3,4-Dimethyl-2,3-epoxycyclopentanone

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures

General advice :

Move out of dangerous area.

Consult a physician.

Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

Do not leave the victim unattended.  

If inhaled :

Move to fresh air.

If unconscious, place in recovery position and seek medical advice.

If symptoms persist, call a physician.

In case of skin contact :

Immediate medical treatment is necessary as untreated wounds from corrosion of the skin heal slowly and with difficulty.

If on skin, rinse well with water.

If on clothes, remove clothes.

In case of eye contact :

Remove contact lenses.

Immediately flush eyes for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.

If swallowed :

Keep respiratory tract clear.

Do NOT induce vomiting.

Do not give milk or alcoholic beverages.

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Take victim immediately to hospital.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media :

Dry chemical

Alcohol-resistant foam

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Water spray

Unsuitable extinguishing media:

High volume water jet

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Specific hazards during firefighting: Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.

Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment for firefighters:

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.

Further information :

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

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

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions :

no data available

Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions :

Prevent product from entering drains.

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

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up :

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

Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling :

Do not breathe vapours/dust.

Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.

Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the application area.

To avoid spills during handling keep bottle on a metal tray.

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

Advice on protection against fire and explosion:

Normal measures for preventive fire protection.

Temperature class : no data available

Fire-fighting class : no data available

Dust explosion class : no data available

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements for storage areas and containers:

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Electrical installations / working materials must comply with the technological safety standards.

Further information on storage conditions:

Ambient / 10-30°C (50 -85°F)

Preferably full, hermetically sealed

Advice on common storage : no data available

German storage class : no data available

Other data : No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

UN 1760

Shipping

Labels:

CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S.
(3,4-dimethyl-2,3-epoxycyclopentanone)

SpecialProvisions

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

UN number:

UN 1760

Shipping

Labels:

CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S.
(3,4-dimethyl-2,3-epoxycyclopentanone)

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

UN 1760

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S.
(3,4-dimethyl-2,3-epoxycyclopentanone)

Labels:

CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S.
(3,4-dimethyl-2,3-epoxycyclopentanone)

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

UN 1760

Shipping

Labels:

CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S.
(3,4-dimethyl-2,3-epoxycyclopentanone)

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters

Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.

Exposure controls

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection :

Use only in well-ventilated areas.

In case a risk analysis proved the cartridge respirator as

acceptable, use type: ABEK-P3 (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to

engineering controls. In absence of engineering controls, use self-contained

breathing apparatus or full face supplied air respirators.

Use respirators and components tested and approved under

appropriate government standards such as CEN (EU).

Hand protection :

Use gloves when handling substance in open systems.

Inspect gloves prior to use. Train operators for proper use.

If only incidental exposure is expected: (work without direct

contact to substance) use gloves tested according EN 16523-

1 breakthrough times at least 10 minutes, tested for chemicals

indicated in chapter 3 of this SDS. Change gloves frequently.

If direct skin contact is expected: use gloves tested according

to EN 16523-1, tested for chemicals indicated in chapter 3 of

this SDS. Permeation time must exceed contact time.

Eye protection :

Use safety glasses and faceshield tested according to EN 166.

Skin and body protection :

Wear working clothes covering arms and legs.

The type of protective equipment must be selected according

to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance

at the specific workplace. Use apron or complete chemical suit

if exposure is expected.

Hygiene measures :

Do not eat, drink or smoke during work.

Wash and dry hands after finished working.

Protective measures :

Exposure assessment:

Exposure is dependent on the product being handled, the

potential for chemical release, and any resulting airborne

concentrations or dermal contact. Since product handling

and release scenarios vary, and no two workplaces are

exactly alike, it is recommended that the potential for exposure

be assessed prior to the product’s use or introduction.

Exposure assessments should be performed by an occupational

hygienist, industrial hygienist, or other qualified occupational or

environmental health professional.

An exposure assessment should be conducted to determine

the efficacy of any ventilation and the need for additional

respiratory protection.

PPE is always the last resort to avoid exposure. In any case

technical and organisational measures have to be explored

and used prior to the selection of PPE. The PPE selection is

for operators trained to work with chemicals according to good

industrial hygiene and safety practice. Operators have to be

trained and used to PPE handling.

Environmental exposure controls

General advice : Prevent product from entering drains.

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

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

none

Chemical stability

The product is chemically stable.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous reactions : No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.

Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid : no data available

Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid : no data available

Hazardous decomposition products

Hazardous decomposition products: no data available

Thermal decomposition : no data available

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Product :

Do not dispose of waste into sewer.

Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with chemical or used container.

Send to a licensed waste management company.

Contaminated packaging :

Empty remaining contents.

Dispose of as unused product.

Do not re-use empty containers.

Dispose of in accordance with local regulations