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First-aid measures

First-aid measures general

Call a physician immediately.

First-aid measures after inhalation

Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a physician immediately. Call a doctor.

First-aid measures after skin contact

Wash skin with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing.

First-aid measures after eye contact

Rinse eyes with water as a precaution.

First-aid measures after ingestion

Rinse mouth. Call a physician immediately.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

No additional information available

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treat symptomatically.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media

Water spray. Dry powder. Foam.

Hazardous decomposition products in case of fire

Arsenic oxides (AS2Ox). Cadmium oxide.

Protection during firefighting

Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. Self-contained breathing apparatus. Complete protective clothing.

Accidental release measures

For non-emergency personnel

Emergency procedures

Only qualified personnel equipped with suitable protective equipment may intervene. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

For emergency responders

Protective equipment

Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. For further information refer to section 8: "Exposure controls/personal protection".

Environmental precautions

Avoid release to the environment. Notify authorities if product enters sewers or public waters.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

For containment

Collect spillage.

Methods for cleaning up

Mechanically recover the product. Notify authorities if product enters sewers or public waters.

Other information

Dispose of materials or solid residues at an authorized site.

Reference to other sections

For further information refer to section 13.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Precautions for safe handling

Ensure good ventilation of the work station. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

Take all necessary technical measures to avoid or minimize the release of the product on the workplace.

Limit quantities of product at the minimum necessary for handling and limit the number of exposed workers.

Provide local exhaust or general room ventilation. Wear personal protective equipment. Floors, walls and other surfaces in the hazard area must be cleaned regularly.

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.

Hygiene measures

Separate working clothes from town clothes. Launder separately. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Always wash hands after handling the product.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage conditions

Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
UN 2570
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
CADMIUM COMPOUND
(Tricadmium diarsenide)
Chemical name:
Tricadmium diarsenide
Language:
English
SpecialProvisionsopen allclose all

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:
UN 2570
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
CADMIUM COMPOUND
(Tricadmium diarsenide)
Chemical name:
Tricadmium diarsenide
Language:
English
Remarksopen allclose all

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
UN 2570
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
CADMIUM COMPOUND
(Tricadmium diarsenide)
Chemical name:
Tricadmium diarsenide
Marine pollutant
Remarksopen allclose all

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
UN 2570
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Cadmium compound
(Tricadmium diarsenide)
Chemical name:
Tricadmium diarsenide
Remarksopen allclose all
SpecialProvisionsopen allclose all

Exposure controls / personal protection

Appropriate engineering controls

Ensure good ventilation of the work station.

Hand protection

Protective gloves

Eye protection

Safety goggles (EN 166)

Skin and body protection

Wear suitable protective clothing

Respiratory protection

Self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece operated in pressure-demand or other positivepressure;

or Supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece operated in pressure-demand or other positivepressure mode and equipped with an auxiliary escape-type selfcontained

breathing apparatus operated in pressure-demand mode. (EN 149)

Environmental exposure controls

Avoid release to the environment

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

The product is non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport.

Chemical stability

Stable under normal conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No dangerous reactions known under normal conditions of use

Conditions to avoid

None under recommended storage and handling conditions (see section 7).

Incompatible materials

Strong oxidizers. Acids.

Hazardous decomposition products

Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced.

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with licensed collector’s sorting instructions.