Benzene, (1-methylethyl)-, oxidized, polyphenyl residues

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures

General information: Remove casualty to fresh air and keep warm and at rest. Remove contaminated clothing. First

aider: Pay attention to self-protection! In case of vomiting, position victim on their side. Seek medical attention.

After inhalation:

Move victim to fresh air, put at rest and loosen restrictive clothing. In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration. Seek medical attention.

In case of skin contact:

Immediately remove any contaminated clothing, shoes or stockings. After contact with skin, wash immediately with polyethylene glycol, followed by plenty of water. Cover with sterile dressing material to protect against infection. Immediately get medical attention.

After eye contact:

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of flowing water for 10 to 15 minutes holding eyelids apart. Subsequently seek the immediate attention of an ophthalmologist.

After swallowing:

Rinse mouth immediately and drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting. Danger of aspiration. Seek medical attention.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

In the case of Phenol intoxication

Symptoms and dangers:

No specific antidote therapy for phenol poisoning is known. Therefore it is important to remove the phenol completely from the body surface and out of the body as quickly as possible, and in the case of inhalation prophylactic treatment to prevent pulmonal oedema is of great importance. Phenol causes strong caustic burns of the skin and mucous membranes due to its protein degenerating action. The skin initially discolours white, later red. After initial pain, local anaesthesia appears. Absortive poisoning by large amounts of phenol is possible also through small affected skin regions and quickly leads to paralysis of the central nervous system as well as strong depression of the body temperature. Inhaling phenol vapours can lead to damage of the bronchial system and pulmonal oedema. Systemic damage to kidneys, liver and heart as well as neuropsychiatric disturbances are produced.

After inhalation: Burns, Cough, shortage of breath

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treatment: Thoroughly clean the wetted skin areas, if possible with polyethylene glycol (e.g. polyethylene glycol 300). In case of eye contact, rinse copiously with water, in case of burns rinse continuously with water as far as possible and take to an eye specialist or eye clinic. In case of inhalation, to prevent pulmonal oedemia, initiate inhalative cortisone therapy as early as possible (e.g. every 10 minutes 5 strokes of a cortisone containing aerosol dosing spray); administer codeine against dry coughing. In case of commencing or manifested pulmonary oedemia, systemic administration of cortisone. If swallowed, gastric lavage after intubation, activated charcoal, saline laxative.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media: Extinguishing powder, alcohol resistant foam, carbon dioxide, water fog.

Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons: High power water jet

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture: May form dangerous gases and vapours in case of fire. In case of fire may be liberated: carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.

Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment for firefighters: Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical protective clothing.

Additional information: Hazchem-Code: 2X

Fire residuals and contaminated extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with the regulations of the local authorities. Contaminated fire-fighting water must be collected separately. Do not allow water used to extinguish fire to enter drains, ground or waterways. Treat runoff as hazardous.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Remove all sources of ignition. Provide adequate ventilation. Do not breathe vapours. Leaks may be repaired only with full protection (tightly closing chemical protection clothing, respirator equipment independent of the ambient air).

Environmental precautions

Danger to drinking water when soaking into the soil or waters. Do not allow to penetrate into soil, waterbodies or drains. In case of release, notify competent authorities.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Contain hot liquid after spilling and let it cool down (solidify); then collect mechanically. Collect in closed containers for disposal. Decontaminate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment in a segregated area.

Reference to other sections

not applicable

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Advices on safe handling

Provide adequate ventilation, and local exhaust as needed. Provide room air exhaust at ground level. When transferring larger quantities without exhaust ventilation: respiratory protection. Do not allow containers to stand open. Risk of scalding. Do not breathe vapours. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Precautions against fire and explosion:

Keep away from sources of ignition. - No smoking.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements for storerooms and containers:

Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Use closed tanks/containers made of steel or stainless steel. To keep the high Boiler pumpable it is necessary to heat the vessels and pipelines. Unsuitable materials: Plastic.

Hints on joint storage

Do not store together with combustible or self-igniting materials or any highly flammable solids. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.

