Alcohols, C14-18 and C16-18-unsatd.

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

INHALATION

•       If dust is inhaled, remove from contaminated area.

•       Encourage patient to blow nose to ensure clear passage of breathing.

•       If irritation or discomfort persists seek medical attention.

SKIN

•       If skin contact occurs:

•       Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear.

•       Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).

•       Seek medical attention in event of irritation.

EYES

•       If this product comes in contact with the eyes:

•       Wash out immediately with fresh running water.

•       Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids.

•       If pain persists or recurs seek medical attention.

•       Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled personnel.

INGESTION

•       Immediately give a glass of water.

•       First aid is not generally required. If in doubt, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.

Fire-fighting measures

SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

•       Foam

•       Dry chemical powder

•       BCF (where regulations permit)

•       Carbon dioxide

•       Water spray or fog - Large fires only.

FIRE FIGHTING

•       Use water delivered as a fine spray to control fire and cool adjacent area.

•       Do not approach containers suspected to be hot.

•       Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.

•       If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.

•       Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.

GENERAL FIRE HAZARDS

•       Solid which exhibits difficult combustion or is difficult to ignite.

•       Avoid generating dust, particularly clouds of dust in a confined or unventilated space as dusts may form an explosive mixture with air, and any source of ignition,

i.e. flame or spark, will cause fire or explosion.

•       Dust clouds generated by the fine grinding of the solid are a particular hazard; accumulations of fine dust (420 micron or less) may burn rapidly and fiercely if ignited;

•       once initiated larger particles up to 1400 microns diameter will contribute to the propagation of an explosion.

•       A dust explosion may release of large quantities of gaseous products; this in turn creates a subsequent pressure rise of explosive force capable of damaging plant and buildings and injuring people.

•       Usually the initial or primary explosion takes place in a confined space such as plant or machinery, and can be of sufficient force to damage or rupture the plant.

•       If the shock wave from the primary explosion enters the surrounding area, it will disturb any settled dust layers, forming a second dust cloud, and often initiate a much larger secondary explosion.

•       All large scale explosions have resulted from chain reactions of this type.

•       Dry dust can also be charged electrostatically by turbulence, pneumatic transport, pouring, in exhaust ducts and during transport.

•       Build-up of electrostatic charge may be prevented by bonding and grounding.

•       Powder handling equipment such as dust collectors, dryers and mills may require additional protection measures such as explosion venting.

•       All movable parts coming in contact with this material should have a speed of less than 1-metre/sec.

•       Combustion products include: carbon monoxide (CO).

FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY

•       Avoid contamination with strong oxidising agents as ignition may result.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

•       In case of extinction: wear appropriate glasses, chemical goggles, gloves, respirator.

Accidental release measures

MINOR SPILLS

•       Clean up all spills immediately.

•       Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

•       Wear impervious gloves and safety glasses.

•       Use dry clean up procedures and avoid generating dust.

•       Vacuum up (consider explosion-proof machines designed to be grounded during storage and use).

•       Do NOT use air hoses for cleaning

•       Place spilled material in clean, dry, sealable, labelled container.

MAJOR SPILLS

•       Clear area of personnel and move upwind.

•       Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.

•       Control personal contact by using protective equipment and dust respirator.

•       Prevent spillage from entering drains, sewers or water courses.

•       Avoid generating dust.

•       Sweep, shovel up. Recover product wherever possible.

•       Put residues in labelled plastic bags or other containers for disposal.

•       If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.

Handling and storage

PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING

•       Limit all unnecessary personal contact.

•       Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.

•       Use in a well-ventilated area.

•       When handling DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.

•       Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.

•       Avoid physical damage to containers.

•       Use good occupational work practice.

•       Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.

CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE

•       IF small quantities, glass container.

•       iron container

•       Polyethylene polypropylene container

•       Check all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks.

•       Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.

STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY

•       Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

Not Regulated for transport of dangerous goods: IATA, IMDG. Land transportation must be handled in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

Shipping

SpecialProvisions

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

UN number:

Not Regulated for transport of dangerous goods: IATA, IMDG. Land transportation must be handled in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

Not Regulated for transport of dangerous goods: IATA, IMDG. Land transportation must be handled in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

Shipping

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

Not Regulated for transport of dangerous goods: IATA, IMDG. Land transportation must be handled in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

Shipping

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

EXPOSURE CONTROLS

• Not Listed in ACGIH

APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS

• General exhaust is adequate under normal operating conditions. If risk of overexposure exists, wear SAA approved respirator. Correct fit is essential to obtain adequate protection. Provide adequate ventilation in warehouse or closed storage areas.

Air contaminants generated in the workplace possess varying "escape" velocities which, in turn, determine the "capture velocities" of fresh circulating air required to effectively remove the contaminant.

• Type of Contaminant: Air Speed:

solvent, vapours, degreasing etc., evaporating from tank (in still air) 0.25-0.5 m/s (50-100 f/min)

aerosols, fumes from pouring operations, intermittent container filling, low speed conveyer transfers, welding, spray drift, plating acid fumes, pickling (released at low velocity into zone of active generation) 0.5-1 m/s (100-200 f/min.)

direct spray, spray painting in shallow booths, drum filling, conveyer loading, crusher dusts, gas discharge (active generation into zone of rapid air motion) 1-2.5 m/s (200-500 f/min)

grinding, abrasive blasting, tumbling, high speed wheel generated dusts (released at high initial velocity into zone of very high rapid air motion). 2.5-10 m/s (500-2000 f/min.)

