Reaction mass of trientine and trientine, mono- and di-propoxylated

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Eye contact : Get medical attention immediately. Call a poison center or physician. Immediately

flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids.

Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes.

Chemical burns must be treated promptly by a physician.

Inhalation : Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

Get medical attention if symptoms occur. In case of inhalation of decomposition

products in a fire, symptoms may be delayed. The exposed person may need to be

kept under medical surveillance for 48 hours.

Skin contact : Get medical attention immediately. Call a poison center or physician. Wash with

plenty of soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash

contaminated clothing thoroughly with water before removing it, or wear gloves.

Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Chemical burns must be treated promptly

by a physician. In the event of any complaints or symptoms, avoid further exposure.

Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.

ingestion : Wash out mouth with water. Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a

position comfortable for breathing. If material has been swallowed and the exposed

person is conscious, give small quantities of water to drink. Do not induce vomiting

unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Get medical attention if symptoms

occur

proctection of 1st aiders : No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. If it

is suspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate

mask or self-contained breathing apparatus. It may be dangerous to the person

providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Wash contaminated clothing

thoroughly with water before removing it, or wear gloves.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Potential acute health effects

Eye contact : Causes serious eye damage.

Inhalation : May give off gas, vapor or dust that is very irritating or corrosive to the respiratory

system. Exposure to decomposition products may cause a health hazard. Serious effects may be delayed following exposure.

Ingestion : May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach.

Skin contact : Causes severe burns. May cause an allergic skin reaction

Over-exposure signs/symptoms

Inhalation No specific data.

Ingestion : Adverse symptoms may include the following: stomach pains

Skin contact : Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain or irritation redness blistering may occur

Eye contact : Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain watering redness

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Note to physician : In case of inhalation of decomposition products in a fire, symptoms may be delayed.

The exposed person may need to be kept under medical surveillance for 48 hours.

specific treatments : Symptomatic treatment and supportive therapy as indicated. Following severe

exposure the patient should be kept under medical review for at least 48 hours.

Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.

Unsuitable extinguishing media : None known.

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture : In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst.

This material is very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Fire water

contaminated with this material must be contained and prevented from being

discharged to any waterway, sewer or drain.

Hazardous thermal decomposition products :  Decomposition products may include the following materials:

carbon dioxide

carbon monoxide

nitrogen oxides

sulfur oxides

halogenated compounds

metal oxide/oxides

5.3 Advice for firefighters

Special precautions for fire-fighters :  Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if

there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters : Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode. Clothing for fire-fighters (including helmets, protective boots and gloves) conforming to European standard EN 469 will provide a basic level of protection for chemical incidents.

Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

For non-emergency personnel : No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.

Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from

entering. Do not touch or walk through spilt material. Do not breathe vapour or mist.

Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is

inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment.

For emergency responders : If specialised clothing is required to deal with the spillage, take note of any

information in Section 8 on suitable and unsuitable materials.  See also the information in "For non-emergency personnel".

6.2 Environmental precautions :

Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air). Water polluting material. May be harmful to the environment if released in large quantities. Collect spillage.

6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Small spill : Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Dilute with water and mop up if water-soluble. Alternatively, or if water-inso uble, absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. Dispose of via a licence wast disposal.

large spill : Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Approach the release

from upwind. Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined

areas. Wash spillages into an effluent treatment plant or proceed as follows.

Contain and collect spillage with non-combustible, absorbent material e.g. sand,

earth, vermiculite or diatomaceous earth and place in container for disposal

according to local regulations. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.

Contaminated absorbent material may pose the same hazard as the spilt product.

Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains

and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental

pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air). Water polluting material. May be harmful

to the environment if released in large quantities. Collect spillage.

6.4 Reference to other sections :

See Section 1 for emergency contact information.

See Section 8 for information on appropriate personal protective equipment.

See Section 13 for additional waste treatment information.

Handling and storage

The information in this section contains generic advice and guidance. The list of Identified Uses in Section 1 should be

consulted for any available use-specific information provided in the Exposure Scenario(s).

