Benzenemethanamine, .alpha.,4-dimethyl-

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures

Inhalation  :

Get medical attention immediately. Call a poison center or physician. Remove

victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If it is

suspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask

or self-contained breathing apparatus. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if

respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel.

It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth

resuscitation. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention

immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie,

belt or waistband. In case of inhalation of decomposition products in a fire,

symptoms may be delayed. The exposed person may need to be kept under

medical surveillance for 48 hours.

Ingestion:

Get medical attention immediately. Call a poison center or physician. Wash out

mouth with water. Remove dentures if any. Remove victim to fresh air and keep at

rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If material has been swallowed and the

exposed person is conscious, give small quantities of water to drink. Stop if the

exposed person feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous. Do not induce vomiting

unless directed to do so by medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, the head should

be kept low so that vomit does not enter the lungs. Chemical burns must be treated

promptly by a physician. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If

unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately.

Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or

waistband.

Skin Contact:

Wash skin immediately with plenty of water and soap. Remove contaminated

clothing and shoes. Get medical attention if irritation occurs. Wash clothing before

reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.

Eye contact  :

Get medical attention immediately. Call a poison center or physician. Immediately

flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids.

Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes.

Chemical burns must be treated promptly by a physician.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Notes to physician  : Basic aid, decontamination, symptomatic treatment.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media       

Suitable extinguishing  media: In case of fire, use water spray (fog), foam, dry chemical or CO2.       

Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use water jet.       

      

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture       

Hazards from the  substance or mixture       

In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst. This material is toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Fire water contaminated with this material must be contained and prevented from being discharged to any waterway, sewer or drain.       

Hazardous thermal decomposition products       

Decomposition products may include the following materials:       

carbon dioxide       

carbon monoxide       

nitrogen oxides       

      

Advice for firefighters       

Special protective actions for fire-fighters       

Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if       

there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without       

suitable training.       

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters       

Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained       

breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure       

mode. Clothing for fire-fighters (including helmets, protective boots and gloves)       

conforming to European standard EN 469 will provide a basic level of protection for       

chemical incidents.       

      

      

      

      

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

For non-emergency  personnel

No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Do not touch or walk through spilt material. Do not breathe vapour or mist. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment. Evacuate surrounding areas.

Environmental  precautions

Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains

and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental

pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air). Water polluting material. Collect spillage.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Small spill  : Stop leak if without risk. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.

Large spill  : Stop leak if without risk. Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or

confined areas. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Contaminated

absorbent material may pose the same hazard as the spilt product.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling:

Protective measures  : Put on appropriate personal protective equipment . Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not breathe vapour or mist. Do not ingest. Avoid release to the environment. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Do not enter storage areas and confined spaces unless adequately ventilated. Keep in the original container or an approved alternative made from a compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in use. Store and use away from heat, sparks, open flame or any other ignition source. Use explosion-proof electrical (ventilating, lighting and material handling) equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous. Do not reuse container. The product is registered with strictly controlled conditions as defined in Article 17(3) or 18(4) of regulation (EC) no. 1907/2006

(REACH Regulation) and must therefore be handled as such. Refer to the industry guidance prepared by Concawe/Cefic/EFCG for advice on the confirmation of strictly controlled conditions.

Advice on general  occupational hygiene

Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas.

Conditions for safe  storage, including any incompatibilities

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in original container protected from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials  and food and drink. Store locked up. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Containers that have been opened

must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabelled containers. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental

contamination.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

UN2922

Shipping

Labels:

Toxic,Environmental Hazard, Corrosive

SpecialProvisions

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

UN number:

UN2922

Shipping

Labels:

Toxic,Environmental Hazard, Corrosive

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

UN2922

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

CORROSIVE
LIQUID, TOXIC,
N.O.S.

Chemical name:

not available

Labels:

Toxic,Environmental Hazard, Corrosive

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

UN2922

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

CORROSIVE
LIQUID, TOXIC,
N.O.S.

