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Guidance on Safe Use

Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

First-aid measures general : Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Remove person to uncontaminated area.

First-aid measures after inhalation : Assure fresh air breathing. Obtain medical attention if breathing difficulty persists.

First-aid measures after skin contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

First-aid measures after eye contact : In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

First-aid measures after ingestion : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth. Get medical advice/attention.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed : Get medical advice and attention if you feel unwell.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media : Bank fires with firefighting foam. Carbon dioxide (CO2). Powder.

Fire hazard : Under fire conditions, hazardous fumes will be present. carbon oxides (CO and CO2).

Precautionary measures fire : Evacuate the danger area. Do not breathe fumes from fires or vapours from decomposition.

Firefighting instructions : Fight fire from safe distance and protected location.

Protection during firefighting : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection. Selfcontained breathing apparatus.

Other information : Large amounts of the product should not be allowed to enter drains or water courses or be deposited where it can affect ground or surface waters.

Accidental release measures

General measures : Ventilate area. Contain the spilled material by bunding.

Emergency procedures : Evacuate area.

Protective equipment : Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye or face protection.

Environmental precautions : Prevent entry to sewers and public waters.

For containment : Take up liquid spill into inert absorbent material, e.g.: sand, earth, vermiculite.

Methods for cleaning up : Collect spills and put it into appropriated container. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.

Other information : Dispose of at authorized waste collection point.

Handling and storage

Additional hazards when processed : Vapour exhaust preferably at emission point.

Precautions for safe handling : Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Handle carefully. Avoid all unnecessary exposure. Do not breathe gas, fumes, vapour or spray. Use personal protective equipment as required.

Hand protection : Wear suitable gloves resistant to chemical penetration : nitrile-rubber protective gloves or European standard EN 374 or equivalent.

Eye protection : Wear tight fitting safety glasses or facial screen. Emergency eye wash fountains should be available in the immediate vicinity of any potential exposure.

Skin and body protection : Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of repeated or prolonged exposure : Impervious protective suit with gloves, boots, and full head and face protection must be worn.

Respiratory protection : Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent formation of vapour. Where excessive vapour may result, wear approved mask : gas mask with filter type A2B2.

Hygiene measures : Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands and other exposed areas with soap and water before leaving work.

Storage conditions : Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place away from moisture. Store in tightly closed containers.

Heat-ignition : Keep away from heat.

Special rules on packaging : Store in tightly closed packings.

Other information : Emergency safety showers should be available in the immediate vicinity of any potential exposure : European standard EN 15154 or equivalent.

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Exposure controls / personal protection

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:

If vapors or mists are generated, wear a NIOSH approved organic vapor/mist respirator.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:

Safety glasses, goggles, or face shield recommended to protect eyes from mists or splashing. PVC coated gloves recommended to prevent skin contact.

OTHER PROTECTIVE MEASURES:

Employees must practice good personal hygiene, washing exposed areas of skin several times daily and laundering contaminated clothing before re-use.

Stability and reactivity

GENERAL:

This product is stable and hazardous reaction will not occur.

INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS AND CONDITIONS TO AVOID:

Strong oxidizing agents. Strong basis. It reacts with strong basis to produce methanol

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:

Combustion produces carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide along with thick smoke.

Disposal considerations

WASTE DISPOSAL

Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations