Tris(2-ethylhexyl) orthoborate

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures

Inhalation: Remove exposed person to fresh air if adverse effects are observed.

Eye contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Skin Contact: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. Wash with soap and water. If skin irritation occurs, get medical attention.

Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. Aspiration of material due to vomiting can cause chemical pneumonitis which can be fatal. If vomiting occurs naturally, the casualty should lean forward to reduce the risk of aspiration. Rinse mouth.

Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Hazards: No data available.

Treatment: Treat symptomatically.

Fire-fighting measures

General Fire Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards noted.

Suitable extinguishing media:

CO2, dry chemical, foam, water spray, water fog.

Unsuitable extinguishing media:

Do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

A solid stream of water will spread the burning material. Material creates a special hazard because it floats on water. See section 10 for additional

information.

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters:

Recommend wearing self-contained breathing apparatus.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:

Personal Protective Equipment must be worn, see Personal Protection Section for PPE recommendations.

Environmental Precautions:

Avoid release to the environment. Do not contaminate water sources or sewer. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Dike far ahead of larger spill for later recovery and disposal. Pick up free liquid for recycle and/or disposal. Residual liquid can be absorbed on inert material. Stop the flow of material, if this is without risk. Prevent entry into waterways, sewer, basements or confined areas.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling:

Avoid contact with eyes. Observe good industrial hygiene practices.

Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid environmental

contamination.

Maximum Handling Temperature:

70 °C

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

Keep container tightly closed. Store away from incompatible materials.

TRGS 510 Storage Class: Combustible liquids

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

Not regulated.

Shipping

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

Not regulated.

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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

Not regulated.

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Occupational Exposure Limits

None of the components have assigned exposure limits.

Exposure controls Appropriate engineering controls:

Mechanical ventilation or local exhaust ventilation is required.

Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment General information:

Please follow the recommended personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines below and refer to the appropriate EN standard where

applicable. Provide easy access to water supply and eye wash facilities.

Good general ventilation (typically 10 air changes per hour) should be used. Ventilation rates should be matched to conditions. If applicable, use

process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to maintain airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If

exposure limits have not been established, maintain airborne levels to an acceptable level.

Eye/face protection:

Safety glasses. If potential for splash or mist exists, wear chemical goggles or faceshield. Eye protection should meet the standards set out in EN 166.

Skin protection

Hand Protection:

Rubber. Suitable gloves can be recommended by the glove supplier.

General: Because specific work environments and material handling practices vary, safety procedures should be specific for each intended application. The correct choice of protective gloves depends upon the chemicals being handled, and the conditions of work and use. Most gloves provide

protection for only a limited time before they must be discarded and replaced (even the best chemically resistant gloves will break down after

repeated chemical exposures). Gloves should be chosen in consultation with the supplier / manufacturer and taking account of a full assessment of

the working conditions. For typical use and handling of chemical substances, gloves should meet the standards set out in EN 374. For

applications involving mechanical risks with potential for abrasion or puncture, the standards set out in EN 388 should be considered. For tasks

involving thermal hazards, the standards set out in EN 407 should be considered.

Break-through time:

Breakthrough time data are generated by glove manufacturers under laboratory test conditions and represent how long a glove can be expected

to provide effective permeation resistance. It is important when following breakthrough time recommendations that actual workplace conditions are

taken into account. Always consult with your glove supplier for up-to-date technical information on breakthrough times for the recommended glove

type.

For continuous contact, we suggest gloves with a minimum breakthrough time of 240 minutes, or > 480 minutes if suitable gloves can be obtained. If

suitable gloves are not available to offer that level of protection, gloves with shorter breakthrough times may be acceptable as long as appropriate glove maintenance and replacement regimes are determined and adhered to.

For short-term, transient exposures and splash protection, gloves with shorter breakthrough times may commonly be used. Therefore, appropriate

maintenance and replacement regimes must be determined and rigorously followed.

Glove thickness:

For general applications, we recommend gloves with a thickness typically greater than 0.35 mm.

It is important to note that glove thickness is not the only predictor of glove resistance to a specific chemical, as the permeation efficiency of the glove will be dependent on the exact composition of the glove material.

Therefore, glove selection should also be based on consideration of the task requirements and knowledge of breakthrough times.

Glove thickness may also vary depending on the glove manufacturer, the glove type and the glove model. Therefore, the manufacturers’ technical

data should always be taken into account to ensure selection of the most appropriate glove for the task.

Note:

Depending on the activity being conducted, gloves of varying thickness may be required for specific tasks. For example: Thinner gloves

(down to 0.1 mm or less) may be required where a high degree of manual dexterity is needed. However, these gloves are only likely to give short

duration protection and would normally be just for single use applications, before being disposed of. Thicker gloves (up to 3 mm or more) may be

required where there is a mechanical (as well as a chemical) risk i.e. where there is abrasion or puncture potential.

Respiratory Protection:

Use respirator with a combination organic vapor and dust/mist cartridge. A respiratory protection program compliant with all applicable regulations

must be followed whenever workplace conditions require the use of a respirator. Under normal use conditions, respirator is not usually required.

Use appropriate respiratory protection if exposure to dust particles, mist or vapors is likely. Use self-contained breathing apparatus for entry into

confined space, for other poorly ventilated areas and for large spill cleanup sites.

Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is not normally required where there is adequate natural or local exhaust ventilation to control exposure.

In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.

The correct choice of respiratory protection depends upon the chemicals being handled, the conditions of work and use, and the condition of the

respiratory equipment.

Safety procedures should be developed for each intended application. Respiratory protection equipment should therefore be chosen in

consultation with the supplier/manufacturer and with a full assessment of the working conditions.

Please refer to the relevant EN standards for the RPE selected.

Hygiene measures: Observe good industrial hygiene practices. Avoid contact with eyes.

Stability and reactivity

Chemical Stability:

Material is stable under normal conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions:

Will not occur.

Conditions to avoid:

Do not expose to excessive heat, ignition sources, or oxidizing materials.

Incompatible Materials:

Strong acids. Strong oxidizing agents. Material is incompatible with water or moisture.

Hazardous Decomposition Products:

Thermal decomposition or combustion may generate smoke, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and other products of incomplete combustion.

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Disposal methods:

Treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal must be in accordance with applicable Federal, State/Provincial, and Local regulations.

Dispose of packaging or containers in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations. Empty container contains product

residue which may exhibit hazards of product.

Contaminated Packaging:

Container packaging may exhibit hazards.