Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 268-079-6 | CAS number: 68002-65-3 This substance is identified by SDA Substance Name: C16-C18 alkyl nitrile and SDA Reporting Number: 19-039-00.
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
General advice : Move out of dangerous area. Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
Inhalation : If breathed in, move person into fresh air. Consult a physician after significant exposure.
Skin contact : Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash the skin immediately with soap and water.
Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media : Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Specific hazards during fire fighting : Treat as oil fire. Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters : In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions :
Use personal protective equipment.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Environmental precautions : Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities.
Methods for cleaning up : Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder). Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Handling and storage
Advice on safe handling : Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the application area.
Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national regulations.
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- 3077
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- 3077
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
- Chemical name:
- Nitriles, tallow, hydrogenated
- Labels:
- 9
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
- Chemical name:
- Nitriles, tallow, hydrogenated
- Labels:
- 9
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Exposure controls / personal protection
Personal protective equipment: Respiratory protection : In the case of vapour formation use a respirator with an approved filter.
Hand protection : Glove material: Butyl-rubber
Eye protection : Eye wash bottle with pure water
Tightly fitting safety goggles
Skin and body protection : Protective suit Choose body protection according to the amount and concentration of the dangerous substance at the work place.
Hygiene measures : Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
When using do not eat or drink.
When using do not smoke.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday
Stability and reactivity
Hazardous decomposition products : No hazardous decomposition products are known.
Hazardous reactions : Stable under normal conditions.
Disposal considerations
Product : The product should not be allowed to enter drains, water courses or the soil.
Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with chemical or used container.
Hazardous waste
Contaminated packaging : Empty remaining contents.
Dispose of as unused product.
Do not re-use empty containers.
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