Potassium Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures

General advice: Consult a physician.

If inhaled: If symptoms persist, call a physician.

In case of skin contact: Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. If symptoms persist, call a physician.

In case of eye contact: Immediately flush eye(s) with plenty of water. If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist

If swallowed: Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Obtain medical attention.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms: No information available.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treatment: No information available.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media: Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Unsuitable extinguishing media: High volume water jet

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Specific hazards during firefighting: Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire. Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.

Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment for firefighters: In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

Further information: Standard procedure for chemical fires. Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions: Use personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation.

Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions: Prevent product from entering drains.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up: Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust). Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the application area.

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: Store in original container. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Advice on common storage: No special restrictions on storage with other products.

Other data: Stable under normal conditions.

Specific end uses

Specific use(s): Raw material for industry

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

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Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

Shipping

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Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

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

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Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

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Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

Chemical name:

Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

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Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

Chemical name:

Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

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Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters

Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.

Exposure controls

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection: In the case of vapour formation use a respirator with an approved filter.

Hand protection: Polyvinyl alcohol or nitrile- butyl-rubber gloves The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it. Before removing gloves clean them with soap and water.

Eye protection: Tightly fitting safety goggles

Skin and body protection: Impervious clothing

Choose body protection according to the amount and concentration of the dangerous substance at the work place.

Hygiene measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. When using do not eat or drink. When using do not smoke.

Environmental exposure controls

General advice: Prevent product from entering drains.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

no data available

Chemical stability

no data available

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous reactions: No hazards to be specially mentioned. Note: No decomposition if used as directed.

Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid: None known.

Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid: Strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products

Thermal decomposition: Note: no data available

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Product: Dispose of product residue in accordance with the instructions of the person responsible for waste disposal. Dispose of as hazardous waste in compliance with local and national regulations.

Contaminated packaging: Empty remaining contents. Dispose of as unused product. Do not re-use empty containers. Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or disposal.