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Guidance on Safe Use

Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

Symptoms and effects: Irritating to eyes. skin absorption. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Toxic by inhalation, in contact with

skin and if swallowed.

First aid:

General

In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where

possible).

Inhalation

Move to fresh air, rest, half upright position, loosen clothing. Oxygen or artificial respiration if there is

difficulty in breathing. Seek medical advice after significant exposure.

Skin

Wash immediately with soap and water. Take off contaminated clothing immediately. In case of skin

eruption seek medical advice.

Eye

Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water. Eyelids should be held away from the eyeball to ensure thorough

rinsing. Always seek medical attention.

Ingestion

Rinse mouth, give water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Always seek medical attention.

Advice to physician

Do not delay treatment of exposed individuals, death may result.

Fire-fighting measures

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media

waterjet, dry chemical powder, Carbon dioxide, foam

Unsuitable extinguishing media

none known.

Hazardous decomposition / combustion products

Fire will produce dense black acrid smoke .

Protective equipment

Wear self contained breathing apparatus.

Other information

Water used to extinguish a fire should not be allowed to enter the drainage system or water courses.

Fire and explosion hazard

Do not inhale explosion or combustion vapours.

Accidental release measures

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions

Avoid contact with skin. For personal protection see Section 8.

Environmental precautions

This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.

Methods for cleaning up

Collect as much as possible in a clean container for (preferable) reuse or disposal.

Handling and storage

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling

Persons with a history of skin sensitization problems should not be employed in any process in which this

product is used.

Ensure good ventilation and local exhaustion of the working area.

Fire and explosion prevention

Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.

Storage requirements

Keep container tightly closed. Do not store together with oxidants.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
1673
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Labels:
6.1 + N
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:
1673
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Labels:
6.1 + N
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
1673
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Phenylenediamines (o-, m-, p-)
Chemical name:
1,4-Phenylenediamine
Labels:
6.1 + P
Marine pollutant
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
UN number
1673
Class
6.1
Packing group
III
Proper Shipping Name
Phenylenediamines (o-, m-, p-)
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Phenylenediamines (o-, m-, p-)
Chemical name:
1,4-Phenylenediamine
Labels:
6.1
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Exposure controls / personal protection

Guidance on safe use

Human Health - Workers

Safe uses can only be guaranteed for working conditions as mentioned in the exposure in Chapter 10, in combination with the Risk management Measures mentioned in the table below.

Exposure Scenario 1: Manufacture and use as an intermediate

Process Category                                        Exposure time     Concentration       Risk Management Measures to be used

Proc1: Non-contact plant. Manufacture and use.

Outside. (vapour pressure liquid 4000 Pa)               > 4 hours                   100%                       Tested chemical resistant gloves (EN374)

Proc1: Transport. Outside.

(vapour pressure liquid 4000 Pa)               > 4 hours                   100%                        Tested chemical resistant gloves (EN374)

Proc2: Sampling (solid low dust). Outside.               > 4 hours                   100%                        Tested chemical resistant gloves (EN374) plus basic

                                                                                                                                                     training ‘how to use gloves’

PROC8b: Transfer of substance or preparation

(charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large

containers at dedicated facilities               15 min. – 1 hr.     100%                         Tested chemical resistant gloves (EN374), with intensive

                                                                                                                                                       management supervision controls.

                                                                                                                                                       Full face respirator  (EN140) with type A filter or better

                                                                                                                                                       Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) (90% efficiency)

Proc15: Laboratory activities (solid low dust).

Inside.                                                                     > 4 hours            100%                        Tested chemical resistant gloves (EN374)

Proc15: Laboratory activities (solution;

vapour pressure PPD: 0.01 Pa). Inside.               < 4 hour              >25%                      Tested chemical resistant gloves (EN374)

                                                                                       > 4 hours                   >25%                     Tested chemical resistant gloves (EN374)

                                                                                       

Exposure Scenario 2: Use as an intermediate

Process Category                                          Exposure time     Concentration       Risk Management Measures to be used

Proc1: Use as an intermediate plus transfer

(closed systems). Inside. (vapour pressure

liquid 4000Pa)                                          > 4 hours                    100%                         Tested chemical resistant gloves (EN374)

Proc15: Laboratory activities (solid low dust).

Inside.                                                                     > 4 hours            100%                         Tested chemical resistant gloves (EN374)

Proc15: Laboratory activities (solution; vapour

pressure PPD: 0.01 Pa). Inside.               < 4 hour              >25%                        Tested chemical resistant gloves (EN374)

                                                                                       > 4 hours                   >25%                        Tested chemical resistant gloves (EN374)

      

Stability and reactivity

Conditions to avoid

Avoid reaction with the following materials: oxidising agents.

Stability

Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions (see section 7).

Incompatibles

Corrosive to metals.

Hazardous decomposition products

nitrous gases (NOx).

Disposal considerations

Product: According to local regulations.

Contaminated packaging: According to local regulations.