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Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

General information: Take affected persons out of danger area and lay down.

· After inhalation:

Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.

· After skin contact:

After contact with the molten product, cool rapidly with cold water.

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

If skin irritation continues, consult a doctor.

· After eye contact:

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.

Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

· After swallowing:

Rinse out mouth and then drink plenty of water.

If symptoms persist consult doctor.

Symptoms: Until now no symptoms known so far.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

· Suitable extinguishing agents:

CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.

· For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Formation of toxic gases is possible during heating or in case of fire.

In case of fire, the following can be released:

Carbon monoxide

Carbon dioxide

Advice for firefighters

· Protective equipment: Wear self-contained respiratory protective device.

· Additional information

Cool endangered receptacles with water spray.

Collect contaminated fire fighting water separately. It must not enter the sewage system.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Avoid formation of dust.

Keep away from ignition sources.

Environmental precautions: Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Pick up mechanically.

Dispose of the material collected according to regulations.

Dispose contaminated material as waste

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Prevent formation of dust.

Any unavoidable deposit of dust must be regularly removed.

Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.

Handle with care. Avoid jolting, friction and impact.

Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

· Information about fire and explosion protection:

Dust can combine with air to form an explosive mixture.

Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.

Protect against electrostatic charges.

Use explosion-proof apparatus / fittings and spark-proof tools.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

· Storage:

· Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: Store only in the original receptacle.

· Information about storage in one common storage facility: Store away from oxidising agents.

· Further information about storage conditions:

Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.

Store receptacle in a well ventilated area.

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

Transport information

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters

· Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be monitored at the workplace.

Exposure controls

· Personal protective equipment: -

· General protective and hygienic measures:

Do not inhale dust / smoke / mist.

Do not eat, drink, smoke or sniff while working.

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.

The usual precautionary measures are to be adhered to when handling chemicals.

· Respiratory protection: Not necessary if room is well-ventilated.

· Protection of hands:

The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.

Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation.

· Material of gloves

Neoprene gloves

PVC or PE gloves

Nitrile rubber, NBR

The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.

· Penetration time of glove material

The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

· Eye protection: Safety glasses

· Body protection: Protective work clothing

Stability and reactivity

· Reactivity No further relevant information available.

· Chemical stability No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.

· Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.

· Possibility of hazardous reactions

Risk of dust explosion.

Risk of dust explosion if enriched with fine dust in the presence of air.

· Conditions to avoid

Avoid formation of dust.

Keep away from heat and direct sunlight.

· Incompatible materials: Reacts with strong oxidising agents.

· Hazardous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known.

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

· Recommendation: Must be specially treated adhering to official regulations.

· Uncleaned packaging

· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.