D-α-methylbenzylamine

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

1. Description of first aid measures

First-aid measures general : Call a physician immediately. If possible show this sheet, if not available show packaging or label.

First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

First-aid measures after skin contact : Rinse skin with water/shower. Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Call a physician immediately.

First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a physician immediately.

First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician immediately.

2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms/effects after skin contact : Burns.

Symptoms/effects after eye contact : Serious damage to eyes.

Symptoms/effects after ingestion : Burns.

3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treat symptomatically.

Fire-fighting measures

1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : In case of starting fire, use of foam or CO2. For more important fires, apply some water as fast as possible. Use big quantities of water in the form of mist or pulverizing; jets sticks are ineffectives. Flood containers concerned with big quantities of water.

2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Hazardous decomposition products in case of fire: Toxic fumes may be released. Carbon oxides (CO, CO2). Nitrogen oxides.

3. Advice for firefighters

Protection during firefighting : Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. Self-contained breathing apparatus. Complete protective clothing.

Other information : The closed containers may be cooled by water spray.

Accidental release measures

1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

1.1. For non-emergency personnel

Emergency procedures : Ventilate spillage area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not breathe vapours, gas, mist. Evacuate area. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Avoid ignition sources. Do not breathe dust.

1.2. For emergency responders

Protective equipment : Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment.

2. Environmental precautions

Avoid release to the environment. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up : Contain and collect spilled material with a antistatic vacuum cleaner and brush wet and put in a container for disposal according to local regulations.

Other information : Dispose of materials or solid residues at an authorized site.

Handling and storage

1. Precautions for safe handling

Precautions for safe handling : Ensure good ventilation of the work station. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wear personal protective equipment. Do not breathe vapours, mist, gas. No naked flames, sparks, and do not smoke. Do not breathe dust. Avoid ignition sources. Prevent the build-up of electrostatic charge.

Hygiene measures : Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Always wash hands after handling the product.

2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage conditions : Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Carefully close all opened container and kept upright to prevent leakage.

Storage temperature : 2 - 8 °C

This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with REACH regulation Article 18(4) for transported isolated intermediate. Site documentation to support safe handling arrangements including the selection of engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls in accordance with risk-based management system is available at each site. Written confirmation of application of Strictly Controlled Conditions has been received from every Downstream user of the intermediate.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

2735

Shipping

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

UN number:

2735

Shipping

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

2735

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

AMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.
UN 2735 AMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S., 8, II

Chemical name:

(R)-(+)PHENYLETHYLAMINE

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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

2735

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Amines, liquid, corrosive, n.o.s.
UN 2735 Amines, liquid, corrosive, n.o.s., 8, II

Chemical name:

(R)-(+)PHENYLETHYLAMINE

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SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls:

Always wash your hands immediately after handling this product, and once again before leaving the workplace. Emergency eye wash fountains should be available in the immediate vicinity of any potential exposure.

Hand protection:

Safety Data Sheet

Butyl rubber gloves. Manipulate with gloves. Gloves have to be controlled before the use. Use a technique of withdrawal of gloves suited to avoid that the skin contacts the product (i.e. without touching the outside surface of the glove). Throw gloves contaminated after the use according to the current laws and to the good practices of laboratory. Wash and dry hands. The selected gloves have to satisfy the specifications of the EU Directive 89 / 686 / EEC and in the standard IN 374 which derives from it.

Eye protection:

Facial protection and safety goggles. Use an equipment of protection of eyes, tested and approved according to the current governmental standards, such as NIOSH (US) or IN 166 (EU).

Skin and body protection:

Choose body protection in relation to its type, to the concentration and amount of dangerous substances, and to the specific work-place. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.

Respiratory protection:

Respiratory protection not required. For nuisance exposures use type OV/AG (US) or type ABEK (EU EN 14387) respirator cartridges. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Environmental exposure controls:

Avoid release to the environment.

This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with REACH regulation Article 18(4) for transported isolated intermediate. Site documentation to support safe handling arrangements including the selection of engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls in accordance with risk-based management system is available at each site. Written confirmation of application of Strictly Controlled Conditions has been received from every Downstream user of the intermediate.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity:

The product is non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport.

Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions: No dangerous reactions known under normal conditions of use.

Conditions to avoid: Heat. Open flame. Sparks.

Incompatible materials:

Acids. Acid anhydrides. Oxidizing agents. Acid chlorides. Carbon dioxide (CO2).

Hazardous decomposition products:

Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced.

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods :

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with licensed collector’s sorting instructions.

Product/Packaging disposal recommendations : Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. Avoid release to the environment. Dispose of contaminated packaging as unused product.