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Guidance on Safe Use

Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures

General advice : Move out of dangerous area.

Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

Do not leave the victim unattended.

If inhaled : Call a physician or poison control centre immediately.

Move to fresh air.

If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical

attention immediately.

In case of skin contact : If on skin, rinse well with water.

If on clothes, remove clothes.

In case of eye contact : Remove contact lenses.

Flush eyes with water as a precaution.

Protect unharmed eye.

Keep eye wide open while rinsing.

If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.

If swallowed : Keep respiratory tract clear.

Do not give milk or alcoholic beverages.

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

If symptoms persist, call a physician.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms : Skin contact may provoke the following symptoms:

Allergic reactions

Inhalation may provoke the following symptoms:

Shortness of breath

Asthma

Ingestion may provoke the following symptoms:

Stomach/intestinal disorders

Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Unsuitable extinguishing : High volume water jet

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Specific hazards during firefighting

: Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water

courses.

Hazardous combustion products

: Hazardous decomposition products due to incomplete combustion

5.3 Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment

for firefighters

: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.

Further information : Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This

must not be discharged into drains.

Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must

be disposed of in accordance with local regulations

Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions : Use personal protective equipment.

Avoid dust formation.

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Evacuate personnel to safe areas.

6.2 Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions : Prevent product from entering drains.

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform

respective authorities.

6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up : Wipe up with absorbent material (e.g. cloth, fleece).

6.4 Reference to other sections

For personal protection see section 8

Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling : Avoid formation of respirable particles.

Do not breathe vapours/dust.

Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.

Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

For personal protection see section 8.

Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the application area.

Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms

Persons susceptible to skin sensitisation problems or asthma,

allergies, chronic or recurrent respiratory disease should not

be employed in any process in which this mixture is being

used.

Advice on protection against

fire and explosion

: Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust

is formed.

Hygiene measures : General industrial hygiene practice. Wash hands before

breaks and immediately after handling the product.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements for storage

areas and containers

: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated

place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Electrical installations / working materials must comply with the technological

safety standards. To maintain product quality, do not store in

heat or direct sunlight.

Further information on storage stability

: Keep in a dry place.

No decomposition if stored and applied as directed

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Exposure controls / personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.

Biological occupational exposure limits

Substance name CAS-No. Control parameters Sampling time Basis

cobalt carbonate 513-79-1 Cobalt (Cobalt): 15

µg/l

(Urine)

End of shift at end

of workweek

ACGIH BEI

Cobalt (Cobalt):

(Urine)

End of shift at end

of workweek

ACGIH BEI

8.2 Exposure controls

Engineering measures

Handle only in a place equipped with local exhaust (or other appropriate exhaust).

Personal protective equipment

Eye protection : Wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles.

Hand protection

Material : Nitrile rubber

Break through time : > 480 min

Glove thickness : 0,12 mm

Material : PVC

Break through time : > 480 min

Glove thickness : 1,1 mm

Material : Neoprene

Break through time : > 480 min

Glove thickness : 0,35 mm

Glove length : Long sleeve gloves

Skin and body protection : Footwear protecting against chemicals

Respiratory protection : Suitable mask with particle filter P3 (European Norm 143)

When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure

limit they must use appropriate certified respirators.

Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity

Stable at normal ambient temperature and pressure.

10.2 Chemical stability

No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous reactions : Stable under recommended storage conditions.

10.4 Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid : None known.

10.5 Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid :

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

No decomposition if stored normally.

Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Product : Dispose of in accordance with the European Directives on

waste and hazardous waste.

According to the European Waste Catalogue, Waste Codes

are not product specific, but application specific.

Waste codes should be assigned by the user, preferably in

discussion with the waste disposal authorities.

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.

Send to a licensed waste management company.

Dispose of as hazardous waste in compliance with local and

national regulations.

Contaminated packaging : Empty remaining contents

Dispose of contaminated packaging as if unused product.

Do not re-use empty containers.