Oligomerisation products of plasma treated triglycerides, C16-18 (even numbered) and C18 (unsaturated)

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

First-aid measures general:

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible).

First-aid measures after inhalation:

Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

In case of respiratory arrest, administer artificial respiration.

First-aid measures after skin contact:

Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash with plenty of soap and water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

First-aid measures after eye contact:

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.

Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing (20 - 30 min). Consult an ophtalmologist if irritation persists.

First-aid measures after ingestion:

If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious). Do NOT induce vomiting.

Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

Symptoms / effects:

No known toxicological effects from this product.

Symptoms / effects after inhalation:

Symptoms of overexposure to vapours include drowsiness, weakness, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, dimming of vision.

Symptoms / effects after skin contact:

Presents no particular risk when handled in accordance with good occupational hygiene practice. Repeated or prolonged contact may cause sensitization of the skin (dermatitis, reddening,...).

May cause more severe reaction if confined to skin by clothing, watches, rings or shoes. May cause skin dryness or cracking. Slight irritation.

Symptoms / effects after eye contact:

May cause slight irritation.

Symptoms / effects after ingestion

On ingestion in large quantities: Irritation of the gastric/intestinal mucosa.

Symptoms / effects after intravenous administration:

No data available.

Chronic symptoms:

No data available.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media:

- Suitable extinguishing media: Water spray, carbon dioxide, ABC-powder.

- Unsuitable extinguishing media: None known.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

- Fire hazard: Combustible liquid.

- Reactivity in case of fire: On heating / burning, release of harmful / irritant gases / vapours (carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide)

- Hazardous decomposition products in case of fire: Thermal decomposition generates carbon oxides (CO, CO2)

Advice for firefighters:

- Firefighting instructions: In case of fire: stop leak if safe to do so. Evacuate area. Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers. Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.

- Protection during firefighting: Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection. Concerning personal protective equipment to use, see below.

- Other information: Prevent fire fighting water from entering the environment. Caution: this product can cause the floor to be slippery.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:

General measures:

Ensure all national/local regulations are observed. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

For non-emergency personnel:

- Protective equipment: Concerning personal protective equipment to use, see below.

- Emergency procedures: Evacuate unnecessary personnel. Avoid all contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Remove immediately contaminated clothing. In case of important spillage: Absorb remaining liquid with sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do not absorb in sawdust, paper, cloth or other combustible absorbents. Caution: this product can cause the floor to be slippery.

For emergency personnel:

- Protective equipment: Concerning personal protective equipment to use, see below.

- Emergency procedures: Stop leak if safe to do so. Contain leaking substance, pump over in suitable containers. Ventilate area.

Environmental precautions:

Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Contain leaking substance, pump over in suitable container. For disposal of contaminated materials see below at 'disposal considerations'.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:

- For containment: This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way, and as per local legislation.

- Methods for cleaning up: Take up liquid spill into absorbent material. Small quantities of liquid spill: take up in non-combustible absorbent material and shovel into container for disposal. Clean contaminated surfaces with an excess of water.

- Other information: If spilled, may cause the floor to be slippery.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling:

- Additional hazards when processed: Avoid all eye and skin contact and do not breathe vapour and mist.

- Precautions for safe handling: Wear personal protective equipment (see below). Emergency eye wash fountains and safety showers should be available in the immediate vicinity of any potential exposure. Keep container closed when not in use. Clean after each use. Ensure good ventilation of the work station.

- Hygiene measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

- Technical measures: Comply with applicable regulations.

- Storage conditions: Keep only in the original container in a cool, well ventilated place away from: direct sunlight, heat sources. Keep container closed when not in use. Keep out of the reach of children.

- Incompatible products: Oxidizing agent. mineral acids: concentrated sulphuric acid, phosphoric acid, nitric acid. Lewis-acid.

- Incompatible materials: No data available.

- Maximum storage period: <= 18 months.

- Storage temperature: <= 20°C.

- Storage area: Keep in the dark. Store in dry, cool, well-ventilated area.

- Special rules on packaging: Avoid contact with: paper and cardboard.

- Packaging materials: Plastic (HDPE), glass packaging, metal.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

Not regulated.

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

UN number:

Not regulated.

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

Not regulated.

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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

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Not regulated.

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Appropriate engineering controls:

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Do not eat, drink or smoke during work. Ensure good ventilation of the work station.

Personal protective equipment:

Avoid all unnecessary exposure. In case of splash hazard: safety glasses. Gloves.

Materials for protective clothing:

Keep suitable chemically resistant protective clothing readily available for emergency use.

Hand protection:

The protective gloves to be used must comply with the specifications of EC directive 89/686/EEC and the resultant standard EN 374.

Disposable gloves - Nitrile rubber (NBR), butyl rubber - Permeation 6 (> 480 min.) - Thickness 0.10 mm - Standard EN 374.

Eye protection:

Chemical goggles or safety glasses.

Safety glasses - Use: droplet - Characteristics: with side shields - Standard: EN 166.

Skin and body protection:

Wear suitable protective clothing.

Respiratory protection:

Respiratory protection not required in normal conditions. If this material is handled at elevated temperature or under mist forming conditions, approved respiratory protection equipment should be used.

Thermal hazard protection:

Not applicable.

Consumer exposure controls:

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Do not eat, drink or smoke during work.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity:

No dangerous reactions known.

Chemical stability:

Stable in use and storage conditions as recommended above.

Possibility of hazardous reactions:

No dangerous reactions known under normal conditions of use. Heating may cause a fire.

Conditions to avoid:

Air contact, direct sunlight, water and humidity. Extremely high or low temperatures. Keep in the dark.

Incompatible materials:

No additional information available.

Hazardous decomposition products:

Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced.

Disposal considerations

Regional legislation (waste):

Disposal must be done according to official regulations. Waste material code : directive 2008/98/CE, decision 2000/0532/CE.

Waste treatment methods:

Not classified as dangerous in compliance with Directive 2008/98/EC. Empty the packaging completely prior to disposal.

Sewage disposal recommendations:

Do not discharge into drains or the environment. Relevant water authorities should be notified of any large spillage to water course or drain.

Product/Packaging disposal recommendations:

Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations. Collect all waste in suitable and labelled containers and dispose according to local legislation. Empty containers can be dumped according to local legislation.

Ecology - waste materials:

Avoid release to the environment. The producer of the waste has to evaluate its process himself and has to grant the appropriate waste coding. See Decision 2001/118/EC.

European List of Waste (LoW) code:

07 07 99 - wastes not otherwise specified.