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Guidance on Safe Use

Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

General advice:  Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. When symptoms persist or in all cases of doubt seek medical advice.

Inhalation:  Move to fresh air. Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed. Call a physician.

Skin contact:  Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.

Eye contact:  Immediately flush eyes for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.

Ingestion:  Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately give large quantities of water to drink. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician immediately.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media:  Dry chemical, Alcohol-resistant foam, Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Extinguishing media which shall not be used for safety reasons:  Water, Water spray,

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters:  Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.

Further information:  Evacuate personnel and keep upwind of fire. In the event of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes. Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions:  Use personal protective equipment. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.

Environmental precautions:  Prevent product from entering drains.

Methods for cleaning up:  Dam up. Avoid moisture. Neutralize with the following product(s): soda ash.  Clean with detergents. Avoid solvents. Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal.

Handling and storage

Advice on safe handling:  Avoid breathing vapours or mist. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product. Wear personal protective equipment. Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion:  Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Use only explosion-proof equipment.

Requirements for storage areas and containers:  Keep containers tightly closed and in an upright position. Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.

Advice on common storage:  Keep away from: Flammable materials Strong oxidizing agents.  Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.

Other data:  No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.

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Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
UN Number: 2923
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

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UN Number: 2923
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
UN Number: 2923
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Proper shipping name and description:
Proper shipping name and description: CORROSIVE SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (Isophthaloyl chloride)
Chemical name:
Chemical name: Isophthaloyl chloride
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
UN Number: 2923
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Proper shipping name and description: CORROSIVE SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (Isophthaloyl chloride)
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Chemical name: Isophthaloyl chloride
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Exposure controls / personal protection

Engineering measures:  Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.

Respiratory protection:  Provide adequate ventilation.

Hand protection:  Neoprene gloves, Rubber gloves

Eye protection:  Tightly fitting safety goggles

Skin and body protection:  Rubber apron Boots

Hygiene measures:  Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.

If available, see relevant exposure scenario.

Stability and reactivity

Materials to avoid:  Water, Humid air, Steam

Hazardous decomposition products:  Gaseous hydrogen chloride (HCl).

Hazardous reactions:  Decomposes when moist. Heating can release hazardous gases. Stable under normal conditions.

Disposal considerations

Product:  Dispose of as special waste in compliance with local and national regulations.

Contaminated packaging:  Dispose of as unused product. Do not re-use empty containers.

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