Cesium acetate

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

* Description of first aid measures

- General advice:

First Aid responders should pay attention to self-protection and use the recommended protective clothing. Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Move out of dangerous area. Keep warm and in a quiet place.

- If inhaled :

Provide fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Keep the victim calm and in a semi-upright position. If symptoms persist, call a physician.

- In case of skin contact :

Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If symptoms persist, call a physician.

- In case of eye contact:

Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.

Call a physician immediately.

- If swallowed:

Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Call a physician immediately.

* Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

- Symptoms:

Discomfort

* Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

- Treatment:

Treat symptomatically. For specialist advice physicians should contact the Poisons Information Service.

Fire-fighting measures

* Extinguishing media

- Suitable extinguishing media:

The product itself does not burn. Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local cir-cumstances and the surrounding environment.

- Unsuitable extinguishing media:

High volume water jet

* Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

- Specific hazards during fire-fighting:

May form toxic gases on heating or in case of fire. Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide (CO2)

* Advice for firefighters

- Special protective equipment for firefighters:

Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing ap-paratus.

- Further information:

Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This must not be discharged into drains. Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

Accidental release measures

* Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

- Personal precautions:

Ensure adequate ventilation. Wear personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not breathe dust. Knock down dust with water spray jet. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.

* Environmental precautions

- Environmental precautions:

Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Avoid subsoil penetration.

* Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

- Methods for cleaning up:

Use mechanical handling equipment. Avoid dust formation. Pick up and transfer to properly labelled containers. Adequate disposal.

Handling and storage

* Precautions for safe handling

- Advice on safe handling :

Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms. Wear personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

- Advice on protection against fire and explosion:

Normal measures for preventive fire protection.

* Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

- Requirements for storage areas and containers:

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

- Further information on storage conditions:

Product is hygroscopic.

- Advice on common storage:

Do not store near acids.

Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

- Exposure to moisture:

Keep containers dry and tightly closed to avoid moisture ab-sorption and contamination.

* Specific end use(s)

- Specific use(s):

Reagent for organic synthesis.

Transport information

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

- Respiratory protection:

In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment.

Recommended Filter type: Half mask with a particle filter P2 (EN 143).

- Hand protection:

Glove material: Wear suitable gloves.

Protective gloves complying with EN 374.

The choice of an appropriate glove does not only depend on its material but also on other quality features and is different from one producer to the other. The exact break through time can be obtained from the pro-tective glove producer and this has to be observed. Protective gloves have to be replaced at the first sign of deterioration.

- Eye protection:

Eye protection (EN 166). Tightly fitting safety goggles

- Skin and body protection:

Chemical resistant protective clothing according to DIN EN 13034 (Type 6)

- Hygiene measures:

Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not breathe dust. Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs. When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

- Protective measures:

Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and safety shower. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Stability and reactivity

* Reactivity

No hazards to be specially mentioned.

* Chemical stability

No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.

* Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous reactions: No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

* Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid: Protect from moisture. Product is hygroscopic.

* Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid: Strong acids and oxidizing agents

* Hazardous decomposition products

- Risk of decomposition: Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Acetic acid

- Thermal decomposition: To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat.

Disposal considerations

- Product: Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

- Contaminated packaging: Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

- Waste Code: Waste codes should be assigned by the user, preferably in discussion with the waste disposal authorities.