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Protective measures : Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Persons with a

history of skin sensitization problems should not be employed in any process in

which this product is used. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not breathe

vapour or mist. Do not ingest. Avoid release to the environment. If during normal

use the material presents a respiratory hazard, use only with adequate ventilation or

wear appropriate respirator. Keep in the original container or an approved

alternative made from a compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in use.

Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous. Do not reuse container.

Advice on general occupational hygiene : Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas. See also Section 8 for additional information on hygiene measures.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities :

Store between the following temperatures: 2 to 40°C (35.6 to 104°F). Store in

accordance with local regulations. Store in original container protected from direct

sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials

(see Section 10) and food and drink. Store locked up. Keep container tightly closed

and sealed until ready for use. Containers that have been opened must be carefully

resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabelled containers.

Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.

7.3 Specific end use(s) Recommendations : Not available.

Industrial sector specific : solutions Not available.

Transport information

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Exposure controls / personal protection

The information in this section contains generic advice and guidance. The list of Identified Uses in Section 1 should be

consulted for any available use-specific information provided in the Exposure Scenario(s).

8.1 Control parameters

Occupational exposure limite : no exposure limit known.

Recommended monitoring procedures : If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal, workplace

atmosphere or biological monitoring may be required to determine the effectiveness

of the ventilation or other control measures and/or the necessity to use respiratory

protective equipment. Reference should be made to monitoring standards, such as

the following: European Standard EN 689 (Workplace atmospheres - Guidance for

the assessment of exposure by inhalation to chemical agents for comparison with

limit values and measurement strategy) European Standard EN 14042 (Workplace

atmospheres - Guide for the application and use of procedures for the assessment

of exposure to chemical and biological agents) European Standard EN 482

(Workplace atmospheres - General requirements for the performance of procedures

for the measurement of chemical agents) Reference to national guidance

documents for methods for the determination of hazardous substances will also be

required.

Derived effect levels : No DELs known

Predicted effect concentrations : no PECs known

8.2 Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls : If user operations generate dust, fumes, gas, vapour or mist, use process

enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits.

Individual protection measures :

Hygyene mesure : Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products,

before eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period.

Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing.

Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wash

contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety

showers are close to the workstation location.

Eyeface protection : Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk

assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists,

gases or dusts. If contact is possible, the following protection should be worn,

unless the assessment indicates a higher degree of protection: chemical splash

goggles and/or face shield. If inhalation hazards exist, a full-face respirator may be

required instead.

Skin protection : Hand protection :

Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should

be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates

this is necessary. > 8 hours (breakthrough time): Butyl rubber gloves. Ethyl Vinyl

Alcohol Laminate (EVAL)

< 1 hour (breakthrough time): Nitrile gloves. Neoprene gloves.

Use gloves approved to relevant standards e.g. EN 374 (Europe), F739 (US).

Suitability and durability of a glove is dependent on usage, e.g. frequency and

duration of contact, chemical resistance of glove material and dexterity. Always

seek advice from glove suppliers. Additional information can be found for instance

at www.gisbau.de.

Body protection : Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task

being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist

before handling this product

other skin protection : Appropriate footwear and any additional skin protection measures should be

selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by specialist before handeling this products.

Respiratory protection : Recommended: Filter type AX-P2 (organic vapours, particles) In case of

inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Respirator selection must be

based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the

safe working limits of the selected respirator.

Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk

assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists,

gases or dusts. If contact is possible, the following protection should be worn,

unless the assessment indicates a higher degree of protection: chemical splash

goggles and/or face shield. If inhalation hazards exist, a full-face respirator may be

required instead.

environemental exposure controls : Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to

ensure they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation.

In some cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process

equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity : No specific test data related to reactivity available for this product or its ingredients.

chemicval stability : : The product is stable.

poss of hazardous reaction : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur.

condition to avoid : No specific data.

incompatibles materials : Reactive or incompatible with the following materials: oxidizing materials, acids and

alkalis.

Hazardous decomposition products : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products

should not be produced.