Methyl ester of fatty acids, Cx-Cy, Hydroxymethylated

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Eyes:

Flush eyes thoroughly with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses after the initial 1-2 minutes and continue flushing for several additional minutes. If effects occur, consult a physician, preferably an ophthalmologist.

Skin:

Remove material from skin immediately by washing with soap and plenty of water.  Remove contaminated clothing and shoes while washing.  Seek medical attention if irritation persists. Wash clothing before reuse.  Discard items which cannot be decontaminated, including leather articles such as shoes, belts and watchbands.  

Note to Physician:

If burn is present, treat as any thermal burn, after decontamination.  No specific antidote.  Treatment of exposure should be directed at the control of symptoms and the clinical condition of the patient.

Ingestion:

If swallowed, seek medical attention. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel.

Inhalation:

Move person to fresh air; if effects occur, consult a physician.

Fire-fighting measures

Recommended extinguishing agents:

Water fog or fine spray. Dry chemical fire extinguishers. Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers. Foam. Do not use direct water stream. May spread fire. Alcohol resistant foams (ATC type) are preferred. General purpose synthetic foams (including AFFF) or protein foams may function, but will be

less effective.

Fire Fighting Procedures:

Keep people away.  Isolate fire and deny unnecessary entry.  Use water spray to cool fire exposed containers and fire affected zone until fire is out and danger of reignition has passed.  Fight fire from protected location or safe distance. Consider the use of unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles.  Immediately withdraw all personnel from the area in case of rising sound from venting safety device or discoloration of the container.  Do not use direct water stream.  May spread fire.  Move container from fire area if this is possible without hazard.  Burning liquids may be moved by flushing with water to protect personnel and minimize property damage.

Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters:

Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and protective fire fighting clothing (includes fire fighting helmet, coat, trousers, boots, and gloves).  If protective equipment is not available or not used, fight fire from a protected location or safe distance.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:

Container may rupture from gas generation in a fire situation.  Violent steam generation or eruption may occur upon application of direct water stream to hot liquids.  

Hazardous Combustion Products:

During a fire, smoke may contain the original material in addition to combustion products of varying composition which may be toxic and/or irritating.  Combustion products may include and are not limited to:  Carbon monoxide.  

Accidental release measures

Steps to be Taken if Material is Released or Spilled:

Contain spilled material if possible. Absorb with materials such as: Sawdust. Dirt. Vermiculite. Sand. Clay. Cob grit. Milsorb. Do NOT use adsorbent materials such as: Cement powder (Note: may generate heat). Collect in suitable and properly labeled open containers. Do not place in sealed containers. Suitable containers include: Metal drums. Plastic drums. Polylined fiber pacs. Wash the spill site with large quantities of water.  Contact Dow for clean-up assistance.  

Personal Precautions:

If available, use foam to smother or suppress.  Use appropriate safety equipment.

Environmental Precautions:

Prevent from entering into soil, ditches, sewers, waterways and/or groundwater.  

Personal Precautions:

If available, use foam to smother or suppress. Use appropriate safety equipment.

Environmental Precautions:

Prevent from entering into soil, ditches, sewers, waterways and/or groundwater.

Handling and storage

General Handling:

Product shipped/handled hot can cause thermal burns.

Other Precautions:

Spills of these organic materials on hot fibrous insulations may lead to lowering of the autoignition temperatures possibly resulting in spontaneous combustion.

Storage

Store in the following material(s): Carbon steel. Stainless steel. Polypropylene. Polyethylene-lined container. Teflon. Glass-lined container. Plasite 3066 lined container. Plasite 3070 lined container. 316 stainless steel.

Storage temperature:  

24 - 41 °C

Personal Protection

Eye/Face Protection: Use safety glasses.  Safety glasses should be consistent with EN 166 or equivalent.  When handling hot material:  Use chemical goggles.  Chemical goggles should be consistent with EN 166 or equivalent.  Wear a face-shield which allows use of chemical goggles, or wear a full-face respirator, to protect face and eyes when there is any likelihood of splashes.  Eye wash fountain should be located in immediate work area.  

Skin Protection:

Use protective clothing chemically resistant to this material.  Selection of specific items such as face shield, boots, apron, or full body suit will depend on the task.  Remove contaminated clothing immediately, wash skin area with soap and water, and launder clothing before reuse or dispose of properly.  Items which cannot be decontaminated, such as shoes, belts and watchbands, should be removed and disposed of properly.  When handling hot material, protect skin from thermal burns. Selection of specific items will depend on the operation.  

Hand protection:

Use gloves chemically resistant to this material.  Use gloves with insulation for thermal protection, when needed.  Examples of preferred glove barrier materials include:  Neoprene.  Nitrile/butadiene rubber ("nitrile" or "NBR").  Polyvinyl chloride ("PVC" or "vinyl").  NOTICE: The selection of a specific glove for a particular application and duration of use in a workplace should also take into account all relevant workplace factors such as, but not limited to: Other chemicals which may be handled, physical requirements (cut/puncture protection, dexterity, thermal protection), potential body reactions to glove materials, as well as the instructions/specifications provided by the glove supplier.  Use chemical resistant gloves classified under Standard EN374: Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms.  Use gloves with insulation for thermal protection (EN 407), when needed.  Examples of preferred glove barrier materials include:  Neoprene.  Nitrile/butadiene rubber ("nitrile" or "NBR").  Polyvinyl chloride ("PVC" or "vinyl").  When prolonged or frequently repeated contact may occur, a glove with a protection class of 4 or higher (breakthrough time greater than 120 minutes according to EN 374) is recommended.  When only brief contact is expected, a glove with a protection class of 1 or higher (breakthrough time greater than 10 minutes according to EN 374) is recommended.  NOTICE: The selection of a specific glove for a particular application and duration of use in a workplace should also take into account all relevant workplace factors such as, but not limited to: Other chemicals which may be handled, physical requirements (cut/puncture protection, dexterity, thermal protection), potential body reactions to glove materials, as well as the instructions/specifications provided by the glove supplier.  