Storage class: 3 A at temperatures > 101,2 °C

Storage class: 6.1 A solidifying range

Specific end use(s)

Product is not intended for consumer use.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

I.D. Number: UN2810

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

UN 2810, TOXIC LIQUID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (Benzene, (1-methylethyl)-,
oxidized, polyphenyl residues and Phenol)

Chemical name:

Benzene, (1-methylethyl)-, oxidized, polyphenyl residues

Language:

English

Labels:

6.1

Special provisions / remarks

Special provisions:

274 614

Remarks:

Special precautions for user
Land transport (ADR/RID)
Warning board: ADR/RID: Kemmler-number 60, UN-Nummer 2810
Hazard label 6.1
Special provisions 274 614
Limited quantities 5 L
EQ: E1
Contaminated packaging: Instructions P001 IBC03 LP01 R001
Special provisions for packing together MP19
Portable tanks: Instructions T7
Portable tanks: Special provisions TP1 TP28
Tank coding L4BH
Tunnel restriction code: E

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

UN number:

I.D. Number: UN2810

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

TOXIC LIQUID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (Benzene, (1-methylethyl)-,
oxidized, polyphenyl residues and Phenol)

Chemical name:

Benzene, (1-methylethyl)-, oxidized, polyphenyl residues

Language:

English

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

I.D. Number: UN2810

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

UN 2810, TOXIC LIQUID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (Benzene, (1-methylethyl)-,
oxidized, polyphenyl residues and Phenol)

Chemical name:

Benzene, (1-methylethyl)-, oxidized, polyphenyl residues

Labels:

6.1

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Sea transport (IMDG)
Special provisions: 223, 274
Limited quantities: 5 L
EQ: E1
Contaminated packaging: Instructions: P001, LP01
Contaminated packaging: Provisions: -
IBC: Instructions: IBC03
IBC: Provisions: -
Tank instructions: IMO: -
Tank instructions: UN: T7
Tank instructions Provisions: TP1, TP28
Stowage and segregation: Category A. Clear of living quarters.
Properties and observations: Toxic if swallowed, by skin contact or inhalation
Segragation group: none.

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

I.D. Number: UN2810

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

UN 2810, TOXIC LIQUID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (Benzene, (1-methylethyl)-,
oxidized, polyphenyl residues and Phenol)

Chemical name:

Benzene, (1-methylethyl)-, oxidized, polyphenyl residues

Labels:

6.1

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Hazard: Toxic
EQ: E1
Passenger Ltd.Qty.: Pack.Instr. Y642 - Max.Net Qty./Pkg. 2 L
Passenger: Pack.Instr. 655 - Max.Net Qty./Pkg. 60 L
Cargo: Pack.Instr. 663 - Max.Net Qty./Pkg. 220 L
Special Provisioning: A3 A4 A137
ERG: 6L

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters

Occupational exposure limit values

Cas No.       Designation                           Type                                          Limit value

98-86-2       Acetophenone                      Ireland: 8 hours                                       49 mg/m³; 10 ppm

108-95-2       Phenol, synthetic           Europe: IOELV: STEL                                    16 mg/m³; 4 ppm

                                                                   Europe: IOELV: TWA                                       8 mg/m³; 2 ppm

                                                                   Great Britain: WEL-STEL                              16 mg/m³; 4 ppm

                                                                   Great Britain: WEL-TWA                              7.8 mg/m³; 2 ppm

                                                                   Ireland: 15 minutes                                     16 mg/m³; 4 ppm

                                                                   Ireland: 8 hours                                          8 mg/m³; 2 ppm

Exposure controls

Make sure there is sufficient air exchange and / or that working rooms are air suctioned.

Occupational exposure controls

Respiratory protection: Respiratory protection must be worn whenever the WEL levels have been exceeded. Use filter type A (= against vapours of organic substances) according to EN 14387. (Class 1 up to 0,1 Vol-%, Class 2 up to 0,5 Vol-%, Class 3 exceeding 1 Vol-%).

Hand protection:

Protective gloves according to EN 374.

Glove material: Neoprene, PVC

Breakthrough time:

(Phenol) 140 min. (Neoprene)

(Phenol) 75 min. (PVC)

Observe glove manufacturer's instructions concerning penetrability and breakthrough time.

Eye protection:

Goggles (DIN EN 58211) or face protection shield.

Body protection:

Sturdy, compact footwear, PVC clothes

General protection and hygiene measures:

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash clothing before further use. Wash hands before breaks and after work. Then apply enough skin protecting cream. Keep polyethylene Glycol 300 available.

Alternatives to the following personal protective measures can only be determined in agreement with a responsible safety expert.

Environmental exposure controls

Waste air is to be released into the atmosphere only via suitable separators/filter.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity: Flammable. Vapours are heavier than air.

Chemical stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions: No dangerous reactions are known.

Conditions to avoid: No data available

Incompatible materials: No data available

Hazardous decomposition products: In case of fire may be liberated: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Product

Waste key number: 07 01 08* = Other still bottoms and reaction residues.

* = Evidence for disposal must be provided.

Recommendation: Incinerate according to applicable local, state and federal regulations. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

Contaminated packaging

Recommendation: Dispose of waste according to applicable legislation. Handle contaminated packages in the same way as the substance itself.

Non-contaminated packages may be recycled.