Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 231-174-8 | CAS number: 7440-65-5
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
- After inhalation:
Supply fresh air.
Seek medical treatment in case of complaints.
- After skin contact:
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
If skin irritation continues, consult a doctor.
- After eye contact:
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
- After swallowing:
If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious).
Drink plenty of water and provide fresh air.
If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Fire-fighting measures
- Suitable extinguishing agents:
Dry sand
Salt (NaCl)
Special powder for metal fires. Do not use water.
- For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents:
Carbon dioxide
Water
Halogen extinguisher
- Protective equipment for firefighters:
Wear self-contained respiratory protective device.
Do not inhale explosion gases or combustion gases.
- Additional information:
Dispose of fire debris and contaminated fire fighting water in accordance with official regulations.
Accidental release measures
- Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Avoid formation of dust.
Use respiratory protective device against the effects of fumes/dust/aerosol.
Keep away from ignition sources.
- Environmental precautions: No special measures required.
- Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
Pick up mechanically.
Avoid formation of dust.
Use non-sparking tools, because the rubbing of the product with metallic objects may cause a formation of
sparks.
Keep away from water.
Dispose of the material collected according to regulations.
Handling and storage
- Precautions for safe handling
Prevent formation of dust.
Provide suction extractors if dust is formed.
Ensure that suitable extractors are available on processing machines
Handle with care. Avoid jolting, friction and impact.
When working with powdered material it is recommended to use a dry inert gas atmosphere and a local
explosion proof exhaust system.
- Information about fire - and explosion protection:
Dust can combine with air to form an explosive mixture.
- Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store only in the original receptacle.
- Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Do not store together with acids.
Store away from oxidising agents.
- Further information about storage conditions:
Store receptacle in a well ventilated area.
Protect from humidity and water.
Store in dry conditions.
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Exposure controls / personal protection
- Additional information about design of technical facilities:
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
- Control parameters:
Monitor limit values at the workplace
- General protective and hygienic measures:
Do not eat or drink while working.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Do not inhale dust / smoke / mist.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Use skin protection cream for skin protection.
- Personal protective equipment:
Respiratory protection: Use suitable respiratory protective device when high concentrations are present.
Recommended filter device for short term use:
Filter P1
Filter FFP1
Filter P2
Filter FFP2
- Protection of hands:
Use of protective gloves recommended
- Eye protection:
Use of safety glases recommended when working with powder
- Body protection:
Light weight protective clothing
Stability and reactivity
- Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.
- Reactivity:
Reacts with strong oxidising agents.
Reacts with acids.
Reacts with water.
Risk of dust explosion if enriched with fine dust in the presence of air.
- Hazardous decomposition products:
No dangerous decomposition products known.
Disposal considerations
Hand over to hazardous waste disposers.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
- Recommendation for uncleaned packaging:
Non contaminated packagings may be recycled.
Packagings that may not be cleansed are to be disposed of in the same manner as the product.
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