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Guidance on Safe Use

Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

Inhalation : Remove victim to fresh air. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible).

Skin contact : May produce skin irritation. Remove affected clothing and wash all exposed skin area with mild soap and water. If skin irritation occurs, call physician.

Eye contact : May cause eye irritation. Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids. Obtain ophthalmologist attention if pain, blinking, tears or redness persist.

Ingestion : DO NOT DELAY. IF SWALLOWED : Rinse mouth. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Specific treatment.

Prevention : If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the document where possible).

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Sand. Water spray.

Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.

Surrounding fires : Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Flammable class : Not classified as flammable but will burn. May form flammable/explosive dust-air mixture.

Hazardous combustion products : Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide.

Advice for fire-fighters

Protection against fire : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.

Special procedures : Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire. Avoid (reject) fire-fighting water to enter environment.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

For emergency responders : Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not breathe dust. Do not breathe vapour. Equip cleanup crew with proper protection. Ventilate area.

Technical measures : Avoid the generation of airborne dust. Eliminate every possible source of ignition.

Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions : Prevent entry to sewers and public waters.

Notify authorities if product enters sewers or public waters.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Clean up methods : Wash contaminated equipment or sites of leaks with copious quantities of water.

Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations. On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers. Minimize generation of dust.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Personal protection : Wear recommended personal protective equipment.

Technical protective measures : Use special care to avoid static electric charges. Provide proper grounding.

Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent formation of vapour.

Handling : Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eat, drink or smoke and when leaving work.

Special precautions : Avoid the generation of airborne dust. Do not breathe dust. Do not breathe vapour.

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage : Store in dry, cool, well-ventilated area. Keep only in the original container in a cool, well ventilated place. Keep container closed when not in use.

Storage - away from : Keep container away from flammable and explosive substances, oxidising agents and corrosives. Strong bases. Strong acids. Sources of ignition. Direct sunlight.

Packing : Paper bags with polyethylene liner. Fibre keg. Big-bag.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
3077
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
Language:
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
3077
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
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Exposure controls / personal protection

Personal protection : Avoid all unnecessary exposure.

• Respiratory protection : If risk of inhalation of dust wear general purpose dust respirator (disposable).

In a confined space, wear self-contained breathing apparatus open circuit type.

• Hand protection : Use PVC gloves.

• Skin protection : If skin contact or contamination of clothing is likely, protective clothing should be worn. Use safety shoes resistant to chemical products.

• Eye protection : Where excessive dust may result: Tightly fitting safety goggles.

• Others : When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.

Hygiene mesures : Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eat, drink or smoke and when leaving work.

Wash clothing before re-using.

Technical protective measures : Provide local exhaust or general room ventilation to minimize exposure to dust.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

Reactivity : Not established.

Chemical stability

Chemical stability : Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous reactions : Not established.

Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid : Heat. Open flame. Sparks. Extremely high or low temperatures. Direct sunlight.

Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid : Strong oxidizers. Strong acids. Strong bases.

Hazardous decomposition products

Hazardous decomposition products : Fumes.

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

General : Avoid release to the environment.

Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations.

Disposal method : Recover or recycle. If not possible burn in an approved incinerator.

Contaminated packaging : Packaging which cannot be decontaminated should be disposed of like the material.