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Guidance on Safe Use

Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

General information

Remove contaminated, soaked clothing immediately and dispose of safely. Take affected person to fresh air. Casaulty should be kept quiet and covered up. Seek medical advice immediately. If the patient is likely to become unconscious, place and transport in stable sideways position.

After inhalation

Remove the casualty into fresh air and keep him calm. In case of respiratory arrest induce breathing with a respiratory device. Seek medical advice.

After skin contact

In case of contact with skin wash off immediately with copious amounts of water.

After eye contact

In case of contact with eyes rinse thoroughly with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice.

After ingestion

Induce the patient to vomit of his own accord only if fully conscious.

Advice to doctor

Symptoms

The following symptoms may occur: Vomiting; Tiredness; Nausea; Dizziness; Headache; Shortness of breath

Hazards

Risk of pulmonary oedema. Risk of cardiac rhythm disturbances. Risk of respiratory disorders.

Treatment

Do not administer any preparations of the adrenaline-ephedrine group.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media

Extinguishing measures to suit surroundings.

Special exposure hazards arising from the substance or preparation itself, combustion products, resulting gases

In case of fires, hazardous combustion gases are formed:

Carbon monoxide (CO)

Hydrogen chloride (HCl)

Phosgene

Chlorine (Cl2)

Other information

Cool endangered containers with water spray jet.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Environmental precautions

Do not discharge into the drains/surface waters/groundwater. In case of gas escape or of entry into waterways, soil or drains, inform the responsible authorities.

Methods for cleaning up/taking up

Pick up with absorbent material (e.g., kieselguhr, acid binder, universal binder). Send in suitable containers for recovery or disposal.

Handling and storage

Handling

Advice on safe handling

Ensure adequate ventilation. Provide good room ventilation even at ground level (vapours are heavier than air).

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

Keep away from sources of ignition - refrain from smoking. The product vapours are heavier than air.

Storage

Requirements for storage rooms and vessels

Storage: use steel or refined steel containers.

Further information on storage conditions

Keep container tightly closed. Store in a dark place; Keep in a cool place. Store in a dry place.

VCI storage category

12 Non-flammable liquids

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
1593
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Dichloromethane
Chemical name:
dichloromethane
Language:
English
Labels:
6.1
Special provisions / remarks
Special provisions:
Hazard id. no. 60

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

UN number:
1593
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Dichloromethane
Chemical name:
dichlormethane
Language:
English
Labels:
6.1
Remarksopen allclose all

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
1593
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Dichloromethane
Chemical name:
dichloromethane
Labels:
6.1
Remarksopen allclose all

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
1593
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Dichloromethane
Chemical name:
dichloromethane
Labels:
6.1
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Exposure controls / personal protection

Exposure limit values

dichloromethane

CAS no. 75-09-2

EC no. 200-838-9

TRGS 900

Dichlormethane

8h OEL (TWA): 180 mg/m³ 50 ml/m³

Ceiling Limit 2 (II) (only relevant for Germany)

Exposure controls

Occupational exposure controls

See chapter 7; no measures exeeding the ones mentioned are necessary.

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection

Short term: filter apparatus, filter AX; Self-contained breathing apparatus.

Hand protection

In case of intensive contact, wear protective gloves (EN 374). Sufficient protection is given wearing suitable protective gloves checked according to i.e. EN 374, in the event of risk of skin contact with the product.Before use, the protective glove should be tested in any case for its specific work-station suitability (i.e. mechanical resistance, product compatibility and antistatic properties).

Adhere to the manufacturer’s instructions and information relating to the use, storage, care and replacement of protective gloves.

Protective gloves shall be replaced immediately when physically damaged or worn. Design operations thus to avoid permanent use of protective gloves.

Appropriate Material fluorinated rubber (Viton)

Material thickness > 0,4 mm

Breakthrough time > 480 min.

Appropriate Material PVA

Material thickness > 0,4 mm

Breakthrough time > 480 min.

Appropriate Material butyl rubber

Material thickness > 0,4 mm

Breakthrough time > 10 min.

Eye protection

Safety glasses (EN 166); Face shield

Skin protection

protective overalls

General protective and hygiene measures

Keep away from foodstuffs and beverages. Do not smoke during work time. Remove soiled or soaked clothing immediately.

Stability and reactivity

Materials to avoid

Reactions with alkali metals. Reactions with earth alkali metals. Aluminium powder; Reactions with metals in powder form.

Reactions with alkalies. Reactions with strong acids. Reactions with strong oxidising agents. Zinc

Hazardous decomposition products

Hydrogen chloride (HCl); Possible in traces: Carbon monoxide; Chlorine; Phosgene

Thermal decomposition

Value > no data available

Remarks At normal pressure may be distilled without decomposition.

Disposal considerations

Product

Allocation of a waste code number, according to the European Waste Catalogue, should be carried out in agreement with the regional waste disposal company.

§ 5 HKW AbfV: "This solvent must be recycled or disposed of after use! Improper disposal endangers the environment! After use, any admixture of foreign substances or other solvents is prohibited." (only relevant for Germany)