Disodium disilicate

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

General information:

Take for medical treatment

After inhalation:

When inhaled remove to fresh air and seek medical aid.

After contact with skin:

In case of contact with skin wash off with warm water

After contact with eyes:

In case of contact with eyes rinse thoroughly with plenty of water and seek medical advice

After ingestion:

When swallowed, allow water to be drunk.

Advice to doctor

Treatment:

Treat symptomatically.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media:

water spray jet

Extinguishing media that must not be used for safety reasons:

dry powder

carbon dioxide

strong water jet

Special hazards from the substance itself, its combustion products or from its vapours:

In case of fires, hazardous combustion gases are formed: Carbon monoxide (CO)

Special protective equipment for firefighting:

Use self-contained breathing apparatus

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions:

Avoid dust formation.

Wear suitable personal protective equipment.

Environmental precautions:

Do not allow to enter drains or waterways

Methods for cleaning up/taking up:

Pick up mechanically. Rinse away rest with water.

Dispose of contaminated material as prescribed

Handling and storage

Advice on safe handling:

Open and handle container with care.

Avoid the formation and deposition of dust.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion:

No special measures necessary

Further information on storage conditions:

Storage: dry

Protect from atmospheric moisture and water

Storage stability:

May be kept indefinitely if stored properly

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

Shipping

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Land transport is not restricted

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

Shipping

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Inland waterway transport is not restricted

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

Shipping

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Marine transport is not restricted

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

Shipping

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Air transport is not restricted

Additional transport information

Additional information

Special provisions / remarks / other:

All transport ways are not restricted

Exposure controls / personal protection

Occupational exposure controls

General protective measures:

Avoid contact with eyes

Do not inhale dust

Hygiene measures:

Clean skin thoroughly after work; apply skin cream

Respiratory protection:

Use respiratory protection in case of insufficient exhaust

ventilation or prolonged exposure

Particle-filtering half-mask according to DIN EN 149

Filter class FFP2

Hand protection :

For long-term exposure:

Butyl rubber gloves.

Minimum thickness (glove): not determined

With solid dry substances permeation is not to be expected,

therefore the breakthrough-time for this protective glove has

not been measured.

For short-term exposure (splash protection):

Nitrile rubber gloves.

Minimum thickness (glove): not determined

With solid dry substances permeation is not to be expected,

therefore the breakthrough-time for this protective glove has

not been measured.

These types of protective gloves are offered by various

manufacturers. Please note the manufacturers´ detailed

statements, especially about the minimum thickness and the

minimum breakthrough time. Consider also the particular

working conditions under which the gloves are being used.

Eye protection:

Tightly fitting safety glasses

Stability and reactivity

Thermal decomposition: Not applicable

Hazardous reactions:  

No hazardous reactions when stored and handled according to prescribed instructions.

Disposal considerations

Product:

Consult manufacturer

In accordance with local authority regulations take to special waste disposal site

Uncleaned packaging:

Packaging that cannot be cleaned should be disposed of as product waste