Sulfaguanidine

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures

General information

Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.

Ensure that the First Aid Personnel are aware of the product involved, and take precautions to protect themselves (e.g. wear personal protection equipment).

After inhalation

If inhaled, remove to fresh air.

Get medical advice/ attention.

After contact with skin

In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water.

After contact with eyes

In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

After ingestion

If swallowed do not induce vomiting,seek medical advice and show safety datasheet or label

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms

The possible symptoms known are those derived from the labelling (see section 2).

Hazards

No additional hazards are known except those derived from the labelling.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treatment

Treat symptomatically.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

Water spray jet

Foam

Extinguishing media that must not be used for safety reasons

High volume water jet

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

In case of fire hazardous decomposition products may be produced such as:

Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment for firefighting

Self-contained breathing apparatus

Full protective suit

Further information

Cool endangered containers with water spray jet.

Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

Do not disperse powdered product in air.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Wear suitable protective equipment.

Keep away sources of ignition.

Environmental precautions

Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This must not be discharged into drains.

The product should not be allowed to enter drains, water courses or the soil.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Take up mechanically

Avoid dust formation.

Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.

Risk of dust explosion.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling

Handle and open container with care.

Avoid dust formation.

Avoid dust accumulation in enclosed space.

Provide adequate ventilation.

Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.

Hygiene measures

Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

Use protective skin cream before handling the product.

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Observe the usual precautions for handling chemicals.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

Dust can form an explosive mixture in air.

Keep away sources of ignition.

Take precautionary measures against build-up of electrostatic charges, e.g  earthing during loading and off-loading operations.

Observe the general rules of industrial fire protection

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements for storage areas and containers

Keep only in the original container.

Advice on storage compatibility

Avoid storage near incompatibile agents.

Do not store or transport together with foodstuffs

Further information on storage conditions

Keep container tightly closed.

Keep away sources of ignition.

Specific end use(s)

No further recommendations.

Transport information

Shipping

SpecialProvisions

Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

Shipping

Remarks

Shipping

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls

Local ventilation recommended - mechanical ventilation may be used.

General protective measures

Observe the usual precautions for handling chemicals.

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

Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Do not breathe dust.

Respiratory protection :       Local ventilation to keep levels below established threshold values is recommended. In case of prolonged exposure to airborne dust concentrations, a suitable particle filter mask that complies with the requirements of national legislation is recommended, depending on the expected exposure levels.

Hand protection :       Chemical resistant gloves

Please observe the instructions regarding permeability and breakthrough time which are provided by the supplier of the gloves. Also take into consideration the specific local conditions under which the product is used, such as the danger of cuts, abrasion, and the contact time.

Eye protection :       Depending on the risk, wear sufficient eye protection (safety glasses with side protection or goggles, and if necessary, face  shield.)

Body protection :       Wear suitable protective clothing.

Stability and reactivity

Chemical stability

Stable under normal conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

Potential dust explosion hazard.

Stable

Conditions to avoid

Keep away from heat.

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

Incompatible materials

not known

Hazardous decomposition products

Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Product

Product should be taken to a suitable and authorized waste disposal site in accordance with relevant regulations and if necessary after consultation with the waste disposal operator and/or the competent Authorities

Uncleaned packaging

Packaging that cannot be cleaned should be disposed of as product waste