Calcium di(octanoate)

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

- General advice:

IN CASE OF SERIOUS OR PERSISTENT CONDITIONS, CALL A DOCTOR OR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE.

- Following inhalation:

Remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.

- Following skin contact:

Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated clothes and shoes. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. High pressure jets may cause skin damage. Take victim immediately to hospital.

- Following eye contact:

Immediately flush with plenty of water. After initial flushing, remove any contact lenses and continue flushing for at least 15 minutes. Keep eye wide open while rinsing.

- Following ingestion:

Clean mouth with water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician or poison control centre immediately.

Protection of first-aiders:

First aider needs to protect himself. See Exposure controls/personal protection below for more details. Do not use

mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device.

- Most important symptoms and effects:

Eye contact Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Skin contact Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. High pressure injection of the products under the skin may have very serious consequences even though no symptom or injury may be apparent.

Inhalation Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Ingestion Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

Notes to physician Treat symptomatically.

Fire-fighting measures

- Suitable extinguishing media:

Carbon dioxide (CO 2). ABC powder. Foam. Water spray or fog.

- 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:

Incomplete combustion and thermolysis may produce gases of varying toxicity such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, various hydrocarbons, aldehydes and soot. These may be highly dangerous if inhaled in confined spaces or at high concentration. Nitrogen oxides (NOx).

- Advice for fire fighter:

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters:

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.

Other information:

Cool containers / tanks with water spray. Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

Accidental release measures

- Personal precautions, Protective equipment and emergency procedures:

General Information

Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Contaminated surfaces will be extremely slippery. Use personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Remove all sources of ignition.

- Environmental precautions:

General Information

Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.

- Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Methods for containment:

If necessary dike the product with dry earth, sand or similar non-combustible materials.

Methods for cleaning up:

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulation. In case of soil contamination, remove contaminated soil for remediation or disposal, in accordance with local regulations.

Handling and storage

- Precautions for safe handling:

Advice on safe handling:

Use suitable personal protection, see Exposure controls/personal protection below for more details.Use only in well-ventilated areas. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

Prevention of fire and explosion:

Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

Hygiene measures:

Ensure the application of strict rules of hygiene by the personnel exposed to the risk of contact with the product. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product. Provide regular cleaning of equipment, work area and clothing. Do not use abrasives, solvents or fuels. Do not dry hands with rags that have been contaminated with product. Do not put product contaminated rags into workwear pockets.

- Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

Technical measures/Storage conditions:

Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs. Keep in a bunded area. Keep container tightly closed. Preferably keep in the original container. Otherwise, reproduce all the statutory information from the labels onto the new container. Do not remove the hazard labels of the containers (even if they are empty). Design the installations in order to avoid

accidental emissions of product (due to seal breakage, for example) onto hot casings or electrical contacts. Store at room temperature. Protect from moisture.

Materials to avoid:

Strong oxidising agents.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

Shipping

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

not regulated

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

Shipping

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

not regulated

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

Shipping

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

not regulated

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

Shipping

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

not regulated

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

1. Technical protection measures

Engineering measures: Apply technical measures to comply with the occupational exposure limits. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. When working in confined spaces (tanks, containers, etc.), ensure that there is a supply of air suitable for breathing and wear the recommended equipment.

2. Organisational protection measures

Personal protective equipment:

Protective engineering solutions should be implemented and in use before personal protective equipment is considered. These recommendations apply to the product as supplied.

Environmental exposure controls:

The product should not be allowed to enter drains, water courses or the soil.

3. Hand protection

Hydrocarbon-proof gloves. Fluorinated rubber. Nitrile rubber. In case of prolonged contact with the product, it is recommended to wear gloves complying with EN 420 and EN 374 standards, protecting at least for 480 minutes and having a thickness of 0,38 mm at least. These values are indicative only. The level of protection is provided by the material of the glove, its technical characteristics, its resistance to the chemicals to be handled, the appropriateness of its use and its replacement frequency. Please observe the instructions regarding permeability and breakthrough time which are provided by the supplier of the gloves. Also take into consideration the specific local conditions under which the product is used, such as the danger of cuts, abrasion, and the contact time.

4. Feet protection

Wear protective shoes or boots.

5. Body protection

Wear suitable protective clothing. Long sleeved clothing. Type 4/6.

6. Eye protection

If splashes are likely to occur, wear:. Safety glasses with side-shields. EN 166.

7. Respiratory protection

None under normal use conditions. When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use appropriate certified respirators. Respirator with combination filter for vapour/particulate (EN 14387). Type A/P1. Warning ! filters have a limited use duration. If exposure limits are exceeded a self-contained breathing apparatus has to be worn. The use of breathing apparatus must comply strictly with the manufacturer's instructions and the regulations governing their choices and uses. No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions. If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, ventilation and evacuation may be required.

Stability and reactivity

1. Reactivity

: None under normal processing.

2. Chemical stability

: Stable under recommended storage conditions.

3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

: No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

4. Conditions to avoid

: Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Keep away from heat and sparks.

5. Incompatible materials

: Strong oxidising agents.

6. Hazardous decomposition products: Incomplete combustion and thermolysis may produce gases of varying toxicity such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, various hydrocarbons, aldehydes and soot. Nitrogen oxides (NOx).

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Waste from residues / unused products:

Should not be released into the environment. Do not empty into drains. Dispose of in accordance with the European Directives on waste and hazardous waste.

Contaminated packageing:

Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or disposal.

EWC Waste Disposal No:

According to the European Waste Catalogue, Waste Codes are not product specific, but application specific. Waste codes should be assigned by the user based on the application for which the product was used. The following Waste Codes are only suggestions:. 12, 01,12.

Other information: Disposal personnel should use suitable personal protection, see Exposure controls/personal protection above for more details.