Reaction mass of 2,2'-thiodiethanethiol and 1095071-01-4 and α-sulfanyl-ω-{2-[(2-sulfanylethyl)sulfanyl]ethyl}bis[ethane- 1,2-diylsulfanediylethane- 1,2-diylsulfanediyl(3-hydroxypropane-1,1-diyl) sulfanediyl]

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

If ingestion, irritation, any type of overexposure or symptoms of overexposure occur during or persists after use of this

product, contact a POISON CONTROL CENTER, EMERGENCY ROOM OR PHYSICIAN immediately; have Material

Safety Data Sheet information available. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person.

Eye contact: Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with running

water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. Seek immediate medical

attention.

Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and

water or use recognized skin cleanser. Do NOT use solvents or thinners.

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Keep person warm and at rest. If not breathing, if breathing is

irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by

trained personnel.

Ingestion: If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.

Keep person warm and at rest. Do NOT induce vomiting.

Notes to physician: Treat symptomatically. Contact poison treatment specialist immediately if large

quantities have been ingested or inhaled.

Fire-fighting measures

Flammability of the product: In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur, and the container may burst. Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions. Vapors may accumulate in low or confined areas or

travel a considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash back.

Extinguishing media

Suitable: In case of fire, use water spray (fog), foam, dry chemical or CO₂.

Not suitable: None known.

Special exposure hazards:

Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if

there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable

training. Move containers from fire area if this can be done without risk. Use water

spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool.

Hazardous combustion products

Decomposition products may include the following materials:

carbon oxides

sulfur oxides

metal oxide/oxides

halogenated compounds

Hydrogen chloride (HCl).

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters

Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing

apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions:

No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.

Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from

entering. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Do not breathe vapor or mist.

Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respiratory protection. Put on

appropriate personal protective equipment.

Environmental precautions:

Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains

and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental

pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air).

Large spill:

Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Approach release from

upwind. Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas.

Contain and collect spillage with non-combustible, absorbent material e.g. sand, earth,

vermiculite or diatomaceous earth and place in container for disposal according to local

regulations. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Contaminated

absorbent material may pose the same hazard as the spilled product.

Small spill:

Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Absorb spill with inert material

(e.g. dry sand or earth) and place in a chemical waste container. Dispose of via a

licensed waste disposal contractor.

Handling and storage

Handling:

Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Eating, drinking and

smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and

processed. Persons with a history of skin sensitization problems should not be

employed in any process in which this product is used. Do not breathe vapor or mist.

Do not swallow. Do not get on skin or clothing. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep in the

original container or an approved alternative made from a compatible material, kept

tightly closed when not in use. Empty containers retain product residue and can be

hazardous. Do not reuse container.

Storage:

Do not store above the following temperature: 35°C (95°F). Store in accordance with

local regulations. Store in original container protected from direct sunlight in a dry, cool

and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials (see Section 10) and food

and drink. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Containers that

have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do

not store in unlabeled containers. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental

contamination.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

Not regulated

Shipping

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

UN number:

Not regulated

Shipping

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

Not regulated

Shipping

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

Not regulated

Shipping

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Recommended monitoring procedures: If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal, workplace atmosphere or biological monitoring may be required to determine the effectiveness of the ventilation or other control measures and/or the necessity to use respiratory protective equipment. Reference should be made to appropriate monitoring standards.

Reference to national guidance documents for methods for the determination of

hazardous substances will also be required.

Engineering measures: Use only with adequate ventilation. If user operations generate dust, fumes, gas, vapor or mist, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls

to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits.

Hygiene measures: Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Personal protection

Eyes: Chemical splash goggles.

Hands: Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be

worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is

necessary. Considering the parameters specified by the glove manufacturer, check

during use that the gloves are still retaining their protective properties. It should be

noted that the time to breakthrough for any glove material may be different for different

glove manufacturers. In the case of mixtures, consisting of several substances, the

protection time of the gloves cannot be accurately estimated.

Gloves: Impervious gloves.

Respiratory: If workers are exposed to concentrations above the exposure limit, they must use

appropriate, certified respirators. Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator

complying with an approved standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary.

Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the

hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator.

Skin: Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before

handling this product.

Environmental exposure controls: Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some

cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.

Stability and reactivity

Stability: The product is stable.

Conditions to avoid: When exposed to high temperatures may produce hazardous decomposition products.

Materials to avoid: Keep away from the following materials to prevent strong exothermic reactions: oxidizing agents, strong alkalis, strong acids. Metal. Moisture.

Hazardous decomposition products: Decomposition products may include the following materials: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, sulfur oxides, metal oxide/oxides, halogenated compounds, Hydrogen chloride (HCl).

Possibility of hazardous reactions: Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur.

Disposal considerations

Waste disposal: The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Waste product residues should not be disposed of via the sewer but processed in a suitable effluent treatment plant. Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority requirements. Waste packaging should be recycled. Incineration or landfill should only be considered when recycling is not feasible. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. Care should be taken when handling emptied containers that have not been cleaned or rinsed out. Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.

Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional, national and local laws and regulations.