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First-aid measures

General advices:

Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.

In the case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately

(show the label where possible).

Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

First aider needs to protect himself.

IF INHALED:

Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

If symptoms persist, call a physician.

In case of skin contact:

Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water.

If skin irritation or rash occurs, seek medical advice/attention.

In case of eye contact:

In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

If swallowed:

Immediately give large quantities of water to drink.

Do NOT induce vomiting.

Obtain medical attention.

Notes to physician:

Treat symptomatically.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media:

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Foam

Water spray

Dry powder

Fire may cause evolution of:

Hydrogen chloride gas

Phosgene

Special protective equipment for firefighting:

Personal protection through wearing a tightly closed chemical protection suit and a self-contained breathing apparatus.

Additional information on firefighting:

Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions:

Use personal protective equipment. For personal protection see "exposure controls/personal protection".

Environmental precautions:

Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.

Avoid subsoil penetration.

Methods for cleaning up:

Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust).

Dispose of as special waste in compliance with local and national regulations.

Clean contaminated floors and objects thoroughly while observing environmental regulations.

Handling and storage

Advice on safe handling:

Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion:

Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.

Storage space and container requirements:

Store at room temperature in the original container.

Hints on storage assembly:

Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.

Storage specifications:

Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.

Storage classe according to german TRGS 510:

6.1 A

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
2533
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
METHYL TRICHLOROACETATE
Chemical name:
METHYL TRICHLOROACETATE
Language:
English
Labels:
6.1
Special provisions / remarks
Remarks:
Tunnel Restriction Code: E

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

UN number:
2533
Shippingopen allclose all
Labels:
6.1
Remarksopen allclose all

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
2533
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
METHYL TRICHLOROACETATE
Chemical name:
METHYL TRICHLOROACETATE
Labels:
6.1
Remarksopen allclose all

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
2533
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
METHYL TRICHLOROACETATE
Chemical name:
METHYL TRICHLOROACETATE
Labels:
6.1
Remarksopen allclose all
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Exposure controls / personal protection

Respiratory protection:

In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.

Hand protection:

Solvent-resistant gloves (butyl-rubber)

Material thickness: 0,7 mm

Break through time: Short term only.

Reference substance: Take note of the information given by the producer concerning permeability

and break through times, and of special workplace conditions

(mechanical strain, duration of contact).

Eye protection:

Tightly fitting safety goggles.

Skin and body protection:

Wear suitable protective equipment.

General protective and hygiene measures:

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Avoid contact with skin,

eyes and clothing. Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.

Do not breathe vapours or spray mist.

Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

Engineering measures:

Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.

Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity:

Thermal decomposition > 300°C

Heatup rate: 10 K/min

Measuring method: DSC

Hazardous reactions:

No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

Materials to avoid:

Metals

Strong acids and strong bases

Hazardous decomposition products:

Hydrogen chloride gas

Phosgene

Disposal considerations

Disposal considerations:

Dispose of in accordance with the European Directives on waste and hazardous waste. Waste codes should be assigned by the user,

preferably in discussion with the waste disposal authorities.

Can be incinerated, when in compliance with local regulations.

Uncleaned empty packaging:

Dispose of in accordance with the European Directives on waste and hazardous waste.

Dispose of as unused product.