Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 238-707-3 | CAS number: 14666-78-5
Guidance on Safe Use
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
If inhaled
- Remove to fresh air.
- Victim to lie down in the recovery position, cover and keep him warm.
- Oxygen or cardiopulmonary resuscitation if necessary.
- If symptoms persist, call a physician.
In case of eye contact
- Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids.
- If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.
In case of skin contact
- Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
- Wash off with soap and water.
- If symptoms persist, call a physician.
If swallowed
- Call a physician immediately.
- If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious).
- Do NOT induce vomiting.
- Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed.
Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
Inhalation
- These may irritate eyes, nose and throat.
- Inhalation of high vapour concentrations may cause symptoms like headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting.
Skin contact
- May cause skin irritation and/or dermatitis.
Eye contact
- Contact with eyes may cause irritation.
- Redness
- Lachrymation
- Swelling of tissue
Ingestion
- Ingestion may cause irritation to mucous membranes.
- Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
- Remove to fresh air.
- Victim to lie down in the recovery position, cover and keep him warm.
- Oxygen or cardiopulmonary resuscitation if necessary.
- If symptoms persist, call a physician.
In case of eye contact
- Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids.
- If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.
In case of skin contact
- Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
- Wash off with soap and water.
- If symptoms persist, call a physician.
If swallowed
- Call a physician immediately.
- If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious).
- Do NOT induce vomiting.
- Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed.
Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
Inhalation
- These may irritate eyes, nose and throat.
- Inhalation of high vapour concentrations may cause symptoms like headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting.
Skin contact
- May cause skin irritation and/or dermatitis.
Eye contact
- Contact with eyes may cause irritation.
- Redness
- Lachrymation
- Swelling of tissue
Ingestion
- Ingestion may cause irritation to mucous membranes.
- Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
- Carbon dioxide (CO2)
- powder
- Foam
- Water spray
Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Halons
Specific hazards arising from the chemical
- Flammable
- Oxidising
- Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
- Oxygen released in thermal decomposition may support combustion
- Contact with flammables may cause fire or explosions.
- Risk of explosion if heated under confinement.
- Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition.
- Flash back possible over considerable distance.
- Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions.
Special protective actions for fire-fighters
- Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
- Protect intervention team with a water spray as they approach the fire.
- Fire fighters must wear fire resistant personnel protective equipment.
- Full protective flameproof clothing
- Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition.
- Keep containers and surroundings cool with water spray.
Suitable extinguishing media
- Carbon dioxide (CO2)
- powder
- Foam
- Water spray
Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Halons
Specific hazards arising from the chemical
- Flammable
- Oxidising
- Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
- Oxygen released in thermal decomposition may support combustion
- Contact with flammables may cause fire or explosions.
- Risk of explosion if heated under confinement.
- Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition.
- Flash back possible over considerable distance.
- Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions.
Special protective actions for fire-fighters
- Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
- Protect intervention team with a water spray as they approach the fire.
- Fire fighters must wear fire resistant personnel protective equipment.
- Full protective flameproof clothing
- Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition.
- Keep containers and surroundings cool with water spray.
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel
- Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Advice for emergency responders
- Isolate the area.
- Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.
- Keep away from incompatible products
Environmental precautions
- Should not be released into the environment.
- In case of accidental release or spill, immediately notify the appropriate authorities if required by Federal, State/Provincial and local laws and regulations.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
- Never return spills in original containers for re-use.
- Contain spillage, and then collect with non-combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite) and place in container for disposal according to local / national regulations.
- No sparking tools should be used.
- Use only clean equipment.
- Do not add chemical products.
- Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
- Store in a place accessible by authorized persons only.
- Do not store in confined space.
Advice for non-emergency personnel
- Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Advice for emergency responders
- Isolate the area.
- Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.
- Keep away from incompatible products
Environmental precautions
- Should not be released into the environment.
