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First-aid measures

General information: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

After inhalation: Upon inhalation of aerosol/vapour/dust: Take the patient into the fresh air; if there is difficulty in breathing, medical advice is required.
After contact with skin: Remove all contaminated clothing immediately. Cleansing with plenty of water, soap or other non-irritating cleansing agents.
After contact with eyes: Contamination of the eyes must be treated by thorough irrigation with water, with the eyelids held open. A doctor (or eye specialist ) should be consulted immediately.
After ingestion: If the product is swallowed, the patient must at once drink water repeatedly, if possible with the addition of activated carbon. If the patient feels unwell, seek medical advice.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media: Water spray, foam, dry powder.
Extinguishing media that must not be used for safety reasons: CO2

Special protective equipment for firefighting: Firemen have to wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

Further information: Fire residues and contaminated firefighting water must be disposed of in accordance with the local regulations.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions: Avoid formation and deposition of dust.

Environmental precautions: Do not empty into drains or waters.

Methods for cleaning up/taking up: Take up spilled product with dust-binding material or suitable vacuum cleaner. Fill into labelled, sealable containers.

Handling and storage

Advice on safe handling: Avoid formation and deposition of dust. Keep container tightly closed and dry.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion: Observe the usual precautionary measures required for chemicals with dust-explosive properties. Observe national regulations.

Requirements for storage rooms and vessels: Store in original container in a cool, dry place.
In filling operations take precautionary measures against static discharges.

Storage class: 11 Combustible solids


Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

General protective measures: Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Inhalation of dust and aerosols must be absolutely prevented by either adequate ventilation or by a suitable mask. People with chron ic respiratory problems should not work with reactive dyestuff powders. If symptoms such as tightness in the chest or asthma occur w hile handling reactive dyestuff powders, a physician should be consulted as soon as possible. If hypersensitivity is confirmed, all contact with reactive dyestuff powders must cease immediately.

Hygiene measures: Keep away from food and drink stuffs.
Do not eat, drink or smoke at work.
Wash hands before breaks and at end of work and use skin-protecting ointment.

Respiratory protection : Dust mask with particle filter.
Hand protection : Wear suitable gloves e.g. of PVC or nitrile rubber. In the event of contamination, change protective gloves immediately.
Eye protection : safety glasses with side protection shield
Body protection : Wear protective clothing.

Stability and reactivity

No hazardous reactions when stored and handled according to prescribed instructions.

No thermal decomposition when stored and handled correctly.

Hazardous reactions: In the case of dusty organic products the possibility of a dust explosion should always be considered.

Hazardous decomposition products: None known

Disposal considerations

Product: If utilisation or recycling of the product is not possible, it should be disposed of according to the local regulations and laws, e. g. by incineration in a suitable plant.

European Waste Catalogue (EWC) code: 040217 Dyestuffs and pigments other than those mentioned in 040216

Uncleaned packaging: Soiled, empty containers are to be treated in the same way as the contents.