Respiratory Protection:

Respiratory protection should be worn when there is a potential to exceed the exposure limit requirements or guidelines.  If there are no applicable exposure limit requirements or guidelines, wear respiratory protection when adverse effects, such as respiratory irritation or discomfort have been experienced, or where indicated by your risk assessment process.  For most conditions no respiratory protection should be needed;  however, if discomfort is experienced, use an approved air-purifying respirator.  Use the following CE approved air-purifying respirator:  Organic vapor cartridge, type A (boiling point >65 ºC).  

Ingestion:

Use good personal hygiene.  Do not consume or store food in the work area.  Wash hands before smoking or eating.  

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

Not regulated

Shipping

SpecialProvisions

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

UN number:

Not regulated

Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

Not regulated

Shipping

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

Not regulated

Shipping

Remarks

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Exposure Limits:

None established

Personal Protection

Eye/Face Protection: Use safety glasses.  Safety glasses should be consistent with EN 166 or equivalent.  When handling hot material:  Use chemical goggles.  Chemical goggles should be consistent with EN 166 or equivalent.  Wear a face-shield which allows use of chemical goggles, or wear a full-face respirator, to protect face and eyes when there is any likelihood of splashes.  Eye wash fountain should be located in immediate work area.  

Skin Protection: Use protective clothing chemically resistant to this material.  Selection of specific items such as face shield, boots, apron, or full body suit will depend on the task.  Remove contaminated clothing immediately, wash skin area with soap and water, and launder clothing before reuse or dispose of properly.  Items which cannot be decontaminated, such as shoes, belts and watchbands, should be removed and disposed of properly.  When handling hot material, protect skin from thermal burns. Selection of specific items will depend on the operation.  

Hand protection: Use gloves chemically resistant to this material.  Use gloves with insulation for thermal protection, when needed.  Examples of preferred glove barrier materials include:  Neoprene.  Nitrile/butadiene rubber ("nitrile" or "NBR").  Polyvinyl chloride ("PVC" or "vinyl").  NOTICE: The selection of a specific glove for a particular application and duration of use in a workplace should also take into account all relevant workplace factors such as, but not limited to: Other chemicals which may be handled, physical requirements (cut/puncture protection, dexterity, thermal protection), potential body reactions to glove materials, as well as the instructions/specifications provided by the glove supplier.  Use chemical resistant gloves classified under Standard EN374: Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms.  Use gloves with insulation for thermal protection (EN 407), when needed.  Examples of preferred glove barrier materials include:  Neoprene.  Nitrile/butadiene rubber ("nitrile" or "NBR").  Polyvinyl chloride ("PVC" or "vinyl").  When prolonged or frequently repeated contact may occur, a glove with a protection class of 4 or higher (breakthrough time greater than 120 minutes according to EN 374) is recommended.  When only brief contact is expected, a glove with a protection class of 1 or higher (breakthrough time greater than 10 minutes according to EN 374) is recommended.  NOTICE: The selection of a specific glove for a particular application and duration of use in a workplace should also take into account all relevant workplace factors such as, but not limited to: Other chemicals which may be handled, physical requirements (cut/puncture protection, dexterity, thermal protection), potential body reactions to glove materials, as well as the instructions/specifications provided by the glove supplier.  

Respiratory Protection: Respiratory protection should be worn when there is a potential to exceed the exposure limit requirements or guidelines.  If there are no applicable exposure limit requirements or guidelines, wear respiratory protection when adverse effects, such as respiratory irritation or discomfort have been experienced, or where indicated by your risk assessment process.  For most conditions no respiratory protection should be needed;  however, if discomfort is experienced, use an approved air-purifying respirator.  Use the following CE approved air-purifying respirator:  Organic vapor cartridge, type A (boiling point >65 ºC)  

Ingestion: Use good personal hygiene.  Do not consume or store food in the work area.  Wash hands before smoking or eating.  

Engineering Controls

Ventilation: Use local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to maintain airborne levels below exposure limit requirements or guidelines.  If there are no applicable exposure limit requirements or guidelines, general ventilation should be sufficient for most operations.  Local exhaust ventilation may be necessary for some operations.

Stability and reactivity

Stability/Instability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.  Store in the following material(s):  Carbon steel.  Stainless steel.  Polypropylene.  Polyethylene-lined container.  Teflon.  Glass-lined container.  Plasite 3066 lined container.  Plasite 3070 lined container.  316 stainless steel.  

Conditions to Avoid:

Product can oxidize at elevated temperatures.  Generation of gas during decomposition can cause pressure in closed systems.  

Incompatible Materials:

Avoid contact with oxidizing materials.  Avoid contact with:  Strong acids.  Avoid unintended contact with isocyanates. The reaction of polyols and isocyanates generates heat.

Hazardous Polymerization:

Will not occur by itself

Thermal Decomposition

Decomposition products depend upon temperature, air supply and the presence of other materials.  Decomposition products can include and are not limited to:  Carbon dioxide.  Aldehydes.  Alcohols.  Ethers.  Hydrocarbons.  Ketones.  Organic acids.  Polymer fragments.  

Disposal considerations

Do not dump into any sewers, on the ground, or into any body of water.  This product, when being disposed of in its unused and uncontaminated state should be treated as a hazardous waste according to EC Directive 91/689/EEC.  Any disposal practices must be in compliance with all national and provincial laws and any municipal or local by-laws governing hazardous waste.  For used, contaminated and residual materials additional evaluations may be required.