Potassium 2-ethylhexanoate

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures

· General information: No special measures required.

· After inhalation: Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.

· After skin contact:

Wash off with water and soap.

If skin irritation continues, consult a doctor.

· After eye contact:

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a

doctor.

· After swallowing: If symptoms persist consult doctor.

· 4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

No further relevant information available.

· 4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No further relevant information available.

Fire-fighting measures

· 5.1 Extinguishing media

· Suitable extinguishing agents:

CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

· For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet

· 5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

In case of fire, the following can be released:

Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

· 5.3 Advice for firefighters

· Protective equipment: Do not inhale explosion gases or combustion gases.

Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Not required.

Handling and storage

· 6.2 Environmental precautions: Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.

· 6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up: Pick up mechanically.

· 6.4 Reference to other sections

No dangerous substances are released.

Transport information

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

· 8.1 Control parameters

· Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not required.

· Additional information: The lists valid during the making were used as basis.

· 8.2 Exposure controls

· Personal protective equipment:

· General protective and hygienic measures:

The usual precautionary measures are to be adhered to when handling chemicals.

· Respiratory protection: Not necessary if room is well-ventilated.

· Protection of hands:

Protective gloves or protective skin cream.

The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the

preparation.

Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion

and the degradation.

· Material of gloves

The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on

further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.

· Penetration time of glove material

The exact break trough time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective

gloves and has to be observed.

· Eye protection: Not required.

· Body protection: Protective work clothing

Stability and reactivity

· 10.1 Reactivity

· 10.2 Chemical stability

· Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

· 10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known.

· 10.4 Conditions to avoid No further relevant information available.

· 10.5 Incompatible materials: No further relevant information available.

· 10.6 Hazardous decomposition products:

No dangerous decomposition products known.

Disposal considerations

· 13.1 Waste treatment methods

· Recommendation

Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach

sewage system.

· Uncleaned packaging:

· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.