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First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures

General information

. Personal protection for the First Aider.

. Instantly remove any clothing soiled by the product.

. Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.

. In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.

After inhalation

. In case of unconsciousness bring patient into stable side position for transport.

. Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for doctor.

After skin contact

. Instantly rinse with water.

. Rinse with ethanoic acid 8% and plenty of water.

. Seek medical treatment.

After eye contact

. Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.

. Seek medical treatment.

After swallowing

. Rinse out mouth and then drink plenty of water.

. Administer medicinal carbon

. Seek medical treatment.

Information for doctor Therapeutically measures:

. basic help, decontamination, symptomatic treatment.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing agents:

. CO2, extinguishing powder or water jet. Fight larger fire with foam.

For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents:

. Water with a full water jet.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

. Can be released in case of fire

. Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

. Carbon monoxide (CO)

Advice for firefighters

Protective equipment:

. Do not inhale explosion gases or combustion gases.

. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

. Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Environmental precautions:

. Dilute with much water.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

. Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders).

. Send for recovery or disposal in suitable containers.

. Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to item 13.

. Ensure adequate ventilation.

Reference to other sections

. See Section "Exposure controls/personal protection" for information on personal protection equipment.

Handling and storage

This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with REACH regulation Article 18(4) for transported isolated intermediates. Site documentation to support safe handling arrangements including the selection of engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls in accordance with risk-based management systems is available at each Manufacturing site.

Written confirmation of application of Strictly Controlled Conditions has been received from every affected Distributor or Manufacturer / Downstream User of the Registrant’s intermediate.

Handling

Precautions for safe handling

. Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.

Information about protection against explosions and fires:

. Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.

. Protect against electrostatic charges.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage

Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers:

. No special requirements.

Information about storage in one common storage facility:

. Store away from oxidizing agents.

Further information about storage conditions:

. Keep container tightly sealed.

Transport information

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Exposure controls / personal protection

This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with REACH regulation Article 18(4) for transported isolated intermediates. Site documentation to support safe handling arrangements including the selection of engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls in accordance with risk-based management systems is available at each Manufacturing site.

Written confirmation of application of Strictly Controlled Conditions has been received from every affected Distributor or Manufacturer / Downstream User of the Registrant’s intermediate.

Exposure controls

Personal protective equipment

General protective and hygienic measures

. The usual precautionary measures should be adhered to general rules for handling chemicals.

. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing

. Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and food.

. Wash hands during breaks and at the end of the work.

. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

. Store protective clothing separately.

Breathing equipment:

. In case of brief exposure or low pollution use breathing filter apparatus. In case of intensive or longer exposure use breathing apparatus that is independent of circulating air.

. Filter ABEK

.rotection of hands:

. Only use chemical-protective gloves with CE-labelling of category III (EN 374).

Material of gloves

. The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.

Penetration time of glove material

. The exact break trough time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

For the permanent contact in work areas without heightened risk of injury (e.g. Laboratory) gloves made of the following material are suitable:

. Butyl rubber, BR

As protection from splashes gloves made of the following materials are suitable:

. Nitril rubber,NBR

Eye protection:

. Tightly sealed safety glasses.

. Gauze goggles

Body protection:

. Protective work clothing.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

Chemical stability

Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:

. No decomposition if used according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

. No dangerous reactions known

Hazardous decomposition products:

. Nitrous vitriol gases

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Recommendation

. Remove according to local authority recommendations, e.g. convey to a suitable incinerator.

European waste catalogue

. The waste code classification is to be carried out according to the European Waste Catalogue (EWC) specifically for each branch of industry and each type of process.

Uncleaned packagings:

Recommendation:

. Disposal must be made according to official regulations.