(R)-methyl(α-methylphenethyl)ammonium [R-(R*,R*)]-hydrogen tartrate

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures:  

-General advice  :     Move out of dangerous area. Remove contaminated clothing immediately and dispose of safely.  

-If inhaled  :     Move to fresh air. Make the victim blow his nose. Seek medical advice immediately.  

-In case of skin contact  :     Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical advice immediately.  

-In case of eye contact  :     Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical advice immediately.  

-If swallowed  :     Do not induce vomiting. Make the victim rinse his mouth with water. Seek medical advice immediately.  

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

-Symptoms  :     Cardiac disorders.

-Agitation.

-Tachycardia.

-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

-Treatment  :     No data available Treat symptomatically.  

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media:  

-Suitable extinguishing media  :     All means (e.g. water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical extinguisher).

-Unsuitable extinguishing media         :     Strong water jet.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

-In case of fire, the product may emit toxic and/or irritating fumes.

-Supposed thermal decomposition/oxidation:

-Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

-Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

-Possible explosive mixtures (vapors heavier than air).

Advice for firefighters:  

-Special protective equipment  :     Use self-contained breathing apparatus.  

-Further information  :     Avoid discharging extinguishing water in the environment. Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.  

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:

-Insulating breathing apparatus and chemical suit.  

Environmental precautions:

-Avoid any spreading of the product. Protect sewage.  

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:  

-General advice  :     Avoid dust formation. Sweep and shovel the solid product into a container specially adapted for its recovery or destroying (avoiding dust formation).

-Close and label thoroughly.  

-Cleaning of contaminated zone         :     After cleaning up the product, rinse the polluted area with water.

-Elimination of recovered materials     :     Deliver to the Environmental service of the factory or to any specialized and approved disposal company.

Reference to other sections:

-Additional advice:

-Evacuation of area and intervention of special services.  

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling:

-Advice on safe handling (industrial scale):     Local ventilation and emission point dust extraction. Enclosed transfer strongly recommended. Work in a defined area with restricted access recommended.  

-Take precautionary measures against electrostatic loading. Earth vessels and equipment well.  

-Advice on safe handling (laboratory scale):     Handling in a fume cupboard. Work in a defined area with restricted access recommended.  

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

-Requirements for storage rooms and vessels:     Keep in a well-ventilated place.  

-Advice on common storage  :     Keep away from chemicals as it is a pharmaceutical substance  

-Further information on storage conditions:     Keep in a well closed container, away from moisture and light.  

-Storage temperature  :     Keep at ambient temperature.

-Storage environment  :     Keep locked up (narcotic).

-Advised packaging material  :     No data available

-Sensitivity :     No particular observation.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

2811

Shipping

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Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

2811

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (Metamphetamine tartarate)

Chemical name:

Metamphetamine tartarate

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

2811

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (Metamphetamine tartarate)

Chemical name:

Metamphetamine tartarate

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Personal protection equipment

(IMPORTANT:  to be adapted following the workplace risk assessment.)

Special recommendations  :     Pregnant women, seek medical advice before handling.  

Industrial workplace

Respiratory protection  :     Air supplied hood.

Hand protection  :     Doubled gloves recommended.

Glove material :   Nitrile rubber

Layer thickness :   0,11 mm

Break through time:   > 480 min

Eye/face protection  :     See respiratory protection.

Body Protection  :     Dedicated protective suit.

Hygiene measures  :     Shower recommended.  

Laboratory

Respiratory protection  :     Handle in a fume cupboard.

Hand protection  :     Suitable gloves.  

Eye/face protection  :     Safety glasses.

Body Protection  :     Dedicated working clothes recommended.

Hygiene measures  :     Wash hands.  

Stability and reactivity

Safety remarks :     Dust may be explosive (no data available).

Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

Reactivity  :     No data available  

Chemical stability  :     No data available  

Possibility of hazardous reactions :     No data available

Conditions to avoid  :     No data available  

Incompatible materials  :     No data available

Hazardous decomposition products :     Supposed thermal decomposition/oxidation:

Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods:

-Product  :     Deliver to the Environmental service of the factory or to any specialized and approved disposal service.

-Uncleaned packaging  :     Deliver to the Environmental service of the factory or to any specialized and approved disposal service.

Make the container unusable.