Alcohols, C12-14

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

General information: Remove any clothing soiled by the product.
· After inhalation: Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.
· After skin contact:
Immediately rinse with water.
If skin irritation continues, consult a doctor.
· After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
· After swallowing:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Seek medical treatment.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing agents:
Water spray
Foam
Carbon dioxide
Fire-extinguishing powder
· For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet
· Protective equipment: The usual precautionary measures are to be adhered to when handling chemicals.
Additional information
Dispose of fire debris and contaminated fire fighting water in accordance with official regulations.

Accidental release measures

· Person-related safety precautions: Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
· Measures for environmental protection:
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Do not allow to penetrate the ground/soil.
· Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Pick up mechanically.
Send for recovery or disposal in suitable receptacles.

Handling and storage

· Handling:
· Information for safe handling: No special precautions are necessary if used correctly.
· Information about fire - and explosion protection: No special measures required.
· Storage:
· Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
· Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
· Further information about storage conditions: Keep container tightly sealed.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

3077

Shipping

Labels:

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Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

3077

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (dodecan-1-ol)

Chemical name:

Alcohol, C12-14

Marine pollutant

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

3077

Shipping information

Chemical name:

Alcohol, C12-14

Remarks

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Exposure controls / personal protection

· Additional information about design of technical facilities: No further data; see item 7.
· Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not required.
· Additional information: The lists valid during the making were used as basis.
· Personal protective equipment:
· General protective and hygienic measures:
The usual precautionary measures are to be adhered to when handling chemicals.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing
· Respiratory protection: Not required.
· Protection of hands:
Protective gloves
· Material of gloves
Butyl rubber, BR
Recommended thickness of the material: approx. 0.5 mm
· Penetration time of glove material Time for permeation ³480 min
· Eye protection: Safety glasses
· Body protection:
Protective work clothing
Protective clothing should be selected specifically for the working place, depending on concentration and
quantity of the hazardous substances handled.
The resistance of the protective clothing to chemicals should be ascertained with the respective supplier.

Stability and reactivity

· Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
· Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known.
· Dangerous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known.
· Additional information: stable under normal condition

Disposal considerations

· Product:
· Recommendation
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
· Uncleaned packaging:
· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.