Alcohols, C12-14

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

General advice

Consult a physician. Show  this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

Inhalation:

Inhalation is not an expected route of exposure. Remove victim from immediate source of exposure and assure that the victim is breathing. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen, if available. If victim is not breathing, administer CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation). Seek medical attention.

Skin Contact:

In case of contact, immediately wash with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes while washing. Clean contaminated clothing and shoes before re-use or discard if they cannot be thoroughly cleaned.

Eye Contact:

Hold eyelids open and flush with a steady, gentle stream of water for at least 30 minutes. Seek medical Attention, preferably an ophthalmologist. If the physician is not immediately available, eye irrigation should be continued for an additional 15 minutes. If it is necessary to transport the patient to a physician and the eye needs to be bandaged, use a dry sterile cloth pad and cover both eyes.

Ingestion:

If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-3 glasses of water to drink and do not induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical attention. Do not leave victim unattended. To prevent aspiration of swallowed product, lay victim on side with head lower than waist. Vomiting may occur spontaneously. If vomiting occurs and the victim is conscious, give water to further dilute the chemical.

Medical attention and special treatment:

Treat symptomatically.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable Extinguishing Media:

Use water spray, carbon dioxide, foam or dry chemical..

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media:

Do not use water.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Decomposition products may include the following materials: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide

Advice for firefighters and special protective equipment:

Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

Burning may release oxides of carbon and other hazardous gases or vapours.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions: No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment.

Environmental precautions: Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air).

Large spill: Move containers from spill area. Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas. Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a designated, labeled waste container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.

Small spill: Move containers from spill area. Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a designated, labelled waste container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.

Environmental precautions: Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air).

Large spill: Move containers from spill area. Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas. Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a designated, labeled waste container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.

Small spill: Move containers from spill area. Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a designated, labelled waste container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.

Handling and storage

Handling: Put on appropriate personal protective equipment. Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking.

Storage: Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in original container protected from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials and food and drink. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabeled containers. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.

Packaging materials:

Recommended: Use original container.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

UN3082

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s.(Alcohols, C12-C14)

Chemical name:

Alcohols, C12-14

Language:

English

Labels:

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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

UN3082

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s.(Alcohols, C12-C14)

Chemical name:

Alcohols, C12-14

Language:

English

Labels:

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Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

UN3082

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s.(Alcohols, C12-C14)

Chemical name:

Alcohols, C12-C14

Labels:

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Marine pollutant

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

UN3082

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s.(Alcohols, C12-C14)

Chemical name:

Alcohols, C12-C14

Labels:

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Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Recommended monitoring procedures:

If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal, workplace atmosphere or biological monitoring may be required to determine the effectiveness of the ventilation or other control measures and/or the necessity to use respiratory protective equipment. Reference should be made to European Standard EN 689 for methods for the assessment of exposure by inhalation to chemical agents and national guidance documents for methods for the determination of hazardous substances.

Exposure controls:

Occupational exposure controls: No special ventilation requirements. Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control worker exposure to airborne contaminants. If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure below any recommended or statutory limits.

Hygiene measures: Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Respiratory protection: Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator. Recommended: Appropriate breathing apparatus may be required.

Hand protection: Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. >8 hours (breakthrough time): natural rubber (latex).

Eye protection: Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists or dusts. Recommended: safety glasses with side-shields.

Skin protection: Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product. Recommended: overall.

Environmental exposure controls: Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.

Remark : The penetration-time of the recommended gloves depend not only on the material. Also other factors may have influence on the penetration-time , as the thickness of them or the specific use or conditions (temperature). In any case, certificate materials (for example following EN 374) should be selected. Please ask your supplier, if the gloves are suitable for the intended use.

Stability and reactivity

STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: Stable under normal ambient and anticipated storage and handling conditions of temperature and pressure.

Reactivity

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

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Reacts with oxidizing agents. Reacts with bases. Reacts with strong acids.

Conditions to avoid

Avoid dust formation. Avoid electro-static charge.

Incompatible materials

Oxidizing agents, bases, strong acids

Hazardous decomposition products

Thermal decomposition or burning may release oxides of carbon and other hazardous gases or vapours.

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Methods of disposal: The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority requirements. Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.

Packaging

Methods of disposal: The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible. Waste packaging should be recycled. Incineration or landfill should only be considered when recycling is not feasible.

Special precautions: This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. Care should be taken when handling emptied containers that have not been cleaned or rinsed out. Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.

Recommendations: Do not wash into drains. Do not mix with other waste materials. Dispose in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations.

If necessary seek advice from local waste authority.