Triethoxy(3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-tridecafluorooctyl)silane

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures

Remove contaminated, saturated clothing immediately.

Inhalation

If aerosol or mists are formed:

Move victims into fresh air.

Skin contact

Wash off with plenty of water and soap.

Eye contact

Keeping eyelid open, immediately rinse thoroughly for at least 5 minutes using plenty of water or, if necessary, eye rinsing solution.

In case of persistent discomfort: Consult an ophthalmologist.

Ingestion

Have the mouth rinsed with water.

After absorbing large amounts of substance:

Consult a physician.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms

None known

Hazards

None known

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

After absorbing large amounts of substance:

administration of activated charcoal.

Acceleration of gastrointestinal passage

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

      Suitable extinguishing media:       Water spray jet

Alcohol-resistant foam

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Dry powder

      Unsuitable extinguishing media:       High volume water jet

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Standard procedure for chemical fires.

Possible formation of fluorine-containing fumes.

Advice for firefighters

Water used to extinguish fire should not enter drainage systems, soil or stretches of water.

Ensure there are sufficient retaining facilities for water used to extinguish fire.

Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

In case of fire: wear a self contained respiratory apparatus

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment.

Do not inhale vapours / aerosols.

Environmental precautions

Do not allow entrance in sewage water, soil stretches of water, groundwater, drainage systems.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

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

Transfer into suitable containers.

To be disposed of in compliance with existing regulations.

Suitable absorbents:

sand (for damming up)

diatomaceous earth

universal absorbent

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Observe the rules usually applicable when handling chemicals.

Assure sufficient ventilation.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

Normal measures for preventive fire protection.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed.

Protect from moisture.

Specific end use(s)

Spray into closed systems only.

The product is not supposed to be used in spray applications which are intended for the end consumer.

If the substance can be applied to spaying products in the end-consumer market, a separate  risk assessment of the finished end-product will have to be performed.

If a substance for spray applications is supposed to be applied at the site of the end customer, please ask for technical information.

If a product contains this active substance and is resold again, the distributor shall have to assure that this information will be communicated to the subsequent users.

Transport information

Shipping

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Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

Shipping

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Shipping

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Exposure controls

Engineering measures

Provide for good ventilation if vapours/aerosols are formed.

Spray into closed systems only.

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection

In case of dusts/vapours/aerosols being formed or if the limit values like TLV are exceeded:

use respiratory equipment with suitable filter (filter type ABEK) or wear a self contained respiratory apparatus

Use only respiratory protection equipment with CE-symbol including four digit test number.

The filter class for the respirator must be suitable for the maximum expected contaminant concentration (gas/vapour/aerosol/particulates) that may arise when handling the product. If this concentration is exceeded, self-contained breathing apparatus must be used.

Note time limit for wearing respiratory protective equipment.

Hand protection

Glove material       for example, butyl-rubber

Material thickness       0.5 mm

Break through time       >= 480 min

In case of contact through splashing:

Glove material       for example, Natural rubber (NR)

Material thickness       1.25 mm

Break through time       >= 30 min

In case of contact through splashing:

Glove material       for example, Nitrile rubber

Break through time       >= 30 min

Selection of protective gloves to meet the requirements of specific workplaces.

Suitability for specific workplaces should be clarified with protective glove manufacturers.

The information is based on our own tests, references from the literature and information from glove manufacturers, or derived by analogy with similar materials.

Please observe that the daily duration of usage of a chemical protective glove is in practice far shorter due to the many influencing factors (e.g. temperature, mechanical strain on the glove material) than the permeation time determined acc. EN 374.

Eye protection

Safety glasses

Skin and body protection

suitable protective clothing - Use disposable clothing if appropriate.

Hygiene measures

When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash face and/or hands before break and end of work.

Remove immediately all contaminated clothing.

Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.

Protective measures

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

The personal protective equipment used must meet the requirements of directive 89/686/EEC and amendments (CE certification).

If workplace exposure limits are exceeded and/or larger amounts are released (leakage, spilling, dust) the indicated respiratory protection should be used.

If there is the possibility of skin/eye contact, the indicated hand/eye/body protection should be used.

Do not breathe in vapours or aerosols.

Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

      Possibility of hazardous reactions       No dangerous reactions known.

Conditions to avoid

Hydrolyses on contact with water.In the presence of oxygen and heat, the ethanol forming during the reaction may produce acetaldehyde.

Material may form acetaldehyde when heated with inorganic pigments in the presence of air.

Incompatible materials

Water

Hazardous decomposition products

Ethanol in case of hydrolysis

Alcohol formed by hydrolysis lowers the flash point of the product.

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Product

With respect to local regulations, e.g. dispose of to suitable waste incineration plant.

Uncleaned packaging

Do not reuse empty containers and dispose of in accordance with the regulations issued by the appropriate local authorities.

If there is product residue in the emptied container, follow directions for handling on the container's label.

Incorrect disposal or reuse of this container is illegal and can be dangerous.

Other countries: observe the national regulations.

Waste Key Number

No waste key number as per the European Waste Types List can be assigned to this product, since such classification is based on the (as yet undetermined) use to which the product is put by the consumer.

The waste key number must be determined as per the European Waste Types List (decision on EU Waste Types List 2000/532/EC) in cooperation with the disposal firm / producing firm / official authority.