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Guidance on Safe Use

Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures
General information:
Take persons to a safe place. Observe self-protection for first aid.
After contact with the eyes:
Rinse immediately with plenty of water for 10-15 minutes. Keep eyelids well open to rinse the whole eye surface and eyelids with
water. Seek medical advice in case of continuous irritation.
After contact with the skin:
Remove contaminated or soaked clothing. Immediately rinse with plenty of soap and water. In the event of a visible skin change
or other complaints, seek medical advice (show label or SDS where possible).
After inhalation:
Keep the patient calm. If unconscious place in stable sideways position. Protect against loss of body heat. Seek medical advice
and clearly identify substance.
After swallowing:
If conscious, give several small portions of water to drink. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice and clearly identify
substance.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Any relevant information can be found in other parts of this section.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Further toxicology information must be observed.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media:
water mist , extinguishing powder , sand , foam , carbon dioxide .
Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons:
water jet
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
no data available
Advice for firefighters
Special protective equipment for fire fighting:
Use respiratory protection independent of recirculated air.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear personal protection equipment. Do not inhale gases/vapours/aerosols. Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
Environmental precautions
Prevent material from entering surface waters, drains or sewers and soil. Contain any fluid that runs out using suitable material
(e.g. earth).
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Absorb with a liquid binding material such as diatomaceous earth and dispose of according to local/state/federal regulations.
Contain larger amounts and pump up into suitable containers. Clean up with plenty of water. Dispose of cleansing water in
accordance with local/state/federal regulations. Collect into sealed containers.
Further information:
Eliminate all sources of ignition.
Reference to other sections
Relevant information in other sections has to be considered. This applies in particular for information given on personal protective
equipment and on disposal.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling:
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Precautions against fire and explosion:
Take precautionary measures against electrostatic charging. Flammable vapors may accumulate and form explosive mixtures
with air in containers, process vessels, including partial, empty and uncleaned containers and vessels, or other enclosed spaces.
Keep away from open flames, heat and sparks. Keep away from sources of ignition and do not smoke.
Precautions against fire and explosion:
Take precautionary measures against electrostatic charging. Flammable vapors may accumulate and form explosive mixtures
with air in containers, process vessels, including partial, empty and uncleaned containers and vessels, or other enclosed spaces.
Keep away from open flames, heat and sparks. Keep away from sources of ignition and do not smoke.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Conditions for storage rooms and vessels:
Store in a cool place.
Advice for storage of incompatible materials:
none known
Further information for storage:
Keep container tightly closed and store in a cool, well ventilated place.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
1993
Shippingopen allclose all
Proper shipping name and description:
Entzündbarer flüssiger Stoff, n.a.g. (Enthält Hexamethyldisiloxan und Trimethylsilanol)
Language:
German
Proper shipping name and description:
Flammable liquid, n.o.s (Contains hexamethyldisiloxane and trimethylsilanol)
Language:
English
SpecialProvisionsopen allclose all

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

UN number:
1993
Shippingopen allclose all
Proper shipping name and description:
Entzündbarer flüssiger Stoff, n.a.g. (Enthält Hexamethyldisiloxan und Trimethylsilanol)
Language:
German
Proper shipping name and description:
Flammable liquid, n.o.s (Contains hexamethyldisiloxane and trimethylsilanol)
Language:
English
Remarksopen allclose all

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
1993
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Flammable liquid, n.o.s. (Contains hexamethyldisiloxane and trimethylsilanol)
Remarksopen allclose all

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
1993
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Flammable liquid, n.o.s. (Contains hexamethyldisiloxane and trimethylsilanol)
Remarksopen allclose all
SpecialProvisionsopen allclose all

Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters
Maximum airborne concentrations at the workplace:
Material mg/m3
Aerosol - inhalable fraction 10,0
The aerosol limit specified is a recommendation should aerosol be formed during processing.
Exposure controls
Exposure in the work place limited and controlled
General protection and hygiene measures:
Do not inhale gases/vapours/aerosols. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do not eat, drink or smoke when handling. Wash hands
at the end of work and before eating.
Personal protection equipment:
Respiratory protection
Use ventilation system. If handled uncovered: gas mask filter ABEK .
Eye protection
protective goggles .
Hand protection
Recommendation: PVC gloves .
Skin protection
protective clothing .
Exposure to the environment limited and controlled
Prevent material from entering surface waters and soil. Do not introduce large amounts into purification plants.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity; Chemical stability; Possibility of hazardous reactions
If stored and handled in accordance with standard industrial practices no hazardous reactions are known.
Relevant information can possibly be found in other parts of this section.
Conditions to avoid
high temperatures
Incompatible materials
proton-active substances , heavy metal compounds
Hazardous decomposition products
hexamethyldisiloxane

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods
Material
Recommendation:
Dispose of according to regulations by incineration in a special waste incinerator. Small quantities may be disposed of by
incineration in an approved facility. Observe local/state/federal regulations.
Uncleaned packaging
Recommendation:
Completely discharge containers (no tear drops, no powder rest, scraped carefully). Containers may be recycled or re-used.
Observe local/state/federal regulations. Uncleaned packaging should be treated with the same precautions as the material.
Waste Disposal Legislation Ref.No.(EC)
It is not possible to determine a waste code for this product in accordance with the European Waste 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 liaison
with the waste-disposal operator.