1,3,3-trimethyl-2-[(methylphenylhydrazono)methyl]-3H-indolium chloride

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

General information: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
After inhalation: Upon inhalation of aerosol/vapour/dust: Take the patient into the fresh air; if there is difficulty in breathing, medical advice is required.
After contact with skin: Remove all contaminated clothing immediately. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water and soap.
After contact with eyes: Contamination of the eyes must be treated by thorough irrigation with water, with the eyelids held open. Eventually a doctor (or eye specialist) should be consulted.
After ingestion: If the product is swallowed, the patient must at once drink water repeatedly, if possible with the addition of activated carbon. Consult a doctor.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media: Water spray, foam, dry powder.
Extinguishing media that must not be used for safety reasons: CO2

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture: none identified

Special protective equipment for firefighting: Firemen have to wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Further information: Fire residues and contaminated firefighting water must be disposed of in accordance with the local regulations.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions: Avoid formation and deposition of dust.
Environmental precautions: Do not empty into drainsor waters.
Methods for cleaning up/taking up: Take up spilled product with dust-binding material or suitable vacuum cleaner. Fill into labelled, sealable containers.

Handling and storage

Advice on safe handling: Avoid formation and deposition of dust.
Keep container tightly closed and dry.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion: Observe the usual precautionary measures required for chemicals with dust-explosive properties. Observe national regulations.

Requirements for storage rooms and vessels: Store in original container in a cool, dry place.
In filling operations take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Storage class: 11 Combustible solids

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Ingredients with occupational exposure limits to be monitored: Not applicable

General protective measures: Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

Hygiene measures: Keep away from food and drink stuffs.
Do not eat, drink or smoke at work.
Wash hands before breaks and at end of work and use skin-protecting ointment.

Respiratory protection: Dust mask with particle filter.
Hand protection: Wear suitable gloves e.g. of PVC or nitrile rubber. In the event of contamination, change protective gloves immediately.
Eye protection: Safety glasses with side protection shield.
Body protection: Wear protective clothing.

Stability and reactivity

No hazardous reactions when stored and handled according to prescribed instructions.

Thermal decomposition: No thermal decomposition whenstored and handled correctly.

Hazardous reactions: In the case of dusty organic products the possibility of a dust explosion should always be considered.
Hazardous decomposition products: Not applicable

Disposal considerations

Product: If utilisation or recycling of the product is not possible, it should be disposed of according to the local regulations and laws, e. g. by incineration in a suitable plant.
European Waste Catalogue (EWC) code: 040216 Dyestuffs and pigments containing dangerous substances
Uncleaned packaging: Soiled, empty containers are to be treated in the same way as the contents.