Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 202-595-4 | CAS number: 97-62-1
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
Eye contact
Irrigate with eyewash solution or clean water, holding the eyelids apart, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention.
Skin contact
Remove contaminated clothing immediately and drench affected skin with plenty of water, then wash with soap and water. Continue to wash the affected area for at least 15 minutes. If symptoms occur obtain medical attention. Contaminated clothing should be thoroughly cleaned.
Ingestion
Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person. Seek medical treatment.
Inhalation
Remove persons affected by vapour to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult, call a physician. Apply artificial respiration only if patient is not breathing or under medical supervision.
Further medical treatment
Symptomatic treatment and supportive therapy as indicated.
Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing Media
Extinguish with carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam or waterspray.
Fire/Explosion Hazard
Combustion or thermal decomposition will evolve toxic and/or irritant vapours (for exemple COx, HCl).
Fire Fighting Protective Equipment
Evacuate the area. Firefighters should use self-contained breathing equipment and protective clothing and gloves to avoid inhalation and contact with skin and eyes.
Other
Dike fire control water for later disposal. Disposal should be in accordance with local, state or national legislation. Contain effluent and prevent effluent from entering sewers and waterways. Contain the goods or any materials used in fire fighting.
Accidental release measures
Personal Precautions
Wear suitable respiratory protective equipment. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eyes/face protection. Contaminated clothing should be thoroughly cleaned.
Environmental Precautions
Remove all ignition sources. Collect residues and place in appropiate container for disposal or recovery. Disposal should be in accordance with local, state or national legislation. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pick up is complete.
Handling and storage
The substance is used under strictly controlled conditions following the REACH Reg, Art. 17/18.
Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation.
Wear protective clothing.
When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
Wash hands and exposed skin after use.
Contaminated clothing should be thoroughly cleaned.
Storage
Keep container tightly closed.
Store in the original receptacle, keeping this tightly sealed, under cool and dry conditions.
Unsuitable materials: light metals, iron.
Further information
In order to ensure due transportation, make certain that stacks are of the correct height, containers are securely fastened so as not to fall off, and labelled according to the regulations.
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- UN 2385
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- UN 2385
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- UN 2385
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (Ethyl isobutyrate)
- Chemical name:
- Ethyl isobutyrate
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- UN 2385
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (Ethyl isobutyrate)
- Chemical name:
- Ethyl isobutyrate
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Exposure controls / personal protection
The substance is used under strictly controlled condition.
Respirators
Wear suitable respiratory protective equipment when risk of exposure exists. Facilities, conditions of use and amount of material handled will determine the type of personal protective equipment required.
Eye Protection
Chemical googles. Complete protection to eyes.
Gloves
Protective gloves.
Personal protective equipment must be CE marked and compliant with applicable EN standards.
Stability and reactivity
Stable under normal conditions.
Hazardous Reactions
Keep away from naked flames and other sources of ignition.
Keep away from heat and direct sunlight.
Keep away from moisture.
Keep away form oxidizing agents.
Decomposition Products
Combustion or thermal decomposition will evolve toxic and/or irritant vapours.
Disposal considerations
Disposal should be in accordance with local, state or national legislation.
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