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First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures

Skin contact: Remove all contaminated clothes and footwear immediately unless stuck to skin. Drench the affected skin with running water for 10 minutes or longer if substance still on skin. Consult a doctor.

Eye contact: Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes. Transfer to hospital for specialist examination.

Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. If unconscious, check for breathing apply artificial respiration if necessary. Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, give half a litre of water to drink immediately. If unconscious and breathing is OK, place in the recovery position. Transfer to hospital as soon as possible.

Inhalation: Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so. If casualty conscious, ensure casualty sits or lies down. Consult a doctor.If unconscious and breathing is OK, place in the recovery position. If breathing becomes bubbly, have the casualty sit and provide oxygen if available. Transfer to hospital as soon as possible.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Skin contact: There may be irritation and redness at the site of contact.

Eye contact: There may be irritation and redness. The eyes may water profusely.

Ingestion: There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat. Nausea and stomach pain may occur. There may be vomiting.

Inhalation: ausea and stomach pay may occur. There may be vomiting. Drowsiness or mental confusion may occur. There may be loss of consciousness.

Delayed/ immediate effects: Delayed effects can be expected after long-term exposure.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Immediate / special treatment: Not applicable.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Extinguishing media: Suitable extinguishing media for the surrounding fire should be used.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Exposure hazards: In combustion emits toxic fumes.

Advice for fire-fighters

Advice for fire-fighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.

Accidental release measures

Precautions for safe handling

Handling requirements: Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Avoid the formation or spread of dust in the air. Avoid direct contact with the substance.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage conditions: Store in cool, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed.

Specific end use(s)

Specific end use(s): No data available.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Handling requirements: Avoid direct contact with the substance. Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Do not handle in a confined space. Avoid the formation or spread of mists in the air.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage conditions: Store in cool, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. The floor of the storage room must be impermeable to prevent the escape of liquids.

Suitable packaging: Must only be kept in original packaging.

Specific end use(s)

Specific end use(s): No data available.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
UN3082
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (ALPHA,ALPHA-DIMETHYL-P-BROMOPHENYLACETIC ACID, METHYL ESTER)
Chemical name:
DMPBA
Language:
English
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters

Workplace exposure limits: Not applicable.

Exposure controls

Engineering measures: Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. The floor of the storage room must be impermeable to prevent the escape of liquids.

Respiratory protection: Self-contained breathing apparatus must be available in case of emergency. Hand protection: PVC gloves. Nitrile gloves.

Eye protection: Safety goggles. Ensure eye bath is to hand.

Skin protection: Protective clothing with elasticated cuffs and closed neck. Boots made of PVC.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

Reactivity: Stable under recommended transport or storage conditions.

Chemical stability

Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous reactions: Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal transport or storage conditions. Decomposition may occur on exposure to conditions or materials listed below.

Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid: Heat.

Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid: Contact with chlorinating substances

Hazardous decomposition products

Haz. decomp. products: In combustion emits toxic fumes of carbon dioxide. In combustion emits toxic fumes of bromine.

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Disposal operations: Transfer to a suitable container and arrange for collection by specialised disposal company. Incineration on land.

Disposal of packaging: May be reused following decontamination.

NB: The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional or national

regulations regarding disposal.