BENZOYLATED TRIPHENYLBENZENE (BBP3)

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Emergency measure - Inhalation: No specific first aid measures are required because this

material is not expected to be harmful if inhaled.  If

exposed to excessive levels of material in the air, move the

exposed person to fresh air. Get medical attention if

coughing or respiratory discomfort occurs.

Emergency measure - Eyes: No specific first aid measures are required because this

material is not expected to cause eye irritation.  As a

precaution, remove contact lenses if worn, and flush eye

with water.

Emergency measure - Skin: No specific first aid measures are required because this

material is not expected to be harmful if it contacts the

skin.  As a precaution, remove contaminated clothing and

shoes.  Wash skin with soap and water.  Wash or clean

contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse.

Emergency measure - Ingestion: No specific first aid measures are required because this

material is not expected to be harmful if swallowed.  Do not

induce vomiting.  As a precaution, give the person a glass

of water or milk to drink and get medical advice.  Never

give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Fire-fighting measures

Recommended extinguishing agent: The substance does not catch fire or form a flame (See Annex

16).

Product arising from burning: No data available

Product determined by test: Y

Protective equipment: For fires involving this material, do not enter any enclosed

or confined fire space without proper protective equipment,

including self-contained breathing apparatus.

Accidental release measures

Emergency measures in case of spillage: Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in

handling section.  Sweep up material and place in a disposal

container.

Handling and storage

Handling: BBP3 is handled and stored in a suitable sealed tote vessel

such that all the content is kept isolated from the outside

environment and thus preventing employee exposure.  (see

Annex 14b).  However, explosion venting and/or other

protection devices should be installed in areas where the

materials are utilized or stored to prevent injury to

personnel and damage to equipment.

Also, if user operations generate airborne material, use

process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other

engineering controls to control exposure.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Eye/face protection: No eye protection is normally required.

skin protection: No protective clothing is normally

required.

Respiratory protection: No respiratory protection is

normally required.

Storage: BBP3 is stored in a suitable sealed tote vessel such that

all the content is kept isolated from the outside

environment and thus preventing employee exposure.  (see

Annex 14b).  However, explosion venting and/or other

protection devices should be installed in areas where the

materials are utilized or stored to prevent injury to

personnel and damage to equipment.

Packaging of the substance and or preparation: BBP3 is not imported or sold in the EU.

Masterbatch (MB) containing 2% BBP3 is received by the

customer in sealed foil bags, unloaded, and stored until

needed for film processing.  When needed, MB is transferred

from storage to a hopper where appropriate quantities are

weighed and transferred under vacuum to a blending vessel.

Transport information

Shipping

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Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

Shipping

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

Shipping

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Transport code: No transport code applicable
Transport: DOT SHIPPING NAME: NOT DESIGNATED AS A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL BY
THE FEDERAL DOT

DOT HAZARD CLASS: NOT APPLICABLE

DOT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: NOT APPLICABLE

DOT PACKING GROUP: NOT APPLICABLE

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Stability and reactivity

Danger other than fire: Hazardous decomposition products:

No decomposition

Chemical stability:

Stable

Conditions to avoid:

Avoid contact with strong oxidants

Incompatibility with other materials:

May react with strong acids or strong oxidizing agents, such

as chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, etc.

Hazardous polymerization :

Polymerization will not occur

Hazardous decomposition products:

Thermal decomposition may produce carbon monoxide and carbon

dioxide

Chemical reaction with water: No ignitable gases were observed while placing flame over

wet BBP3 powder contacting water (see Annex 16).

Dust explosion: Dust explosibility testing of BBP3 showed ignition and

explosion hazards.  (see annex 14)

As a result, handling and storing of BBP3 should use a

suitable tote vessel such that all the content is kept

isolated from the outside environment and thus preventing

employee exposure.  (se Annex 14b).  Also, explosion venting

and/or other protection devices should be installed in areas

where the materials are utilized or stored to prevent injury

to personnel and damage to equipment.

Dust explosion determined by test: Y

Disposal considerations

Industry - Possibility of recovery/recycling: In the OSP process, the substance is expected to be fully

used.

Industry - Possibility of neutralisation: Not applicable

Industry - Possibility of destruction - other: This material could if necessary be landfilled.

Public at large - Possibility of neutralisation: Not applicable

Public at large - Possibility of destruction - others: This material could if necessary be landfilled.