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First-aid measures

First aid general principles - Important information
In case of doubt or in the presence of symptoms contact a physician, and show him/her the material safety data sheet. In case of severe symptoms, call your local health care emergency number. Call a poison control center in order to receive toxicological advice for the clinical management of poisoning. Do not administer anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

First aid general principles - Inhalation
In the case of respiratory symptoms (cough, dyspnea) move the person to fresh air, place in a semi-seated position, and administer oxygen. Provide artificial respiration if the person is not breathing.

First aid general principles - Skin contact
Flush the skin with copious amounts of water (and soap, if possible) for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician if there are symptoms of skin irritation and/or pain.

First aid general principles - Eye contact
Remove contact lenses. Flush the eyes, kept open, with copious amounts of running water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician, especially if there are symptoms of eye irritation and/or pain.

First aid general principles – Ingestion
Do not administer anything by mouth unless advised to do so by a poison control center. Do not induce emesis. Rinse the mouth and consult a physician.

Fire-fighting measures

General information
Move all people away and stay upwind of the fire. Do not enter closed rooms without adequate protection.

Suitable extinguishing media
Water, foam, powder, carbon dioxide
The choice of extinguishing media, consider the other materials involved in the fire.

Extinguishing media which shall not be used for safety reasons
None.

Exposure hazards arising from the substance itself, combustion products, resulting gases
In the case of fire, irritant or toxic fumes may develop from the substance and from the other materials involved in the fire. Carbon monoxide poisoning may occur.

Protective equipment for fire-fighters
Self contained breathing apparatus. Use standard fire-fighters equipments.

Accidental release measures

General measures
In case of spills, minimize dust formation and do not allow the substance entering drains and water courses.

Personal precautions
Wear protective clothes (goggles, gloves, protective clothing)

Environmental precautions
Cover the drains to prevent the product from entering the environment. If the product contaminates rivers, lakes or drains inform local authorities.

Methods for cleaning up
Remove large spills using inert absorbent material if needed. Contain with suitable absorbent material. Scoop into marked containers for disposal. Flush small residues away with water. The material must be disposed in accordance with local and national regulations.

Handling and storage

Handling
Occupational hygiene:Avoid ingestion, inhalation, skin and eye contact. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene practice and any legal requirements.
Technical protective measures: Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Maintain air concentrations below occupational exposure standards.

Storage
Fire precautions: Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
Storage facilities: Store in a cool, dry area with adequate ventilation. Protect from direct sunlight, extreme cold and hot.
Storage conditions: Keep containers closed.

Transport information

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Exposure controls / personal protection

The substance is classified as dangerous, according to criteria stated in Regulation EC 1272/2008.
It is recommended to adopt suitable hygiene measures (as good practice) for both the manufacture and the use of the substance.
Furthermore, it is recommended to use the substance in a suitable ventilated area.

EXPOSURE LIMIT VALUES
No exposure limit values have been established for this product.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE CONTROLS
- Appropriate engineering controls
Maintain air concentrations below occupational exposure standards.
- General Personal Protection
Goggles, gloves, protective clothing.
- Hand protection
Protective gloves
- Eye protection
Tightly fitting safety goggles
- Skin and body protection
Protective clothing

Stability and reactivity

Chemical Stability : Stable at ambient temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.

Conditions To Avoid: respirable particles, excessive heat.
Decomposition: When ignited it gradually decomposes emitting an odour resembling that of burning sugar.

Disposal considerations

For disposal purposes, the substance is considered as special waste. Disposal/recovery must be made through authorized companies only.

Small quantities can be washed away with water and conveyed to the treatment plant.

Wash thoroughly empty containers, preferably with water, prior to initiating recycling, incineration or landfilling. The washing water must be treated as the previous point. Do not discharge product uncontrolled into the environment and make reference to applicable regulations