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First-aid measures

Emergency measure - Inhalation: Symptomatic treatment.

Emergency measure - Eyes: Wash thoroughly with water and seek medical attention.

Emergency measure - Skin: Wash affected area with soap and water.

Emergency measure - Ingestion: Seek medical attention.

Fire-fighting measures

Recommended extinguishing agent: Recommended extinguishing agents: Water, foam and dry

powder may be used.

Product arising from burning: Products arising from pyrolysis: Products of combustion may

contain isomers of dimethylbiphenols, methylbenzoyl

chlorides, organic acids and toluene, together with some

carbon oxides and soot.

Protective equipment: Protective equipment: Wear suitable protective clothing and

respiratory apparatus.

Accidental release measures

Emergency measures in case of spillage: Dilute the residue with oil or 10% alcohol and incinerate

at a suitable facility.

Handling and storage

Handling: Observe the usual precautions for handling organic

peroxides. Wear suitable eye protection and protective

gloves when handling. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Storage: Store substance at a temperature below 30 deg C. Keep away

from any possible ignition sources and store in a dark

place. Keep containers in a well ventilated space.

Transport information

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

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Transport: Transport as per UN division 5.2 Avoid shock and store in a
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Exposure controls / personal protection

Stability and reactivity

Danger other than fire: Other dangers: Contact with acids, bases or reducing agents

may lead to decomposition to the methylbenzoic acid.

Chemical reaction with water: Chemical reaction with water: None reported.

Disposal considerations

Industry - Possibility of recovery/recycling: Recovery or recycling not possible.

Industry - Possibility of neutralisation: Dilute the residue with oil or 10% alcohol.

Industry - Possibility of destruction: controlled discharge: Not recommended.

Industry - Possibility of destruction - incineration: Dilute the residue with oil or alcohol to 10% substance and

incinerate at a suitable facility.

Industry - Possibility of destruction - water purification: Not recommended.

Public at large - Possibility of recovery/recycling: The substance will not enter the public domain