3,9-dimethyl-2,4,8,10-tetraoxa-3,9-diphosphaspiro[5.5]undecane 3,9-dioxide

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

General information: Take affected persons out of danger area and instruct to lie down.

After inhalation: Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of symptoms.

After skin contact IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water and rinse thoroughly.

After eye contact:I F IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes while holding eyelids open. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

After swallowing: IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth and drink plenty of water.

Seek medical treatment.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed: Symptoms and effects are described in section 2 and 11 of the SDS.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed: No further relevant information available.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media:

· Suitable extinguishing agents: Product is non combustible. Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment.

· Unsuitable extinguishing agents for reasons of safety: None

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

· In case of fire, toxic incineration products may be released such as:

Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

Carbon monoxide (CO)

Phosphoric oxides (PxOy)

Advice for firefighters:

· Protective equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:

· Wear protective clothing (see item 8 in the SDS).

Environmental precautions:

· Do not allow product to enter waters without treatment in a (biological) water treatment plant.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

· Collect mechanically.

· Send for recovery or disposal in suitable containers.

· Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to item 13 in the SDS or refer to disposal considerations.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling:

· Ensure good exhaust ventilation at the workplace.

· Load carefully, avoid splashes.

· Risks to the safety and health of workers may not only be created by work involving chemicals but, inter alia by work equipment and the fitting-out of work-places.

 Those risks shall be identified and evaluated.

· Information about protection against explosion and fire: No special measures required.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

· Storage

· Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers: Store only in the original containers.

· Information about storage in a common storage facility: none

· Further information about storage conditions: Protect from humidity and keep away from water.

Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

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

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters:

· Components with critical values that require monitoring at the workplace: None established.

· Additional information: Information valid at the time of review of safety data sheet.

Exposure controls:

· Technical protective equipment: In case of contamination devices to rinse eyes or skin immediately under running water must be available.

· Personal protective equipment:

· General protective and hygienic measures: Use skin cream for skin protection. Avoid close and long contact with skin.

                                                                       Wash hands during work breaks and at the end of the shift. Provide skin protection plan.

· Respiratory protection: Not required

· Protection of hands:Chemical protective gloves according to DIN EN 374 with CE-labelling.

                                   After use of gloves apply skin-cleaning agents and skin cosmetics.

· Material of gloves: Nitrile rubber, NBR

· Eye protection: Safety glasses with side protection (EN 166).

· Body protection: Protective clothing.

· Risk management measures: Ensure good exhaust ventilation at the workplace.

                                                The operators shall be instructed adequately.

                                                The workplace shall be inspected regularly by competent personnel e.g. the safety representative.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity:

· Up to now, no dangers resulting from a reactivity of the substance has been identified.

Chemical stability:

· Conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.

· Minimum shelf life: 6 months from production date.

Possibility of hazardous reactions: No dangerous reactions known.

Conditions to avoid: No further relevant information available.

Incompatible materials: No further relevant information available.

Hazardous decomposition products: None, if storage and handling is done according to specification

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Recommendation:

· Must be specially treated under adherence to official regulations.

· Appropriate disposal operations according to Directive 2008/98/EC on waste: D 10 Incineration on land

European waste catalogue

· 16 00 00: WASTES NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THE LIST

· 16 03 00: off-specification batches and unused products

· 16 03 06: organic wastes other than those mentioned in 16 03 05

Contaminated packaging:

Recommendation: Packaging can be reused or recycled after cleaning.

Recommended cleaning agent: Water, if necessary with cleaning agent.