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Guidance on Safe Use

Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

General information: Call a doctor.

Inhalation: Assure fresh air breathing. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.

Skin contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 min. Take the infected clothes and shoes off. Wash them up before using them again.

Eye contact: Occasionally lift up the upper and lower eyelids. Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 min.

Ingestion: Call a poison control center. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious).

Note to physician: Treat symptomatically.

Fire-fighting measures

Specific hazards: Thermal decomposition generates very toxic and irritant gaz.

Extinguishing media: Use water spray. Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide.

Protection against fire: Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (or equivalent) and full protective gear.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions: Use proper personal protective equipment.

Clean up methods: Vacuum or sweep up the material and place into a suitable disposal container.

Handling and storage

Risk Management Measures: This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with REACH Regulation Article 18(4) for transported intermediates and ECHA Guidance on Intermediates, version 2-December 2010 (Reference: ECHA-2010-G-17-EN). The substance is used only in one site in the EU, with the Importer and the User being the same legal entity. 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 the use site. Risk Management Measures: This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with REACH Regulation Article 18(4) for transported intermediates and ECHA Guidance on Intermediates, version 2-December 2010 (Reference: ECHA-2010-G-17-EN). The substance is used only in one site in the EU, with the Importer and the User being the same legal entity. 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 the use site.

Storage: Store in tightly closed containers. Store in dry, cool area.

Handling: Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Avoid any contact with skin, eyes and clothes. Use only in well ventilated areas. Wash thoroughly after handling.

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Risk Management Measures: This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with REACH Regulation Article 18(4) for transported intermediates and ECHA Guidance on Intermediates, version 2-December 2010 (Reference: ECHA-2010-G-17-EN). The substance is used only in one site in the EU, with the Importer and the User being the same legal entity. 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 the use site.

Respiratory protection: Follow the respiratory regulation found in European Standard EN149 if exposure limits are exceeded or if any symptoms are experienced. Use a European Standard EN149 approved respirator.

Skin protection: Wear suitable protective clothing.

Eye protection: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described in European Standard EN166.

Stability and reactivity

Stability and reactivity: Stable under normal conditions.

Hazardous decomposition products: Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide.

Materials to avoid: Acids. Reducing agent. Strong oxidisers. Bases.

Disposal considerations

General: Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations.