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First-aid measures

General information

Remove contaminated soaked clothing immediately.

In the event of persistent symptoms receive medical treatment.

After inhalation

Take affected person into fresh air.

Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed.

Consult a physician.

After contact with skin

In case of contact with skin wash off immediately with plenty of water.

Consult a doctor if skin irritation persists.

After contact with eyes

Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.

Seek medical treatment by eye specialist.

After ingestion

Do not induce vomiting.Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Consult a physician.

Summon a doctor immediately.

Induce vomiting only upon the advice of a physician.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media

Foam, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical, water-spray.

Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons

Full water jet.

Special exposure hazards arising from substance or preparation itself, combustion products, resulting gases

Fire may produce : carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters

Use breathing apparatus with independent air supply.

Protective suit.

Additional information

Cool containers at risk with water spray jet.

Do not release chemically contaminated water into drains, soil or surface waters. Sufficient measures must be taken to retain water used for extinguishing.

Fire residues and contaminated firefighting water must be disposed of in accordance with the local regulations.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

Avoid dust formation.

Do not breathe dust.

Use personal protective clothing.

Environmental precautions

Do not discharge into the drains, surface waters, ground water.

Do not discharge into the subsoil, soil.

Methods for cleaning up/taking up

Pick up mechanically, avoiding dust and provide disposal in suitable containers.

Handling and storage

Handling

Advice on safe handling

Keep container tightly closed.

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at machinery and at places where dust can be generated.

Do not breathe dust.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

Avoid the formation and deposition of dust.

Keep away from sources of ignition - no smoking.

Take measures against electrostatically charging.

Storage

Requirements for storage rooms and vessels

Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, well-ventilated place.

Advice on storage compatibility

Incompatible with strong acids and oxidising agents.

Further information on storage conditions

Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.

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-butylbenzene-1,3-diol)
Chemical name:
4-butylbenzene-1,3-diol
Language:
English
Labels:
Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Substance
Additional label with symbol ''fish and tree'' according to subsection 5.2.1.8.3 ADR for single packagings and inner packagings with >5 kg or 5 L.
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
3077
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Environmentally hazardous substance, solid n.o.s. (4-butylbenzene-1,3-diol)
Chemical name:
4-butylbenzene-1,3-diol
Labels:
Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Substance
Additional label with symbol ''fish and tree'' according to subsection 5.2.1 IMDG Code for single packagings and inner packagings with >5 kg or 5 L.
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
3077
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Environmentally hazardous substance, solid n.o.s (4-butylbenzene-1,3-diol)
Chemical name:
4-butylbenzene-1,3-diol
Labels:
Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Substance
Additional label with symbol ''fish and tree'' according to subsection 7.1.6. IATA/DGR for single packagings and inner packagings with >5 kg or 5L.
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Exposure controls / personal protection

Occupational exposure controls

Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at machinery and at places where dust or smoke can be generated.

Protective and hygiene measures

Do not breathe dust.

When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.

Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.

Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

Respiratory protection

Dust mask must be worn if exposed to dust.

Hand protection

Impermeable gloves.

Requirements can vary as a function of the use. Therefore it is necessary to adhere additionally to the recommendations given by the manufacturer of protective gloves.

Eye protection

Tightly fitting goggles.

Eye wash bottle with pure water.

Skin protection

Long sleeved clothing.

Light protective clothing.

Stability and reactivity

Conditions to avoid

To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat.

Materials to avoid

Strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Hazardous decomposition products

Fire may produce : carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.

Additional information

No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.

Disposal considerations

Advice on disposal

Can be incinerated, when in compliance with local regulations.

Where possible recycling is preferred to disposal.

Contaminated packaging

Empty containers should be taken for local recycling, recovery or waste disposal.

Contaminated packaging should be emptied as far as possible and after appropriate cleansing may be taken for reuse.

Packaging that cannot be cleaned should be disposed of like the product.