Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 606-191-2 | CAS number: 18979-61-8
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
General information
Remove contaminated soaked clothing immediately.
In the event of persistent symptoms receive medical treatment.
After inhalation
Take affected person into fresh air.
Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed.
Consult a physician.
After contact with skin
In case of contact with skin wash off immediately with plenty of water.
Consult a doctor if skin irritation persists.
After contact with eyes
Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
Seek medical treatment by eye specialist.
After ingestion
Do not induce vomiting.Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Consult a physician.
Summon a doctor immediately.
Induce vomiting only upon the advice of a physician.
Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media
Foam, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical, water-spray.
Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons
Full water jet.
Special exposure hazards arising from substance or preparation itself, combustion products, resulting gases
Fire may produce : carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
Use breathing apparatus with independent air supply.
Protective suit.
Additional information
Cool containers at risk with water spray jet.
Do not release chemically contaminated water into drains, soil or surface waters. Sufficient measures must be taken to retain water used for extinguishing.
Fire residues and contaminated firefighting water must be disposed of in accordance with the local regulations.
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Avoid dust formation.
Do not breathe dust.
Use personal protective clothing.
Environmental precautions
Do not discharge into the drains, surface waters, ground water.
Do not discharge into the subsoil, soil.
Methods for cleaning up/taking up
Pick up mechanically, avoiding dust and provide disposal in suitable containers.
Handling and storage
Handling
Advice on safe handling
Keep container tightly closed.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at machinery and at places where dust can be generated.
Do not breathe dust.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion
Avoid the formation and deposition of dust.
Keep away from sources of ignition - no smoking.
Take measures against electrostatically charging.
Storage
Requirements for storage rooms and vessels
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, well-ventilated place.
Advice on storage compatibility
Incompatible with strong acids and oxidising agents.
Further information on storage conditions
Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Environmentally hazardous substance, solid n.o.s. (4-butylbenzene-1,3-diol)
- Chemical name:
- 4-butylbenzene-1,3-diol
- Language:
- English
- Labels:
- Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Substance
Additional label with symbol ''fish and tree'' according to subsection 5.2.1.8.3 ADR for single packagings and inner packagings with >5 kg or 5 L.
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Environmentally hazardous substance, solid n.o.s. (4-butylbenzene-1,3-diol)
- Chemical name:
- 4-butylbenzene-1,3-diol
- Labels:
- Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Substance
Additional label with symbol ''fish and tree'' according to subsection 5.2.1 IMDG Code for single packagings and inner packagings with >5 kg or 5 L.
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Environmentally hazardous substance, solid n.o.s (4-butylbenzene-1,3-diol)
- Chemical name:
- 4-butylbenzene-1,3-diol
- Labels:
- Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Substance
Additional label with symbol ''fish and tree'' according to subsection 7.1.6. IATA/DGR for single packagings and inner packagings with >5 kg or 5L.
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Exposure controls / personal protection
Occupational exposure controls
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at machinery and at places where dust or smoke can be generated.
Protective and hygiene measures
Do not breathe dust.
When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.
Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Respiratory protection
Dust mask must be worn if exposed to dust.
Hand protection
Impermeable gloves.
Requirements can vary as a function of the use. Therefore it is necessary to adhere additionally to the recommendations given by the manufacturer of protective gloves.
Eye protection
Tightly fitting goggles.
Eye wash bottle with pure water.
Skin protection
Long sleeved clothing.
Light protective clothing.
Stability and reactivity
Conditions to avoid
To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat.
Materials to avoid
Strong acids and oxidizing agents.
Hazardous decomposition products
Fire may produce : carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
Additional information
No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.
Disposal considerations
Advice on disposal
Can be incinerated, when in compliance with local regulations.
Where possible recycling is preferred to disposal.
Contaminated packaging
Empty containers should be taken for local recycling, recovery or waste disposal.
Contaminated packaging should be emptied as far as possible and after appropriate cleansing may be taken for reuse.
Packaging that cannot be cleaned should be disposed of like the product.
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