Reaction products of sodium glucoheptonate with manganese sulfate and sodium hydroxide

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures

· General information:

No special measures required.

If symptoms persist consult doctor.

· After inhalation: Supply fresh air.

· After skin contact: Generally the product does not irritate the skin.

· After eye contact:

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.

Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

· After swallowing: Rinse mouth.

· Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed: No further relevant information available.

· Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed: No further relevant information available.

Fire-fighting measures

· Extinguishing media

· Suitable extinguishing agents:

CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.

· For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet

· Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Formation of toxic gases is possible during heating or in case of fire.

In case of fire, the following can be released:

Carbon monoxide

Carbon dioxide

· Advice for firefighters

· Protective equipment: Wear self-contained respiratory protective device.

· Additional information

Cool endangered receptacles with water spray.

Collect contaminated fire fighting water separately. It must not enter the sewage system.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Wear protective clothing.

· Environmental precautions: Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course.

· Methods and material for containment and cleaning up: Dispose of the material collected according to regulations.

Handling and storage

· Precautions for safe handling No special precautions are necessary if used correctly.

· Information about fire and explosion protection: No special measures required.

· Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

· Storage:

· Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: Store only in the original receptacle.

· Information about storage in one common storage facility: Store away from oxidising agents.

· Further information about storage conditions: Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.

· Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.

Transport information

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

· Control parameters

· Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:

The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be

monitored at the workplace.

· Exposure controls

· Personal protective equipment:

· General protective and hygienic measures:

Do not eat, drink, smoke or sniff while working.

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.

The usual precautionary measures are to be adhered to when handling chemicals.

· Respiratory protection: Not necessary if room is well-ventilated.

· Protection of hands:

Protective gloves and protective skin cream

The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.

Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the

degradation.

· Material of gloves

The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality

and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.

· Penetration time of glove material

The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be

observed.

· Eye protection: Safety glasses

· Body protection: Protective work clothing

Stability and reactivity

· Reactivity: No further relevant information available.

· Chemical stability: No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.

· Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.

· Possibility of hazardous reactions: No dangerous reactions known.

· Conditions to avoid: No further relevant information available.

· Incompatible materials: No further relevant information available.

· Hazardous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known.

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

· Recommendation: Must be specially treated adhering to official regulations.