Registration Dossier

Data platform availability banner - registered substances factsheets

Please be aware that this old REACH registration data factsheet is no longer maintained; it remains frozen as of 19th May 2023.

The new ECHA CHEM database has been released by ECHA, and it now contains all REACH registration data. There are more details on the transition of ECHA's published data to ECHA CHEM here.

Diss Factsheets

Administrative data

First-aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures

General advice

      :       Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

If inhaled

      :       If inhaled, remove to fresh air.

Get medical advice/ attention.

In case of skin contact

      :       In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of wa-ter.

In case of eye contact

      :       In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plen-ty of water and seek medical advice.

If swallowed

      :       Call in a physician immediately and show him the Safety Data Sheet.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms       :

None known.

Risks       :

None known.

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treatment

      :

Treat symptomatically.

Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

      :       Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Water mist

Foam

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Specific hazards during fire-fighting

      :       In case of fire hazardous decomposition products may be produced such as:

Carbon monoxide

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

5.3 Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment for firefighters

      :       Self-contained breathing apparatus

Further information

      :       Cool endangered containers with water spray jet.

Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions

      :

Wear suitable protective equipment.

Information regarding Safe handling, see chapter 7.

For personal protection see section 8.

Information regarding Waste Disposal, see chapter 13.

6.2 Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions

      :       Do not allow to enter drains or waterways

6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up

      :       Soak up with inert absorbent material.

Can be landfilled or incinerated, when in compliance with local regulations.

6.4 Reference to other sections

For personal protection see section 8., For disposal considerations see section 13.

Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling

      :       Use only in well-ventilated areas.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

      :       Observe the general rules of industrial fire protection

Hygiene measures

      :       Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

             Observe the usual precautions for handling chemicals.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements for storage areas and containers

      :       Keep only in the original container.

Keep container tightly closed.

Further information on stor-age conditions

      :       Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.

Advice on common storage

      :       Avoid storage near incompatibile agents (see section 10).

Do not store or transport together with foodstuffs

Other data

      :       Shelf life is limited; see product information leaflet

7.3 Specific end use(s)

Specific use(s)

      :       No further recommendations.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
Not regulated as a dangerous good
Shippingopen allclose all
SpecialProvisionsopen allclose all

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

UN number:
Not regulated as a dangerous good
Shippingopen allclose all
Remarksopen allclose all

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
Not regulated as a dangerous good
Shippingopen allclose all
Remarksopen allclose all

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
Not regulated as a dangerous good
Shippingopen allclose all
Remarksopen allclose all
SpecialProvisionsopen allclose all

Exposure controls / personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

No data available

Derived No Effect Level (DNEL) according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006:

Substance name       End Use       Exposure routes       Potential health ef-fects       Value

Predicted No Effect Concentration (PNEC) according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006:

Substance name       Environmental Compartment       Value

Benzofuranacetic acid, 2,3-dihydro-, methyl ester       

Remarks:

No data available

8.2 Exposure controls

Engineering measures

See section 7; no measures in addition to the ones mentioned are necessary.

Personal protective equipment

Eye protection

:       Safety glasses

Hand protection

Remarks

      :       Rubber gloves

Skin and body protection

:       Protective suit

Respiratory protection       :       Use respiratory protection unless adequate local exhaust ventilation is provided or exposure assessment demonstrates that exposures are within recommended exposure guidelines.

Protective measures

:       Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity

See section 10.3. "Possibility of hazardous reactions"

10.2 Chemical stability

Stable under normal conditions.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous reactions

      :       No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

Stable

10.4 Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid

      :       None known.

10.5 Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid

      :       not known

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Product       :       Must be incinerated in a suitable incineration plant holding a permit delivered by the competent authorities.

Contaminated packaging       :       Packaging that cannot be cleaned should be disposed of as product waste