Dichlorodioctylstannane

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

· General information:

 Take affected persons out of danger area and lay down.

 Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.

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

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

 In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.

· After inhalation:

 Supply fresh air and to be sure call for a doctor.

 In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.

· After skin contact:

 Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

 If skin irritation continues, consult a doctor.

· After eye contact:

 Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

· After swallowing:

 Rinse out mouth and then drink plenty of water.

 Do not induce vomiting; call for medical help immediately.

Fire-fighting measures

· Suitable extinguishing agents:

 CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

 Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.

 

· For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents:

 Water with full jet

· Special hazards caused by the substance, its products of combustion or resulting gases:

 Carbon monoxide (CO)

· Protective equipment:

 Wear self-contained respiratory protective device.

· Additional information

 Cool endangered receptacles with water spray.

 Collect contaminated fire fighting water separately. It must not enter the sewage system.

Accidental release measures

· Person-related safety precautions:

 Ensure adequate ventilation

 Wear protective clothing.

 

· Measures for environmental protection:

 Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.

· Measures for cleaning/collecting:

 Pick up mechanically.

 Ensure adequate ventilation.

 Dispose of the material collected according to regulations.

Handling and storage

This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with REACH regulation Article 17(3) for on-site isolated intermediates and, in case the substance is transported to other sites for further processing, the substance should be handled at these sites under the Strictly Controlled Conditions as specified in REACH regulation Article 18(4). Site documentation to support safe handling arrangements including the selection of engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls in accordance with risk-based management systems is available at each manufacturing site.

HANDLING:

· Information for safe handling:

 Open and handle receptacle with care.

 Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.

 Ensure that suitable extractors are available on processing machines.

 Any unavoidable deposit of dust must be regularly removed.

· Information about fire and explosion protection:

 Keep respiratory protective device available.

 Dust can combine with air to form an explosive mixture.

STORAGE:

· Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:

 Store only in the original receptacle.

· Information about storage in one common storage facility:

 Store away from oxidizing agents.

· Further information about storage conditions:

 Keep container tightly sealed.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

2811

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

2811 TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (dichlorodioctylstannane)

Chemical name:

dichlorodioctylstannane

Language:

English

Labels:

6.1

SpecialProvisions

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

UN number:

2811

Shipping

Labels:

6.1

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

2811

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (dichlorodioctylstannane)

Chemical name:

dichlorodioctylstannane

Labels:

6.1

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

6.1

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (dichlorodioctylstannane)

Chemical name:

dichlorodioctylstannane

Labels:

6.1

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with REACH regulation Article 17(3) for on-site isolated intermediates and, in case the substance is transported to other sites for further processing, the substance should be handled at these sites under the Strictly Controlled Conditions as specified in REACH regulation Article 18(4). Site documentation to support safe handling arrangements including the selection of engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls in accordance with risk-based management systems is available at each manufacturing site.

Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:

3542-36-7 dichlorodioctylstannane (100.0%)

WEL (): Short-term value: 0.2 mg/mH

            Long-term value: 0.1 mg/mH

            as Sn; Sk

             

Personal protective equipment:

· General protective and hygienic measures:

 Do not eat or drink while working.

 Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.

 Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.

 Store protective clothing separately.

 Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

 The usual precautionary measures are to be adhered to when handling chemicals.

· 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 devi    ce.

· Protection of hands:

 Protective gloves.

 The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.

 Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation.

 

· Material of gloves

 Rubber gloves

 Neoprene gloves

 Nitrile rubber, NBR

· Penetration time of glove material

 The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

 

· Eye protection:

 Safety glasses

· Body protection:

 Protective work clothing

Stability and reactivity

· Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:

 No decomposition if used according to specifications.

· Materials to be avoided:

· Dangerous reactions:

 No dangerous reactions known.

· Dangerous decomposition products:

 No dangerous decomposition products known.

Disposal considerations

Product:

· Recommendation:

 Must be specially treated adhering to official regulations.

Uncleaned packaging:

· Recommendation:

 Disposal must be made according to official regulations.