- In case of accidental release or spill, immediately notify the appropriate authorities if required by Federal, State/Provincial and local laws and regulations.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
- Never return spills in original containers for re-use.
- Contain spillage, and then collect with non-combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite) and place in container for disposal according to local / national regulations.
- No sparking tools should be used.
- Use only clean equipment.
- Do not add chemical products.
- Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
- Store in a place accessible by authorized persons only.
- Do not store in confined space.
Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
- Use only according to our recommendations.
- Regularly check the condition and temperature of the containers.
- Carry out all operations in closed piping circuits and equipment.
- Use only equipment and materials which are compatible with the product.
- Use only clean and dry utensils.
- Never return unused material to storage receptacle.
- Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
- Avoid shock and friction.
- Prevent any product decomposition from contacting hot spots.
- Use inert gas for pneumatic transferring or handling the product.
- Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin.
- Keep away from Incompatible products.
Conditions for storage, including incompatibilities
Storage
- Large quantities:
- Keep only in the original container at a temperature not exceeding -5 °C.
- Small quantities:
- Keep only in the original container at a temperature not exceeding 5 °C.
- Regularly check the condition and temperature of the containers.
- Maximum storage duration
- 2 - 3 weeks
- Do not freeze.
- Do not use, if a phase separation occurs
- Do not distil
- The container must be used exclusively for the product.
- Store in a receptacle equipped with a vent.
- Before any operation passivate the storage container.
- Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place.
- Keep in a dry place.
- Keep in a bunded area.
- Do not store in confined space.
- Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
- Keep away from combustible material.
- Keep away from Incompatible products.
- Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations.
- Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.
- Provide electrical equipment safe for hazardous locations.
- Do not confine the product in a circuit, between closed valves, or in a container without a vent.
- Prevent the possibility of frosting and plugging the valves by ice in case of depressurising.
Packaging material
Suitable material
- PTFE lined stainless steel 304 L or 316 L.
- Stainless steel cleaned and passived
- Use only according to our recommendations.
- Regularly check the condition and temperature of the containers.
- Carry out all operations in closed piping circuits and equipment.
- Use only equipment and materials which are compatible with the product.
- Use only clean and dry utensils.
- Never return unused material to storage receptacle.
- Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
- Avoid shock and friction.
- Prevent any product decomposition from contacting hot spots.
- Use inert gas for pneumatic transferring or handling the product.
- Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin.
- Keep away from Incompatible products.
Conditions for storage, including incompatibilities
Storage
- Large quantities:
- Keep only in the original container at a temperature not exceeding -5 °C.
- Small quantities:
- Keep only in the original container at a temperature not exceeding 5 °C.
- Regularly check the condition and temperature of the containers.
- Maximum storage duration
- 2 - 3 weeks
- Do not freeze.
- Do not use, if a phase separation occurs
- Do not distil
- The container must be used exclusively for the product.
- Store in a receptacle equipped with a vent.
- Before any operation passivate the storage container.
- Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place.
- Keep in a dry place.
- Keep in a bunded area.
- Do not store in confined space.
- Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
- Keep away from combustible material.
- Keep away from Incompatible products.
- Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations.
- Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.
- Provide electrical equipment safe for hazardous locations.
- Do not confine the product in a circuit, between closed valves, or in a container without a vent.
- Prevent the possibility of frosting and plugging the valves by ice in case of depressurising.
Packaging material
Suitable material
- PTFE lined stainless steel 304 L or 316 L.
- Stainless steel cleaned and passived
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- 3115
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- 3115
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- 3115
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE D, LIQUID, TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED
- Chemical name:
- diethyl peroxydicarbonate
- Labels:
- 5.2 - Organic peroxide
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- 3115
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE D, LIQUID, TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED
- Chemical name:
- diethyl peroxydicarbonate
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Additional transport information
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- Special provisions / remarks / other:
- Transport subject to authorisation by Competent Authorities.
