(phenylethyl)benzene

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures:

General information:

Remove contaminated soaked clothing immediately.

If threatening unconsciousness,position and transport in recovery position

In case of breathing difficulties give oxygen.

In case of inhalation:

Remove the casualty into fresh air and keep him immobile.

Seek medical treatment immediately.

In case of respiratory standstill give artifical respiration by respirator and send for a doctor.

In case of skin contact:

In case of contact with skin wash off immediately with soap and water.

Remove contaminated clothing immediately, even underwear and shoes.

Consult a doctor if skin irritation persists.

In case of eye contact:

In case of contact with eyes rinse thoroughly with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

In case of ingestion:

Do not induce vomiting.

Call for a doctor immediately.

Provide for plenty of water to be drunken in small gulps (dilution effect). Additionally medical charcoal tablets

should be given (1 spoon of medical charcoal suspension in a glass of water).

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Physician's information / possible symptoms

The following symptoms may occur:

Eye defects

Unconsciousness

Delirious state

Headache

Physician's information / possible dangers:

Risk of pulmonary oedema

Risk of pneumonia

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:

Treatment (Advice to doctor):

If swallowed or in the event of vomiting, risk of entering the lungs.

Monitor circulation.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media:

Suitable extinguishing media:

Foam

Dry fire-extinguishing substance

Carbon dioxide

Water spray jet

Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons:

Full water jet

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

Pyrolysis products of aromatic hydrocarbons.

In the event of fire the following can be released:

Carbon monoxide (CO)

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Advice for firefighters:

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters:

Use breathing apparatus with independent air supply.

Wear full protective clothing.

Do not inhale explosion and/or combustion gases.

Additional information:

Cool endangered containers with water spray jet.

Inhalation of dangerous decomposing products may cause severe damages to health.

Fire residues and contaminated firefighting water must be disposed of in accordance with the local regulations.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Keep people away and stay on the upwind side.

Use personal protective clothing.

Keep away sources of ignition.

Environmental precautions:

Do not discharge into the drains/surface waters/groundwater.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Collect spillage (P391).

Take up with absorbent material (e.g. sand, kieselguhr, acid binder, general-purpose binder, sawdust).

Send in suitable containers for recovery or disposal.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling:

Advice on safe handling:

Open and handle container with care!

Use only in well-ventilated areas.

Use solvent-resistant equipment.

Do not use for cleaning purposes.

Take the usual precautions when handling with chemicals.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion:

Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking

Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

Do not use sparking tools.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

Requirements for storage rooms and vessels:

Ventilate store-rooms thoroughly.

Store locked up (P405).

Provide solvent-resistant and impermeable floor.

Keep only in original container.

Advice on storage compatibility:

Do not store with acids, alkalies or combustible materials.

Do not store with oxidizing agents.

Further information on storage conditions:

Keep container tightly closed, store at cool and aired place, open and handle carefully.

Protect from direct solar radiation.

Protect from heat/overheating.

Do not keep at temperatures above 30°C.

Storage group 10

Fire class B

Specific end use(s):

Recommendation(s) for intended use

Insulating fluid for capacitors.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

UN 3082

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

UN 3082 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. ((Phenylethyl)benzene), 9, III, (E),
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS, Classification code: M6

Chemical name:

(Phenylethyl)benzene)

Language:

English

SpecialProvisions

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

UN number:

UN 3082

Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

UN 3082

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

UN 3082 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. ((Phenylethyl)benzene), 9, III

Chemical name:

(Phenylethyl)benzene)

Marine pollutant

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

UN 3082

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

UN 3082 Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s. ((Phenylethyl)benzene), 9, III
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS: Yes

Chemical name:

(Phenylethyl)benzene)

Remarks

Additional transport information

Additional information

Special provisions / remarks / other:

Marine pollutant mark (all transport ways).

Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters:

Additional advice:

Observe national and local legal requirements.

Exposure controls:

Respiratory protection:

If ventilation insufficient, wear respiratory protection.

Short term: filter apparatus, combination filter A-P3

Hand protection:

Gloves made of fluoro rubber.

Recommended protection glove type (use restriction time in hrs):

KCL 890 Vitoject (Full contact; Thickness: 0,7 mm; Break-through time: > 480 min).

KCL 890 Vitoject (Splash contact; Thickness: 0,7 mm; Break-through time: > 60 min).

Eye protection:

safety goggles with side protection

Skin protection:

light protective clothing, thick material

General protective measures:

Do not inhale vapours.

Avoid contact with eyes and skin

Hygiene measures:

Clean skin thoroughly after working.

Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264).

At work do not eat, drink, smoke or take drugs.

Remove soiled or soaked clothing immediately.

Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse (P362).

Limitation and surveillance of the environment:

Do not discharge into the drains/surface waters/groundwater.

Further informations: see technical data sheet.

Use the following recovery and/or abatement technique for cleaning waste gases:

Waste gas treatment by thermal oxidation.

Stability and reactivity

Chemical stability:

If product is heated above decomposition temperature toxic vapours may be released.

Possibility of hazardous reactions:

none, as far as already known

Conditions to avoid:

Evolution of flammable mixtures possible in air when heated above flash point and/or during spraying or misting.

Incompatible materials:

! Materials to avoid:

Reactions with strong oxidising agents.

Hazardous decomposition products:

Carbon monoxide

Pyrolysis products, aromatic.

! Additional information:

No decomposition if used as prescribed.

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods:

Waste code No. Name of waste

13 03 08* synthetic insulating and heat transmission oils

13 03 10* other insulating and heat transmission oils

Wastes marked with an asterisk are considered to be hazardous waste pursuant to Directive 91/689/EEC on

hazardous waste.

Recommendations for the product:

Dispose of contents/container according to local national regulations (P501).

In accordance with regulations for special waste, must be taken, after pretreatment, to an authorised special

waste incineration plant.

Recommendations for packaging:

Packaging that cannot be cleaned should be disposed of like the product.

General information:

Disposal according to 91/692/EEC.