7-azatridecane-1,13-diamine

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Inhalation:

Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If the affected person is not breathing, apply artificial respiration. Induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim inhaled the substance. Get medical attention immediately.

Skin contact:

In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin. Thoroughly wash (or discard) clothing and shoes before reuse. Get medical attention immediately.

Eye contact:

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical attention immediately.

Ingestion:

If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs naturally, have victim lean forward to reduce risk of aspiration. Never give anything by mouth to a victim who is unconscious or is having convulsions. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested the substance. Get medical attention immediately.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media:

Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or regular foam. Apply extinguishing media carefully to avoid creating airborne dust.

Unsuitable extinguishing media: Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

Explosion hazard: Avoid generating dust; fine dust dispersed in air in sufficient concentrations and in the presence of an ignition source is a potential dust explosion hazard. During fire, gases hazardous to health may be formed. Upon decomposition, this product emits carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and/or low molecular weight hydrocarbons.

Advice for firefighters:

Special protective equipment for firefighters: Wear full protective clothing, including helmet, self-contained positive pressure or pressure demand breathing apparatus, protective clothing and face mask. Structural firefighters protective clothing will only provide limited protection.

Special fire fighting procedures: In the event of fire, cool tanks with water spray. In the event of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes. Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles. Move containers from fire area if you can do so without risk. Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of other involved materials.

Specific methods:Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This must not be discharged into drains. ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in flame.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

For non-emergency personnel: Avoid contact with spilled material. Do not breathe dust. Wear appropriate protective equipment and clothing during clean-up. Avoid dispersal of dust in the air (i.e., clearing dust surfaces with compressed air).

For emergency responders: Remove all sources of ignition. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Ventilate closed spaces before entering. Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.

Environmental precautions

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Avoid release to the environment. Avoid discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Collect and dispose of spillage as indicated in section 13. Clean up in accordance with all applicable regulations. Eliminate all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks, or flames in immediate area). Dust deposits should not be allowed to accumulate on surfaces, as these may form an explosive mixture if they are released into the atmosphere in sufficient concentration. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Should not be released into the environment.

Large Spills: Sweep up or gather material and place in appropriate container for disposal. Use only non-sparking tools. If sweeping of a contaminated area is necessary use a dust suppressant agent which does not react with the product.

Small Dry Spills: With clean shovel place material into clean, dry container and cover loosely; move containers from spill area. Avoid dispersal of dust in the air (i.e., clearing dust surfaces with compressed air). Clean contaminated surface thoroughly.

Never return spills to original containers for re-use.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling:

Minimise dust generation and accumulation. Avoid significant deposits of material, especially on horizontal surfaces, which may become airborne and form combustible dust clouds and may contribute to secondary explosions. Combustible dust clouds may be created where operations produce fine material (dust). Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray. Wash hands after handling and before eating. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Use only outdoors or in a ell-ventilated area. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Avoid release to the environment. Observe good industrial hygiene practices. Keep container closed. Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep this material away from food, drink and animal feed. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Dry powders can build static electricity charges when subjected to the friction of transfer and mixing operations. Provide adequate precautions, such as electrical grounding and bonding, or inert atmospheres. Keep container tightly closed. Keep tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Routine housekeeping should be instituted to ensure that dusts do not accumulate on surfaces.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

3259

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Amines, solid, corrosive, n.o.s. (BIS-HEXAMETHYLENETRIAMINE)

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

UN number:

3259

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Amines, solid, corrosive, n.o.s. (BIS-HEXAMETHYLENETRIAMINE)

Labels:

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Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

3259

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

AMINES, SOLID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. (BIS-HEXAMETHYLENETRIAMINE)

Labels:

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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

3259

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Amines, solid, corrosive, n.o.s. (BIS-HEXAMETHYLENETRIAMINE)

Labels:

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Appropriate engineering controls:

Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. It is recommended that all dust control equipment such as local exhaust ventilation and material transport systems involved in handling of this product contain explosion relief vents or an explosion suppression system or an oxygen-deficient environment.

Ensure that dust-handling systems (such as exhaust ducts, dust collectors, vessels, and processing equipment) are designed in a manner to prevent the escape of dust into the work area (i.e., there is no leakage from the equipment).

Use only appropriately classified electrical equipment and powered industrial trucks. Provide eyewash station.

Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment:

General information: Use protective clothing that is chemically resistant for prolonged or frequently repeated contact.

Eye/face protection: Avoid contact with eyes. Wear chemical goggles and face shield.

Skin protection:

- Hand protection: Request information on glove permeation properties from the glove supplier. Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves. Chemical resistant gloves made of butyl rubber or nitrile rubber category III according to EN 374.

Solvent-resistant gloves (butylrubber). Permeation rate: > 480 min. Thickness: > 0.5 mm. Permeation rate: > 480 min. Thickness: > 0.35 mm.

- Other: Avoid contact with the skin. Where contact is likely, wear chemical-resistant gloves, a chemical suit, rubber boots, and chemical safety goggles plus a face shield.

Respiratory protection: Use a positive-pressure air-supplied respirator if there is any potential for an uncontrolled release, exposure levels are not known, or any other circumstances where air-purifying respirators may not provide adequate protection. When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use appropriate certified respirators.

Thermal hazards: Wear appropriate thermal protective clothing, when necessary. Substance may be transported hot.

Hygiene measures: Always observe good personal hygiene measures, such as washing after handling the material and before eating, drinking, and/or smoking. Routinely wash work clothing and protective equipment to remove contaminants. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

Stability and reactivity

Environmental exposure  controls: Contain spills and prevent releases and observe national regulations on emissions.

Disposal considerations

Contaminated packaging: Since emptied containers may retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is emptied.

Disposal methods/information: Dispose of contents/container (in accordance with related regulations).