Sodium α-hydroxybenzylphosphinate

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

If inhaled:
Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult give oxygen. If no breathing, give artificial respirator. In case of skin contact: Wash with plenty of water. In case of eye contact: Rinse with plenty of water, obtain medical attention.
If swallowed:
Wash out mouth with water and in duce vomiting by touching the back of the throat with a finger. Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Contact physician.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed: There is no information available

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media: Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam.
Unsuitable extinguishing media: For this substance no limitations of extinguishing media

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture: Toxic fumes under fire conditions (CO, CO2, sodium oxyde).

Advice for firefighters: Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary. Avoid rejection of extinguishing water into drainage system, surface or ground water.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Wear protective gloves and respirator. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe dust. Evacuate the area of all non-essential personnel.

Environmental precautions: Prevent from spreading or entering into drains, ditches, rivers or lakes.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Vacuum or sweep up the product and place in a labeled, sealable container for subsequent disposal. Ventilate contaminated area and wash with water.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling
Precautions: Observe the usual precautionary for handling with chemicals. Fire and explosion protection measures:

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Requirements for storage areas and containers: Store in sealed container. The product should be handled and stored as per label. Keep in a cool, dry place. Keep away from heat

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

not dangerous goods

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Exposure controls / personal protection

General safety and hygiene measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

Respiratory protection: For nuisance exposures use type P95 (US) or type P1 (EU EN 143) particle respirator. For higher level protection use type OV/AG/P99 (US) or type ABEK-P2 (EU EN 143) respirator cartridges. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Hand protection: Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove’s outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.

Eye/face protection: Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN 166. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166 (EU).

Body/skin protection: Impervious clothing, the type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.

Control of environmental exposure: On the basis of the available information is not required for the environmental exposure contr

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity: No data

Chemical stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions

Possibility of hazardous reactions: No data

Conditions to avoid: Keep away from heat

Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizing agents, bases

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods: Product Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.

Contaminated packaging: Dispose of as unused product.