Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 240-968-3 | CAS number: 16919-19-0
Guidance on Safe Use
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
· Description of first aid measures
· General information:
Take affected persons out into the fresh air.
Take note of the following instructions:
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
· After inhalation:
Seek immediate medical advice.
Supply fresh air.
Seek medical treatment.
· After skin contact:
Seek medical treatment.
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
· After eye contact:
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
· After swallowing: Do not induce vomiting; call for medical help immediately.
· Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
No further relevant information available.
· Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No further relevant information available.
· General information:
Take affected persons out into the fresh air.
Take note of the following instructions:
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
· After inhalation:
Seek immediate medical advice.
Supply fresh air.
Seek medical treatment.
· After skin contact:
Seek medical treatment.
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
· After eye contact:
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
· After swallowing: Do not induce vomiting; call for medical help immediately.
· Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
No further relevant information available.
· Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No further relevant information available.
Fire-fighting measures
· Extinguishing media
· Suitable extinguishing agents: Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.
· For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet
· Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
In case of fire, the following can be released:
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Hydrogen fluoride (HF)
Ammonia
· Advice for firefighters
· Protective equipment:
Wear self-contained respiratory protective device.
Wear fully protective suit.
· Additional information
Dispose of fire debris and contaminated fire fighting water in accordance with official regulations.
Collect contaminated fire fighting water separately. It must not enter the sewage system.
· Suitable extinguishing agents: Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.
· For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet
· Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
In case of fire, the following can be released:
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Hydrogen fluoride (HF)
Ammonia
· Advice for firefighters
· Protective equipment:
Wear self-contained respiratory protective device.
Wear fully protective suit.
· Additional information
Dispose of fire debris and contaminated fire fighting water in accordance with official regulations.
Collect contaminated fire fighting water separately. It must not enter the sewage system.
Accidental release measures
· Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use respiratory protective device against the effects of fumes/dust/aerosol.
Wear personal protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
· Environmental precautions: Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
· Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
Sweep the spill area; avoid raising dust.
Clean the affected area carefully; suitable cleaners are:
water
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to specification.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Use respiratory protective device against the effects of fumes/dust/aerosol.
Wear personal protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
· Environmental precautions: Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
· Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
Sweep the spill area; avoid raising dust.
Clean the affected area carefully; suitable cleaners are:
water
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to specification.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Handling and storage
· Precautions for safe handling
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Prevent formation of dust.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
· Information about fire - and explosion protection:
The product is not flammable.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
· Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
· Storage:
· Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
Use only receptacles specifically permitted for this substance/product.
Store in a cool location.
· Information about storage in one common storage facility: Store away from foodstuffs.
· Further information about storage conditions:
Store in dry conditions.
Store receptacle in a well ventilated area.
Keep container tightly sealed.
· Specific end use(s): No further relevant information available.
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Prevent formation of dust.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
· Information about fire - and explosion protection:
The product is not flammable.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
· Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
· Storage:
· Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
Use only receptacles specifically permitted for this substance/product.
Store in a cool location.
· Information about storage in one common storage facility: Store away from foodstuffs.
· Further information about storage conditions:
Store in dry conditions.
Store receptacle in a well ventilated area.
Keep container tightly sealed.
· Specific end use(s): No further relevant information available.
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- UN2854
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- 2854 AMMONIUM FLUOROSILICATE
- Labels:
- 6.1
Special provisions / remarks
- Remarks:
- · Excepted quantities (EQ): E1
· Limited quantities (LQ) 5 kg
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 g
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 g
· Transport category: 2
· Tunnel restriction code: E
Shippingopen allclose all
Remarksopen allclose all
Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- UN2854
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- AMMONIUM FLUOROSILICATE
- Labels:
- 6.1
Special provisions / remarks
- Remarks:
- · Limited quantities (LQ): 5 kg
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 g
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 g
Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- UN2854
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- AMMONIUM FLUOROSILICATE
- Labels:
- 6.1
Special provisions / remarks
- Remarks:
- UN No. 2854
Special provisions: -
Danger Code: 6L
UN packing group: III
PASSENGER AND CARGO AIRCRAFT:
Excepted Quantities: E1
Packing instruction: 670
max. net quantity per package: 100 kg
Limited Quantity:
Packing instruction: Y645
max. net quantity per package: 10 kg
CARGO AIRCRAFT:
Packing instruction: 677
max. net quantity per package: 200 kg
GRACE recommends CARGO AIRCRAFT only.
Additional transport information
Additional information
- Special provisions / remarks / other:
- · Environmental hazards: Not applicable.
