2,2'-[ethylenebis(oxymethylene)]bisoxirane

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

- General advice:

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

- Following inhalation:

Provide fresh air.

If breathing is irregular or stopped, immediately seek medical assistance and start first aid actions.

- Following skin contact:

Rinse skin with water/shower.

Wash with plenty of soap and water.

After contact with skin, take off immediately all contaminated clothing, and wash immediately with plenty of water.

Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Get medical advice/attention.

- Following eye contact:

Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.

In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

- Following ingestion:

Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting.

Get medical advice/attention.

- Most important symptoms and effects:

Fire-fighting measures

- Suitable extinguishing media:

water spray, alcohol resistant foam, fire extinguishing powder, carbon dioxide (CO2)

- Unsuitable extinguishing media:

water jet

- Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

Hazardous combustion products: carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2)

- Advice for fire fighter:

Keep containers cool with water spray.

In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.

Co-ordinate firefighting measures to the fire surroundings.

Do not allow firefighting water to enter drains or water courses.

Collect contaminated firefighting water separately.

Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance.

Special protective equipment for firefighters: Special protection suit, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

Accidental release measures

- Personal precautions:

For non-emergency personnel:

Remove persons to safety.

Ventilate affected area.

Avoidance of ignition sources.

Do not breathe mist/vapours/spray.

Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.

Wearing of suitable protective equipment to prevent any contamination of skin, eyes and personal clothing.

For emergency responders:

Wear breathing apparatus if exposed to vapours/dust/spray/gases.

- Environmental precautions:

Keep away from drains, surface and ground water.

Retain contaminated washing water and dispose of it.

- Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Advices on how to clean up a spill:

Collect spillage.

Absorbent material (e.g. sand, diatomaceous earth, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust, etc.).

Appropriate containment techniques:

Use of adsorbent materials.

Other information relating to spills and releases:

Place in appropriate containers for disposal.

Ventilate affected area.

Handling and storage

- Precautions for safe handling:

Measures to prevent fire as well as aerosol and dust generation:

Use local and general ventilation.

Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.

Measures to protect the environment:

Avoid release to the environment.

Advice on general occupational hygiene:

Do not eat, drink and smoke in work areas.

Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas.

Do not breathe mist/vapours/spray.

Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.

Wash thoroughly after handling.

Preventive skin protection (barrier creams/ointments) is recommended.

- Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

Protect against external exposure, such as:

heat, humidity, direct light irradiation, sunlight

Consideration of other advice:

Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Keep cool.

Ventilation requirements:

Provision of sufficient ventilation.

Packaging compatibilities:

Keep only in original container.

Transport information

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

1. Technical protection measures

General ventilation.

2. Organisational protection measures

3. Hand protection

Wear suitable gloves.

Chemical protection gloves are suitable, which are tested according to EN 374.

Check leak-tightness/impermeability prior to use.

In the case of wanting to use the gloves again, clean them before taking off and air them well.

For special purposes, it is recommended to check the resistance to chemicals of the protective gloves mentioned above together with the supplier of these gloves.

4. Feet protection

5. Body protection

6. Eye protection

Wear eye/face protection

7. Respiratory protection

In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.

Type: A (against organic gases and vapours with a boiling point of > 65 °C , colour code: Brown).

Stability and reactivity

1. Reactivity

This material is not reactive under normal ambient conditions.

2. Chemical stability

The material is stable under normal ambient and anticipated storage and handling conditions of temperature and pressure.

3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

Can polymerise exothermically if heated, exposed to air, sunlight or by addition of free radical initiators.

4. Conditions to avoid

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

UV-radiation/sunlight.

Protect from moisture.

5. Incompatible materials

acids, bases, oxidisers

6. Hazardous decomposition products

Reasonably anticipated hazardous decomposition products produced as a result of use, storage, spill and heating are not known.

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods:

This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.

Sewage: disposal-relevant information:

Do not empty into drains.

Waste treatment of containers/packagings:

Handle contaminated packages in the same way as the substance itself.

Remarks:

Please consider the relevant national or regional provisions.