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Guidance on Safe Use

Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

Inhalation : Move the person away from the contaminated area.

Skin contact : Wash with water. In case of inflammation (redness, irritation, ...) obtain medical attention.

Eye contact : Rinse with running water whilst keeping the eyes wide open. (at least 15 minutes). If irritation persists, consult a doctor.

Ingestion : NEVER attempt to induce vomiting. Rinse mouth out with water. If necessary seek medical advice.

Protection of first-aiders : - glasses with side shields. - appropriate gloves.

Further information : Use appropriate protective equipment when treating a contaminated person. Place contaminated clothing in a sealed

bag for disposal.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

- Suitable : All extinguishing agents can be used.

- Not suitable : None to our knowledge. If there is a fire close by, use suitable extinguishing agents.

Specific hazards : Aqueous liquid. Does not present any particular risk in the event of a fire.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions : Avoid contact with eyes, skin and respiratory system - eye/face protection (safety glasses + visor). - PVC gloves. -

acid-resistant protective clothing. Mark out the contaminated area with signs and prevent access to unauthorized personnel. Prevent the product from entering cellars, basements or pits.

Environmental precautions : Avoid direct discharge into drains. Contain the spilled material by bunding.

Methods for cleaning up

- Prohibited : As far as possible, NEVER aim a water jet directly at a liquid.

- Recovery : Sweep up or vacuum up the product. Collect up the product and place it in a spare container suitably labelled.

- Neutralization : Absorb spillage with dry sand, acid-resistant absorbent material.

- Cleaning/Decontamination : After neutralizing, spray with large amounts of water.

- Disposal : Place in an appropriate container and dispose of the contaminated material at a licensed site.

Handling and storage

HANDLING

Technical measures

Safe handling advice : Handle and use in accordance with good occupational hygiene and safety practice.

STORAGE

Technical measures : Take all necessary precautions to avoid the accidental release of the product outside, due to the rupture of containers or transfer systems.

Storage conditions

- Recommended : Stable under normal storage conditions.

Incompatible products : Strong bases, Strong acids.

Packaging : Bulk product : - Reheatable rail or road tanker.

Packaging materials recommended : Acid resistant materials.

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Engineering measures : Avoid splashes (appropriate clothing, protective screens on machines etc.) No specific measures are required provided the

product is handled in accordance with the general rules of occupational hygiene and safety.

Personal protective equipment

- Respiratory protection : If vapour is released: Respiratory protective device with a particle filter.

- Hand protection : Protective gloves made of PVC.

- Eye protection : Safety spectacles with side shields.

- Skin and body protection : Protective clothing with elasticated cuffs and closed neck.Rubber apron.

- Selection criteria : Protective equipment must be chosen according to current CEN standards and in cooperation with the supplier of protective

equipment.

Collective emergency equipment : Safety shower. Eye fountain.

Hygiene measures : Use clean and correctly maintained personal protective equipment

Measures related to the environment : No particular measures

Stability and reactivity

Stability

Hazardous reactions

- Conditions to avoid : No dangerous reactions known under normal conditions of use.

- Materials to avoid : No dangerous reaction known with common products.

Disposal considerations

RESIDUES FROM PRODUCT

Prohibition : Do not allow the product to be released into the environment.

Destruction/Disposal : Conform to current legislation, regulations and orders. Dispose of at a licensed waste collection point.

CONTAMINATED PACKAGING

Prohibition : Do NOT dispose of with domestic waste.

Decontamination/cleaning : Thoroughly empty the packaging prior to incineration. Clean with water. Recover the liquid from cleaning/rinsing, and treat it using the above method for waste product.

Destruction/Disposal : Dispose packaging of as hazardous waste.