Fatty acids, C16-18, 2-butyloctyl esters

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

General advice
No hazards which require special first aid measures.
If inhaled
Remove from exposure, lie down. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration. Monitor breathing, give oxygen if necessary.
Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact
Wash off with soap and water.
In case of eye contact
Rinse with plenty of water.
If swallowed
Consult a physician if necessary. Rinse mouth.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media
Water, Foam, Dry powder, Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Specific hazards during firefighting
Dangerous gases or fumes may occur in case of fire.
Special protective equipment for firefighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
Further information
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Special precautions
Forms slippery/greasy layers with water.
Environmental precautions
Avoid subsoil penetration.
Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Methods for cleaning up
Use mechanical handling equipment. Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust).

Handling and storage

Advice on safe handling
No special technical protective measures required.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion
Normal measures for preventive fire protection.
Requirements for storage areas and containers No special storage conditions required.
Other data Protect from frost, heat and sunlight.

Transport information

Shipping

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

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Special provisions / remarks

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Not dangerous goods

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Respiratory protection No personal respiratory protective equipment normally required. In inadequately ventilated areas, where workplace limits are exceeded, where unpleasant odours exist or where aerosols are in use, or smoke and mist occur, use self-contained breathing apparatus or breathing apparatus with a type A filter or appropriate combined filter (e.g. where aerosols are in use, or smoke and mist occur, A-P2 or ABEK-P2), in compliance with EN 141.
Hand protection Coordinate hand protection with other chemicals used. Preventive hand protection is recommended., Use barrier cream regularly.

Eye protection Safety glasses
Skin and body protection Protective suit
Hygiene measures General industrial hygiene practice.
Protective measures No special protective equipment required.

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE CONTROLS
General advice
Avoid subsoil penetration.
Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.

Stability and reactivity

Stable at normal ambient temperature and pressure.
No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.

Conditions to avoid
Direct heating, dirt, chemical contamination, sunlight, UV or ionising radiation.

Hazardous decomposition products
No decomposition if stored normally.

Disposal considerations

1 Waste treatment methods
Product can be incinerated, when in compliance with local regulations.
Contaminated packaging
Empty remaining contents.
waste code of the European Union: EWC
A waste code in accordance with the European Waste Catalogue (EWC) may not be assigned to this product since it admits of a classification only when the consumer uses it for some purpose. The waste code must be determined in agreement with the regional waste disposal authority or company.