X645 INTERMEDIATE

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Emergency measure - Inhalation: In case of unconsciousness place patient in recovery

position and obtain immediate medical attention. Supply

fresh air, consult doctor in case of complaint.

Emergency measure - Eyes: Irrigate open eye for 15 minutes minimum (timed) under

running water. Obtain immediate medical attention.

Emergency measure - Skin: Immediately wash with soap and water and rinse thoroughly.

Seek medical advice.

Emergency measure - Ingestion: Seek immediate medical attention.

Fire-fighting measures

Recommended extinguishing agent: CO2, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires

with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

Product arising from burning: The substance is combustible and will burn if involved in a

fire, evolving noxious fumes (eg sulphur dioxide or sulphur

trioxide). However, there is no experimental evidence to

support the anticipated combustion products.

Product determined by test: N

Protective equipment: Full protective clothing and self-contained breathing

apparatus must be worn.

Accidental release measures

Emergency measures in case of spillage: Evacuate personnel from immediate vicinity.

Wear appropriate personal protective equipment conforming to

the relevant national or international standards as

mentioned in section 2.3.10.

Avoid dust formation by damping down with water. Absorb

spillages of solutions with a suitable inert material (eg

sand or soil). Carefully transfer the spillage to waste

containers, or use a sealed industrial vacuum machine.

Containers filled with waste material must be labelled in

the same way as the original containers.

Clean the spillage area with water and detergent.

In case of spillage do not allow material to enter sewage

systems or water courses, or penetration of soil. Collect

material and dispose of according to local regualtions.

Dispose of waste material by incineration or landfill in

accordance with local regulations.

Handling and storage

Handling: The substance should be stored, handled and used in

conditions of good industrial hygiene and in conformity with

any local regulations in order to avoid exposure.

Engineering controls are necessary to reduce exposure to the

substance.

When exposure cannot be prevented or adequately controlled

appropriate personal protective equipment should be worn.

Such protective equipment should conform to the appropriate

international or national standards as follows;

Chemical protective gloves to Standard EN374

Chemical resistant clothing to Standard EN368

Eye protection to Standard EN166

The substance is corrosive so avoid contact with skin and

eyes.

Prevent the formation of dust by ensuring thorough

dedusting.

The material is hygroscopic and nitrogen flushed.

When necessary appropriate respiratory protection should be

used. e.g. a vapour mask conforming to EN405 FFA1.

The standards mentioned above should be regarded as a

minimum.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.

Keep containers tightly closed when not in use.

Store in warehouse areas designed and controlled for

chemical handling according to local regulations, segregated

with other acid, corrosive materials. No special

ventilation requirements are needed but protect from

moisture and humidity.

Packaging of the substance and or preparation: UN approved containers 30lt or 205lt.

Transport information

Shipping

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Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

Shipping

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Transport code: UN 2585
Transport: Substance is classified as UN 2585/Class 8/Packing group
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Transportation in the factory in closed original containers.

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Stability and reactivity

Danger other than fire: Corrosive action on metals.

Chemical reaction with water: Substance is a hygroscopic powder, formation of dust in

handling should be minimised. Once solubilised in water the

substance represents no other hazards other than that of an

acidic corrosive material.

Dust explosion: The substance is an organic powder and hence there is a

potential for dust explosion. This risk will be minimised by

good handling techniques.

Dust explosion determined by test: N

Disposal considerations

Industry - Possibility of recovery/recycling: In normal usage the substance becomes part of the copper

deposit or will have been oxidised.

In the event of spillage the substance would become

contaminated and rendered unusable.

Industry - Possibility of neutralisation: Neutralisation of the aqueous solution with sodium

hydroxide, carbonate or lime before discharge.

Industry - Possibility of destruction: controlled discharge: Contaminated containers or spillages of solutions mixed with

inert material (eg sand or soil) may be disposed of by

landfill at an authorised tip in accordance with local

regulations.

Industry - Possibility of destruction - incineration: The substance can be disposed of by incineration by burning

under controlled conditions at a licensed waste treatment

processor in accordance with local regulations. Stack gases

should be scrubbed, because noxious fumes (eg sulphur

dioxide and sulphur trioxide) could be formed.

Industry - Possibility of destruction - water purification: The substance should not be discharged directly to the

sewage system or the aqueous environment.

Public at large - Possibility of recovery/recycling: Not applicable.

Public at large - Possibility of neutralisation: Not applicable.

Public at large - Possibility of destruction: controlled discharge: Not applicable.

Public at large - Possibility of destruction - incineration: Not applicable.

Public at large - Possibility of destruction - water purification: Not applicable.