3-ethoxy-1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-dodecafluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-hexane

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Eye Contact:

Flush with large amounts of water.  Remove contact lenses if easy to do.  Continue rinsing.  If signs/symptoms persist, get medical attention.

Skin Contact:  

Wash with soap and water.  If signs/symptoms develop, get medical attention.

Inhalation:

Remove person to fresh air.  If you feel unwell, get medical attention.

If Swallowed:  

Rinse mouth.  If you feel unwell, get medical attention.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:

See MSDS Section 11.1 Information on toxicological effects.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment required:

Not applicable.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media:

Material will not burn.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

Exposure to extreme heat can give rise to thermal decomposition.

Advice for fire-fighters:

When fire fighting conditions are severe and total thermal decomposition of the product is possible, wear full protective clothing, including helmet, self-contained, positive pressure or pressure demand breathing apparatus, bunker coat and pants, bands around arms, waist and legs, face mask, and protective covering for exposed areas of the head.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:

Ventilate the area with fresh air.  Refer to other sections of the MSDS for information regarding physical and health hazards, respiratory protection, ventilation, and personal protective equipment.  Call 3M-HELPS line (1-800-364-3577) for more information on handling and managing the spill.

Environmental precautions:

Avoid release to the environment.   For larger spills, cover drains and build dikes to prevent entry into sewer systems or bodies of water.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Contain spill.  Collect as much of the spilled material as possible.  Working from around the edges of the spill inward, cover with bentonite, vermiculite, or commercially available inorganic absorbent material.  Mix in sufficient absorbent until it appears dry.  Place in a metal container approved for transportation by appropriate authorities.  Remember, adding an absorbent material does not remove a toxic, corrosivity or flammability hazard.  Seal the container.  Clean up residue with detergent and water.

Reference to other MSDS sections:

Refer to MSDS Section 8 and Section 13 for more information.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling:

For industrial use only. Not intended for use as a medical device or drug.

Conditions for safe storage including any incompatibilities:

Keep container tightly closed.   Store in a well-ventilated place.  Keep cool.

Specific end use(s):

See information in MSDS Section 7.1 and 7.2 for handling and storage recommendations.  See MSDS Section 8 for exposure controls and personal protection recommendations.

Transport information

Shipping

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Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Shipping

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Stability and reactivity

Danger other than fire: Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.

Chemical reaction with water: None known.

Dust explosion: Not applicable.

Dust explosion determined by test: Not applicable.

Disposal considerations

Industry - Possibility of recovery/recycling: [612] Recovery by recycling.

Recovery/recycling is not put in practice yet.

Industry - Possibility of destruction: controlled discharge: No.

Industry - Possibility of destruction - incineration: [663] Incinerate, high temperature - long burn with flue gas

scrubbing. Preferential method.

Industry - Possibility of destruction - water purification: No.

Industry - Possibility of destruction - other: None.

Public at large - Possibility of recovery/recycling: Not applicable as the substance will not become available to

the public at large.