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Guidance on Safe Use

Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

General advice:

Remove contaminated clothing.

If inhaled:

If difficulties occur after dust has been inhaled, remove to fresh air and seek medical attention.

On skin contact:

Wash thoroughly with soap and water.

On contact with eyes:

Wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open.

On ingestion:

Rinse mouth and then drink plenty of water.

Note to physician:

Treatment: Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no known specific antidote.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media:

water spray, dry extinguishing media, foam

Unsuitable extinguishing media for safety reasons:

carbon dioxide

Additional information:

Avoid whirling up the material/product because of the danger of dust explosion.

Specific hazards:

harmful vapours

Evolution of fumes/fog. The substances/groups of substances mentioned can be released in case of fire.

Special protective equipment:

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus.

Further information:

The degree of risk is governed by the burning substance and the fire conditions. Contaminated extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with official regulations.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions:

Avoid dust formation. Use personal protective clothing.

Environmental precautions:

Contain contaminated water/firefighting water. Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater.

Methods for cleaning up or taking up:

For small amounts: Pick up with suitable appliance and dispose of.

For large amounts: Contain with dust binding material and dispose of.

Avoid raising dust.

Handling and storage

Handling

Breathing must be protected when large quantities are decanted without local exhaust ventilation.

Protection against fire and explosion:

Avoid dust formation. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

Storage

Further information on storage conditions: Keep container tightly closed and dry; store in a cool place.

Transport information

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Additional transport information

Additional information
Special provisions / remarks / other:
Not classified as hazardous under transport regulations ( ADR RID ADNR IMDG/GGVSee ICAO/IATA )

Exposure controls / personal protection

Components with workplace control parameters

The general dust limit value is to be kept.

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection:

Suitable respiratory protection for lower concentrations or short-term effect: Particle filter Type P2 or FFP2, ( medium efficiency for solid and liquid particles e.g. EN143,149)

Eye protection:

Safety glasses with side-shields (frame goggles) (EN 166)

General safety and hygiene measures:

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. In order to prevent contamination while handling, closed working clothes and working gloves should be used.

Stability and reactivity

Conditions to avoid:

Avoid humidity.

Hazardous reactions:

Dust explosion hazard.

Hazardous decomposition products:

No hazardous decomposition products if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

Disposal considerations

Must be dumped or incinerated in accordance with local regulations.

Contaminated packaging:

Uncontaminated packaging can be re-used.

Packs that cannot be cleaned should be disposed of in the same manner as the contents.