Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 201-122-9 | CAS number: 78-51-3
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
Inhalation : Move the person away from the contaminated area. Make the affected person rest. If necessary seek medical advice.
Skin contact : Remove all contaminated clothing and footwear. Wash with soap and water. In case of inflammation (redness, irritation) obtain medical attention.
Eye contact : Immediately rinse with plenty of running water for a prolonged period, (at least 15 minutes) whilst keeping the eyes wide open If irritation persists, consult a doctor.
Ingestion : NEVER attempt to induce vomiting. Rinse mouth out with water.
If necessary seek medical advice.
Further Information : Use appropriate protective equipment when treating a contaminated person.
Fire-fighting measures
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Suitable : All extinguishing agents can be used (water, foam, powders, carbon dioxide, sand).
Not suitable : None. If there is a fire close by, use suitable extinguishing agents.
Specific hazards : Toxic gases or vapours are released.
Protection of fire-fighters : Self-contained breathing apparatus. Complete protective clothing.
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions : Avoid contact with skin and eyes. If spillage occurs on the public highway, indicate the danger and notify the authorities (police, fire brigade). Full protective clothing and equipment.
Environmental precautions : Prevent the product from spreading into the environment. Contain the spilled material by bunding.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP
Recovery : Recover as much of the product as possible. Absorb the product onto porous material. Transfer the product into a spare container: suitably labelled. Then take the emergency containers to an area reserved for subsequent recycling or disposal.
Neutralization : Absorb spillage with: diatomaceous earth; sand or inert absorbent.
Cleaning/Decontamination : Wash non-recoverable remainder with large amounts of water. Recover the cleaning water for subsequent disposal.
Disposal : Place in an appropriate container and dispose of the contaminated material at a licensed site.
Handling and storage
HANDLING
Technical measures : Does not require any specific or particular measures.
Measures : Work in a well-ventilated area. Avoid forming aerosols. Avoid the formation of mists in the atmosphere. Do NOT handle without gloves.
Safe handling advice : Handle and use in accordance with good occupational hygiene
and safety practice.
STORAGE
Technical measures : Take all necessary measures to avoid accidental discharge of products into drains and waterways due to the rupture of containers or transfer systems.
Storage conditions
Recommended : Store: in a cool, dry area.
Incompatible products : None, to our knowledge.
Packaging : Polyethylene or polypropylene drums. (high density)
PACKAGING MATERIALS
Recommended : Plastic materials (polyethylene, polypropylene) (high density).
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
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- Not restricted
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
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- Not restricted
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- Not restricted
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Not restricted
- Labels:
- Not restricted
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- Not restricted
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- Proper shipping name and description:
- Not restricted
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Exposure controls / personal protection
Engineering measures : No specific measures are required provided the product is handled in accordance with the general rules of occupational hygiene and safety.
CONTROL PARAMETERS
Exposure limit values (Human Health)
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMIT VALUES (FRANCE) :
2-Butoxyethanol: VME: 9.8 mg/m3 (2ppm)
VLE: 147.6 mg/m3 (30 ppm)
n-Butyl alcohol: VLE: 150 mg/m3 (50 ppm)
ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (U.S.A./A.C.G.I.H.) :
2-Butoxyethanol TLV ( TWA ) : 20 ppm
n-Butyl alcohol TLV ( TWA ) : 20 ppm
WEL: 25 ppm (8h TWA).
WEL: 50 ppm (15 minute STEL).
(Sk - can be absorbed through the skin).
Butan-1-ol
WEL: 50 ppm (154 mg/m3) (15 minute STEL).
(Sk - can be absorbed through the skin).
Occupational exposure limit values (EU) :
2-Butoxyethanol: Exposure limit (8 hours) : 98 mg/m3 (20 ppm)
Exposure limit (Short term) : 246 mg/m3 (50 ppm)
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Respiratory protection : If mist is formed: Respiratory protective device with a particle filter.
Hand protection : Use suitable chemical-resistant protective gloves (compliant with Standard EN 374-1). Protective gloves must be chosen according to the function of the work station: other chemicals which may be handled, physical protection necessary (resistance to cutting, puncture, heat), dexterity required
Eye protection : Safety spectacles with side shields.
Skin and body protection : Protective clothing. Safety foot-wear.
COLLECTIVE EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
Hygiene measures : Use clean and correctly maintained personal protective equipment
Keep personal protective equipment in a clean place, away from the work area. Always wash your hands after handling the product. Do NOT eat or drink in the workplace.
Stability and reactivity
Stability : Stable under normal conditions of use.
HAZARDOUS REACTIONS
Conditions to avoid : Decomposes : above 200oC.
Materials to avoice : No dangerous reaction known with common products.
Hazardous decomposition products : On combustion or on thermal decomposition (pyrolysis) releases: (phosphorus oxides) (carbon oxides (CO + CO2)).
Disposal considerations
RESIDUES FROM PRODUCT
Prohibition : Do NOT discharge waste into drains.
Destruction/Disposal : Dispose of in accordance with relevant local regulations. Incinerate at a licensed installation.
CONTAMINATED PACKAGING
Decontamination/cleaning : Empty the packaging completely prior to disposal. Rinse with an appropriate solvent. Recover the solvent used for rinsing and incinerate at a licensed site. Bulk : decontamination by an authorised cleaning contractor.
Destruction/Disposal : Depending on local facilities, recycle or incinerate the packaging at an authorised site.
NOTE : The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of local regulations regarding disposal.
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