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Guidance on Safe Use

Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

General Information : Keep victim calm. Obtain medical treatment immediately.

Inhalation : DO NOT DELAY. Remove to fresh air. If rapid recovery does

not occur, transport to nearest medical facility for additional

treatment.

Skin Contact : Remove contaminated clothing. Immediately flush skin with

large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, and follow by

washing with soap and water if available. If redness, swelling,

pain and/or blisters occur, transport to the nearest medical

facility for additional treatment.

Eye Contact : Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least

15 minutes while holding eyelids open. Transport to the

nearest medical facility for additional treatment.

Ingestion : If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: transport to nearest

medical facility for additional treatment. If vomiting occurs

spontaneously, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration.

Advice to Physician : Potential for chemical pneumonitis. Consider: gastric lavage

with protected airway, administration of activated charcoal.

Potential for cardiac sensitisation, particularly in abuse

situations. Hypoxia or negative inotropes may enhance these

effects. Consider: oxygen therapy. Call a doctor or poison

control center for guidance.

Fire-fighting measures

Clear fire area of all non-emergency personnel.

Specific Hazards : The vapour is heavier than air, spreads along the ground and

distant ignition is possible. Will float and can be reignited on

surface water. Carbon monoxide may be evolved if incomplete

combustion occurs.

Extinguishing Media : Foam, water spray or fog. Dry chemical powder, carbon

dioxide, sand or earth may be used for small fires only.

Unsuitable Extinguishing

Media

: Do not use water in a jet.

Protective Equipment for

Firefighters

: Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing

apparatus.

Additional Advice : Keep adjacent containers cool by spraying with water.

Accidental release measures

Observe all relevant local and international regulations. Avoid contact with spilled or released

material. For guidance on selection of personal protective equipment see Chapter 8 of this

Material Safety Data Sheet. See Chapter 13 for information on disposal.

Protective measures : Isolate hazard area and deny entry to unnecessary or

unprotected personnel. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas.

Shut off leaks, if possible without personal risks. Remove all

possible sources of ignition in the surrounding area. Use

appropriate containment (of product and fire fighting water) to

avoid environmental contamination. Prevent from spreading or

entering drains, ditches or rivers by using sand, earth, or other

appropriate barriers. Attempt to disperse the vapour or to direct

its flow to a safe location for example by using fog sprays.

Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Ensure

electrical continuity by bonding and grounding (earthing) all

equipment. Ventilate contaminated area thoroughly.

Clean Up Methods : For large liquid spills (> 1 drum), transfer by mechanical means

such as vacuum truck to a salvage tank for recovery or safe

disposal. Do not flush away residues with water. Retain as

contaminated waste. Allow residues to evaporate or soak up

with an appropriate absorbent material and dispose of safely.

Remove contaminated soil and dispose of safely.

For small liquid spills (< 1 drum), transfer by mechanical means

to a labelled, sealable container for product recovery or safe

disposal. Allow residues to evaporate or soak up with an

appropriate absorbent material and dispose of safely. Remove

contaminated soil and dispose of safely.

Additional Advice : Notify authorities if any exposure to the general public or the

environment occurs or is likely to occur. Local authorities

should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.

The vapour is heavier than air, spreads along the ground and

distant ignition is possible. Vapour may form an explosive

mixture with air

Handling and storage

General Precautions : Avoid breathing vapours or contact with material. Only use in

well ventilated areas. Wash thoroughly after handling. On

guidance on selection of personal protective equipment see

Chapter 8 of this Material Safety Data Sheet. Use the

information in this data sheet as input to a risk assessment of

local circumstances to help determine appropriate controls for

safe handling, storage and disposal of this material.

Handling : Avoid inhaling vapour and/or mists. Avoid contact with skin,

eyes, and clothing. Avoid exposure. Obtain special instructions

before use. Extinguish any naked flames. Do not smoke.

Remove ignition sources. Avoid sparks. Electrostatic charges

may be generated during pumping. Electrostatic discharge may

cause fire. Ensure electrical continuity by bonding and

grounding (earthing) all equipment. Restrict line velocity during

pumping in order to avoid generation of electrostatic discharge

(<= 1 m/sec until fill pipe submerged to twice its diameter, then

<= 7 m/sec). Avoid splash filling. Do NOT use compressed air

for filling, discharging, or handling operations.

Storage : Vapours from tanks should not be released to atmosphere.

Breathing losses during storage should be controlled by a

suitable vapour treatment system. Bulk storage tanks should

be diked (bunded). The vapour is heavier than air. Beware of

accumulation in pits and confined spaces.

Product Transfer : Electrostatic charges may be generated during pumping.

Electrostatic discharge may cause fire. Ensure electrical

continuity by bonding and grounding (earthing) all equipment.

Restrict line velocity during pumping in order to avoid

generation of electrostatic discharge (<= 1 m/sec until fill pipe

submerged to twice its diameter, then <= 7 m/sec). Avoid

splash filling. Do NOT use compressed air for filling,

discharging, or handling operations.

Recommended Materials : For containers, or container linings use mild steel, stainless

steel.

Unsuitable Materials : Natural, butyl, neoprene or nitrile rubbers.

Additional Information : Ensure that all local regulations regarding handling and storage

facilities are followed.

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Stability and reactivity

Disposal considerations