Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-(carboxymethyl)-ω-hydroxy-, C16-18 (even numbered) and C18-unsatd. alkyl ethers

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

1) Description of first aid measures

Protection of first-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.

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       :       Get medical attention immediately.  Call a poison center or physician.  Remove

             victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.  If it is

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

             or self-contained breathing apparatus.  If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if

             respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel.

             It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

             If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately.

             Maintain an open airway.  Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.

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

             contaminated skin with 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.  Wash clothing before reuse.  Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.

Ingestion       :       Get medical attention immediately.  Call a poison center or physician.  Wash out

             mouth with water.  Remove dentures if any.  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.  Stop if the

             exposed person feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous.  Do not induce vomiting

             unless directed to do so by medical personnel.  If vomiting occurs, the head should

             be kept low so that vomit does not enter the lungs.  Chemical burns must be treated

             promptly by a physician.  Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.  If

             unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately.

             Maintain an open airway.  Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.

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.

Skin contact: Causes skin irritation.

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

Over-exposure signs/symptoms:

Eye contact:  Adverse symptoms may include the following:

             pain

             watering

             redness

Inhalation: No specific data.

Skin contact:  Adverse symptoms may include the following:

             pain or irritation

             redness

             blistering may occur

Ingestion:  Adverse symptoms may include the following: stomach pains

3) Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Notes to physician:       Treat symptomatically.  Contact poison treatment specialist immediately if large

             quantities have been ingested or inhaled.

Specific treatments:       No specific treatment.

Fire-fighting measures

1) Extinguishing media:              

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

Unsuitable extinguishing media: None known.

2) Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

Hazards from the substance or mixture: In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst. This material is 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 combustion products:

Decomposition products may include the following materials: carbon dioxide

carbon monoxide phosphorus oxides

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

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 spilled material.  Do not breathe vapor 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".

2) Environmental precautions:  Avoid dispersal of spilled 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.

3) Methods and materials 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-insoluble, absorb with an inert dry

             material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container.  Dispose of via a

             licensed waste disposal contractor.

Large spill:       Stop leak if without risk.  Move containers from spill area.  Approach 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.  The spilled material may be neutralized with sodium carbonate, sodium

             bicarbonate or sodium hydroxide.  Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal

             contractor.  Contaminated absorbent material may pose the same hazard as the

             spilled product.              

Handling and storage

1) Precautions for safe handling:

Protective measures:  Put on appropriate personal protective equipment.  Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing.  Do not breathe vapor 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.  Keep away from alkalis.  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.

2) Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

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  and food and drink. Store locked up. Separate from alkalis. 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 unlabeled containers. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

UN3082

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.

Chemical name:

Poly(oxy-​1,​2-​ethanediyl)​, α-​(carboxymethyl)​-​ω-​hydroxy-​, C16-​18 and C18-​unsatd. alkyl ethers

Language:

English

Labels:

9

Special provisions / remarks

Special provisions:

274, 335, 601, 375

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

UN3082

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.

Chemical name:

Poly(oxy-​1,​2-​ethanediyl)​, α-​(carboxymethyl)​-​ω-​hydroxy-​, C16-​18 and C18-​unsatd. alkyl ethers

Language:

English

Labels:

9

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

UN3082

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.

Chemical name:

Poly(oxy-​1,​2-​ethanediyl)​, α-​(carboxymethyl)​-​ω-​hydroxy-​, C16-​18 and C18-​unsatd. alkyl ethers

Labels:

9

Marine pollutant

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Special provisions
274, 335, 969

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

UN3082

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.

Chemical name:

Poly(oxy-​1,​2-​ethanediyl)​, α-​(carboxymethyl)​-​ω-​hydroxy-​, C16-​18 and C18-​unsatd. alkyl ethers

Labels:

9

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Passenger and Cargo Aircraft
Quantity limitation: 450 L
Packaging instructions: 964

Cargo Aircraft Only
Quantity limitation:450 L
Packaging instructions: 964

Limited Quantities - Passenger Aircraft
Quantity limitation: 30kg
Packaging instructions: Y964

Special provisions: A97, A158, A197

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

1) 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.

2) Exposure controls:

Appropriate engineering controls: If user operations generate dust, fumes, gas, vapor 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                     

Hygiene measures:       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.

             Wash contaminated clothing before reusing.  Ensure that eyewash stations and

             safety showers are close to the workstation location.              

Eye/face 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.  Recommended: splash goggles              

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.  Considering the parameters specified by the glove manufacturer,

             check during use that the gloves are still retaining their protective properties.  It

             should be noted that the time to breakthrough for any glove material may be different

             for different glove manufacturers.  In the case of mixtures, consisting of several

             substances, the protection time of the gloves cannot be accurately estimated.  > 8

             hours (breakthrough time): butyl rubber, nitrile rubber, neoprene

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.  Recommended: overall, lab coat              

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 a specialist before handling this product.  Recommended: neoprene

Respiratory protection:  Use a properly fitted, particulate filter respirator complying with an approved standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary.  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.

Environmental exposure:  Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure controls       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.

Remark:  The penetration-time of the recommended gloves depend not only on the material. Also other factors may have influence on the penetration-time , as the thickness of them or the specific use or conditions (temperature). In any case, certificate materials (for example following EN 374) should be selected. Please ask your supplier, if the gloves are suitable for the intended use.

Stability and reactivity

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

2) Chemical stability: The product is stable.                            

3) Possibility of hazardous reactions: Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur.

4) Conditions to avoid: No specific data.                            

5) Incompatible materials       :  Attacks many metals producing extremely flammable hydrogen gas which can form explosive mixtures with air.

Reactive or incompatible with the following materials: alkalis                            

6) Hazardous decomposition products:  Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced.                            

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Product              

Methods of disposal:  The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible.

             Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply

             with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and

             any regional local authority requirements.  Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable

             products via a licensed waste disposal contractor.  Waste should not be disposed of

             untreated to the sewer unless fully compliant with the requirements of all authorities

             with jurisdiction.

Hazardous waste:       The classification of the product may meet the criteria for a hazardous waste.

Packaging              

Methods of disposal:       The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible.  Waste

             packaging should be recycled.  Incineration or landfill should only be considered

             when recycling is not feasible.

Special precautions:       This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.  Care should be

             taken when handling emptied containers that have not been cleaned or rinsed out.

             Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues.  Avoid dispersal of

             spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.