BTBAS

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Emergency measure - Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if not

breathing. Oxygen may be given by qualified personnel if

breathing is difficult. Get immediate medical attention.

Emergency measure - Eyes: Immediately flush with plenty of water and continue flushing

for a minimum of 20 to 30 minutes. Get immediate medical

advice.

Emergency measure - Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Immediately flush with plenty

of water and continue flushing for a minimum of 20 to 30

minutes. Get immediate medical advice.

Emergency measure - Ingestion: Seek immediate medical attention.

Fire-fighting measures

Recommended extinguishing agent: The substance reacts in water, often with a delay due to

initial immiscibility.  There is no known reaction with

non-aqueous standard extinguishing agents.

Agents such as dry chemical and carbon dioxide are

acceptable.  Water should not be used.

Product arising from burning: Normal combustion will lead to the formation of carbon

dioxide, silicon oxide and oxides of nitrogen. Incomplete

combustion (with lack of oxygen) may lead to the formation

of complex carbon and nitrogen products, including amines.

Nitrous acids may be formed in the presence of water.

Product determined by test: N

Protective equipment: Suitable for protection against corrosive liquid, to include

face mask, neoprene gloves, breathing aparatus and overalls.

Accidental release measures

Emergency measures in case of spillage: Isolate hazard area. Eliminate moisture and sources of

ignition. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from

entering. In emergency situation or when the airborne

concentration is unknown, use positive pressure SCBA and

appropriate PPE. Absorb spill with vermiculite or other

inert absorbent. Place in appropriate chemical waste

container.

Handling and storage

Handling: Handle and store in a dry, inert environment (ie. nitrogen).

Store in a standard flammable liquids cabinet or room. Keep

away from moisture in a cool, well venilated area. When

handling this material use appropriate PPE. Avoid breathing

vapours and skin contact.

Respiratory protection: Wear a full face air purifying

respirator with ammonia gas/HEPA cartridges when exposure is

likely. When there is an emergency situation or the

airborne concentration is unknown, wear a positive pressure

air-supplied respirator (SCBA).

Skin protection: When chemical contact is possible, wear

butyl or other chemical resistant gloves, splash apron, work

uniform and shoes or coverlets.

Eye protection: Wear approved chemical safety goggles or

safety glasses with side shields worn with a face shield to

prevent liquid splash contact.

Engineering controls: Use process enclosures, local exhaust

ventilation with a minimum 100 feet/minute linear face

velocity or other engineering controls. Also, an eyewash and

safety shower should be readily accessible.

Storage: Store in dry conditions under away from extremes of

temperature. Avoid contact with moisture, alcohols, acids,

and oxidising agents.

Packaging of the substance and or preparation: Typically packed 20 litre laquered steel drums.

Transport information

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

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Remarks:

Transport code: UN 2924
Transport: Classified for transport as Corrosive liquid, flammable NOS,
Packing Goup II

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Stability and reactivity

Danger other than fire: May react with oxidising agents, releasing amine and silicon

derivatives.  Reactions may be violent under certain

conditions.

Chemical reaction with water: Will decompose rapidly in the presence of water.

Will react exothermically in water, possibly with a delay

due to immiscibility.  Reaction may become violent under

certain conditions.

Dust explosion: Not applicable.

Dust explosion determined by test: N

Disposal considerations

Industry - Possibility of recovery/recycling: The substance is consumed during use. Residual unused

material in containers will be returned to commmercial use

by the manufacturer.

Industry - Possibility of neutralisation: Not known.  Mixing with water will denature the substance.

Industry - Possibility of destruction: controlled discharge: Although the substance biodegrades and hydrolyses,

controlled discharge is not recommended.

Industry - Possibility of destruction - incineration: This is the recommended method of disposal.

Industry - Possibility of destruction - water purification: The substance will be degraded but this is not a recommended

method of disposal of large quantites of the substance.

Industry - Possibility of destruction - other: Landfill of low level waste is possible, as permitted by

local regulations.

Public at large - Possibility of recovery/recycling: Not applicable to the general public.