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Guidance on Safe Use

Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures
Remove contaminated clothing.


If inhaled:
Keep patient calm, remove to fresh air, seek medical attention.


On skin contact:
Wash thoroughly with soap and water


On contact with eyes:
Wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open, consult an eye specialist.


On ingestion:
Immediately rinse mouth and then drink 200-300 ml of water, seek medical attention.


 


 


Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms: Information, i.e. additional information on symptoms and effects may be included in the GHS labeling phrases available in Section 2 and in the Toxicological assessments available in Section 11.


Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treatment: Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no known specific antidote.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media:
water spray, foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide


Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
nitrogen oxides, carbon oxides
The substances/groups of substances mentioned can be released in case of fire.


Advice for fire-fighters
Special protective equipment:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical-protective clothing.


Further information:
Collect contaminated extinguishing water separately, do not allow to reach sewage or effluent systems.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing.


Environmental precautions
Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater.


Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
For large amounts: Pump off product.
For residues: Pick up with suitable absorbent material (e.g. sand, sawdust, general-purpose binder, kieselguhr). Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with regulations.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling
Ensure thorough ventilation of stores and work areas.


Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Suitable materials for containers: Stainless steel 1.4401, Stainless steel 1.4301 (V2), High density polyethylene (HDPE), glass, Low density polyethylene (LDPE)
Unsuitable materials for containers: Paper/Fibreboard
Further information on storage conditions:  Protect from air.


Storage stability:
Storage temperature: < 50 °C
Storage duration: 6 Months
May yellow after lengthy storage.
During the storage a product characteristic clouding  or crystallin precipitation of the trimeric glyoxal hydrate may occur.
The process is reversible if warmed up mild (max. 40 °C).
From the data on storage duration in this safety data sheet no agreed statement regarding the warrantee of application properties can be deduced.


Protect from temperatures above: 50 °C
The packed product must be protected against exceeding the indicated temperature.

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters


Components with occupational exposure limits















50-00-0: Formaldehyde



107-21-1: Ethane-1,2-diol



107-22-2: Glyoxal



Exposure controls


Personal protective equipment


Respiratory protection:
Wear respiratory protection if ventilation is inadequate. Gas filter for gases/vapours of organic compounds (boiling point <65 °C, f.e. EN 14387 Type AX)


Hand protection:
Suitable chemical resistant safety gloves (EN ISO 374-1) also with prolonged, direct contact (Recommended: Protective index 6, corresponding > 480 minutes of permeation time according to EN ISO 374-1): E.g. nitrile rubber (0.4 mm), chloroprene rubber (0.5 mm), butyl rubber (0.7 mm) etc.
Manufacturer's directions for use should be observed because of great diversity of types.


Supplementary note: The specifications are based on tests, literature data and information of glove manufacturers or are derived from similar substances by analogy. Due to many conditions (e.g. temperature) it must be considered, that the practical usage of a chemical-protective glove in practice may be much shorter than the permeation time determined through testing.


Eye protection:
Safety glasses with side-shields (frame goggles) (e.g. EN 166)


Body protection:
Body protection must be chosen depending on activity and possible exposure, e.g. apron, protecting boots, chemical-protection suit (according to EN 14605 in case of splashes or EN ISO 13982 in case of dust).


General safety and hygiene measures
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Remove soiled or soaked clothing immediately. Wash off any contamination that gets onto the skin with plenty of water and soap, skin care.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity
No hazardous reactions if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.















Corrosion to metals:



No corrosive effect on metal.



Formation of flammable gases:



Remarks:



Forms no flammable gases in the presence of water.



Chemical stability
The product is stable if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.


 


Possibility of hazardous reactions
Reacts with strong alkalies. Exothermic reaction.


Conditions to avoid
Temperature: > 50 °C
See SDS section 7 - Handling and storage.


Incompatible materials
Substances to avoid: 
strong alkalies


Hazardous decomposition products
No hazardous decomposition products if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods


Incinerate in suitable incineration plant, observing local authority regulations.


A waste code in accordance with the European waste catalog (EWC) cannot be specified, due to dependence on the usage.
The waste code in accordance with the European waste catalog (EWC) must be specified in cooperation with disposal agency/manufacturer/authorities.


Contaminated packaging:
Uncontaminated packaging can be recycled.