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First-aid measures

General advice:
Immediately remove contaminated clothing.
If inhaled:
Keep patient calm, remove to fresh air, seek medical attention.
On skin contact:
Immediately wash thoroughly with soap and water, seek medical attention.
On contact with eyes:
Immediately wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open,
consult an eye specialist.
On ingestion:
Rinse mouth immediately and then drink plenty of water, seek medical attention.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media:
dry powder, foam, water spray
Specific hazards:
formaldehyde
Special protective equipment:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical-protective clothing.
Further information:
Collect contaminated extinguishing water separately, do not allow to reach sewage or effluent
systems.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions:
Breathing protection required. Sources of ignition should be kept well clear.
Methods for cleaning up or taking up:
For small amounts: Contain with absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, general purpose
binder, sawdust).
For large amounts: Contain with absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, general purpose
binder, sawdust).

Handling and storage

Handling
Protect from air. Prevent contact with air/oxygen (formation of peroxide).
Protection against fire and explosion:
Prevent electrostatic charge - sources of ignition should be kept well clear - fire extinguishers should
be kept handy.
Storage
Suitable materials for containers: Stainless steel 1.4306 (V2A)
Storage stability:
Keep only in the original container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from ignition sources, heat
or flame.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
UN 1993
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:
UN 1993
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
UN 1993
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (contains
1,1-(METHYLENEBIS(OXY))DIBUTANE)
Chemical name:
Di-n-butylformal
Labels:
3
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
UN 1993
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (contains
1,1-(METHYLENEBIS(OXY))DIBUTANE)
Chemical name:
Di-n-butylformal
Labels:
3
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Exposure controls / personal protection

Stability and reactivity

Disposal considerations