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Guidance on Safe Use

Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

DESCRIPTION OF FIRST AIRD MEASUREMENTS

General advice:

First Aid responders should pay attention to self-protection and use the recommended protective clothing

Move out of dangerous area.

Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.

Keep warm and in a quiet place.

If inhaled:

Provide fresh air.

If not breathing, give artificial respiration.

Keep the victim calm and in a semi-upright position.

Consult a physician.

In case of skin contact:

Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.

Call a physician immediately.

In case of eye contact:

Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.

Call a physician immediately.

If swallowed:

Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water.

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Do NOT induce vomiting.

Call a physician immediately.

MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS, BOTH ACUTE AND DELAYED

Symptoms:

Symptoms of poisoning may appear several hours later.

Risks:

If swallowed, severe burns in the oral cavity and throat as well as danger of perforation of the digestive tract and stomach.

INDICATION OF ANY IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL TREATMENT NEEDED

Treatment:

Treat symptomatically.

For specialist advice physicians should contact the Poisons Information Service.

Keep under medical supervision for at least 48 hours.

Fire-fighting measures

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

Suitable extinguishing media:

Alcohol-resistant foam

Dry extinguishing media based on NaCl or pulverized lime-stone.

Unsuitable extinguishing media:

Water

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

SPECIAL HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE

Specific hazards during fire-fighting:

Dust can form an explosive mixture in air.

May form toxic gases on heating or in case of fire.

Carbon oxides

Lithium oxide

ADVICE FOR FIREFIGHTERS

Special protective equipment for firefighters:

Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.

Further information:

Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

Be aware of a dangerous reaction with water, if the container is ruptured.

Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This must not be discharged into drains.

Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

Accidental release measures

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Personal precautions:

Remove all sources of ignition.

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Wear personal protective equipment.

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

Do not breathe dust.

Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.

ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS

Environmental precautions:

Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.

Avoid subsoil penetration.

METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP

Methods for cleaning up:

Never allow contact with water.

Cover spilled material with limestone powder.

Use mechanical handling equipment.

Avoid dust formation.

Non-sparking tools should be used.

Pick up and transfer to properly labelled containers.

Adequate disposal

Handling and storage

PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING

Advice on safe handling:

Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.

Handle under inert gas.

Use product only in closed system.

Avoid dust formation.

Never allow water to come into contact with the product.

Wear personal protective equipment.

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

In general, emissions are controlled and prevented by implementing an appropriate management system, including regular informing and training workers.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion:

Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.

Dust may form explosive mixture in air.

Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

Use explosion-proof equipment.

CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE, INCLUDING ANY INCOMPATIBILITIES

Requirements for storage areas and containers:

Keep under inert gas.

Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.

Keep away from heat.

Protect from moisture.

Avoid contact with air/oxygen.

Further information on storage conditions:

Product is hygroscopic.

Advice on common storage:

Never allow product to get in contact with water during storage.

Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Acids

SPECIFIC END USE(S)

Specific use(s):

Reagent for organic synthesis, Transported isolated intermediate

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
UN 2925
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
FLAMMABLE SOLID, CORROSIVE, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
Lithium-tert-butoxide
Chemical name:
Lithium tert.-butoxide
Language:
English
Labels:
4.1 (8)
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
UN 2925
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
FLAMMABLE SOLID, CORROSIVE, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
Lithium-tert-butoxide
Chemical name:
Lithium tert.-butoxide
Labels:
4.1 (8)
Remarksopen allclose all

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
UN 2925
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Flammable solid, corrosive, organic, n.o.s.
Lithium-tert-butoxide
Chemical name:
Lithium tert.-butoxide
Labels:
4.1 (8)
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Exposure controls / personal protection

CONTROL PARAMETERS:

Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS:

Engineering measures

Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.

Use product only in closed system.

Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

Electrical equipment should be protected to the appropriate standard.

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection:

In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.

Recommended Filter type:

Half mask with a particle filter P2 (EN 143)

Hand protection:

Glove material: Wear suitable gloves.

Protective gloves complying with EN 374.

and

Glove material: Flame retardant gloves

Protective gloves complying with EN 659.

The choice of an appropriate glove does not only depend on its material but also on other quality features and is different from one producer to the other.

The exact break through time can be obtained from the protective glove producer and this has to be observed.

Protective gloves have to be replaced at the first sign of deterioration.

Eye protection:

Eye protection (EN 166)

Tightly fitting safety goggles

Skin and body protection:

Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing.

Hygiene measures:

Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

Do not breathe dust.

Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.

Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the application area.

Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

Protective measures:

Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and safety shower.

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Environmental exposure controls

General advice:

Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.

Avoid subsoil penetration.

Stability and reactivity

REACTIVITY

Risk of violent reaction.

CHEMICAL STABILITY

Decomposes on heating, Sensitive to air, Decomposition under influence of moisture is highly accelerated by heating.

POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS

Hazardous reactions:

Reacts violently with water.

Dust can form an explosive mixture in air.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID

Conditions to avoid:

Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.

Static discharge.

Keep away from heat.

Avoid contact with air/oxygen.

Protect from moisture.

INCORMPARTIPLE MATERIALS

Materials to avoid:

Water

Acids

Oxidizing agents

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS

Risk of decomposition:

Decomposes in contact with water.

2-Methylpropan-2-ol

Lithium hydroxide

Thermal decomposition:

To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat.

Disposal considerations

WASTE TREATMENT METHODS

Product:

Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

Contaminated packaging:

Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling.

Waste Code:

Waste codes should be assigned by the user, preferably in discussion with the waste disposal authorities.