Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 206-059-0 | CAS number: 298-14-6
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
Pay attention to self-protection.
Remove victims from hazardous area. Immediately remove soiled or soaked clothing and remove it to a safe distance. Keep victim warm, in a stabilized position and covered.
Do not leave victims unattended.
If the casualty is unconscious: Place the victim in the recovery position.
Inhalation
Inhalation is possible if aerosols, mists, dusts, or smoke form.
Move victims into fresh air.
With labored breathing: Provide with oxygen. Consult a doctor.
If the casualty is not breathing: Perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, notify emergency physician immediately.
Skin contact
Wash off affected area immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
If symptoms persist, consult a physician for treatment.
Eye contact
With eye held open, thoroughly rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes.
In case of persistent discomfort: Consult an ophthalmologist.
Ingestion
Rinse out mouth.
Immediately give large quantities of water to drink.
Consult a physician immediately.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
This substance does not have any noteworthy noxious potential. Damage to health is thus not expected.
Fire-fighting measures
The product is not combustible., In case of fire in the surroundings:, Water spray, foam, CO2, dry powder.
Accidental release measures
Use mechanical handling equipment.
After cleaning, flush away traces with water.
Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
Avoid dust formation.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion
No special precautions required.
Storage
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
German storage class
13 - Non Combustible Solids
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
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Special provisions / remarks
- Remarks:
- Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
Shippingopen allclose all
Special provisions / remarks
- Remarks:
- Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- POTASSIUM HYDROGEN CARBONATE
- Chemical name:
- potassium hydrogen carbonate
Special provisions / remarks
- Remarks:
- Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- POTASSIUM HYDROGEN CARBONATE
- Chemical name:
- potassium hydrogen carbonate
Special provisions / remarks
- Remarks:
- Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
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Exposure controls / personal protection
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection
In case of dusts/vapours/aerosols being formed or if the limit values like TLV are exceeded:
use respiratory equipment with suitable filter or wear a self contained respiratory apparatus
Note time limit for wearing respiratory protective equipment.
Hand protection
Recommendation:
suitable protective gloves
Glove material butyl-rubber, PVC, Natural rubber (NR), Polychloroprene with natural-latex liner.
Material thickness 0,5 mm
Break through time > 480 min
Method DIN EN 374
Glove material nitrile rubber (Camatril, Tricotril, Dermatril), Fluorinated rubber (Vitoject)
Material thickness 0,35 - 0,4 mm
Break through time > 480 min
Method Source: KCL GmbH
Eye protection
safety glasses
Hygiene measures
Do not wear contaminated clothing.
Stability and reactivity
Reacts with:
acids
evolution of carbon dioxide.
Disposal considerations
With respect to local regulations, e.g. deposit in a suitable landfill site.
No waste key number as per the European Waste Types List can be assigned to this product, since such classification is based on the (as yet undetermined) use to which the product is put by the consumer.
The waste key number must be determined as per the European Waste Types List (decision on EU Waste Types List 2000/532/EC) in cooperation with the disposal firm / producing firm / official authority.
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