Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 201-796-4 | CAS number: 88-09-5
Guidance on Safe Use
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
General advice: Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
IF ON SKIN: Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Keep patient at rest. Do not induce vomiting, wash out mouth with water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Symptoms: Toxic in contact with skin. Causes serious eye irritation. Causes skin irritation. May cause damage to organs (blood, liver, kidneys) through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Medical treatment: Treat symptomatically.
Note to physician: No special measures are required.
IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
IF ON SKIN: Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Keep patient at rest. Do not induce vomiting, wash out mouth with water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Symptoms: Toxic in contact with skin. Causes serious eye irritation. Causes skin irritation. May cause damage to organs (blood, liver, kidneys) through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Medical treatment: Treat symptomatically.
Note to physician: No special measures are required.
Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media: In case of fire use extinguishing media appropriate to surrounding conditions. Small fire: Extinguish preferably with dry chemical, water spray, alcohol-resistant foam or carbon dioxide. Large fire: Sprinkling, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam. For large fire, use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible, withdraw from area and let fire burn.
Unsuitable extinguishing media: Do not use water jet. Direct water jet may spread the fire.
Special hazards arising from the substance: Combustion or thermal decomposition may cause toxic fumes e.g., carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. Containers may explode if heated.
Advice for fire-fighters: Fire fighters should wear complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do not breathe fumes. Shut off source of leak if safe to do so.Do not use sparking tools. Keep containers cool by spraying with water if exposed to fire. Do not allow run-off from firefighting to enter drains or water courses.
Unsuitable extinguishing media: Do not use water jet. Direct water jet may spread the fire.
Special hazards arising from the substance: Combustion or thermal decomposition may cause toxic fumes e.g., carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. Containers may explode if heated.
Advice for fire-fighters: Fire fighters should wear complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do not breathe fumes. Shut off source of leak if safe to do so.Do not use sparking tools. Keep containers cool by spraying with water if exposed to fire. Do not allow run-off from firefighting to enter drains or water courses.
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions: Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapours. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Keep unauthorised personnel away and upwind. Wear suitable protective clothing. Ventilate closed spaces before entering. Do not use sparking tools.
Environmental precautions: Avoid release to the environment. Do not allow to enter drains, sewers or watercourses.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up: Small spillage: Cover spills with inert absorbent material, i.e. dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material. Transfer to a lidded container for disposal or recovery. Large spillage: Stop leak if safe to do so. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Transfer to a lidded container for disposal or recovery.
Environmental precautions: Avoid release to the environment. Do not allow to enter drains, sewers or watercourses.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up: Small spillage: Cover spills with inert absorbent material, i.e. dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material. Transfer to a lidded container for disposal or recovery. Large spillage: Stop leak if safe to do so. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Transfer to a lidded container for disposal or recovery.
Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling: Good hygiene practices and housekeeping measures. Do not eat, drink or smoke during work. Avoid breathing vapours. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Contaminated clothing should be thoroughly cleaned. Eliminate sources of ignition.
Conditions for safe storage: Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place. Keep away from fire, sparks and heated surfaces - no smoking. Keep away from heat and direct sunlight. Use fire-proof container.
Incompatible materials: Keep away from oxidising substancesoxidising agents, strong bases and reducing agents.
Conditions for safe storage: Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place. Keep away from fire, sparks and heated surfaces - no smoking. Keep away from heat and direct sunlight. Use fire-proof container.
Incompatible materials: Keep away from oxidising substancesoxidising agents, strong bases and reducing agents.
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- UN2810
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- TOXIC LIQUID, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
- Chemical name:
- 2-Ethylbutyric acid
- Language:
- English
- Labels:
- 6.1
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- UN2810
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- TOXIC LIQUID, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
- Chemical name:
- 2-Ethylbutyric acid
- Language:
- English
- Labels:
- 6.1
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- UN2810
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- TOXIC LIQUID, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
- Chemical name:
- 2-Ethylbutyric acid
- Labels:
- 6.1
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- UN2810
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- TOXIC LIQUID, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
- Chemical name:
- 2-Ethylbutyric acid
- Labels:
- 6.1
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Exposure controls / personal protection
Hygiene measures: Protective clothing should be selected specifically for the working place, depending on concentration and quantity of the hazardous substances handled. The resistance of the protective clothing to chemicals should be ascertained with the respective supplier. Wash hands before breaks and after work. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. A washing facility/water for eye and skin cleaning purposes should be present.
Respiratory protection: In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
Hand protection: Wear chemically resistant gloves (tested to EN374) in combination with 'basic' employee training.
Eye protection: Wear goggles giving complete protection to eyes to protect against liquid splashes (EN166).
Skin and body protection: Wear suitable coveralls to prevent exposure to the skin.
Environmental exposure controls: Avoid release to the environment. Do not allow to enter drains, sewers or watercourses.
Respiratory protection: In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
Hand protection: Wear chemically resistant gloves (tested to EN374) in combination with 'basic' employee training.
Eye protection: Wear goggles giving complete protection to eyes to protect against liquid splashes (EN166).
Skin and body protection: Wear suitable coveralls to prevent exposure to the skin.
Environmental exposure controls: Avoid release to the environment. Do not allow to enter drains, sewers or watercourses.
Stability and reactivity
Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: Combustion or thermal decomposition may cause toxic fumes.May react with oxides.
Conditions to avoid: Elevated temperature, Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
Incompatible materials: Keep away from oxidising substances.
Hazardous decomposition products: Thermal decomposition may release: Oxides of carbon.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: Combustion or thermal decomposition may cause toxic fumes.May react with oxides.
Conditions to avoid: Elevated temperature, Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
Incompatible materials: Keep away from oxidising substances.
Hazardous decomposition products: Thermal decomposition may release: Oxides of carbon.
Disposal considerations
Product disposal methods: Avoid release to the environment. Disposal should be in accordance with local, state or national legislation. Recommended: Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and a scrubber. For small quantities, the waste should be adsorbed by sawdust or wipers and burned. In case of asking to a waste trader who, should be certificated by the local governor and inform them of all the possible risks and hazardous properties. Recycle containers after cleaning or dispose them according to relevant legislation as well as standards in local governments. Empty containers should be disposed of after completely removing their contents.
Packaging disposal methods: Ensure that all packaging is disposed of safely.
Packaging disposal methods: Ensure that all packaging is disposed of safely.
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