- Special provisions / remarks / other:
- The substance is a on-site isolated intermediate. Transport is not foreseen.
Exposure controls / personal protection
Appropriate engineering controls
- Use only with adequate ventilation and in closed systems.
Individual protection measures
Respiratory protection
- In case of dust clouds/fog/fumes, dust mask type P2.
- Use only respiratory protection that conforms to international/ national standards.
Hand protection
- Wear suitable gloves.
- Suitable material: butyl-rubber
Eye protection
- Chemical resistant goggles must be worn.
- If splashes are likely to occur, wear: Tightly fitting safety goggles, Face-shield
Skin and body protection
- impervious clothing
Hygiene measures
- Use only in an area equipped with a safety shower.
- Eye wash bottles or eye wash stations in compliance with applicable standards.
- Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.
- When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
- Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Environmental exposure controls
- Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national regulations.
Control of strictly controlled conditions:
This substance must be handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with REACH regulation Article 18(4).
Documentation to support safe handling arrangements including the selection of engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls in accordance with risk-based management systems must be available at each Manufacturing/using site and are provided in section 13. Diethyl peroxydicarbonate is generated and used as an intermediate in closed systems. The risk management measures outlined in section 13 are considered adequate and assure strictly controlled conditions.
- Use only with adequate ventilation and in closed systems.
Individual protection measures
Respiratory protection
- In case of dust clouds/fog/fumes, dust mask type P2.
- Use only respiratory protection that conforms to international/ national standards.
Hand protection
- Wear suitable gloves.
- Suitable material: butyl-rubber
Eye protection
- Chemical resistant goggles must be worn.
- If splashes are likely to occur, wear: Tightly fitting safety goggles, Face-shield
Skin and body protection
- impervious clothing
Hygiene measures
- Use only in an area equipped with a safety shower.
- Eye wash bottles or eye wash stations in compliance with applicable standards.
- Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.
- When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
- Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Environmental exposure controls
- Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national regulations.
Control of strictly controlled conditions:
This substance must be handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with REACH regulation Article 18(4).
Documentation to support safe handling arrangements including the selection of engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls in accordance with risk-based management systems must be available at each Manufacturing/using site and are provided in section 13. Diethyl peroxydicarbonate is generated and used as an intermediate in closed systems. The risk management measures outlined in section 13 are considered adequate and assure strictly controlled conditions.
Stability and reactivity
Reactivity
- Autodecomposition
- Decomposes on heating.
- Risk of violent reaction.
- Risk of explosion.
Chemical stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
- Chemically very reactive
Possibility of hazardous reactions
- no data available
Conditions to avoid
- Contamination
- freezing
- Heat, flames and sparks.
Materials to avoid
- Oxidizing agents, Strong acids, Strong bases, Reducing agents, Heavy metal salts, Alkalis, Copper, Iron, Rust, Amines
Hazardous decomposition products
- This product may release the following:, Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate, Ethanol, Acetaldehyde, Carbon dioxide
- Autodecomposition
- Decomposes on heating.
- Risk of violent reaction.
- Risk of explosion.
Chemical stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
- Chemically very reactive
Possibility of hazardous reactions
- no data available
Conditions to avoid
- Contamination
- freezing
- Heat, flames and sparks.
Materials to avoid
- Oxidizing agents, Strong acids, Strong bases, Reducing agents, Heavy metal salts, Alkalis, Copper, Iron, Rust, Amines
Hazardous decomposition products
- This product may release the following:, Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate, Ethanol, Acetaldehyde, Carbon dioxide
Disposal considerations
Waste disposal methods
- Contact manufacturer.
- Contact waste disposal services.
Contaminated packaging
- Empty containers.
- Dispose of as unused product.
- In accordance with local and national regulations.
- Contact manufacturer.
- Contact waste disposal services.
Contaminated packaging
- Empty containers.
- Dispose of as unused product.
- In accordance with local and national regulations.
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