Tetrasodium {5-[(4-chloro-6-{[4-(alkenylsulfonyl)phenyl]amino}-heteromonocycl-2-yl)amino]-4-(hydroxy-κO)-3-{[2-(hydroxy-κO)phenyl]diazenyl-κN}naphthalene-disulfonato(4-)}[3-(hydroxy-κO)-4-{[2-(hydroxy-κO)naphthalen-1-yl]diazenyl-κN}naphthalene-sulfonato(3-)]chromate(4-)

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Move out of dangerous area.

Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

Do not leave the victim unattended

Eye contact:

Flush eyes with water as a precaution.

Remove contact lenses.

If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.

Inhalation:

Move to fresh air.

Keep respiratory tract clear.

Consult a physician after significant exposure.

Skin contact:

Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water.

If symptoms persist, call a physician.

Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.

Ingestion:

Rinse mouth with water.

Do not induce vomiting without medical advice.

Obtain medical attention.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

- Suitable extinguishing media: Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

- Unsuitable extinguishing media: High volume water jet

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

- Specific hazards during fire fighting: Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.

- Hazardous combustion products:       Carbon monoxide

                    Carbon dioxide (CO2)

                    phosphorus oxides

Advice for firefighters

- Special protective equipment for fire-fighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.

- Specific extinguishing methods: No data is available on the product itself.

- 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: - Use personal protective equipment.

                      - Avoid dust formation.       

                      - Avoid breathing dust.

- Environmental precautions:       - Prevent product from entering drains.

             - Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

             - If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities.

- Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling:

- Avoid formation of respirable particles.

- Do not breathe vapors/dust.

- Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.

- Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

- For personal protection see section 8.

- Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the application area.

- Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national regulations.

- Persons susceptible to skin sensitization problems or asthma, allergies, chronic or recurrent respiratory disease should not be employed in any process in which this mixture is being used.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion:

- Avoid dust formation. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.

Hygiene measures:

- When using do not eat or drink. When using do not smoke. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

Requirements for storage areas and containers:

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

Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.

Observe label precautions. Electrical installations / working materials must comply with the technological safety standards

Advice on common storage:

No materials to be especially mentioned.

Other data:

Keep in a dry place. Stable under normal conditions.

Transport information

Shipping

SpecialProvisions

Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

Shipping

Remarks

Shipping

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters

Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.

Exposure controls

- Engineering measures

Maintain air concentrations below occupational exposure standards.

- Personal protective equipment

* Eye protection:       Eye wash bottle with pure water

             Tightly fitting safety goggles.       

*Hand protection Remarks: The suitability for a specific workplace should be discussed with the producers of the protective gloves.

*Skin and body protection:       Dust impervious protective suit

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

*Respiratory protection:       Use respiratory protection unless adequate local exhaust ventilation is provided or exposure assessment demonstrates that

exposures are within recommended exposure guidelines.

*Filter type:       Particulates type (P)

      P3 filter.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity:

Not classified as a reactivity hazard.

Chemical stability:

The product is chemically stable.

Possibility of hazardous reactions:

*Hazardous reactions: Dust may form explosive mixture in air.Stable under normal conditions.

Conditions to avoid:

*Conditions to avoid: No data available

Incompatible materials:

*Materials to avoid: None.

Hazardous decomposition products: No hazardous decomposition products are known.

Disposal considerations

Product:

The product should not be allowed to enter drains, water courses or the soil.

Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with chemical or used container.

Send to a licensed waste management company.

Contaminated packaging:

Empty remaining contents.

Dispose of as unused product.

Do not re-use empty containers.