· Special precautions for user Warning: Toxic substances.
· Danger code (Kemler): 60
· Segregation groups: Ammonium compounds
· Stowage Category: A
· Segregation Code: SG35 Stow "separated from" acids.
· Transport in bulk according to Annex II of Marpol and the IBC Code: Not applicable.
Exposure controls / personal protection
· Control parameters
· Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not required.
· Additional Occupational Exposure Limit Values for possible hazards during processing:
Fluoride (inorganic as F)
WEL (Great Britain) Long-term value: 2.5 mg/m³
· Additional information: Valid lists at time of creation were used as basis.
· Exposure controls
· Personal protective equipment:
· General protective and hygienic measures:
Be sure to clean skin thoroughly after work and before breaks.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
· Respiratory protection:
If the WEL value is exceeded.
Filter P3
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.
· Protection of hands:
Protective gloves.
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation.
· Material of gloves
Butyl rubber, BR
Nitrile rubber, NBR
Recommended thickness of the material: >=0.35 mm
EN 388: Minimum requirements for efficiency level 1 for all groups.
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
· Penetration time of glove material
For the mixture of chemicals mentioned below the penetration time has to be at least 480 minutes (Permeation according to EN 374 Part 3: Level 6).
EN 420: Minimum requirements for efficiency level 1 for all groups.
The exact break through time has to be obtained from the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
· For the permanent contact gloves made of the following materials are suitable:
Butyl rubber, BR
Fluorocarbon rubber (Viton)
· Not suitable are gloves made of the following materials:
cloth gloves
Leather gloves
· Eye protection:
Safety glasses.
· Body protection:
Protective work clothing.
Alkaline resistant protective clothing
· Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not required.
· Additional Occupational Exposure Limit Values for possible hazards during processing:
Fluoride (inorganic as F)
WEL (Great Britain) Long-term value: 2.5 mg/m³
· Additional information: Valid lists at time of creation were used as basis.
· Exposure controls
· Personal protective equipment:
· General protective and hygienic measures:
Be sure to clean skin thoroughly after work and before breaks.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
· Respiratory protection:
If the WEL value is exceeded.
Filter P3
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.
· Protection of hands:
Protective gloves.
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation.
· Material of gloves
Butyl rubber, BR
Nitrile rubber, NBR
Recommended thickness of the material: >=0.35 mm
EN 388: Minimum requirements for efficiency level 1 for all groups.
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
· Penetration time of glove material
For the mixture of chemicals mentioned below the penetration time has to be at least 480 minutes (Permeation according to EN 374 Part 3: Level 6).
EN 420: Minimum requirements for efficiency level 1 for all groups.
The exact break through time has to be obtained from the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
· For the permanent contact gloves made of the following materials are suitable:
Butyl rubber, BR
Fluorocarbon rubber (Viton)
· Not suitable are gloves made of the following materials:
cloth gloves
Leather gloves
· Eye protection:
Safety glasses.
· Body protection:
Protective work clothing.
Alkaline resistant protective clothing
Stability and reactivity
· Reactivity: No further relevant information available.
· Chemical stability: To avoid thermal decomposition do not overheat.
· Possibility of hazardous reactions: Reacts violently with oxidising agents.
· Conditions to avoid
In case of thermal decomposition caused by smouldering and incomplete combustion toxic fumes may be developed.
· Incompatible materials:
Protect from contamination.
Reacts with alcohols, amines, aqueous acids and alkalis.
· Hazardous decomposition products:
Nitrogen oxides
Hydrogen fluoride
· Chemical stability: To avoid thermal decomposition do not overheat.
· Possibility of hazardous reactions: Reacts violently with oxidising agents.
· Conditions to avoid
In case of thermal decomposition caused by smouldering and incomplete combustion toxic fumes may be developed.
· Incompatible materials:
Protect from contamination.
Reacts with alcohols, amines, aqueous acids and alkalis.
· Hazardous decomposition products:
Nitrogen oxides
Hydrogen fluoride
Disposal considerations
· Waste treatment methods
· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
· Waste disposal key:
The disposal of the product has to be carried out in accordance with the legal requirements. EWC waste codes are strictly industry-oriented, therefore waste classification has to be done by the waste producer.
· Uncleaned packaging:
· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
· Waste disposal key:
The disposal of the product has to be carried out in accordance with the legal requirements. EWC waste codes are strictly industry-oriented, therefore waste classification has to be done by the waste producer.
· Uncleaned packaging:
· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
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