Reaction mass of dodecyl acrylate and tetradecyl acrylate

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures:

First aid personnel should pay attention to their own safety. Remove affected person from danger area. Immediately remove contaminated clothing. If the patient is likely to become unconscious, place and transport in stable sideways position (recovery position). Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing.

 

If inhaled:

Keep patient calm, remove to fresh air, seek medical attention.

 

On skin contact:

Immediately wash thoroughly with soap and water, seek medical attention.

 

On contact with eyes:

Immediately wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open, consult an eye specialist.

 

On ingestion:

Immediately rinse mouth and then drink 200-300 ml of water, seek medical attention.

 

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:

Treatment: Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no known specific antidote.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media:

Suitable extinguishing media:

dry powder, water spray, carbon dioxide, foam

 

Unsuitable extinguishing media for safety reasons:

water jet

 

Additional information:

Use extinguishing measures to suit surroundings.

 

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

Advice: Self-polymerization if overheated in a container. Cool endangered containers with water-spray.

 

Advice: Burning produces harmful and toxic fumes. Do not breathe gas/vapour.

 

Advice: Shut off or stop released substance/product under safe conditions. Do not release chemically contaminated water into drains, soil or surface water. Sufficient measures must be taken to retain the water used for extinguishing. Dispose of contaminated water and soil according to local regulations.

 

Advice for fire-fighters:

Special protective equipment:

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus. Special protective equipment for firefighters

 

Further information:

Extend fire extinguishing measures to the surroundings. Fight fire from maximum distance. Vapours are heavier than air and may accumulate in low areas and travel a considerable distance up to the source of ignition.

 

In case of a fire in the vicinity a restabilization system should be used if the temperature in the bulk storage-tank reaches 45°C. Evacuate area of all unnecessary personnel. In case of a fire in the vicinity evacuate all personnel in a greater area if the temperature in the bulk storage-tank reaches 60°C.

 

Dispose of fire debris and contaminated extinguishing water in accordance with official regulations.

Accidental release measures

High risk of slipping due to leakage/spillage of product.

 

Release of substance/product can cause fire or explosion. Shut off or stop source of leak. Shut off or stop released substance/product under safe conditions.

 

Pack in tightly closed containers for disposal.

 

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:

Avoid all sources of ignition: heat, sparks, open flame. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing. Ensure adequate ventilation. Breathing protection required.

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Keep people away and stay on the upwind side. Beware of pits and confined spaces.

Use antistatic tools. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

 

Environmental precautions:

Discharge into the environment must be avoided. Collect contaminated washing water for appropriate disposal.

 

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

For large amounts: Pump off product.

Spills should be contained, solidified, and placed in suitable containers for disposal. Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with regulations. Ensure adequate ventilation. Suppress gases/vapours/mists with water spray jet. Clean contaminated floors and objects thoroughly with water and detergents, observing environmental regulations. Cleaning operations should be carried out only while wearing breathing apparatus. Pick up with suitable appliance and dispose of.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling:

The substance/ product may be handled only by appropriately trained personnel. Facility parts must be checked for polymer residues and cleaned on regular basis in order to avoid hazardous reactions.

Ensure thorough ventilation of stores and work areas. Encapsulation or exhaust ventilation required. When filling, transferring, or emptying of containers, adequate local exhaust ventilation is necessary. Vent waste air to atmosphere only through suitable separators. Check the condition of seals and connector screw threads. Do not open warm or swollen product containers. Remove persons to safety and alert fire brigade.

The temperatures which must be avoided are to be considered. Protect against heat. Protect from direct sunlight. Protect contents from the effects of light.

Because of the possible separation from the stabilizer the product should never be partially melted and taken. Ensure that there is no crystallized product in the container before use.

Ensure adequate inhibitor and dissolved oxygen level. Avoid all sources of ignition: heat, sparks, open flame.

Avoid inhalation of dusts/mists/vapours. Avoid aerosol formation. Avoid all direct contact with the substance/product.

Protection against fire and explosion:

Avoid all sources of ignition: heat, sparks, open flame. Ground all transfer equipment properly to prevent electrostatic discharge. Containers should be grounded against electrostatic charge. It is recommended that all conductive parts of the machinery are grounded.

