Tris(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Inhalation :

Move exposed person to fresh air. Keep person warm and at rest. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial

respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-tomouth resuscitation. Get medical attention if

adverse health effects persist or are severe. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway.

Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.

Ingestion:

Wash out mouth with water. Move exposed person to fresh air. Keep person warm and at rest. If material has been swallowed and the exposed person is

conscious, give small quantities of water to drink. Stop if the exposed person feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous. Do not induce vomiting unless

directed to do so by medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low so that vomit does not enter the lungs. Get medical attention if

adverse health effects persist or are severe. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get

medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.

Skin contact:

Wash skin immediately with plenty of water and soap. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Get medical

attention. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.

Eye contact:

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for

at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.

See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable : In case of fire, use water spray (fog), foam, dry chemical or CO2.

Not suitable : None known.

Special exposure hazards: In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst. Promptly isolate the scene by removing all

persons from the vicinity of the incident if there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.

Hazardous combustion products: Decomposition products may include the following materials: carbon oxides ,  phosphorus oxides

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters: Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and selfcontained breathing apparatus

(SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.

Remark : Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions:

No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel

from entering. Do not touch or walk through spilt material. Avoid breathing vapour or mist. Provide adequate ventilation. Put on appropriate personal

protective equipment (see section 8).

Environmental precautions:

Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused

environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air).

Large spill :

Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas. Contain and collect spillage

with non-combustible, absorbent material e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite or diatomaceous earth and place in container for disposal according to local

regulations (see section 13). Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Contaminated absorbent material may pose the same hazard as the

spilt product. Note: see section 1 for emergency contact information and section 13 for waste disposal.

Small spill :

Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Dilute with water and mop up if water-soluble or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an

appropriate waste disposal container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.

Handling and storage

Handling:

Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8). Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is

handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking. Do not breathe vapour or mist. Do not ingest.

Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Keep in the original container or an approved alternative made from a compatible material, kept tightly closed

when not in use. Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous.

Storage :

Do not store above the following temperature: 50°C (122°F). Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in original container protected from direct

sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials (see section 10) and food and drink. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabelled containers.

Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.

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Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

Shipping

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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Exposure limit values : Not available.

Recommended monitoring procedures:

If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal, workplace atmosphere or biological monitoring may be required to determine the

effectiveness of the ventilation or other control measures and/or the necessity to use respiratory protective equipment. Reference should be made to

European Standard EN 689 for methods for the assessment of exposure by inhalation to chemical agents and national guidance documents for methods for

the determination of hazardous substances.

Risk management measures Occupational exposure controls:

Technical measures :

No special ventilation requirements. Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control worker exposure to airborne contaminants. If this product

contains ingredients with exposure limits, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure

below any recommended or statutory limits.

Personal protection measures

Respiratory protection :

Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator

selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator.

Recommended: gas filter, e.g. DIN 3181 A, against organic vapours if product forms vapours .

Hand protection :

Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk

assessment indicates this is necessary. After contamination with product change the gloves immediately and dispose of them according to relevant

national and local regulations <1 hours (breakthrough time): nitrile rubber - , butyl rubber - or PVC gloves.

Eye protection :

Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid

splashes, mists, gases or dusts.

Recommended: Tightly fitting safety goggles.

Skin protection :

Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product.

Recommended: Wear protective clothing.

Hygiene measures :

Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working

period. Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that

eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Environmental exposure controls

Technical measures :

Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure they comply with the requirements of environmental protection

legislation. In some cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to

acceptable levels.

Stability and reactivity

Stability The product is stable.

Possibility of hazardous reactions:

Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced.

Decomposition temperature : 280°C

Materials to avoid : No specific data.

Hazardous decomposition products:

Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur.

Disposal considerations

Methods of disposal :

Examine possibilities for re-utilisation. Product residues and uncleaned empty containers should be packaged, sealed, labelled, and disposed of or recycled

according to relevant national and local regulations. Where large quantities are concerned, consult the supplier. When uncleaned empty containers are

passed on, the recipient must be warned of any possible hazard that may be caused by residues. For disposal within the EC, the appropriate code according to the European Waste List (EWL) should be used. It is among the tasks of the polluter to assign the waste to waste codes specific to industrial sectors and

processes according to the European Waste List (EWL).

Hazardous waste :

The classification of the product may meet the criteria for a hazardous waste.