Labels:

Toxic,Environmental Hazard, Corrosive

Remarks

Additional transport information

Additional information

Special provisions / remarks / other:

Corrosive.
Slightly toxic.
Combustible.
Flash point (Closed cup): 85°C (DIN EN 22719)
Keep dry.
Keep away from cargo susceptible to odour.
Keep away from foodstuffs, acids and alkalis.

Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters

Exposure limit values: Not available.

Recommended monitoring procedures:

If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal,

workplace atmosphere or biological monitoring may be required to

determine the effectiveness of the ventilation or other control

measures and/or the necessity to use respiratory protective

equipment. Reference should be made to monitoring standards,

such as the following: European Standard EN 689 (Workplace

atmospheres - Guidance for the assessment of exposure by

inhalation to chemical agents for comparison with limit values and

measurement strategy) European Standard EN 14042 (Workplace

atmospheres - Guide for the application and use of procedures for

the assessment of exposure to chemical and biological agents)

European Standard EN 482 (Workplace atmospheres - General

requirements for the performance of procedures for the

measurement of chemical agents) Reference to national guidance

documents for methods for the determination of hazardous

substances will also be required.

Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls

Use only with adequate ventilation. Use process enclosures, local exhaust

ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure to airborne

contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits. In cases of accident and

where waste is generated, procedural and/or control technologies shall be used to

minimise emissions and the resulting exposure during purification or cleaning and

maintenance procedures. Procedural and control technologies shall be used that

minimise emission and any resulting exposure. The substance shall be rigorously

contained by technical means during its whole lifecycle including manufacture,

purification, cleaning and maintenance of equipment, sampling, analysis, loading

and unloading of equipment or vessels, waste disposal or purification and storage.

Individual protection measures

Hygiene measures  :

Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Eye/face protection  :

Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk

assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists, gases or dusts. If contact is possible, the following protection should be worn, unless the assessment indicates a higher degree of protection: chemical splash goggles and/or face shield. If inhalation hazards exist, a full-face respirator may be required instead.

Recommended: Tightly-fitting goggles / face protection shield

Skin protection

Hand protection  :

Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if product contact cannot be excluded. Considering the parameters specified by the glove manufacturer, check during use that the gloves are still retaining their protective properties. It should be noted that the time to breakthrough for any glove material may be different for different glove manufacturers. In the case of mixtures, consisting of several substances, the protection time of the gloves cannot be accurately estimated. After contamination with product change the gloves immediately and dispose of them according to relevant national and local regulations

Recommended: (< 1 hour) Polyvinyl chloride - PVC, Nitrile rubber - NBR.

Other skin protection  :

Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product.

Recommended: chemical-resistant protective suit

Respiratory protection  :

If exposure cannot be ruled out, e.g. during product transfer, sampling or maintenance, a well-fitting respiratory mask conforming to standards or well-fitting

respiratory device conforming to standards must be worn. Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator.

Recommended: Full mask with type ABEK filter Wear breathing apparatus with separate air supply (compressed air respirator, tube apparatus) at higher

concentrations.

Environmental exposure controls  : In some cases, special waste water treatment, fume scrubbers, filters or  engineering modifications to the process equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity  : No specific test data related to reactivity available for this product or its ingredients.

Chemical stability  : The product is stable.

Possibility of  hazardous reactions: Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur.

Conditions to avoid  : No specific data.

Incompatible materials : No specific data.

Hazardous decomposition products : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products   should not be produced.

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Product:

Methods of disposal  :

The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible. Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply

with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority requirements. Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Waste should not be disposed of untreated to the sewer unless fully compliant with the requirements of all authorities with jurisdiction.

Hazardous waste  : The classification of the product may meet the criteria for a hazardous waste.

Packaging

Methods of disposal

: The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible. Waste packaging should be recycled. Incineration or landfill should only be considered when recycling is not feasible.

Special precautions  :

This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. Care should be taken when handling emptied containers that have not been cleaned or rinsed out. Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.