Methylcyclopentane

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures

· General information:

Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.

Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.

Take note of the following instructions:

· After inhalation:

In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in the recovery position for transportation.

Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.

· After skin contact:

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

Remove contaminated clothing immediately.

Seek medical treatment.

· After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

· After swallowing:

Do not induce vomiting; call for medical help immediately.

Rinse out mouth and then drink plenty of water.

· Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

No further relevant information available.

· Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No further relevant information available.

Fire-fighting measures

· Extinguishing media

· Suitable extinguishing agents:

CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

· For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet

· Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

Metal oxide fume

Can form explosive gas-air mixtures.

· Advice for firefighters

· Protective equipment:

Wear personal protective equipment.

Mount respiratory protective device.

· Additional information

Dispose of fire debris and contaminated fire fighting water in accordance with official regulations.

Collect contaminated fire fighting water separately. It must not enter the sewage system.

Cool endangered container(s) with water spray.

Accidental release measures

· Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear personal protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Keep away from ignition sources.

Ensure adequate ventilation.

· Environmental precautions:

Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course.

Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.

Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.

· Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Clean the affected area carefully; suitable cleaners are:

Dispose of the material collected according to regulations.

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Handling and storage

· Precautions for safe handling

Keep receptacles tightly sealed.

Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed receptacles.

Prevent static electric sparks.

· Information about fire - and explosion protection:

Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.

Protect against electrostatic charges.

Traces of flammable substances may collect in the steam chamber of enclosed systems. Keep clear of ignition sources.

The product is flammable.

· Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

· Storage:

· Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: Store in a cool location.

· Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.

· Further information about storage conditions:

Keep container tightly sealed.

Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.

· Specific end use(s): Not applicable.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

2298

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

2298 METHYLCYCLOPENTANE

Chemical name:

Methylcyclopentane

Language:

English

Class or division:

Class 3: Flammable liquids

Packing group:

Packing group II: Substances presenting medium danger

Labels:

3

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

· Limited quantities (LQ): 1L
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 ml
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 ml
· Transport category: 2
· Tunnel restriction code: D/E

Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

2298

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

METHYLCYCLOPENTANE

Chemical name:

Methylcyclopentane

Language:

English

Class or division:

Class 3: Flammable liquids

Packing group:

Packing group II: Substances presenting medium danger

Labels:

3

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

2298

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

METHYLCYCLOPENTANE

Chemical name:

Methylcyclopentane

Language:

English

Class or division:

Class 3: Flammable liquids

Packing group:

Packing group II: Substances presenting medium danger

Labels:

3

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

UN No. 2298
Special provisions: -
Danger Code: 3H
UN packing group: II
PASSENGER AND CARGO AIRCRAFT:
Excepted Quantities: E2
Packing instruction: 364
max. net quantity per package: 60 L
Limited Quantity:
Packing instruction: Y341
max. net quantity per package: 1 L
CARGO AIRCRAFT:
Packing instruction: 353
max. net quantity per package: 5 L
GRACE recommends CARGO AIRCRAFT only.

Additional transport information

Additional information

Special provisions / remarks / other:

· Environmental hazards: Not applicable.
· Special precautions for user Warning: Flammable liquids.
· Danger code (Kemler): 30
· EMS Number: F-E,S-D
· Stowage Category: B

Exposure controls / personal protection

· Control parameters

· Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not required.

· Additional information: Valid lists at time of creation were used as basis.

· Exposure controls

· Personal protective equipment:

· General protective and hygienic measures:

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.

Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.

Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

· Respiratory protection: Suitable respiratory protective device recommended.

· Recommended filter device for short term use: Filter AX

· Protection of hands:

Protective gloves.

Check the condition of the gloves prior to each use.

The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.

Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation.

Preventive skin protection by use of skin-protecting agents is recommended.

· Material of gloves

The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. As the product is a preparation of several substances, the resistance of the glove material can not be calculated in advance and has therefore to be checked prior to the application.

EN 388: Minimum requirements for efficiency level 1 for all groups.

Butyl rubber, BR

Nitrile rubber, NBR

Recommended thickness of the material: >= 0.35 mm

· Penetration time of glove material

EN 420: Minimum requirements for efficiency level 1 for all groups.

The exact break through time has to be obtained from the manufacturer of the protective gloves and  has to be observed.

For the mixture of chemicals mentioned below the penetration time has to be at least 480 minutes

(Permeation according to EN 374 Part 3: Level 6).

· For the permanent contact gloves made of the following materials are suitable: Butyl rubber, BR

· Not suitable are gloves made of the following materials:

Leather gloves

cloth gloves

· Eye protection:

Tightly sealed goggles

· Body protection: Protective work clothing.

Stability and reactivity

· Reactivity: No further relevant information available.

· Chemical stability: No decomposition if used according to specifications.

No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.

· Possibility of hazardous reactions: No dangerous reactions known.

· Conditions to avoid

In case of thermal decomposition caused by smouldering and incomplete combustion toxic fumes  may be developed.

· Incompatible materials: Protect from contamination.

· Hazardous decomposition products:

Metal oxide smoke

Flammable gases/vapours

Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

Disposal considerations

· Waste treatment methods

· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

· Waste disposal key:

The disposal of the product has to be carried out in accordance with the legal requirements. EWC

waste codes are strictly industry-oriented, therefore waste classification has to be done by the waste  producer.

· Uncleaned packaging:

· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.