Trimethyloctadecylammonium bromide

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

GENERAL INFORMATION:

      Change soacked clothing

INHALATION:

      Ensure supply of fresh air.

In the event of symptoms seek for medical treatement

SKIN CONTACT:

      In case of contact with skin wash off immediately with soap and water.

Consult a doctor if skin irritation persists.

EYES 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.

INGESTION:

      Supply with medical care.

      Induce the patient to vomit of his own accord only if fully conscious.

      Rinse out mouth and give plenty of water to drink.

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If any symptoms happen, look for medical assistance.

Fire-fighting measures

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:

SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:

      Dry powder,

      Carbon Dioxide,

      Foam.

      Water spray jet

UNSUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:

      Full water jet.

SPECIFIC HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE:

      Nitrogen Oxides (NOx);

      Carbon Monoxide (CO)

      Hydrogen Bromide (HBr)

ADVICE FOR FIRE-FIGHTERS:

      Do not inhale explosion and/or combustion gases.

      Use self-contained breathing apparatus.

      Wear full protective suit.

      Fire residues and contaminated fire fighting water must be disposed of in accordance within the local regulations.

Accidental release measures

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:

      Use breathing apparatus if exposed to dust.

      Ensure adequate ventilation.

      Use personal protective equipment.

      Avoid dust formation

ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS:

      Do not discharge into the drains/surface waters/groundwater.

      Knock down dust with water spray jet.

      Retain and dispose of contaminated wash water.

      In case the product spills into drains/Surface waters/groundwater, immediately inform the authorities

METHODS OF CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP:

      Take up mechanically. Avoid production of dust.

      Dispose of absorbed material in accordance within the regulations

Handling and storage

PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING:

      Provide vacuuming if dust raised.

      Avoid the formation and deposition of dust.

      Dust deposits that cannot be avoided must be taken up regularly.

      

      Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

      Keep away from all source of ignition - Refrain from smoking

      Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

      Do not eat or drink when working

      Wash hands before breacks and after work

      Use barrier skin cream

      Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the worksplace.

      Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse

CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE, INCLUDING ANY INCOMPATIBILITIES:

      Only use containers that are approved specifically for the substance/product.

      Do not store with alkalies

      Do not store together with acids

      Do not store together with oxidizing agents.

      Keep container in well ventilated place.

      Keep container tightly closed.

      Keep in cool place. Store in dry place.

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Exposure controls / personal protection

EXPOSURE CONTROLS:

ADDITIONAL ADVICE ON SYSTEM DESIGN:

Ensure adequate ventilation on workstation. To pay attention to dust limit vale (ACGHI-2006: 10 mg/m3 particle inhalable; 3 mg/m3 particle respirable)

INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION MEASURES:

-       Eye/face protection: Tightly fitting goggles.

-       Hand protection: The details concerned are recommendations. Please contact the glove supplier for further information. (> 0.7 mm: Butyl rubber, > 120min (EN374))

-       Skin protection: Protective clothing.

-       Respiratory protection: Respiratory protection in the case of dust formation. Short term: filter apparatus, filter P2.

OTHER:

Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do not inhale dust.

Personal protective equipment should be selected specifically for the working place, depending on concentration and quantity of the hazardous substances handled. The resistance of these equipment to chemicals should be ascertained with the respective supplier.

Do not inhale dust

Do not eat or drink when working.

Avoid contact with eyes and skin.

Wash hand before breaks and after work.

DELIMITATION AND MONITORING OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSITION:

Comply with applicable environmental regulations limiting discharge to air, water and soil.

Stability and reactivity

REACTIVITY: Accumulation of fine dust may entail the risk of a dust explosion in the presence of air.

CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable under normal ambient conditions (ambient temperature).

POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS: Reaction with acids, alkalies and oxidising agents

INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: acids, alkalies and oxidising agents.

Disposal considerations

WASTE TREATMENT METHODS:

Waster material must be disposed of in accordance with the Directive on waste 20008/98/EC as well as other national and local regulations. It is not possible to determine a waste code for this product in accordance with the European Wate Catalogue (EWC) since it is only possible to classify it according to how it is used by the customer. The waste code is to be determined within the EU in liason with the waste-disposal operator.

PRODUCT DISPOSAL:

Dispose of as hazardous waste.

Waste no. (recommended): 070214

PACKAGING DISPOSAL:

Uncontaminated packaging may be taken for recycling.

Packaging that cannot be cleaned should be disposed of as for product.

Waste no. (recommended): 150110