Triglycerides, C16 and C18 (unsaturated)

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

- Contact with skin: Wash with plenty of water and soap.
- Contact with eyes: Wash immediately with water for at least 10 minutes.
- Swallowing: Induce vomiting. SEEK A MEDICAL EXAMINATION IMMEDIATELY and present the safety-data sheet. A suspension of activated charcoal in water, or liquid paraffin may be administered.
- Inhalation: Ventilate the premises. The patient is to be removed immediately from the contaminated premises and made to rest in a well ventilated area. Should the patient feel unwell, OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Fire-fighting measures

- Recommended extinguishers: Water, CO2, Foam, Chemical powders, according to the materials involved in the fire.
- Extinguishers not to be used: None in particular.
- Risks arising from combustion: Avoid inhaling the fumes.
- Protective equipment: Use protection for the respiratory tract.

Accidental release measures

- Measures for personal safety: Use gloves and protective clothing. In the event of particulates aerosols use respiratory protection.
- Environmental measures: Keep away from drains, surface- and ground-water and soil. Limit leakages with earth or sand. If the product has escaped into a water course, into the drainage system, or has contaminated the ground or vegetation, notify the competent authorities.
- Cleaning methods: Remove the waste materials with a suitable device (for instance a suction pump) and dispose. After the product has been recovered, rinse the area and materials involved with water.

Handling and storage

- Handling precautions: Wear suitable gloves, glasses and face protection. Avoid contact and inhalation of the vapours/powders. Do not eat or drink while working.
- Incompatible materials: None in particular.
- Storage conditions: Always keep the containers tightly closed.
- Instructions as regards storage premises: Adequately ventilated premises.

Transport information

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Special provisions / remarks / other:

Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

Exposure controls / personal protection

- Precautionary measures: Give adequate ventilation to the premises where the product is stored and/ or handled.
- Respiratory protection: Use suitable respiratory protection.
- Protection for hands: Not needed for normal use.
- Eye protection: Not needed for normal use.
- Protection for skin: No special precaution must be adopted for normal use.

Stability and reactivity

- Conditions to avoid: Stable under normal conditions.
- Substances to avoid: None in particular.
- Hazardous decomposition products: None.

Disposal considerations

Recover if possible. In so doing, comply with the local and national regulations currently in force.