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First-aid measures

General advice

If exposed or if you feel unwell:, Get medical advice/ attention.

Inhalation

Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a physician or poison control centre immediately.

Skin contact

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Wash off immediately with plenty of water. Call a physician or poison control centre immediately.

Eye contact

Immediately flush eye(s) with plenty of water. Take victim immediately to hospital. Continue rinsing eyes during transport to hospital. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Ingestion

Do NOT induce vomiting. Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media

The product is compatible with standard fire-fighting agents.

Unsuitable extinguishing media

None

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

No hazards to be specially mentioned.

Advice for fire fighter

Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Use personal protective equipment. Follow safe handling advice and personal protective equipment recommendations.

Environmental precautions:

Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Clean up promptly by scoop or vacuum. Use approved industrial vacuum cleaner for removal.

Dispose of as hazardous waste in compliance with local and national regulations.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Routine housekeeping should be instituted to ensure that dusts do not accumulate on surfaces. Use only in an area equipped with a safety shower. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Persons with a history of skin sensitisation problems or asthma, allergies, chronic or recurrent respiratory disease should not be employed in any process in which this mixture is being used. Wear personal protective equipment.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorised persons. Keep in properly labelled containers. Keep container tightly closed. Do not store together with oxidizing and self-igniting products.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
3262
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Corrosive solid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s.
Chemical name:
Sodium transition metal oxide
Language:
English
Labels:
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:
3262
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Corrosive solid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s.
Chemical name:
Sodium transition metal oxide
Language:
English
Labels:
8
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
3262
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Corrosive solid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s.
Chemical name:
Sodium transition metal oxide
Labels:
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
3262
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Corrosive solid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s.
Chemical name:
Sodium transition metal oxide
Labels:
8
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Exposure controls / personal protection

Eye/face protection

Wear safety goggles

Skin protection       

- Hand protection: Wear protective gloves. Glove material: PVC

- Body Protection: Full protective suit. Rubber apron. Safety shoes is recommended when handling heavy containers.

Respiratory protection       

Wear respiratory protection. Suitable mask with particle filter P3 (European Norm 143)

Other protection

Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Change working clothes after each workshift. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Stability and reactivity

The substance reacts with the moister and CO2 in the air.

Disposal considerations

Dispose material as hazardous waste in compliance with local and national regulations.