Tributyl phosphate

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures

General advice:

Call a physician immediately. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Move out of dangerous area. Do not leave the victim unattended.

 

If inhaled:

Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If unconscious, place in recovery position and seek medical advice. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. Keep respiratory tract clear. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If symptoms persist, call a physician.

 

In case of skin contact:

Wash skin immediately with plenty of water and soap. Subsequent cleansing with polyethyleneglycol 400, then again with water and soap. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. If skin irritation persists, call a physician.

 

In case of eye contact:

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Remove contact lenses. Protect unharmed eye. Keep eye wide open while rinsing. If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist

 

If swallowed:

Rinse mouth with water. Give small amounts of water to drink. DO NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by a physician or poison control center. If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low so that vomit does not enter the lungs. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Keep respiratory tract clear. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Take victim immediately to hospital. If symptoms persist, call a physician.

 

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms

blood effects; May cause bladder irritation. Adverse effects from repeated exposure may include; May cause respiratory tract irritation with symptoms of coughing, sore throat and runny nose.

Eye: Causes irritation with symptoms of reddening, tearing, stinging, and swelling.

Skin: Causes irritation with symptoms of reddening, itching, and swelling.

Acute overexposure to this product may cause dizziness, headache, drowsiness, malaise, abdominal pain.

carcinogenic effects

 

Risks

Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Suspected of causing cancer.

 

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treatment:

Treat symptomatically

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media:

In case of fire, use water spray (fog), foam, dry chemical or CO₂.

 

Unsuitable extinguishing media:

None known.

 

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Specific hazards during firefighting:

In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst. Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This must not be discharged into drains. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

 

Hazardous combustion products:

Carbon dioxide (CO2);  Carbon monoxide; Oxides of phosphorus

 

Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment for firefighters:

Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.

 

Further information:

Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This must not be discharged into drains. Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions:

No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Do not touch or walk through spilt material. Do not breathe vapours, aerosols. Ensure adequate ventilation. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Put on appropriate personal protection equipment.

 

Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions:

Prevent product from entering drains. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities.

 

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up:

Stop leak if safe to do so. Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust). Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling:

Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe vapours/dust. Avoid release to the environment. Use only with adequate ventilation. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Keep in the original container or an approved alternative made from a compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in use. Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national regulations.

 

Advice on protection against fire and explosion:

Normal measures for preventive fire protection

 

Hygiene measures:

When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas.

 

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements for storage areas and containers

Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in original container protected from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible and food and drink. Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabelled containers. Electrical installations / working materials must comply with the technological safety standards. To dissipate static electricity during transfer, earth drum and connect to receiving container with bonding strap. Take precautionary measures against electrostatic discharges.

 

Storage class (TRGS 510):

10, Combustible liquids

 

Further information on storage stability:

No decomposition if stored and applied as directed

 

Specific end use(s)

Antifoam for industrial application; Solvent

Transport information

Shipping

SpecialProvisions

Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

Shipping

Remarks

Shipping

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Exposure controls

Engineering measures

If user operations generate dust, fumes, gas, vapour or mist, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits.

 

Personal protective equipment

Eye protection:

Tightly fitting safety goggles

 

Hand protection

Material: Butyl rubber – IIR;  Wearing time: < 60 min

Material: Viton®; Wearing time: < 60 min

Material: Polyvinyl chloride – PVC; Wearing time: < 60 min

Remarks: The suitability for a specific workplace should be discussed with the producers of the protective gloves. After contamination with product change the gloves immediately and dispose of them according to relevant national and local regulations

 

Skin and body protection:

Impervious clothing. Choose body protection according to the amount and con-centration of the dangerous substance at the work place.

 

Respiratory protection:

In the case of vapour formation use a respirator with an approved filter.

Filter type: Combined inorganic and acidic gas/vapour, ammonia/amines and organic vapour type (ABEK)

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity:

No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

 

Chemical stability:

Stable under normal conditions.

 

Possibility of hazardous reactions:

Hazardous reactions:

Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions  will not occur. No hazards to be specially mentioned.

 

Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid:

No specific data

 

Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid:

No specific data.

 

Hazardous decomposition products:

No hazardous decomposition products are known.

 

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Product:

The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible. Where possible recycling is preferred to disposal or incineration. The product should not be allowed to enter drains, water courses or the soil. Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with chemical or used container. Send to a licensed waste management company. Waste disposal should be in accordance with existing federal state, provincial and or local environmental controls. Dispose of as hazardous waste in compliance with local and national regulations.

 

Contaminated packaging:

Empty remaining contents. Dispose of as unused product. Do not re-use empty containers.