Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 610-840-5 | CAS number: 52449-76-0
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
General advice
When symptoms develop and persist, seek medical advice. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
Inhalation
Move the victim to fresh air and keep at rest. If symptoms persist, call a physician. Keep patient warm and at rest.
Skin contact
Wash off immediately with polyethylene glycol 400, then with plenty of water. If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Eye contact
Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.
Ingestion
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Treatment
Treat symptomatically.
Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Carbon monoxide (CO)
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.
Further information:
Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This must not be discharged into drains.
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:
Use personal protective equipment.
Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
Avoid contact with spilled product or contaminated surfaces.
When dealing with a spillage do not eat, drink or smoke.
Environmental precautions:
Do not allow to get into surface water, drains and ground water.
Methods for cleaning up:
Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container for disposal.
Avoid dust formation.
Clean contaminated floors and objects thoroughly, observing environmental regulations.
Additional advice:
Do not allow to enter soil, waterways or waste water canal.
Handling and storage
This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with REACH regulation Article 17(3) for on-site isolated intermediates and, in case the substance is transported to other sites for further processing, the substance should be handled at these sites under the Strictly Controlled Conditions as specified in REACH regulation Article 18(4). Site documentation to support safe handling arrangements including the selection of engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls in accordance with risk-based management systems is available at each manufacturing site.
Written confirmation of application of Strictly Controlled Conditions has been received from every affected Distributor and Downstream Processor/User of the Registrant’s intermediate.
Advice on safe handling:
Avoid dust formation.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion:
Dust may form explosive mixture in air.
Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.
Requirements for storage areas and containers:
Store in original container.
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
Store in a cool, dry place and in such a manner as to prevent cross contamination with other
crop protection products, fertilizers, food, and feed.
Advice on common storage:
Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
(4-CYANO-2-NITROBENZOIC ACID METHYLESTER) - Chemical name:
- methyl 4-cyano-2-nitrobenzoate
- Language:
- English
- Labels:
- 9
SpecialProvisionsopen allclose all
Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
(4-CYANO-2-NITROBENZOIC ACID METHYLESTER) - Chemical name:
- methyl 4-cyano-2-nitrobenzoate
- Language:
- English
- Labels:
- 9
Remarksopen allclose all
Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
(4-CYANO-2-NITROBENZOIC ACID METHYLESTER) - Chemical name:
- methyl 4-cyano-2-nitrobenzoate
- Labels:
- 9
- Marine pollutant
Remarksopen allclose all
Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
(4-CYANO-2-NITROBENZOIC ACID METHYLESTER) - Chemical name:
- methyl 4-cyano-2-nitrobenzoate
- Labels:
- 9
Remarksopen allclose all
SpecialProvisionsopen allclose all
Exposure controls / personal protection
This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with REACH regulation Article 17(3) for on-site isolated intermediates and, in case the substance is transported to other sites for further processing, the substance should be handled at these sites under the Strictly Controlled Conditions as specified in REACH regulation Article 18(4). Site documentation to support safe handling arrangements including the selection of engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls in accordance with risk-based management systems is available at each manufacturing site.
Written confirmation of application of Strictly Controlled Conditions has been received from every affected Distributor and Downstream Processor/User of the Registrant’s intermediate.
Respiratory protection:
In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment.
Hand protection:
PVC gloves, Nitrile rubber gloves
Eye protection:
Tightly fitting safety goggles
Skin and body protection: Protective suit
Protective measures:
Avoid breathing dust.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Stability and reactivity
Thermal decomposition:
from 300 °C, Heating rate:3 K/min
Chemical stability:
Stable under normal conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.
Conditions to avoid:
Heat, flames and sparks.
Incompatible materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, Strong reducing agents, Strong acids, Strong bases
Hazardous decomposition products:
Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Disposal considerations
During the whole life cycle of the substance all necessary measures in accordance to art. 18(4) of (EC) 1907/2006 are undertaken. The substance is handled under strictly controlled conditions.
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