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Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Following inhalation:

If a person breathes in large amounts of this chemical, move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Keep the affected person at rest. Get medical attention.

Following skin contact:

Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin and then wash skin with water and soap. Get medical attention.

Following eye contact:

First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if easily possible. Get medical attention.

Following ingestion:

Important: never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person!

Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Get medical attention.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media:

Use foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide.

Unsuitable extinguishing media:

Do not use water jet (straight streams) to extinguish. Solid streams of water may spread fire.

Fire and Explosion Hazards:

Not Flammable. Combustible.

Unusual fire and explosion hazards:

When heated to decomposition, this substance emits toxic fumes.

Special fire fighting procedures:       

Avoid unnecessary run-off of extinguishing media which may cause pollution.

Personal protection:

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) with a chemical protection suit where personal (close) contact is likely.

Fire fighter’s clothing conforming to European standard EN469.

Accidental release measures

Protective equipment:

Wear suitable protective equipment (including personal protective equipment referred to under Section 8 of the safety data sheet) to prevent any contamination of skin, eyes and personal clothing.

Emergency Response in case of Spill and Leak:

Evacuate and restrict persons not wearing protective equipment from area of spill or leak until cleanup is complete. Remove all ignition sources.

Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.

Do NOT wash away into sewer.

Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.

If material or contaminated runoff enters waterways, notify downstream users of potentially contaminated waters. Contact the responsible authority in your country/region for specific recommendations.

If employees are required to clean up spills, they must be properly trained and equipped.

Handling and storage

Training:

Any person who comes into contact with the substance needs to be trained in proper handling and safety per applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Employers must advise employees of all areas and operations where exposure to the substance might occur.

All workers who may be potentially exposed to this substance shall be kept informed of the hazards, relevant symptoms, effects of overexposure to, and proper precautions concerning safe use and handling of this chemical.

The hazard information shall be readily available to workers at all places of employment where this substance is manufactured, used, transported or stored.

Measures to prevent fire:

Normal measures for preventive fire protection when handling combustible solid substances. Keep sparks, flames, and other sources of ignition away. No smoking. Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.

Measures to prevent aerosol and dust generation:       

Avoid dust generation.

Avoid inhalation of dust, ingestion, and contact with eyes and skin.

Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.

Use in a well ventilated area.

Handling:       

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating, after handling the substance, before breaks and at the end of workday.

Wash skin: The worker should immediately wash the skin when it becomes contaminated.

Technical measures and storage conditions:       

Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Keep away from heat, sparks, and flames.

Store separated from incompatible substances.

Further information on storage conditions:       

Store separated from food and feedstuffs.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

3077

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Additional transport information

Additional information

Special provisions / remarks / other:

A number of restrictions may apply to substances subject to transport classifications. Please refer to the appropriate regulation for specific details regarding classification requirements and restrictions.

Exposure controls / personal protection

Appropriate engineering controls:

Should be sufficient to reduce exposures below the workplace standards for this chemical established by the national regulations to the lowest level achievable.

Hazard communication:

The transmittal of hazard information to workers is to be accomplished by such means as container labelling and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee training.

Housekeeping and Hygiene Facilities:

The workplace should be kept clean, orderly, and in a sanitary condition. Adequate washing facilities shall be provided and maintained in a sanitary condition.

Comply with principles of good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating, before breaks and at the end of workday.

Personal Protection

Eye/face protection:

If there is a potential that this chemical can come in contact with eye or skin, appropriate eye and skin protective equipment shall be provided and used.

Appropriate eye and face protection may be necessary to prevent contact with this substance.

Suitable protective clothing and eye protection should be in accordance with national, or regional standards and regulations.

Skin protection:

Handle with appropriate gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal method –without touching glove’s outer surface –to avoid skin contact with this product.

Respiratory protection:

Personal Protective Equipment/ Respiratory Protection: should be used in accordance with company and applicable national regulatory requirements.

Respiratory protection should be used to supplement the engineering controls and work practices.

Persons should not be assigned to tasks requiring the use of respirators unless it has been determined they are physically able to perform the work and are trained to use the equipment.

Chemical Protective Clothing:

The level of protection selected should be based on the potential substance concentration and likelihood of contact/ exposure.

Suitable protective clothing and eye protection should be in accordance with national, or regional standards and regulations.

All protective clothing shall be well aired and inspected for physical defects before re-use.

Take off contaminated clothing and wash before re-use.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity Hazards:

The substance decomposes on burning and on contact with oxidizing materials.

Stability/ Shelf-life:       

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Stable if stored and applied as directed.

Special precautions:

Store separated from strong oxidants.

Conditions contributing to instability:       

Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

Incompatibilities:

The substance decomposes on burning and on contact with oxidizing materials.

Hazardous decomposition products:       

When heated to decomposition, this substance emits toxic fumes.

Disposal considerations

This substance, when discarded or disposed of, is a hazardous waste. The transportation, storage, treatment, and disposal of this waste material must be conducted in compliance with local regulations for hazardous wastes.

Disposal can occur only in properly permitted facilities. Check state and local regulation of any additional requirements for disposal conditions.