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First-aid measures

The substance has to be handled under strictly controlled conditions.

General information:
If threatening unconsciousness,position and transport in recovery position.
Remove contaminated clothing immediately and dispose it safely.
Adhere to personal protective measures when giving first aid.
In case of breathing difficulties give oxygen.

In case of inhalation:
Seek medical treatment immediately.
In case of respiratory standstill give artifical respiration by respirator and send for a doctor.

In case of skin contact:
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
In case of contact with skin wash off immediately with soap and water.
Remove contaminated clothing immediately, even underwear and shoes.

In case of eye contact:
In case of contact with eyes rinse thoroughly with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Remove contact lenses.

In case of ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting.
Call for a doctor immediately.
Provide for plenty of water to be drunken in small gulps (dilution effect). Additionally medical charcoal tablets should be given

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media: Foam, dry fire-extinguishing substance, carbon dioxide, sand, water spray jet

Unsuitable extinguishing media: Full water jet

Accidental release measures

The substance has to be handled under strictly controlled conditions.

For non-emergency personnel:
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Use personal protective clothing.
Keep away sources of ignition.

Environmental precautions:
Collect contaminated water / firefighting water separately.
Do not discharge into the drains/surface waters/groundwater.
Take up mechanically and send for disposal.
Large spills: contact emergency authorities.

Handling and storage

The substance has to be handled under strictly controlled conditions.

Advice on safe handling: Transport and store containers always upright.

Advice on storage compatibility:
Do not store with acids.
Do not store with oxidizing agents.

Further information on storage conditions:
Only for expert accessible.
Keep container tightly closed, store at cool and aired place, open and handle carefully.
Protect from light.
Do not store at temperature above 25°C (=77°F).
Protect from heat/overheating.
Keep under dry inert gas.
Protect from exposure to air/oxygen.

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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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
3077
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Proper shipping name and description:
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (4-hydroxyindole)
Chemical name:
4-hydroxyindole
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
3077
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (4-hydroxyindole)
Chemical name:
4-hydroxyindole
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Exposure controls / personal protection

The substance has to be handled under strictly controlled conditions.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity: No hazardous reactions known.

Possibility of hazardous reactions:
Reactions with strong acids and alkalies or strong oxidising agents

Conditions to avoid: Heating (Decomposition!), Exposure to light.

Substances to avoid: Oxidising agents, Acids, Alcalies

Hazardous decomposition products:
Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, Pyrolysis products, aromatic and aliphatic.

Disposal considerations

The substance has to be handled under strictly controlled conditions. In accordance with regulations for special waste, must be taken, after pretreatment, to an authorised special waste incineration plant.