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Guidance on Safe Use

Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

Inhalation:  Consult a doctor if disorders occur.

Ingestion: In case of important ingestion, consult a doctor.

Skin contact: Wash out with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. Consult a doctor if irritation occurs.

Eye contact: In case of eye contact, rinse immediately with a large quantity of water. Consult an ophthalmologist if irritation occurs.

First aid facilities: No special recommendations.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media:

Small fire Suitable: Non-combustible. Use suitable extinguishing media: water, foam, fire extinguishing powder, and/or sand.

Large fireSuitable: Non-combustible. Use suitable extinguishing media: water, foam, fire extinguishing powder, and/or sand.

Unusual fire/explosion hazards: No specific hazard. Possible emission of gases in contact with fire: CO, CO2, SO2.

Hazardous thermal decomposition products: No specific data.

Special fire-fighting procedures: No special measures required.

Protection of fire-fighters: Wear suitable protective clothing. Self-contained breathing apparatus.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions:

Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel away from the spillage. Do not touch the spilt product. Wear protective clothing and gloves.

Environmental precautions: Avoid the direct discharge in the sewer or in superficial waters. In case of large spillage, dike to contain the drainage.

Clean-up Methods:

Small spill and leak: Take up with suitable material. Place in a suitable container for the elimination. Clean up affected area with a large amount of water.

Large spill and leak: Absorb spillage with inert material (e.g. dry sand or earth) and place in a suitable waste container. Clean up affected area with a large amount of water.

Handling and storage

Handling: Adequate ventilation advised. Safety shower and eye fountains near the place of manipulation recommended.

Storage: Keep in a fresh and dry, well ventilated place.

User tips: Avoid contact with eyes and skin.

Remarks: The product should be handled with precaution.

Packaging materials Suitable: Only store in packaging intended for the substance. Recommended material(s): stainless steel, polyethylene.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Engineering measures: None required. However, use of adequate ventilation for industrial indoor uses is good industrial practice.

Hygiene measures: No specific measures other than general rules of safety and industrial hygiene.

Personal protective equipment –

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Respiratory system: No special protection is required.

Skin and body: Working clothes.

Hands: Wear suitable gloves. Recommended material(s): 4-8 hours (breakthrough time): Natural rubber (latex).Replace damaged gloves.

Advice on personal protection is applicable for high exposure levels. Select proper personal protection based on a risk assessment of the actual exposure situation.

Stability and reactivity

Stability: Stable in ambient temperature and under recommended storage and handling conditions.

Conditions to avoid: Temperatures below 0 °C

Materials to avoid: Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents.

Decompostion products: Possible release of CO2 and SO2 at elevated temperature.

Disposal considerations

Methods of disposal (waste of residues; contaminated packaging): Waste product residues should not be disposed of in sewers and superficial waters but processed in a suitable treatment plant complying with the requirements of environmental protection, waste disposal legislation and any local regulations.