Reaction product of 3,5,5-trimethyl-hexanoic acid and 2-methylpropanoic acid and pentaerythritol

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

- General advice:

Get medical attention immediately. Show Safety Data Sheet to the medical personnel.

- Following inhalation:

Remove affected person from source of contamination. Move affected person to fresh air and keep warm and at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as collar, tie or belt. When breathing is difficult, properly trained personnel may assist affected person by administering oxygen. Place unconscious person on their side in the recovery position and ensure breathing can take place.

- Following skin contact:

Rinse with water.

- Following eye contact:

Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Remove any contact lenses and open eyelids wide apart. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes.

- Following ingestion:

Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Remove any dentures. Give a few small glasses of water or milk to drink. Stop if the affected person feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous. Do not induce vomiting unless under the direction of medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low so that vomit does not enter the lungs. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Move affected person to fresh air and keep warm and at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Place unconscious person on their side in the recovery position and ensure breathing can take place. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as collar, tie or belt.

- Most important symptoms and effects:

The severity of the symptoms described will vary dependent on the concentration and the length of exposure.

Inhalation:  Prolonged inhalation of high concentrations may damage respiratory system.

Skin contact:  Prolonged contact may cause dryness of the skin.

Eye contact:  May cause temporary eye irritation.

Ingestion:  Gastrointestinal symptoms, including upset stomach. Fumes from the stomach contents may be inhaled, resulting in the same symptoms as inhalation.

Fire-fighting measures

- Suitable extinguishing media:

The test item is not flammable. Extinguish with alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water fog. Use fire-extinguishing media suitable for the surrounding fire.

- Unsuitable extinguishing media:

Do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this may spread the fire.

- Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

Containers can burst violently or explode when heated, due to excessive pressure build-up.  Thermal decomposition or combustion products may include harmful gases or vapours.

- Advice for fire fighter:

Avoid breathing fire gases or vapours. Evacuate area. Cool containers exposed to heat with water spray and remove them from the fire area if it can be done without risk. Cool containers exposed to flames with water until well after the fire is out. If a leak or spill has not ignited, use water spray to disperse vapours and protect men stopping the leak. Avoid discharge to the aquatic environment. Control run-off water by containing and keeping it out of sewers and watercourses. If risk of water pollution occurs, notify appropriate authorities.

Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and appropriate protective clothing. Firefighter's clothing conforming to European standard EN469 (including helmets, protective boots and gloves) will provide a basic level of protection for chemical incidents.

Accidental release measures

- Personal precautions:

No action shall be taken without appropriate training or involving any personal risk. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel away from the spillage. Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of the safety data sheet. Follow precautions for safe handling described in this safety data sheet. Wash thoroughly after dealing with a spillage. Ensure procedures and training for emergency decontamination and disposal are in place. Do not touch or walk into spilled material.

- Protective equipment and emergency procedures:

Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of the safety data sheet. Follow precautions for safe handling described in this safety data sheet. Wash thoroughly after dealing with a spillage.

- Environmental precautions:

Large or frequent spills may have hazardous effects on the environment. Absorb spillage with non-combustible, absorbent material. Avoid discharge into drains or watercourses or onto the ground. Avoid discharge to the aquatic environment.

- Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of the safety data sheet. Clear up spills immediately and dispose of waste safely.

Small Spillages: Collect spillage.

Large Spillages: Absorb spillage with non-combustible, absorbent material. The contaminated absorbent may pose the same hazard as the spilled material. Collect and place in suitable waste disposal containers and seal securely. Label the containers containing waste and contaminated materials and remove from the area as soon as possible.

Flush contaminated area with plenty of water. Wash thoroughly after dealing with a spillage. Neutralise with alkali. Caution. May generate heat. Dangerous for the environment. Do not empty into drains.

Handling and storage

- Precautions for safe handling:

Read and follow manufacturer's recommendations. Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of the safety data sheet. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Handle all packages and containers carefully to minimise spills. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use. Avoid the formation of mists. Avoid discharge to the aquatic environment. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not handle broken packages without protective equipment.

Wash promptly if skin becomes contaminated. Take off contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet. Change work clothing daily before leaving workplace.

- Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

Store away from incompatible materials (SDS Section 10). Store away from the following materials: Alkalis. Keep only in the original container. Keep container tightly closed, in a cool, well ventilated place. Keep containers upright. Protect containers from damage. Bund storage facilities to prevent soil and water pollution in the event of spillage. The storage area floor should be leak-tight, jointless and not absorbent.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

3082

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

UN number:

3082

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

3082

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s.

Chemical name:

Tetraesters of pentaerythritol with 2-methylpropanoic acid and 3,5,5-trimethyl-hexanoic acid

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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

3082

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s.

Chemical name:

Tetraesters of pentaerythritol with 2-methylpropanoic acid and 3,5,5-trimethyl-hexanoic acid

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Exposure controls / personal protection

1. Technical protection measures

Provide adequate ventilation. Personal, workplace environment 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. Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls as the primary means to minimise worker exposure. Personal protective equipment should only be used if worker exposure cannot be controlled adequately by the engineering control measures.

2. Organisational protection measures

Ensure control measures are regularly inspected and maintained. Ensure operatives are trained to minimise exposure.  Provide eyewash station and safety shower. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Clean equipment and the work area every day. Good personal hygiene procedures should be implemented. Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet. When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Preventive industrial medical examinations should be carried out. Warn cleaning personnel of any hazardous properties of the product.

3. Hand protection

Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn if a risk assessment indicates skin contact is possible. The most suitable glove should be chosen in consultation with the glove supplier/manufacturer, who can provide information about the breakthrough time of the glove material. To protect hands from chemicals, gloves should comply with European Standard EN374. Considering the data specified by the glove manufacturer, check during use that the gloves are retaining their protective properties and change them as soon as any deterioration is detected. Frequent changes are recommended.

4. Feet protection

Appropriate footwear complying with an approved standard should be worn if a risk assessment indicates skin contamination is possible.

5. Body protection

Appropriate additional protective clothing complying with an approved standard should be worn if a risk assessment indicates skin contamination is possible.

6. Eye protection

Eyewear complying with an approved standard should be worn if a risk assessment indicates eye contact is possible. Personal protective equipment for eye and face protection should comply with European Standard EN166. Unless the assessment indicates a higher degree of protection is required, the following protection should be worn: Tight-fitting safety glasses.

7. Respiratory protection

Respiratory protection complying with an approved standard should be worn if a risk assessment indicates inhalation of contaminants is possible. Ensure all respiratory protective equipment is suitable for its intended use and is ‘CE’-marked. Check that the respirator fits tightly and the filter is changed regularly. Gas and combination filter cartridges should comply with European Standard EN14387. Full face mask respirators with replaceable filter cartridges should comply with European Standard EN136. Half mask and quarter mask respirators with replaceable filter cartridges should comply with European Standard EN140.

Stability and reactivity

1. Reactivity:

Stable under prescribed storage conditions.

2. Chemical stability:

Stable at normal ambient temperatures and when used as recommended. Stable under the prescribed storage conditions.

3. Possibility of hazardous reactions:

No potentially hazardous reactions known.

4. Conditions to avoid:

There are no known conditions that are likely to result in a hazardous situation.

5. Incompatible materials

Alkalis. Amines.

6. Hazardous decomposition products:

Does not decompose when used and stored as recommended. Thermal decomposition or combustion products may include harmful gases or vapours.

Disposal considerations

General information:

The generation of waste should be minimised or avoided wherever possible.  Reuse or recycle products wherever possible.  This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.  Disposal of this product, process solutions, residues and by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any local authority requirements.  When handling waste, the safety precautions applying to handling of the product should be considered.  Care should be taken when handling emptied containers that have not been thoroughly cleaned or rinsed out.  Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues and hence be potentially hazardous.

Disposal methods:

Do not empty into drains.  Dispose of surplus products and those that cannot be recycled via a licensed waste disposal contractor.  Waste, residues, empty containers, discarded work clothes and contaminated cleaning materials should be collected in designated containers, labelled with their contents.  Waste packaging should be collected for reuse or recycling. Incineration or landfill should only be considered when recycling is not feasible.