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Guidance on Safe Use

Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

On contact with eyes : No first aid should be needed.

On skin contact : No first aid should be needed.

If inhaled : Remove to fresh air.

On ingestion : No first aid should be needed.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media:

On large fires use AFFF alcohol compatible foam or water spray (fog). On small fires use AFFF alcohol compatible foam, CO2 or water spray (fog). Water can be used to cool fire exposed containers.

Unsuitable extinguishing media : None known.

Hazards during fire fighting:

Fire burns more vigorously than would be expected. Vapours are heavier than air and can travel along ground to remote ignition sources. Electrostatic charges may be generated during transfer of product from its container. Ensure that all equipment is electrically earthed.

Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air.

Hazardous Combustion Products:

Thermal breakdown of this product during fire or very high heat conditions may evolve the following decomposition products: Silica. Carbon oxides and traces of incompletely burned carbon compounds. Formaldehyde.

Special protectiveequipment/procedures:

A self-contained respirator and protective clothing should be worn. Determine the need to evacuate or isolate the area according to your local emergency plan. Use water spray to keep fire exposed containers cool.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures : A self-contained respirator and protective clothing should be worn. Determine the need to evacuate or isolate the area according to your local emergency plan. Eliminate all possible sources of ignition.

Environmental precautions : Prevent from spreading or entering into drains, ditches or rivers by using sand, earth or other appropriate barriers.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:

Determine the need to evacuate or isolate the area according to your local emergency plan. Eliminate all possible sources of ignition. Very large spills should be contained by bunding, etc... procedures. Mop, wipe or soak up with absorbent material and place in acontainer with a lid. The spilled product produces an extremely slippery surface.

Handling and storage

Advice on safe handling :

General ventilation is required. Local ventilation is recommended. Avoid eye contact. Do not breathe vapour. Do not empty into drains.

Advice on storage :

Store in a flameproof, well ventilated area. Electrostatic charges may be generated during transfer of product from its container. Ensure that all equipment is electrically earthed. Keep container tightly closed. Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
UN No. : UN 1993
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Proper Shipping Name : FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S.(Decamethyltetrasiloxane)
Chemical name:
Decamethyltetrasiloxane
Language:
English
Labels:
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
UN No. : UN 1993
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Proper Shipping Name : FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S.(Decamethyltetrasiloxane)
Chemical name:
Decamethyltetrasiloxane
Labels:
Labels : flammable liquid
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
UN No. : UN 1993
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Proper Shipping Name : Flammable liquid, n.o.s.(Decamethyltetrasiloxane)
Chemical name:
Decamethyltetrasiloxane
Labels:
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Exposure controls / personal protection

Engineering Controls : Ventilation : Good general ventilation and local exhaust ventilation (LEV) as applicable

Personal protection equipment Respiratory protection :

Suitable respiratory protection should be worn if the product is used in large quantities, confined spaces or in other circumstances where the OEL may be approached or exceeded. Depending on the working conditions, wear a respiratory mask with filter(s) A or use a self-contained respirator.The choice of a filter type depends on the amount and type of chemical being handled in the workplace. Regarding filter characteristics, contact your respiratory protection supplier.

Hand protection : Gloves are not normally required.Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Nitrile 4H rubber type gloves and goggles should be worn as best practice

Eye/face protection : Safety glasses should be worn.

Skin protection : Protective equipment is not normally necessary.

Hygiene measures : Exercise good industrial hygiene practice. Wash after handling, especially before eating, drinking or smoking.

Environmental protection : Treatment of effluent in waste water treatment plant

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity : None known.

Stability : Stable under normal usage conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions: None known.

Conditions to avoid : Eliminate all possible sources of ignition.

Materials to avoid : Can react with strong oxidising agents.

Hazardous decomposition products: Thermal breakdown of this product during fire or very high heat conditions may evolve the following decomposition products: Silica. Carbon oxides and traces of incompletely burned carbon compounds. Formaldehyde.

Disposal considerations

Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. According to the European Waste Catalogue, Waste Codes are not product specific, but application specific. Waste codes should be assigned by the user, preferably in discussion with the waste disposal authorities.