purge the container with nitrogen and direct the gas to a treatment plant.

- Empty containers can be landfilled, when in accordance with the local regulations