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Guidance on Safe Use

Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

Description of First Aid Measures:

If inhaled, move person into fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration

In case of skin contact, wash off with soap and plenty of water

In case of eye contact, flush eyes with water as a precaution

If swallowed, rinse mouth with water

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Unsuitable extinguishing media: None specified

Special protective equipment for firefighters: Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.

Hazardous combustion products: Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Tantalum Oxides

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions: Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas.

Environmental precautions: Do not let product enter drains.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling: Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Normal measures for preventive fire protection.

Conditions for safe storage: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Keep in a dry place.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

1. Technical protection measures: Substance should be used under appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Normal measures for preventive fire protection

2. Organisational protection measures: Not specified.

3. Hand protection: Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.

4. Feet protection: Not specified

5. Body protection: Choose body protection in relation to its type, to the concentration and amount of dangerous substances, and to the specific work-place., The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.

6. Eye protection: Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as EN 166(EU).

7. Respiratory protection: Respiratory protection is not required. Where protection from nuisance levels of dusts are desired, use type P1 (EN 143) dust masks. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as CEN (EU).

Stability and reactivity

Chemical stability: stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions: no data available

Conditions to avoid: no data available

Materials to avoid: Strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products: Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Tantalum Oxides

Other decomposition products: no data available

Disposal considerations

Product: Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.

Contaminated packaging: Dispose of as unused product.