•       Within each range the appropriate value depends on:

•       Lower end of the range / Upper end of the range

•       1: Room air currents minimal or favourable to capture / 1: Disturbing room air currents

•       2: Contaminants of low toxicity or of nuisance value only

•       3: Intermittent, low production. / 3: High production, heavy use

•       4: Large hood or large air mass in motion / 4: Small hood - local control only

•       Simple theory shows that air velocity falls rapidly with distance away from the opening of a simple extraction pipe. Velocity generally decreases with the square of distance from the extraction point (in simple cases).

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

•       Protection Factor Half-Face Respirator Full-Face Respirator Powered Air Respirator

10 x PEL       P1       Air-line*       - -       PAPR-P1 -

50 x PEL       Air-line**       P2       PAPR-P2

100 x PEL       -       P3       - Air-line*       -

100+ x PEL       -       Air-line**       PAPR-P3

* - Negative pressure demand ** - Continuous flow.

The local concentration of material, quantity and conditions of use determine the type of personal protective equipment required.

For further information consult site specific CHEMWATCH data (if available), or your Occupational Health and Safety Advisor.

•       Explanation of Respirator Codes:

Class 1 low to medium absorption capacity filters. Class 2 medium absorption capacity filters.

Class 3 high absorption capacity filters.

•       PAPR Powered Air Purifying Respirator (positive pressure) cartridge.

Type A for use against certain organic gases and vapors.

Type AX for use against low boiling point organic compounds (less than 65C). Type B for use against certain inorganic gases and other acid gases and vapors. Type E for use against sulfur dioxide and other acid gases and vapors.

Type K for use against ammonia and organic ammonia derivatives.

•       Class P1 intended for use against mechanically generated particulates of sizes most commonly encountered in industry, e.g. asbestos, silica.

•       Class P2 intended for use against both mechanically and thermally generated particulates, e.g. metal fume.

•       Class P3 intended for use against all particulates containing highly toxic materials, e.g. beryllium.

•       The local concentration of material, quantity and conditions of use determine the type of personal protective equipment required.

•       Use appropriate NIOSH-certified respirator based on informed professional judgement.

In conditions where no reasonable estimate of exposure can be made,

assume the exposure is in a concentration IDLH and use NIOSH-certified full face pressure demand SCBA with a minimum service life of 30 minutes,

or a combination full facepiece pressure demand SAR with auxiliary self-contained air supply. Respirators provided only for escape from IDLH atmospheres shall be NIOSH-certified for escape from the atmosphere in which they will be used.

HAND/SKIN/BODY PROTECTION

•       Wear chemical protective gloves, eg. PVC.

•       Wear safety footwear or safety gumboots, eg. Rubber.

•       Suitability and durability of glove type is dependent on usage. Factors such as: frequency and duration of contact, chemical resistance of glove material, glove thickness and dexterity, are important in the selection of gloves.

•       OTHER

•       Overalls

EYE/FACE PROTECTION

•       Safety glasses

•       Safety glasses with side shields.

•       Chemical goggles

•       Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and concentrate irritants. A written policy document, describing the wearing of lens or restrictions on use,

should be created for each workplace or task. This should include a review of lens absorption and adsorption for the class of chemicals in use and an account of injury experience.

Medical and first-aid personnel should be trained in their removal and suitable equipment should be readily available. In the event of chemical exposure, begin eye irrigation immediately and remove contact lens as soon as practicable.

Lens should be removed at the first signs of eye redness or irritation - lens should be removed in a clean environment only after workers have washed hands thoroughly. [CDC NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin 59]

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

•       P.V.C. apron

•       Barrier cream

•       Skin cleansing cream

•       Eye wash unit

Stability and reactivity

STABILITY

•       Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.

POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS

•       Hazardous reactions such as polymerization, will not occur under ordinary conditions.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID

•       Presence of incompatible materials.

INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS

•       Avoid storage with strong acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, oxidizing agents.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS

•       Combustion products include: carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), other pyrolysis products typical of burning organic material.

Disposal considerations

DISPOSAL METHODS

•       All waste must be handled in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

•       Puncture containers to prevent re-use and bury at an authorized landfill.

•       Legislation addressing waste disposal requirements may differ by country, state and/ or territory. Each user must refer to laws operating in their area. In some areas, certain wastes must be tracked.

•       A Hierarchy of Controls seems to be common - the user should investigate: (

      1)Reduction

      (2)Reuse

      (3)Recycling

      (4)Disposal (if all else fails)

•       This material may be recycled if unused, or if it has not been contaminated so as to make it unsuitable for its intended use. Shelf life considerations should also be applied in making decisions of this type.

•       Note that properties of a material may change in use, and recycling or reuse may not always be appropriate.

•       DO NOT allow wash water from cleaning equipment to enter drains. Collect all wash water for treatment before disposal.

•       Recycle wherever possible.

•       Consult manufacturer for recycling options or consult Waste Management Authority for disposal if no suitable treatment or disposal facility can be identified.

•       Dispose of by: Burial in a licensed land-fill or Incineration in a licensed apparatus (after admixture with suitable combustible material).

•       Decontaminate empty containers. Observe all label safeguards until containers are cleaned and destroyed.