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Guidance on Safe Use

Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

Eye contact:

Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.

Skin contact:

Wash off immediately with plenty of water. If skin irritation persists, call a physician.

Ingestion:

Clean mouth with water and afterwards drink plenty of water.

Inhalation:

Move to fresh air.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media:

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons:

None in particular.

Specific hazards during fire fighting:

If overheated, the risk for formation of decomposition products (trimethylamine, ketene). Formation of nitrous vapors in combustion.

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters:

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions:

Avoid contact with the skin and the eyes. Avoid dust formation.

Environmental precautions:

No special environmental precautions required.

Methods for cleaning up:

Do not dry sweep dust. Wet dust with water before sweeping or use a vacuum to collect dust. After cleaning, flush away traces with water.

For liquid product:

Personal precautions:

Avoid contact with the skin and the eyes.

Environmental precautions:

No special environmental precautions required.

Methods for cleaning up:

Soak up condensate with inert absorbent material and collect in ventilated waste container for disposal. After cleaning, flush away traces with water.

Handling and storage

Handling:

Avoid dust formation. Avoid inhalation, ingestion and contact with skin and eyes.

Technical measures/Precautions:

Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.

Storage:

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

For liquid product:

Handling:

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

Storage:

Store in a dry place and/or in closed container. If diluted, the product is not microbiologically stable.

Transport information

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Good industrial hygiene practices:

Respiratory protection:

In case of insufficient ventilation: Effective dust mask.

Eye protection: Safety glasses with side-shields.

Skin and body protection: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

Hand protection: Protective gloves.

Stability and reactivity

Stability: Stable under normal conditions.

Conditions to avoid: Very hygroscopic; protect from moisture.

Materials to avoid: Strong bases.

Hazardous decomposition products: Risk for formation of trimethylamine in hot, strongly alkaline solution.

For liquid product:

Stability: Stable under normal conditions.

Conditions to avoid: Avoid cold conditions to protect from precipitation.

Disposal considerations

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulation.