Ethyltriphenylphosphonium acetate

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

- General advice:

First Aid responders should pay attention to self-protection and use the recommended protective clothing (chemical resistant gloves, splash protection). If potental for exposure exists refer to the specific personal protective equipment.

- Following inhalation:

Move person to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration; if by mouth to mouth use rescuer protection (pocket mask, etc). If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by qualified personnel. Call a physician or transport to a medical facility.

- Following skin contact:

Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Obtain medical attention without delay. Wash clothing before reuse. Properly dispose of contaminated leather items, such as shoes, belts, and watchbands. Suitable emergency safety shower facility should be immediately available.

- Following eye contact:

Immediately flush eyes with water; remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue flushing eyes for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention without delay, preferably from an ophthalmologist. Suitable emergency eye wash facility should be immediately available.

- Following ingestion:

Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.

Fire-fighting measures

- Suitable extinguishing media:

Water fog or fine spray. Dry chemical fire extinguishers. Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers. Foam.

- Unsuitable extinguishing media:

No information currently available.

- Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

Hazardous combustion products: During a fire, smoke may contain the original material in addition to combustion products of varying composition which may be toxic and/or irritating. Combustion products may include and are not limited to: Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide. Oxides of phosphorus

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Pneumatic conveying and other mechanical handling operations can generate combustible dust. To reduce the potential for dust explosions, do not permit dust to accumulate.

- Advice for fire fighter:

Fire Fighting Procedures: Keep people away. Isolate fire and deny unnecessary entry. Soak thoroughly with water to cool and prevent re-ignition. If material is molten, do not apply direct waterstream. Use fine water spray or foam. Cool surroundings with water to localize fire zone. Hand held dry chemical or carbon dioxide extinguishers may be used for small fires. Contain fire water run-off if possible. Fire water run-off, if not contained, may cause environmental damage.

Special protective equipment for firefighters: Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and protective fire fighting clothing (includes fire fighting helmet, coat, trousers, boots, and gloves). Avoid contact with this material during fire fighting operations. If contact is likely, change to full chemical resistant fire fighting clothing with self-contained breathing apparatus. If this is not available, wear full chemical resistant clothing with self-contained breathing apparatus and fight fire from a remote location.

Accidental release measures

- Personal precautions, Protective equipment and emergency procedures:

Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering the area. Use appropriate safety equipment. Spilled material may cause a slipping hazard.

- Environmental precautions:

Prevent from entering into soil, ditches, sewers, waterways and/or groundwater.

- Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Remove all sources of ignition. Use non-sparking tools in cleanup operations. Contain spilled material if possible. Clean up promptly by scoop or vacuum. Collect in suitable and properly labeled containers.

Handling and storage

- Precautions for safe handling:

Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Keep container closed. Use with adequate ventilation. No smoking, open flames or sources of ignition in handling and storage area. Electrically ground and bond all equipment. Good housekeeping and controlling of dusts are necessary for safe handling of product.

- Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated place. Minimize sources of ignition, such as static build-up, heat, spark or flame.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

2923

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

CORROSIVE SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S.(Ethyltriphenylphosphonium acetate)

Language:

English

Labels:

Hazard Identification Number: 886

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

UN number:

2923

Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

2923

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

CORROSIVE SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S.(Ethyltriphenylphosphonium acetate)

Chemical name:

Ethyltriphenylphosphonium acetate

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

2923

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

CORROSIVE SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S.(Ethyltriphenylphosphonium acetate)

Chemical name:

Ethyltriphenylphosphonium acetate

Remarks

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Exposure controls / personal protection

1. Technical protection measures

Use engineering controls to maintain airborne level below exposure limit requirements or guidelines. If there are no applicable exposure limit requirements or guidelines, use only with adequate ventilation. Local exhaust ventilation may be necessary for some operations.

2. Organisational protection measures

3. Hand/body protection

Use gloves chemically resistant to this material. 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.

4. Eye protection

Use chemical goggles. Chemical goggles should be consistent with EN 166 or equivalent.

5. Respiratory protection

Respiratory protection should be worn when there is a potential to exceed the exposure limit requirements or guidelines. If there are no applicable exposure limit requirements or guidelines, wear respiratory protection when adverse effects, such as respiratory irritation or discomfort have been experienced, or where indicated by your risk assessment process. In misty atmospheres, use an approved particulate respirator.

The following should be effective types of air-purifying respirators: Particulate filter, type P2.

Stability and reactivity

1. Reactivity

No data available

2. Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

Polymerization will not occur.

4. Conditions to avoid

Exposure to elevated temperatures can cause product to decompose.

5. Incompatible materials

Avoid contact with: Acids. Bases. Strong oxidizers.

6. Hazardous decomposition products

Decomposition products depend upon temperature, air supply and the presence of other materials.

Disposal considerations

This product, when being disposed of in its unused and uncontaminated state should be treated as a hazardous waste according to EC Directive 2008/98/EC. Any disposal practices must be in compliance with all national and provincial laws and any municipal or local by-laws governing hazardous waste. For used, contaminated and residual materials additional evaluations may be required. Do not dump into any sewers, on the ground, or into any body of water.

The definitive assignment of this material to the appropriate EWC group and thus its proper EWC code will depend on the use that is made of this material. Contact the authorized waste disposal services.