α-methyl-1,3-benzodioxole-5-propionaldehyde

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

· General information:

Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product

Take affected persons out into the fresh air

Personal protection for the First Aider

· After inhalation:

Supply fresh air.

Call a doctor immediately

· After skin contact:

Rinse exposed area with soap and water for at least 15 minutes

Seek medical treatment

· After eye contact:

Immediately flush exposed area with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.

Seek medical treatment

· After swallowing:

Induce vomiting only, if affected person is fully conscious.

Never give anything by mouth if the affected person is unconscious

Call for a doctor immediately

· Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

There aren't more data available from the supplier

The substance has not already been registered, so no more data available

· Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No specific treatment information is available. Symptomatic treatment is advisable

Fire-fighting measures

· Suitable extinguishing agents:

Water spray

Fire-extinguishing powder

Carbon dioxide

· For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Not known

· Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

During heating or in case of fire poisonous gases are produced.

Advice for firefighters

· Protective equipment:

Wear protective goggles

Wear fully protective suit.

Wear self-contained respiratory protective device.

· Additional information

Collect contaminated fire fighting water separately. It must not enter the sewage system.

Accidental release measures

· Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Keep unnecessary people away and isolate hazard area.

· Environmental precautions:

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

Prevent the material from spreading into the environment.

Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.

Do not allow to penetrate the ground/soil.

Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.

· Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Send for recovery or disposal in suitable receptacles.

Dispose of the material collected according to regulations.

Handling and storage

· Precautions for safe handling

Use personal protective equipment as indicated.

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.

Do not eat, drink, smoke or sniff while working.

Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing

· Information about fire - and explosion protection: Keep away from heat, spark and flame.

· Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

· Storage:

Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:

Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.

· Information about storage in one common storage facility:

Do not store together with oxidising and acidic materials.

Do not store together with alkalis (caustic solutions).

· Further information about storage conditions: Protect from heat and direct sunlight.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

3082

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

3082 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (Heliofresh)

Chemical name:

α-methyl-1,3-benzodioxole-5-propionaldehyde

Language:

English

Class or division:

Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles, including environmentally hazardous substances

Packing group:

Packing group III: Substances presenting low danger

Labels:

9

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

LQ7
Tunnel Restriction Code E

Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

3082

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (2-Methyl-3-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)propanal)

Chemical name:

α-methyl-1,3-benzodioxole-5-propionaldehyde

Class or division:

Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles, including environmentally hazardous substances

Packing group:

Packing group III: Substances presenting low danger

Labels:

9

Marine pollutant

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

3082

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (2-Methyl-3-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)propanal)

Chemical name:

α-methyl-1,3-benzodioxole-5-propionaldehyde

Class or division:

Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles, including environmentally hazardous substances

Packing group:

Packing group III: Substances presenting low danger

Labels:

9

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

· Additional information about design of technical facilities:

Mechanical ventilation at the point of escape of steam or fog.

· Control parameters

· Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not required.

· Exposure controls

· General protective and hygienic measures: The usual precautionary measures are to be adhered to when handling chemicals.

· Respiratory protection:

According to our understanding would be advisable at least: Gas filter for gases/vapours of organic compounds (boiling point >65 °C, e. g. EN 14387 Type A/P2)

Individual protection measures

Protective clothing needs to be selected specifically for the workplace, depending on concentrations and quantities of the hazardous substances handled. The chemical resistance of the protective equipment should be enquired at the respective supplier.

Eye/face protection:

Tightly fitting safety goggles

Hand protection

Full contact

Glove material:

Fluorocarbon-rubber, butyl-rubber: Glove thickness: 0.7 mm, Break through time: > 480 min, degradation resistance

Splash contact

Glove material:

Natural latex: Glove thickness: 0.5 mm, Break through time: 10 min, no degradation resistance;

Glove thickness: 1.0 mm, Break through time: 30 min, no degradation resistance

Chloroprene:       Glove thickness: 0.6 - 1.3 mm, Break through time: 30 min, no degradation resistance (Acceptable)

Nitrile: Glove thickness: 0.11 – 0.16 mm, Break through time: 1 min, no degradation resistance

Glove thickness: 0.20 mm, Break through time: 6 min, no degradation resistance

Glove thickness: 0.28 mm, Break through time: 10 min, no degradation resistance (Not recommended)

The protective gloves to be used must comply with the specifications of EC Directive 89/686/EEC and the related standard EN374, for example KCL 890 VitojectR (full contact), KCL 897 ButojectR (full contact), KCL 898 ButojectR (full contact), KCL Combi-LatexR 403 (splash contact), KCL CamaprenR 722 (splash contact).

Skin and body protection: Protective work clothing

Stability and reactivity

· Reactivity There aren't more data available from the supplier

· Chemical stability Stable at environment temperature.

· Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: Do not expose to high temperatures

· Possibility of hazardous reactions There aren't more data available from the supplier

· Conditions to avoid Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition.

· Incompatible materials: Oxidizing agents, acids, bases and reactive agents.

· Hazardous decomposition products: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

· Recommendation

Chemical residues generally count as special waste

Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.

Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course.

Uncleaned packaging:

· Recommendation:

Packaging may contain residues of the product and should be treated accordingly.

Disposal must be made according to official regulations.