GDS 2000

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Emergency measure - Inhalation: If aerosol or mists are formed:

Possible discomfort: severe irritation of mucous lining

(nose, throat, eyes), cough, sneezing, flow of tears.

Take affected persons out into the fresh air.

If breathing difficulties occur:

Keep patient half sitting with upper body raised.

Call a physician immediately.

Notes to physician:

Therapy as for chemical burn.

If substance has been swallowed: Early endoscopy in order

to assess mucosa lesions in the oesophagus and stomach

which may appear.

If necessary, suck away leftover substance.

Emergency measure - Eyes: With eye held open, thoroughly rinse immediately with plenty

of water for at last 10 minutes.

Continue rinsing process with eye rinsing solution.

Protect unharmed eye.

Call ambulance. (Cue: caustic burn of the eyes)

Immediate further treatment in ophthalmic

hospital/ophthalmologist.

Continue rinsing eye until arrival at ophthalmic hospital.

Emergency measure - Skin: Take off all contaminated clothing immediately.

Wash off immediately with plenty of water.

Consult a physician.

Emergency measure - Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting.

Only when patient fully conscious: Have the mouth rinsed

with water.

Have patient drink plenty of water in small sips.

Notify ambulance immediately (keyword: chemical burn)

Fire-fighting measures

Recommended extinguishing agent: Carbon dioxide, dry powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water

spray, mist.

Use large amount of foam as it will be partially destroyed.

Quenching foam, alcohol resistant.

Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety

reasons: High volume water jet.

Product arising from burning: Hydrocarbons, Carbon oxides, Nitrogen oxides

Protective equipment: In case of fire cool endangered containers with water.

In case of fire: full protective suit and wear a self

contained respiratory apparatus.

Wear suitable protective clothing.

Water used to extinguish fire should not enter drainage

systems, soil, or stretches of water. Ensure there are

sufficient retaining facilities for water used to extinguish

fire. Contaminated fire-extinguishing water must be

disposed of in accordance with the regulations issued by the

appropriate local authorities.

Fire residues should be disposed of in accordance with the

regulations.

Accidental release measures

Emergency measures in case of spillage: Avoid contact with skin and eyes as well as inhaling the

substance. Keep out unprotected persons.

Wear personal protective equipment (see section "Handling").

Protect from water and moisture.

Prevent material from entering drains and/or water ways.

Contain spillage and do not allow to contaminate soil and

drains or watercourses.

Methods for cleaning up:

Take up mechanically or with an absorbent material.

Place leaking containers and/or other spilt material in an

according to TRGS 201 labeled barrel or recovery barrel.

Dilute with plenty of water, neutralise if necessary.

Suitable binder: diatomaceous earth, sand (for damming up),

universal absorbent

Handling and storage

Handling: Keep container tightly closed.

Use only in well ventilated areas and/or use local exhaust

ventilation. Avoid formation of aerosols.

Use alkaliresistant materials.

Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

Vapours can form explosive mixtures with air.

Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.

Personal protective equipment:

Respiratory protection:

Use suitable respiratory protection where aerosols/vapours

are generated.

Respirator with ABEK-P3 combination filter.

Use self-contained breathing apparatus if necessary.

Hand protection:

Recommendation:     suitable protective gloves

Glove material:     nitrile rubber, butyl-rubber,

Fluorinated rubber (Viton)

Material thickness: 0.85 mm

Method:             DIN EN 374

Eye protection:

close-fitting protective goggles (e.g. closed goggles)

Skin and body protection:

Use protective clothing/face shield if necessary.

Hygiene measures:

Prevent contact with skin and eyes. Don't inhale vapours or

aerosols.

In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty

of water and seek medical advice.

In case of skin contact wash off with plenty of water and

soap.

No eating, drinking, smoking, or snuffing tobacco at work.

Wash face and/or hands before break and end of work.

Preventive skin protection recommended.

Take off clothing and shoes contaminated with product.

Clean before reuse.

The personal protective equipment used must meet the

requirements of directive 89/686/EEC and amendments (CE

certification).

Storage: The substance should be stored in according to the

regulations labeled and secure containers which should be

secured against falling down.

Keep containers dry and tightly closed to avoid moisture

absorption and contamination. Avoid residues outside the

containers.

Keep away from humidity, acid, strong oxidant.

Keep separate from strong acids.

Packaging of the substance and or preparation: Suitable packaging units e.g. are 20 l stainless steel

containers, 200 l steel drums with PE inner liner, 1000 l

IBC of PE or fluorinated PE, road trucks with stainless

steel containers, packaging and storage should always be

conducted under nitrogen.

Transport information

Shipping

SpecialProvisions

Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

Shipping

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

Shipping

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Transport code: UN-Nr. 3267
Transport: Weitere Transportcodes:

Land transport ADR/RID/GGVSE (Germany)

Class 8

ADR/RID-Labels 8

Packaging group II

orange warning plate 80/3267

Description of the goods (Technical name)


Sea transport IMDG-Code/GGVSee

Class 8

Packaging group II

EmS F-A, S-B

Proper technical name (Proper shipping name)


Air transport ICAO-TI/IATA-DGR

Class 8

UN-No 3267

Packaging group II

Proper technical name (Proper shipping name)


Corrosive liquid, basic, organic, n.o.s.

(contains: diethylene triamine, 2-amino-1-butanol, sodium
salt)


Loading instructions/Remarks

IATA-C ERG-Code 8L

IATA-P ERG-Code 8L

IMDG "Keep away from" living-/recreation areas.


In the event of internal transportation, already-opened
containers are to be kept closed in order to avoid spillage.
Secure containers from falling down.


In order to ensure due transportation, make certain that
stacks are of the correct height, containers are securely
fastened so as not to fall off, and labelled according to
the regulations.

SpecialProvisions

Stability and reactivity

Chemical reaction with water: Exothermic reaction with water is possible

Materials to avoid: water, acids, aqueous solution.

Decomposition products from hydrolysis in water:

sodium hydroxide solution, alcohols, amines.

Dust explosion: Not applicable (liquid)

Dust explosion determined by test: N

Disposal considerations

Industry - Possibility of recovery/recycling: Recovery/recycling of the used substance is not possible.

Industry - Possibility of neutralisation: For neutralization it is recommended that GDS 2000 is

stirred slowly (if necessary under cooling) into formic acid

or acetic acid. A pH of 7 - 9 of the resulting mixture is

preferably obtained.

Spilled material should be taken up by an appropriate

absorbent and disposed off according to local regulations.

Industry - Possibility of destruction - incineration: Uncleaned packaging:

With respect to local regulations, e.g.

Dispose of suitable waste incineration plant.

Incineration should be carried out according to local

regulations, the strong alkaline character and the content

of sodium salt should be taken into account.

Industry - Possibility of destruction - water purification: Due to the ready biodegradability disposal of substance

residues after neutralization (see possibility of

neutralization above) in a sewage treatment plant is

possible.

Public at large - Possibility of recovery/recycling: Not relevant (the substance is not sold to the public at

large).