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Guidance on Safe Use

Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

GENERAL ADVICE : Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. First aider needs to protect himself. Place affected clothing in a sealed bag for subsequent decontamination.

IF INHALED: Move to fresh air. Keep at rest. Consult a physician.

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash immediately and thoroughly for a prolonged period (at least 15 minutes). Consult a physician.

IF IN EYES: Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate medical advice/ attention.

IF SWALLOWED: Do NOT induce vomiting. Do not give anything to drink. Get immediate medical advice/ attention.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media: Powder, Foam, Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Special exposure hazards in a fire: Not combustible

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters: Full protective suit. Self-contained breathing apparatus (EN 133)

Specific fire fighting methods: Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Stay upwind. Do not inhale fumes. Cool containers / tanks with water spray.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

- Avoid contact with the skin and the eyes.

- Only qualified personnel equipped with suitable protective equipment may intervene.

Environmental precautions

- Do not allow uncontrolled discharge of product into the environment.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

- Recovery : Pick up and transfer to properly labelled containers. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

- Neutralization : Cover with dry sodium carbonate. calcium hydroxide

- Decontamination/cleaning : Wash non-recoverable remainder with large amounts of water.

- Disposal : Treat recovered material as described in the section "Disposal considerations".

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

- Provide for appropriate exhaust ventilation and dust collection at machinery.

- Emergency equipment immediately accessible, with instructions for use.

- Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

- Regular cleaning of equipment, work area and clothing.

- Use clean, well-maintained personal protection equipment.

- Store personal protection equipment in a clean location away from the work area.

- Keep working clothes separately.

- Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

- Contaminated clothing must never be washed or reused.

- Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.

- Shower or bathe at the end of working.

- When using do not eat, drink or smoke.

Conditions for storage, including incompatibilities

Storage

- Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place.

- Keep container tightly closed.

- Keep away from Incompatible products.

- Incompatible products : Strong oxidizing agents, Aluminium

Packaging material

Suitable material

- Metal drum with a polyethylene flexible container.

- Packaging materials - Recommended : Polyethylene, Polypropylene

- Packaging materials - To be avoided : Certain plastic materials.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
2923
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
CORROSIVE SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (BISTRIFLUOROMETHANESULFONIMIDE LITHIUM)
Chemical name:
Bistrifluoromethanesulfonimide Lithium
Language:
English
Labels:
8 - Corrosive
6.1 - Toxic
SpecialProvisionsopen allclose all

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

UN number:
2923
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
CORROSIVE SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (BISTRIFLUOROMETHANESULFONIMIDE LITHIUM)
Chemical name:
Bistrifluoromethanesulfonimide Lithium
Language:
English
Labels:
8 - Corrosive
6.1 - Toxic
Remarksopen allclose all

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
2923
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
CORROSIVE SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (BISTRIFLUOROMETHANESULFONIMIDE LITHIUM)
Chemical name:
Bistrifluoromethanesulfonimide Lithium
Labels:
8 - Corrosive
6.1 - Toxic
Remarksopen allclose all

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
2923
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
CORROSIVE SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (BISTRIFLUOROMETHANESULFONIMIDE LITHIUM)
Chemical name:
BISTRIFLUOROMETHANESULFONIMIDE LITHIUM
Labels:
8 - Corrosive
6.1 - Toxic
Remarksopen allclose all
SpecialProvisionsopen allclose all

Exposure controls / personal protection

Engineering measures : Extraction to remove vapours at their source. Ensure good ventilation of the work station.

Personal protective equipment :

- Respiratory protection : Self-contained breathing apparatus. If the ventilation is suitable, it is not essential to wear respiratory equipment.

- Hand protection : Protective gloves made of PVC.

- Eye protection : Safety spectacles and a face shield.

- Skin and body protection : Light overall made of PVC. Boots made of PVC.

Collective emergency equipment : First-aid box immediately available with instructions. Safety shower. Eye fountain.

Hygiene measures : Do NOT drink, eat or smoke in the workplace. Always wash your hands after handling the product. Separate normal clothes from work-clothes.  Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

- None reasonably foreseeable.

Chemical stability

- Stable at room temperature.

- Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

- Stable under normal conditions.

Incompatible materials

- Materials to avoid: Strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products

- Decomposition products: On thermal decomposition (pyrolysis) releases hydrofluoric acid, Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Sulphur oxides

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

- Advice: Thoroughly empty the packaging prior to incineration.

- Reason for waste disposal : Must be incinerated in a suitable incineration plant holding a permit delivered by the competent authorities.

- Other data : Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.