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Guidance on Safe Use

Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

General advice:

Move out of dangerous area.

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Inhalation:

Move to fresh air.

If unconscious, place in recovery position and seek medical advice.

Skin contact:

Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.

Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.

Cover wound with sterile dressing.

Immediate medical treatment is necessary as untreated wounds from corrosion of the skin heal slowly and with difficulty.

If skin irritation persists, call a physician.

Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water.

Eye contact:

Protect unharmed eye.

In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion:

Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water.

Prevent vomiting if possible.

Immediately give large quantities of water to drink.

If a person vomits when lying on his back, place him in the recovery position.

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

If accidentally swallowed obtain immediate medical attention.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media:

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Extinguishing media which shall not be used for safety reasons:

High volume water jet

Specific hazards during firefighting:

Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire.

Special protective equipment for firefighters:

In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

Further information:

In the event of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.

Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions:

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Use personal protective equipment.

Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.

Environmental precautions:

Avoid subsoil penetration.

If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities.

Methods for cleaning up:

Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust).

Wipe up with absorbent material (e.g. cloth, fleece).

Additional advice:

Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.

Suppress (knock down) gases/vapours/mists with a water spray jet.

Handling and storage

Advice on safe handling:

Plan first aid action before beginning work with this product.

Wear personal protective equipment.

In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.

Use personal protective equipment.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion:

When using do not smoke.

Requirements for storage areas and containers:

Store in original container.

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

To maintain product quality, do not store in heat or direct sunlight.

Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.

Advice on common storage:

No special restrictions on storage with other products.

Other data:

No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
1760
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
1760
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Proper shipping name and description:
Corrosive liquid, n.o.s.
Chemical name:
PHENYLACETALDEHYDE
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
1760
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Corrosive liquid, n.o.s.
Chemical name:
PHENYLACETALDEHYDE
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Exposure controls / personal protection

Respiratory protection:

In the case of vapour formation use a respirator with filter model .? (according to DIN 3181, 1980).

Hand protection:

Wear chemicals-resistant gloves, e.g. safety gloves of chloroprene Level 2 or of butyl rubber Level 6.

Eye protection:

Wear face-shield and protective suit for abnormal processing problems.

Safety glasses

Skin and body protection:

Impervious clothing

Lightweight protective clothing

Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.

Hygiene measures:

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.

Protective measures:

When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.

Stability and reactivity

No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

Disposal considerations

Product:

Where possible recycling is preferred to disposal or incineration.

If recycling is not practicable, dispose of in compliance with local regulations.

Contaminated packaging:

Empty remaining contents.

Dispose of as unused product.