Reaction mass of 2,4,6-tris(1-phenylethyl)phenol and bis(1-phenylethyl)phenol and o-(1-phenylethyl)phenol

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

General advice : First aider needs to protect himself.

Place affected clothing in a sealed bag for subsequent decontamination.

If inhaled : Negligible or unlikely exposure pathways

Skin contact : Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.

Wash off with soap and plenty of water.

Eye contact : Rinse with running water whilst keeping the eyes wide open (at least 15 minutes)

Ingestion : Do NOT induce vomiting.

Rinse mouth with water.

Fire-fighting measures

Flash point : > 100 °C closed cup

Auto-ignition temperature : no data available

Flammability/Explosive limit : no data available

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : Water spray, Foam, Multi-purpose powders, Carbon dioxide (CO2).

Unsuitable extinguishing media : High volume water jet

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Specific hazards during firefighting : Combustible. However, does not present any particular risk in the event of a fire. On combustion, toxic gases are released.

Advice for firefighters

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

Personal protective equipment comprising: suitable protective gloves, safety goggles and protective clothing

Specific fire fighting methods : Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire.

Further information : Standard procedure for chemical fires.

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, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Personal protective equipment

Wear suitable gloves. Safety glasses

Wear suitable protective equipment.

Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions : Contain the spilled material by bunding. Stop the leak. Turn leaking containers leak-side up to prevent the escape of liquid.

Do not allow contact with soil, surface or ground water. Prevent product from entering sewage system.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Recovery : Contain spillage, soak up with non-combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite) and transfer to a container for disposal according to local / national regulations (see section 13).

Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Keep in properly labelled containers.

Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

Decontamination/cleaning : Flush with plenty of water.

Clean contaminated surface thoroughly.

Recover the cleaning water for subsequent disposal.

Disposal : Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

Additional advice : Material can create slippery conditions.

Reference to other sections

no data available

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Technical measures : Does not require any specific or particular measures.

Advice on safe handling and usage : Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Hygiene measures : Use clean, well-maintained personal protection equipment.

Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.

When using do not eat, drink or smoke.

The user is responsible for monitoring the working environment in accordance with local laws and regulations.

Hygiene measures : Use clean, well-maintained personal protection equipment.

Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.

When using do not eat, drink or smoke.

The user is responsible for monitoring the working environment in accordance with local laws and regulations.

Protective measures : Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Emergency equipment immediately accessible, with instructions for use.

Selection of appropriate personal protective equipment should be based on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the protective equipment relative to the task(s) to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the potential hazards and/or risks that may occur during use.

The protective equipment must be selected in accordance with current CEN standards and in cooperation with the supplier of the protective equipment.

Environmental exposure controls

General advice : Contain the spilled material by bunding.

Stop the leak. Turn leaking containers leak-side up to prevent the escape of liquid.

Do not allow contact with soil, surface or ground water.

Prevent product from entering sewage system.

The substance/product is registered with strictly controlled conditions as defined in Article 18(4) of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation) and must therefore be handled as such.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

UN 3082

Shipping

Labels:

9 Tunnel restriction code (E)

SpecialProvisions

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

UN number:

UN 3082

Shipping

Labels:

9

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

UN 3082

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

UN 3082 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (Styrenated phenols), 9, III

Chemical name:

Styrenated phenols

Labels:

9

Marine pollutant

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

UN 3082

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

UN 3082 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (Styrenated phenols), 9, III

Chemical name:

Styrenated phenols

Labels:

9

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Engineering measures : Avoid splashes.

Extract at emission point.

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection : Use a respirator with an approved filter if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary.

Hand protection : Neoprene gloves

Where there is a risk of contact with hands, use appropriate gloves

Gloves must be inspected prior to use.

Gloves should be discarded and replaced if there is any indication of degradation or chemical breakthrough.

Please observe the instructions regarding permeability and breakthrough time

which are provided by the supplier of the gloves. Also take into consideration the specific local conditions under which the product is used, such as the danger of cuts, abrasion, and the contact time.

Eye protection : Safety glasses

Skin and body protection : Full protective suit

Stability and reactivity

Chemical stability : Stable under normal conditions.

Materials to avoid : Strong oxidizing agents.

Decomposition products : On combustion or on thermal decomposition (pyrolysis) releases:

(Carbon oxides (CO + CO2)).

Disposal considerations

Product Disposal

Prohibition : Should not be released into the environment.

Advice on Disposal : Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

Dispose of wastes in an approved waste disposal facility.

Advice on cleaning and disposal of packaging

Measures for waste avoidance. : Do not dispose of the product at a rubbish tip.

Advice : Completely empty the packaging prior to decontamination.

Carefully drain and then steam clean.

The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of local regulations regarding disposal.

Reason for waste disposal : Empty packaging

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other data : Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

In accordance with RID/ADR regulations containers or tankers, which have not been cleaned or deodorized and which previously contained a hazardous product, must either be labelled or have hazard signs.