4-methylpent-1-ene

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

General advice : Wear appropriate personal protective equipment such as

protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face

protection, respirator, protective boots, etc.

If inhaled : If you feel unwell, remove to fresh air immediately.

Get medical attention if cough or other symptoms develop.

In case of skin contact : Immediately remove contaminated clothing and shoes.

Flush skin with large amounts of water, clean off with soap and

water.

Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

In case of eye contact : Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for several

minutes.

Part eyelids with fingers to assure complete flushing.

Check for and remove contact lenses if easily possible.

Get medical attention if irritation persists.

If swallowed : Do NOT induce vomiting.

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Rinse mouth with water.

Keep the affected person warm and at rest. Get medical

attention immediately.

If vomiting occurs naturally, maintain the person’s body at an

angle to prevent inhalation into the windpipe.

The substance contains large quantities of volatile liquid so

there is an increased risk of physical damage if vomiting is

induced.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

No information available.

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Notes to physician : Treat symptomatically.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : Water mist, Foam, Dry chemical, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Dry

sand

Unsuitable extinguishing

media

: Water jet

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Specific hazards during

firefighting

: Flammable liquid. Vapours may cause flash fire.

Hazardous combustion

products

: no data available

5.3 Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment

for firefighters

: Respiratory and eye protection required for fire-fighting

personnel.

Full protective equipment and self-contained breathing

apparatus (SCBA) should be used for all indoor fires and any

significant outdoor fires.

Further information : Remove all sources of ignition.

Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel away.

Remove containers to safe place if possible.

Fight fire from an upwind position.

Keep surrounding areas cool by spraying water.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions : Wear appropriate personal protective equipment such as

protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face

protection, respirator, protective boots, etc.

Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel away.

Keep upwind, evacuate downwind.

Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified

in Section 8.

Evacuate immediate area.

Warn personnel of fire and explosion hazard.

Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions : Do not flush into sewer, river, or any body of water.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up : Use only non-sparking tools.

Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible

material and transfer to sealable containers.

Large spills: Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal.

Stop leak if possible without personal risk.

If a non-aqueous product is leaked into the water, use

appropriate absorbent material to collect the product.

Handling and storage

This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with  REACH regulation Article 17(3) for on-site isolated intermediates and, in case the substance is transported to other sites for further processing, the substance should be handled at these sites under the Strictly Controlled Conditions as specified in REACH regulation Article 18(4).  Site documentation to support safe handling arrangements including the selection of engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls in accordance with risk-based management systems is available at each manufacturing site.

Technical measures : Refer to the "Engineering measures" in Section 8.

Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion

and inhalation. Wear appropriate personal protective

equipment.

Provide hand and eye wash station near work area. Wash

thoroughly after handling.

Use only in well-ventilated area. Keep away from heat,

sparks, and flame.

Use explosion-proof electrical equipment. Take precautions

against build-up of electrostatic charges.

This material can form explosive mixture with air. Beware of

vapour leaks.

Advice on safe handling : Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and

understood.

Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

Prevent leak and spill. Avoid vapour formation.

Do not fall, drop, shock or drag the container.

Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid inhalation

and ingestion.

Use only in well-ventilated area or outdoors.

Hygiene measures : Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product.

Conditions for safe storage : The floor must be protected from water and impermeable.

The inventory location must be fire-resisting. Make the roof from nonflammable materials, and do not install the ceiling.

Install appropriate facilities for lighting/ventilating.

Ground and bond containers and equipment to prevent

build-up of electrostatic charges.

Materials to avoid : Strong oxidizers, Strong acids

Avoidance of contact : Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated

place.

Keep away from heat, flame, and all sources of ignition.

Store in a segregated and approved area.

Suitable container and

packaging materials for safe

storage

: Use UN approved containers.

Steel drums

Steel containers

Stainless steel

Aluminium

Specific end use(s)

Specific use(s) : Plant protection agent, Polymer additive

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

UN 2288

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ISOHEXENE

Chemical name:

ISOHEXENE

Language:

English

Labels:

Packaging 3
Bulk 3
HazID 33

SpecialProvisions

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

UN number:

UN 2288

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ISOHEXENE

Chemical name:

ISOHEXENE

Language:

English

Labels:

Packaging 3
Bulk 3
HazID 33

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

Un 2288

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ISOHEXENES

Chemical name:

ISOHEXENES

Labels:

Packaging 3
Bulk 3

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

UN 2288

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ISOHEXENE

Chemical name:

ISOHEXENE

Labels:

Packaging 3

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with  REACH regulation Article 17(3) for on-site isolated intermediates and, in case the substance is transported to other sites for further processing, the substance should be handled at these sites under the Strictly Controlled Conditions as specified in REACH regulation Article 18(4).  Site documentation to support safe handling arrangements including the selection of engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls in accordance with risk-based management systems is available at each manufacturing site.

Control parameters

Occupational Exposure Limits

Not established.

Biological occupational exposure limits

Not established.

8.2 Exposure controls

Engineering measures

Provide safety shower and eye wash station near work area.

Provide general or local exhaust ventilation as necessary.

Personal protective equipment

Eye protection : Safety goggles, Eye shield, Face shield

Hand protection : Protective gloves

Skin and body protection : Protective suit, Safety helmet, Safety boots, Apron

Respiratory protection : Use suitable protective equipment as necessary.

Environmental exposure controls

General advice : Do not flush into sewer, river, or any body of water.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

no data available

10.2 Chemical stability

Stable under normal conditions.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

Reacts with the following substances: Strong oxidizers, Strong acids

10.4 Conditions to avoid

Heat

10.5 Incompatible materials

Strong oxidizers, Strong acids

Disposal considerations

During the whole life cycle of the substance all necessary measures in accordance to art. 18(4) of (EC) 1907/2006 are undertaken. The substance is handled under strictly controlled conditions.

Is in the Responsibility of the Toller.