Butane-1,2-diol

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

First-aid measures general:

If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

First-aid measures after inhalation:

If inhaled, remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

First-aid measures after skin contact:

If on skin (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.

If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

First-aid measures after eye contact:

If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Rinse in order to better reach all parts of eyes.

If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

First-aid measures after ingestion:

If swallowed: rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting.

If swallowed: immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media: Use powder, foam for water soluble liquids, carbon dioxide, sand or water mist.

Fire hazard:

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.

Advice for firefighters

Specific fire fighting:

Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance.

Evacuate area.

Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.

Personal protection (Emergency response):

Firefighters should wear proper protective equipment.

Accidental release measures

Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures:

Evacuate area.

Do not touch or walk through spilled material.

Ventilate area after material pick up is complete.

Environmental precautions:

Spilled chemicals and flammable liquids should not be flushed down the drain or gutter or ditch without considering consequences.

Methods and Equipment for Containment and Cleaning up:

For large spill, dike for later disposal.

Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers.

Use clean non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material.

Prevention Measures for Secondary Accidents:

Stop leak if you can do it without risk.

Eliminate all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate area).

Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas.

Eliminate all sources of ignition and ventilate the area.

Handling and storage

Handling:

Technical measures:

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

Use only non-sparking tools.

Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.

Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

Avoid contact with skin. Avoid contact with eyes.

Handling the product:

Prevent vapor buildup by providing adequate ventilation during and after use.

Good general ventilation should be sufficient for most conditions.

Precautions for safe handling:

Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

Use only non-sparking tools.

Use personal protective equipment as required.

Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

Obtain special instructions before use.

Storage precautionary statements:

Storage conditions:

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Keep container tightly closed.

The product is stable at normal handling and storage conditions.

Storage conditions to avoid:

Protect from sunlight.

Store away from other materials.

Keep away from heat.

Avoid long storage periods.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

Not applicable

Shipping

SpecialProvisions

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

UN number:

Not applicable

Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

Not applicable

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Not applicable

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

Not applicable

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Not applicable

Remarks

Additional transport information

Additional information

Special provisions / remarks / other:

Regulations in Japan:

MFAG-No 171
Other information:
Make sure that there is no leak in a vessel for transportation, falling, loading so that there is no damage, reliably perform the prevention of cargo collapse.

Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters: No data.

Exposure controls/personal protection:

Appropriate engineering controls:

Do not use in areas without adequate ventilation.

Use with local exhaust ventilation.

Make available emergency shower and eye wash in the work area.

Respiratory protection: Wear respiratory protection.

Hand protection: Wear protective gloves.

Eye protection: Wear eye/face protection.

Skin and body protection: Wear protective clothing.

Hygiene measures:

Wash hands and any parts thoroughly after handling.

Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity: No information is available.

Chemical stability: The product is stable at normal handling and storage conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions: No information is available.

Conditions to avoid: Avoid sunlight, heat, flames, high temperature, sparks, static electricity and other sources of ignition.

Incompatible materials: Acids, Bases, Oxidizing agents, Reducing agents.

Hazardous decomposition: Carbon oxides (CO, CO2).

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods:

Dispose of contents/ container in accordance with local/ regional/ national/ international regulations.

This products and its containers must be disposed of/treated in accordance with the related regulations, or must be entrusted to the licensed company by clarifying the right data.