Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 241-234-5 | CAS number: 17194-00-2
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
In case of inhalation
- Move to fresh air.
- Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed.
- Victim to lie down in the recovery position, cover and keep him warm.
- Call a physician immediately.
In case of skin contact
- Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.
- Wash off immediately with plenty of water.
- Keep warm and in a quiet place.
- Call a physician or poison control centre immediately.
- Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
In case of eye contact
- Call a physician or poison control centre immediately.
- Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
- In the case of difficulty of opening the lids, administer an analgesic eye wash (oxybuprocaine).
- Take victim immediately to hospital.
In case of ingestion
- Call a physician or poison control centre immediately.
- Take victim immediately to hospital.
- If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious).
- Do NOT induce vomiting.
- Artificial respiration and/or oxygen may be necessary.
Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media
- Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Special exposure hazards in a fire
- Not combustible.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
- In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
- Fire fighters must wear fire resistant personnel protective equipment.
- Wear chemical resistant oversuit.
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions
- Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
- Avoid dust formation.
Methods for cleaning up
- Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal.
- Avoid dust formation.
- Keep in properly labelled containers.
- Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Handling and storage
Handling
- Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- Wash hands with water thoroughly after handling.
- Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
- Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Storage
- Store in closed containers.
- Dispose of contents/container to a waste disposal facility.
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- 2923
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- CORROSIVE SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (BARIUM HYDROXIDE)
- Chemical name:
- BARIUM HYDROXIDE
- Language:
- English
- Labels:
- 8 - Corrosive
6.1 - Toxic
SpecialProvisionsopen allclose all
Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- 2923
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- CORROSIVE SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (BARIUM HYDROXIDE)
- Chemical name:
- BARIUM HYDROXIDE
- Language:
- English
- Labels:
- 8 - Corrosive
6.1 - Toxic
Remarksopen allclose all
Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- 2923
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- CORROSIVE SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (BARIUM HYDROXIDE)
- Chemical name:
- BARIUM HYDROXIDE
- Labels:
- 8 - Corrosive
6.1 - Toxic
Remarksopen allclose all
Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- 2923
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- CORROSIVE SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (BARIUM HYDROXIDE)
- Chemical name:
- BARIUM HYDROXIDE
- Labels:
- 8 - Corrosive
6.1 - Toxic
Remarksopen allclose all
SpecialProvisionsopen allclose all
Exposure controls / personal protection
Exposure controls
- Ensure adequate ventilation.
- Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.
- Refer to protective measures listed under “handling and storage”. Apply technical measures to comply with the occupational exposure limits.
Occupational exposure controls
Please refer to the exposure scenarios for RMMs (chapter 13)
Stability and reactivity
Stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Disposal considerations
Waste from residues / unused products
- In accordance with local and national regulations.
- Dilute with plenty of water. Neutralise with acid.
- Use a solution of sodium or magnesium sulphate or possibly a dilute solution of sulphuric acid to form a sulphate precipitate.
- Dispose of wastes in an approved waste disposal facility.
Packaging treatment
- Containers that cannot be cleaned must be treated as waste.
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