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EC number: 200-273-8 | CAS number: 56-41-7
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
Description of first aid measures:
Pay attention to self-protection.
Remove victims from hazardous area.
Immediately remove soiled or soaked clothing and remove it to a safe distance.
Keep victim warm, in a stabilized position and covered.
Do not leave victims unattended.
If the casualty is unconscious: Place the victim in the recovery position.
In case of:
Inhalation:
Inhalation is possible if aerosols, mists, dusts, or smoke form.
Move victims into fresh air.
If the causality is no breathing perform mouth to mouth resuscitation, notify emergency physician immediately.
Skin contact:
Wash off immediately affected area immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
If symptoms persist: consult a physician for treatment.
Eye contact:
With eye held open, thoroughly rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes.
In case of discomfort: consult an ophthalmologist.
Ingestion:
Rinse out mouth.
Consult a physician immediately.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:
No damage being expected.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
This substance does not have any noteworthy noxious potential.
Damage to health is thus not expected.
Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media:
All extinguishing substances suitable.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:
In the case of fire, the following hazardous smoke fumes may be produced:
Carbon monoxide
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Advice for fire-fighters:
Wear personal protective equipment.
In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Fire residues should be disposed in accordance with the regulations.
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:
Wear personal protective equipment.
Keep unauthorized persons away.
Environmental precautions:
Do not allow the product into the following compartments: soil, stretches of water, drainage systems.
In case of pollution, prevent competent authorities.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
Methods for cleaning up:
Pick up mechanically.
Collect in a suitable containers.
Waste to be packed like clean product and to be marked.
Identification label on packages not to be removed until recycling.
Waste must be eliminated following local authorities requirements.
Handling and storage
Precautions for self handling:
Avoid dust formation.
Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Ensure suitable suction/aeration at the work place and with operational machinery.
Keep away from sources of ignition – No smoking.
Further information: VDI 2263 "Dust fires and dust explosions; dangers, evaluation, preventive measures.”
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Store at ambient temperature, in a dry and dark place in its original packaging, tightly closed.
Specific end of use(s):
Follow usual safety precautions while handling.
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
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Special provisions / remarks
- Remarks:
- Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
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Special provisions / remarks
- Remarks:
- Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
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Special provisions / remarks
- Remarks:
- Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
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Special provisions / remarks
- Remarks:
- Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
Additional transport information
Additional information
- Special provisions / remarks / other:
- Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
Exposure controls / personal protection
Control parameters:
Exposure limit for dust:
General rule:
Control parameters: 5 mg/m³ - 10 mg/m³ VME (F) INRS (FR)
Type of exposure: fine dust - total dust
Suitable measuring processes are: DIN EN 481, NIOSH method 0500, NIOSH method 0600
Exposure controls:
Personal protective equipment:
Respiratory protection equipment:
If dust occurs: dust mask with P1 particle filter.
Hand protection:
Wear gloves.
Brief contact only:
Glove material: rubber; Nitril for example,
Material thickness: minimum 0.11mm
or longer periods or large amounts:
Glove material: Nitril/Chloroprene for example,
Material thickness: minimum 0.65mm
Eye protection:
Safety glasses with side-shields.
If dust occurs: basket-shaped glass.
Skin and body protection:
Use lab protective clothing or
When handling for a prolonged exposure cloth specific for chemical products.
Hygiene measures:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
No eating, drinking, smoking or snuffing tobacco at work.
Wash face and/or hands before break and end of work.
Protective measures:
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices.
If there is the possibility of skin/eye contact, the indicated hand/eye/body protection should be used.
Stability and reactivity
Reactivity:
No reactivity known to occur with correct handling and storage.
Chemical stability:
Stable at ambient temperature.
Thermal decomposition at 200 °C sublimation (TG test).
Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No dangerous reaction are known to occur with correct handling and storage.
Conditions to avoid:
Avoid moisture , sunrays, heat.
On grinding inertisation is necessary.
Incompatible materials:
No incompatible material known.
Hazardous decompositions products:
Carbon monoxide -
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen oxides (NOx).
Disposal considerations
Waste treatment methods:
Disposal according to local authority regulations.
Waste to be packed like clean product and to be marked.
Identification label on package not to be removed until recycling.
Waste Key Number:
The waste key number must be determined as per the European Waste Types List (decision on EU Waste Types List 2000/532/EC) in cooperation with the disposal firm / producing firm / official authority.
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