Reaction mass of sodium octane-1-sulfonate and disodium octane-1,2-disulfonate

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

· 4.1 Description of first aid measures

· General information:

Take affected persons out of danger area and lay down.

Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.

In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.

· After inhalation:

Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for doctor.

In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.

· After skin contact:

Immediately rinse with water.

Call a doctor immediately.

· After eye contact:

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to

do. Continue rinsing.

Call a doctor immediately.

· After swallowing:

Rinse out mouth and then drink plenty of water.

Do NOT induce vomiting.

Call for a doctor immediately.

· 4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed No further relevant information available.

· 4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No further relevant information available.

Fire-fighting measures

· 5.1 Extinguishing media

· Suitable extinguishing agents:

CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.

· For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet

· 5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Formation of toxic gases is possible during heating or in case of fire.

In case of fire, the following can be released:

Carbon monoxide

Carbon dioxide

· 5.3 Advice for firefighters

· Protective equipment: Wear self-contained respiratory protective device.

· Additional information

Cool endangered receptacles with water spray.

Collect contaminated fire fighting water separately. It must not enter the sewage system.

Accidental release measures

· 6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

· 6.2 Environmental precautions: Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course.

· 6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).

Use neutralising agent.

Dispose of the material collected according to regulations.

· 6.4 Reference to other sections

See Section 7 for information on safe handling.

See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.

See Section 13 for disposal information.

Handling and storage

· 7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.

Prevent formation of aerosols.

· Information about fire and explosion protection: No special measures required.

· 7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

· Storage:

· Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: Store only in the original receptacle.

· Information about storage in one common storage facility: Store away from oxidising agents.

· Further information about storage conditions:

Keep container tightly sealed.

Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.

· 7.3 Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.

Transport information

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Exposure controls / personal protection

· 8.1 Control parameters

· Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:

The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be

monitored at the workplace.

· 8.2 Exposure controls

· Personal protective equipment:

· General protective and hygienic measures:

Do not eat, drink, smoke or sniff while working.

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.

Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.

Store protective clothing separately.

Do not inhale gases / fumes / aerosols.

Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

The usual precautionary measures are to be adhered to when handling chemicals.

· Respiratory protection:

In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure

use self-contained respiratory protective device.

· Protection of hands:

Protective gloves

Only use chemical-protective gloves with CE-labelling of category III.

The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.

Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the

degradation.

· Material of gloves

The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality

and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.

· Penetration time of glove material

The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be

observed.

· Eye protection:

Tightly sealed goggles

· Body protection: Protective work clothing

Stability and reactivity

· 10.1 Reactivity No further relevant information available.

· 10.2 Chemical stability No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.

· Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.

· 10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known.

· 10.4 Conditions to avoid No further relevant information available.

· 10.5 Incompatible materials: No further relevant information available.

· 10.6 Hazardous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known.

Disposal considerations

· 13.1 Waste treatment methods

· Recommendation: Must be specially treated adhering to official regulations.

· Uncleaned packaging

· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.