1,2-dihydroxyanthraquinone

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures

- First-aid measures general : First Aid, decontamination, treatment of symptoms. In all cases of doubt, or when symptoms persist, seek medical advice.

- First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove casualty to fresh air and keep warm and at rest. If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

- First-aid measures after skin contact : Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

- First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.  Always consult an ophthalmologist. Continue rinsing during transport.

- First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth immediately. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media : water spray, carbon dioxide (CO2), foam and powder

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

- Dust explosion hazard : In the case of dusty organic products the possibility of a dust explosion should always be considered.

- Reactivity : On burning: release of harmful/irritant gases/vapours.

Advice for firefighters

- Firefighting instructions : Avoid formation of dust. Standard procedure for chemical fires.

- Protection during firefighting : Use appropriate respiratory protection.

- Other information : Contaminated fire-fighting water must be collected separately.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

- General measures : Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. When using do not eat, drink or smoke.

For non-emergency personnel

- Protective equipment : Wear personal protection equipment. Refer to exposure control/personal protection.

- Emergency procedures : Ensure adequate ventilation. Minimize generation of dust. Wear suitable respiratory equipment in case of insufficient ventilation. Keep unprotected persons from entering.

For emergency responders

- Protective equipment : Wear personal protection equipment. Refer to exposure control/personal protection.

- Emergency procedures : Ensure adequate ventilation. Minimize generation of dust. Wear suitable respiratory equipment in case of insufficient ventilation. Keep unprotected persons from entering.

Environmental precautions

- Do not empty into drains or the aquatic environment.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up : Pick up carefully when dry. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling : Avoid generation of dust. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Reduce/avoid exposure and/or contact.

Hygiene measures : Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Do not drink, eat or smoke in the workplace.

Storage conditions : Keep away from heat. Keep out of the reach of children.

Incompatible products : Oxidizing agents.

Prohibitions on mixed storage : Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.

Storage area : Ensure adequate ventilation of the storage area. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool dry place.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

3077

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

UN number:

3077

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Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

3077

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s.

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

3077

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s.

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters: No additional information available

Exposure controls

-Appropriate engineering controls : Ventilate area. Emergency eye wash fountains and safety showers should be available in the immediate vicinity of any potential exposure.

- Personal protective equipment : Dust formation: dust mask. Gloves. Protective clothing. Safety glasses.

- Hand protection : Wear suitable gloves resistant to chemical penetration (to European standard EN 374 or equivalent), e.g. PVC or nitrile rubber. Gloves must be replaced after each use, whenever signs of wear appear and in the event of contamination.

- Eye protection : Tightly sealed afety glasses.

- Skin and body protection : Wear suitable protective clothing.

- Respiratory protection : If suitable ventilation is not available use suitable respiratory equipment, e.g. dust/aerosol mask.

- Environmental exposure controls : Avoid release to the environment.

- Other information : Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

- On burning: release of harmful/irritant gases/vapours.

Chemical stability: The product is stable at normal handling- and storage conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions: In the case of dusty organic products the possibility of a dust explosion should always be considered.

Conditions to avoid: high temperatures.

Incompatible materials: Oxidizing agents.

Hazardous decomposition products: When exposed to high temperatures may produce hazardous decomposition products such as carbon monoxide and dioxide, smoke, nitrogen oxides (NOx).

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

- Regional legislation (waste) : Observe regulations when disposing.

- Sewage disposal recommendations : Substance must not be discharged into the sewer.

- Waste disposal recommendations : Consider recycling. Remove to an authorized waste incinerator.