p-cymene

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

. Description of first aid measures

. General information:

Personal protection for the First Aider.

Take affected persons out of danger area and instruct to lie down.

Instantly remove any clothing soiled by the product.

. After inhalation: Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of symptoms.

. After skin contact:

Instantly rinse with water.

If skin irritation continues consult a doctor.

. After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for 10 minutes under running water.

. After swallowing:

Wash mouth and fouces with plenty of water.

After swallowing immediately consult a doctor.

Fire-fighting measures

. Extinguishing media

. Suitable extinguishing agents: CO2, sand, extinguishing powder. Do not use water.

. Unsuitable extinguishing agents (for safety reasons): Water.

. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

At fire building of:

Carbon monoxide (CO)

. Advice for firefighters

. Protective equipment:

Independent respiratory apparatus is recommended.

Wear full protective suit.

. Additional information:

Dispose of fire debris and contaminated fire fighting water in accordance with official regulations.

Accidental release measures

. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Wear protective clothing.

Keep away from ignition sources

Do not inhale vapours/aerosols.

Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

. Environmental precautions:

Prevent material from reaching sewage system, holes and cellars.

Keep dirty washing water for appropriate disposal.

. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Dispose of the material collected according to regulations.

Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, sawdust).

Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to item 13.

Handling and storage

. Handling:

. Precautions for safe handling

Keep containers tightly sealed.

Ensure good ventilation/exhaust at the workplace.

Prevent formation of aerosols.

. Information on protection against explosions and fires:

Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.

Static buildup is to be prevented.

. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

. Storage:

. Requirements to be met by storagerooms and containers: Store only in the original container.

. Information on storage in one common storage facility: Store away from food- and feedstuffs.

. Further information about storage conditions:

Keep material tightly closed; frozen material have to be thaw slow.

Keep container tightly closed.

. Storage class: VCI: 3 A

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

UN2046

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

2046 CYMENES, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS

Chemical name:

PARA-CYMENE

Labels:

Symbol, Fish and Tree
Symbol, Flammable Liquid

SpecialProvisions

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

UN number:

UN2046

Shipping

Labels:

3

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

UN2046

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Cymenes, Marine Pollutant

Chemical name:

para-Cymene

Labels:

Flammable Liquid

Marine pollutant

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

UN 2046

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Cymenes

Chemical name:

para-Cymene

Labels:

Flammable Liquid

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

. Exposure controls

. Personal protective equipment:

. General protective and hygienic measures:

The usual precautionary measures should be adhered to in handling the chemicals.

Wash hands during breaks and at the end of the work.

Shower or take a bath at the end of the work.

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and food.

Instantly remove any soiled and impregnated garments.

Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Do not eat, drink or smoke while working.

. Breathing equipment: Use breathing protection in case of insufficient ventilation.

. Protection of hands: Protective gloves

. Material of gloves:

The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and

varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.

. Penetration time of glove material:

The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be

observed.

. Eye protection: Goggles and face protection

. Body protection: Protective work clothing

Stability and reactivity

. Reactivity

. Chemical stability

. Conditions to be avoided:

Strong heat

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

. Possibility of hazardous reactions Reacts with water and acids

. Incompatible materials:

Water

Strong oxidizing agents

. Hazardous decomposition products:

Carbon monoxide

Carbon dioxide

Disposal considerations

. Waste treatment methods

. Recommendation:

After prior treatment product has to be disposed of in an incinerator for hazardous waste under adherence to the

regulations pertaining to the disposal of particularly hazardous waste.

Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.

. Waste disposal key number: 55370

. Uncleaned packagings:

. Recommendation:

Dispose of packaging according to regulations on the disposal of packagings.

The customer of contaminated empty containers has to be informed about possible dangers of material.