Heated containers should be cooled to prevent polymerization. If exposed to fire, keep containers cool by spraying with water. Emergency cooling must be provided for the eventuality of a fire in the vicinity. Avoid influence of heat.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

Further information on storage conditions:  Prior to storage ensure that the transfer equipment used and the intended storage containers do not contain other substances/products. Before transfer to stock the identity of the product must be proved to be without doubt. The entrance to storage rooms is to be granted only to appropriately trained personnel.

 The stabilizer is only effective in the presence of oxygen. Maintain contact with atmosphere containing 5 - 21% oxygen. Never use tanks with inert-gas installation for storage.

 Risk of polymerization. Protect against heat. Protect from direct sunlight. Protect contents from the effects of light. Avoid UV-light and other radiation with high energy. Protect against contamination.

 In case of bulk storage, the storage-tanks should at least be equipped with two high temperature alert devices.

 Even if the product is stored and handled as prescribed/indicated it should be used up within the indicated duration of storage.

Storage stability:

Storage temperature: 2 - 35 °C

Storage duration: 12 Months

The stated storage temperature should be noted.

Avoid prolonged storage.

Do not store with less than 10 % headspace above liquid.

The product is stabilized, the shelf life should be noted.

Storage stability is based upon ambient temperatures and conditions described.

Transport information

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Personal protective equipment:

Respiratory protection:

Suitable respiratory protection for lower concentrations or short-term effect: Gas filter for gases/vapours of organic compounds (boiling point >65 °C, e. g. EN 14387 Type A)

 

Hand protection:

Suitable materials also with prolonged, direct contact (Recommended:  Protective index 6, corresponding > 480 minutes of permeation time according to EN ISO 374-1):

nitrile rubber (NBR) - 0.4 mm coating thickness

Manufacturer's directions for use should be observed because of great diversity of types.

Supplementary note: The specifications are based on tests, literature data and information of glove manufacturers or are derived from similar substances by analogy. Due to many conditions (e.g. temperature) it must be considered, that the practical usage of a chemical-protective glove in practice may be much shorter than the permeation time determined through testing.

 

Eye protection:

Safety glasses with side-shields (frame goggles) (e.g. EN 166)

 

Body protection:

Body protection must be chosen depending on activity and possible exposure, e.g. apron, protecting boots, chemical-protection suit (according to EN 14605 in case of splashes or EN ISO 13982 in case of dust).

 

General safety and hygiene measures

Wearing of closed work clothing is required additionally to the stated personal protection equipment. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

 

Environmental exposure controls

All appropriate measures must be taken to prevent the release of this product to the environment and to limit the dispersion of any release when it occurs. Suitable risk management measures should be in place.

 

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity:

No hazardous reactions if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

Corrosion to metals:	Corrosive effects to metal are not anticipated.
Reactions with water/air:	Reaction with:	water
	Flammable gases:	no
	Toxic gases:	no

Formation of flammable gases:

Remarks:

Forms no flammable gases in the presence of water.

Chemical stability:

The product is stable if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

 

Possibility of hazardous reactions:

Ignitable air mixtures can form when the product is heated above the flash point and/or when sprayed or atomized.

Polymerization coupled with heat formation.

 Risk of spontaneous polymerization by oxygen depletion of the liquid phase. Risk of spontaneous polymerization when heated or in the presence of UV radiation. Risk of spontaneous and violent self-polymerization if inhibitor is lost or product is exposed to excessive heat.

 Radical formation can cause exothermic polymerization.

 Reacts with peroxides and other radical components. Reacts with nitric acid. Polymerizes explosively in contact with strong oxidizing agents. Risk of spontaneous polymerization in the presence of starters for radical chain reactions (e.g. peroxides). Risk of spontaneous polymerization in the presence of oxidizing agents.

Hazardous reactions in presence of mentioned substances to avoid.

 The product is stabilized against spontaneous polymerization prior to despatch. The product is stable if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

Incompatible materials:

Substances to avoid:

 radical formers, free radical initiators, peroxides, oxidizing agents, reducing agents, strong bases, strong acids

 Inert gas

 

Hazardous decomposition products:

No hazardous decomposition products if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods:

Must be sent to a suitable incineration plant, observing local regulations.

 

 

Contaminated packaging:

 Disposal must be made according to official regulations.