Nickel bis(dibutyldithiocarbamate)

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

GENERAL INFORMATION

Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.

Condition may deteriorate with alcohol consumption.

Remove breathing equipment only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.

AFTER INHALATION

Do not use mouth to mouth or mouth to nose resuscitation.

Move exposed person to fresh air. Keep person warm and at rest. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Get medical attention if adverse health effects persist or are severe. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. In case of inhalation of decomposition products in a fire, symptoms may be delayed. The exposed person may need to be kept under medical surveillance for 48 hours.

AFTER SKIN CONTACT

Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water removing all contaminated clothes and shoes. If skin irritation persists, call a physician.

AFTER EYE CONTACT

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses if easy to do. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention.

AFTER SWALLOWING

Wash out mouth with water. Move exposed person to fresh air. Keep person warm and at rest. If material has been swallowed and the exposed person is conscious, give small quantities of water to drink. Stop if the exposed person feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low so that vomit does not enter the lungs. Get medical attention if adverse health effects persist or are severe. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.

INFORMATION FOR DOCTOR

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:

- Skin Contact: May cause an allergic skin reaction. May be absorbed through the skin and produce effects similar to those caused by inhalation and/or ingestion.

- Ingestion: May cause alcohol intolerance (Antabuse Effect). May cause headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, or gastrointestinal irritation.

- Inhalation: Exposure to dust particles generated from this material may cause irritation of the respiratory tract. Inhalation may cause alcohol intolerance

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:

- No further relevant information available.

Fire-fighting measures

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

- Suitable extinguishing agents: Water haze, Water spray, Foam, Dry chemical

- For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents Water with full jet

SPECIAL HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE

Nickel oxides = EEC category 1 carcinogen: substance known to be carcinogenic to man.

ADVICE FOR FIREFIGHTERS

Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and selfcontained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions: hydrogen cyanide (HCN), sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrous gases (NOx) and nickel oxides.

Accidental release measures

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Use respiratory protective device against the effects of fumes/dust/aerosol.

No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Provide adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS

Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course.

METHODS AND MATERIAL FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP

- Large spill: Move containers from spill area. Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas. Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a designated, labelled waste container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.

- Small spill: Move containers from spill area. Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a designated, labelled waste container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.

Handling and storage

PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING

Avoid breathing dust.

Avoid contact with eyes and skin.

Put on appropriate personal protective equipment. Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking. Persons with a history of skin sensitization problems should not be employed in any process in which this product is used. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not ingest. Avoid release to the environment. Keep in the original container or an approved alternative made from a compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in use. Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous.

INFORMATION ABOUT FIRE - AND EXPLOSION PROTECTION

Avoid dust generation and accumulation. Dust/air mixtures may ignite violently upon exposure to sparks or sources of ignition.

CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE, INCLUDING ANY INCOMPATIBILITIES

- Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: Store only in the original receptacle; Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in a dry and cool place. Keep container tightly closed until ready for use. Containers that have been opened should be carefully closed. Do not store in unlabelled containers. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.

- Information about storage in one common storage facility: Store away from oxidising agents.

- Further information about storage conditions: None.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

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

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT DESIGN OF TECHNICAL FACILITIES

If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal, workplace atmosphere or biological monitoring may be required to determine the effectiveness of the ventilation or other control measures and/or the necessity to use respiratory protective equipment. Reference should be made to European Standard EN 689 for methods for the assessment of exposure by inhalation to chemical agents and national guidance documents for methods for the determination of hazardous substances.

Local exhaust ventilation is strongly recommended.

CONTROL PARAMETERS: Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:

TWA: 1 mg/m³

STEL: 3 mg/m³

OES-TWA 10.0 mg/m³ inhalable dust

OES-TWA 4.0 mg/m³ respirable dust

EXPOSURE CONTROLS: PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

General protective and hygienic measures:

Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.

Ensure that eyewash stations and showers are close to the workstation location.

Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing

Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Respiratory protection:

In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device. Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator.

Recommended filter device for short term use: conforming to EN140 with Type A/P2 filter or better

Protection of hands:

NOTICE: The selection of a specific glove for a particular application and duration of use in a workplace should also take into account all relevant workplace factors such as, but not limited to: Other chemicals which may be handled, physical requirements (cut/puncture protection, dexterity, thermal protection), potential body reactions to glove materials, as well as the instructions/specifications provided by the glove supplier.

Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard (EN374) and considering the permeation breakthrough time should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary.

After contamination with product change the gloves immediately and dispose of them according to relevant national and local regulations.

Material of gloves: e.g. nitrile rubber coated textile gloves

Eye protection:

Safety glasses

Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists, gases or dusts. Recommended: Tightly fitting safety goggles.

Body protection:

Use protective suit.

Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product.

Stability and reactivity

- Reactivity: No further relevant information available.

- Chemical stability: The product is stable when stored at room temperature in closed, original container. Stable under normal conditions of handling, use and transportation. Stable if protected from heat and exposure to air.

- Possibility of hazardous reactions: No dangerous reactions known.

- Conditions to avoid: No further relevant information available.

- Incompatible materials: Strong oxidising agents, Acids

- Hazardous decomposition products: Carbon bisulphide; Nickel oxides = EEC category 1 carcinogen: substance known to be carcinogenic to man; Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions: hydrogen cyanide (HCN), sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrous gases (NOx) and nickel oxides.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

During the vulcanization process, traces of carcinogenic N-nitrosamines may be formed from decomposition products (amines) in the presence of nitrosating agents. N-dibutylnitrosamine is considered being carcinogenic according to TRGS 552 (Germany).

Disposal considerations

WASTE TREATMENT METHODS

- Recommendation: Examine possibilities for re-utilisation. Product residues and uncleaned empty containers should be packaged, sealed, labelled, and disposed of or recycled according to relevant national and local regulations. Where large quantities are concerned, consult the supplier. When uncleaned empty containers are passed on, the recipient must be warned of any possible hazard that may be caused by residues. For disposal within the EC, the appropriate code according to the European Waste List (EWL) should be used. It is among the tasks of the polluter to assign the waste to waste codes specific to industrial sectors and processes according to the European Waste List (EWL).

- European waste catalogue: Please refer to your specific industry in the European Waste Catalogue.

UNCLEANED PACKAGING

- Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

- Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.