Glycine, N-(diphenylmethylene)-, ethyl ester

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

General advice:

Pay attention to self-protection.

Remove victims from hazardous area.

Immediately remove soiled or soaked clothing and remove it to a safe distance.

Keep victim warm, in a stabilized position and covered.

Do not leave victims unattended.

If the casualty is unconscious: Place the victim in the recovery position.

Inhalation:

Inhalation is possible if aerosols, mists, dusts, or smoke form.

Move victims into fresh air.

With labored breathing: Provide with oxygen.

Consult a doctor.

If the casualty is not breathing: Perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, notify emergency physician immediately.

Skin contact:

Wash off affected area immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.

If symptoms persist, consult a physician for treatment.

Eye contact:

With eye held open, thoroughly rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes.

In case of persistent discomfort: Consult an ophthalmologist.

Ingestion:

Rinse out mouth.

Immediately give large quantities of water to drink.

Consult a physician immediately.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media:

Water spray, foam, CO2, dry powder.

Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons:

Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire.

Specific hazards during fire fighting:

In the case of fire, the following hazardous smoke fumes may be produced:

Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

Carbon monoxide

Carbon dioxide

Flammable smouldering gases

Under certain fire conditions, traces of other toxic products may occur.

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters:

In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

Full protective suit.

Further information:

Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

In case of fire, remove the endangered containers and bring to a safe place, if this can be done safely.

Ensure there are sufficient retaining facilities for water used to extinguish fire.

Water used to extinguish fire should not enter drainage systems, soil or stretches of water.

Contaminated extinguishing water must be treated at a suitable disposal plant in accordance with waste management laws.

Fire residues should be disposed of in accordance with the regulations.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions:

Wear personal protective equipment.

Keep unauthorized persons away.

Avoid dust formation.

Environmental precautions:

Observe regulations on prevention of water pollution (check, dam up, cover up).

Do not allow entrance in sewage water, soil, stretches of water, drainage systems, surface water.

If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities.

Methods for cleaning up:

Pick up mechanically.

Collect in suitable containers.

Avoid dust formation.

Clean contaminated surface thoroughly.

Waste to be packed like clean product and to be marked.

Identification label on packages not to be removed until recycling.

Disposal according to local authority regulations.

To absorb spilled substance an approved industrial vacuum cleaner is recommended.

If necessary, the spilled substance should be moistened.

Handling and storage

Handling:

Safe handling advice:

The product should only be handled by trained personnel.

Always close container tightly after removal of product.

Avoid dust formation.

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

Do not inhale dusts.

Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

Avoid residues of the product on the containers.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion:

Normal measures for preventive fire protection.

Storage:

Requirements for storage areas and containers:

Store in the original receptacle, keeping this tightly sealed, under cool and dry conditions.

Further information:

Protect from sunlight, warmth and heat.

In order to ensure due transportation, make certain that stacks are of the correct height, containers are securely fastened so as not to fall off, and labelled according to the regulations.

Advice on common storage:

Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.

Observe prohibition against storing together!

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

3077

Shipping

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

UN number:

3077

Shipping

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

3077

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

benzophenone

Chemical name:

Ethyl N-(diphenylmethylene)glycinate

Labels:

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Marine pollutant

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

3077

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

benzophenone

Chemical name:

Ethyl N-(diphenylmethylene)glycinate

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters:

Exposure limit for dust:

Control parameters: 10 mg/m³, AGW: (TRGS 900)

Type of exposure: Inhalable fraction.

General dust limiting value(s):

Suitable measuring processes are:

BIA method 7284

      

Control parameters: 3 mg/m³, AGW: (TRGS 900)

Type of exposure: As alveolar accessible part.

General dust limiting value(s):

Suitable measuring processes are:

BIA method 6068

TRGS 901, Part II, Number 96

DIN EN 481

Engineering measures:

Ensure suitable suction/aeration at the work place and with operational machinery.

Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

Provide for installation of emergency shower and eye bath.

Personal protective equipment:

Respiratory protection:

In case product dust is released:

Respirator with ABEK-P3 combination filter

Accidental release measures:

Wear a self contained respiratory apparatus.

Note time limit for wearing respiratory protective equipment.

Hand protection:

Glove material       nitrile rubber, for example, Dermatril 740, Kächele-Cama Latex GmbH (KCL), Germany

Material thickness: 0.11 mm, Method: DIN EN 374

Accidental release measures:

Glove material       Nitrile/Chloroprene, for example, Nitopren 717, Kächele-Cama Latex GmbH (KCL), Germany

Material thickness: 0.65 mm, Method DIN EN 374

Eye protection:

Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166

or

Accidental release measures:

Wear basket-shaped glasses.

Skin and body protection:

Usual lab protective clothing

or

Accidental release measures:

Chemical protective suit, disposable protective suit.

Hygiene measures:

Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.

No eating, drinking, smoking, or snuffing tobacco at work. Wash face and/or hands before break and end of work.

Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Preventive skin protection recommended.

Implement skin protection measures according to skin protection schedule

Protective measures:

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices.

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

If there is the possibility of skin/eye contact, the indicated hand/eye/body protection should be used.

The personal protective equipment used must meet the requirements of directive 89/686/EEC and amendments (CE certification).

It should be defined in the work place in the form of a risk analysis according to directive 89/686/EEC and amendments.

Stability and reactivity

Conditions to avoid:

To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat.

Materials to avoid:

Oxidising agents, alkalis.

Hazardous decomposition products:

Decomposition products in combustion and thermal decomposition

Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitric oxides.

Hazardous reactions:

Stable under normal conditions.

Disposal considerations

Product:

In compliance with actual waste regulations, the product must be brought to a suitable disposal plant.

Uncleaned packaging:

Do not reuse empty containers and dispose of in accordance with the regulations issued by the appropriate local authorities.

Waste Key Number:

No waste key number as per the European Waste Types List can be assigned to this product, since such classification is based on the (as yet undetermined) use to which the product is put by the consumer.

The waste key number must be determined as per the European Waste Types List (decision on EU Waste Types List 2000/532/EC) in cooperation with the disposal firm / producing firm / official authority.