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Guidance on Safe Use

Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

- Description of first aid measures

In case of skin contact:

Immediately take off all contaminated clothing.

OBTAIN IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Remove contaminated clothing immediately and dispose off safely.

After contact with skin, wash immediately with soap and plenty of water.

In case of eyes contact:

After contact with the eyes, rinse with water with the eyelids open for a sufficient length of time, then consult an opthalmologist immediately.

Protect uninjured eye.

In case of Ingestion:

Give nothing to eat or drink.

Do not under any circumstances induce vomiting. OBTAIN A MEDICAL EXAMINATION IMMEDIATELY.

In case of Inhalation:

If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration.

In case of inhalation, consult a doctor immediately and show him packing or label.

- Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Contact with the eyes produces redness, pain, deep burns and loss of vision.

Ingestion can cause severe irritation or burns to mouth, throat, esophagus and stomach.

- Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

In case of accident or unwellness, seek medical advice immediately (show directions for use or safety data sheet if possible).

Treatment: Treat symptomatically.

Fire-fighting measures

-Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media: Water, carbon dioxide (CO2), foam and dry chemical.

Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons: None in particular.

-Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Do not inhale explosion and combustion gases.

Burning produces heavy smoke.

Products of combustion include carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), chlorine and sulphur oxides (SOx).

-Advice for firefighters

Use suitable breathing apparatus .

Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This must not be discharged into drains.

Move undamaged containers from immediate hazard area if it can be done safely.

Accidental release measures

- Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear personal protection equipment.

Remove all sources of ignition.

Wear breathing apparatus if exposed to vapours/dusts/aerosols.

Provide adequate ventilation.

Use appropriate respiratory protection.

- Environmental precautions

Do not allow to enter into soil/subsoil. Do not allow to enter into surface water or drains.

Retain contaminated washing water and dispose it.

In case of gas escape or of entry into waterways, soil or drains, inform the responsible authorities.

Suitable material for taking up: absorbing material, organic, sand

- Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Wash with plenty of water.

Handling and storage

- Precautions for safe handling

Avoid contact with skin and eyes, inhalation of vapours and mists.

Use localized ventilation system.

Don't use empty container before they have been cleaned.

Before making transfer operations, assure that there aren't any incompatible material residuals in the containers.

Contamined clothing should be changed before entering eating areas.

Do not eat or drink while working.

- Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

The product must be handled in closed plants.

Before a closed system is opened, purging and washing of the system have to be applied.

Only trained and authorised personnel is allowed to handle the substance.

Limit duration and extent of exposure.

Ventilate where the product is stored and manipulated.

Store in a cool place.

Keep container tightly closed.

This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with REACH regulation Article 18 (4) for transported isolated intermediates.

Keep away from food, drink and feed.

Incompatible materials: None in particular.

Instructions as regards storage premises: Adequately ventilated premises.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
2928
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
TOXIC SOLID, CORROSIVE, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (4-Clorothiophenol)
Chemical name:
4-Clorothiophenol
Language:
English
Labels:
6.1 + 8
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:
2928
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
TOXIC SOLID, CORROSIVE, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (4-Clorothiophenol)
Chemical name:
4-Clorothiophenol
Language:
English
Labels:
6.1 + 8
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
2928
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
TOXIC SOLID, CORROSIVE, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (4-Clorothiophenol)
Chemical name:
4-Clorothiophenol
Labels:
6.1 + 8
Remarksopen allclose all

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
2928
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
TOXIC SOLID, CORROSIVE, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (4-Clorothiophenol)
Chemical name:
4-Clorothiophenol
Labels:
6.1 + 8
Remarksopen allclose all
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Exposure controls / personal protection

- Exposure controls

Eye protection: Safety glasses with side protection for chemicals (EN166).

Protection for skin: Wear protective clothing resistant to corrosive products. Use clothing that provides a full protection to the skin.

Protection for hands: Use protective gloves according to EN 374 standards, on the base of the intended use (penetration and permeation). Replace gloves immediately in case of degradation. Suitable material: PE (polyethylene), PVA (Polyvinyl alcohol) and Viton

Respiratory protection: Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards.

Thermal Hazards: None known to date.

Environmental exposure controls: This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with REACH regulation Article 18 (4) for transported isolated intermediates.

Stability and reactivity

- Reactivity

Stable under normal conditions

- Chemical stability

The product is stable at normal handling- and storage conditions.

- Possibility of hazardous reactions

The product is stable at normal handling- and storage conditions.

- Conditions to avoid

Stable under normal conditions.

- Incompatible materials

None in particular known today.

- Hazardous decomposition products

Products of combustion include carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), chlorine and sulphur oxides (SOx).

Disposal considerations

Recover, if possible. Send to authorised disposal plants or for incineration under controlled conditions. In so doing, comply with the local and national regulations currently in force.