Reaction mass of N,N'-ethylenebis[N-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-9-octadecenyl)oxy]-N-[2-[(1-oxo-9-octadecenyl)oxy]propyl]propylammonium] dimethyl disulphate and [2-[bis(2-hydroxypropyl)amino]ethyl]bis(2-hydroxypropyl)(methyl)ammonium methyl sulphate, dioleate (ester)

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with copious quantities of water for at least 15 minutes holding lids apart to ensure flushing of the entire surface. Seek medical attention immediately.

Skin: Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated clothes and shoes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse.

Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Drink plenty of water. Rinse mouth with water. Call a POISON CENTER and/or seek medical attention. If possible drink milk afterwards.

Inhalation: If breathed in, remove from exposure and move the person to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Call a physician if symptoms develop or persist.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing Media: Foam, dry chemical powder, water fog or Carbon dioxide (CO2). Do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture: Danger of decomposition under influence of heat. Harmful vapours Evolution of fumes/fog.

Fire Fighting Equipment/Instructions: In case of fire, remove the endangered containers and bring to a safe place, if this can be done safely. In case of fire cool containers or take them to a safe place. Contaminated extinguishing water must be treated at a suitable disposal plant in accordance with waste management laws. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Ensure there are sufficient retaining facilities for water used to extinguish fire. Fire residues should be disposed of in accordance with the regulations. Keep out unprotected persons.

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. Move containers from fire area if this can be done without risk. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool.

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

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Put on appropriate personal or protective equipment. Evacuate surrounding areas. Ensure adequate ventilation. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Remove all sources of ignition Heat, flames and sparks. Avoid creating dust. Avoid contact with the skin and the eyes. Ensure adequate ventilation.

Containment Procedures: Avoid release to the environment. Prevent entry into sewers and waterways. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Contact local authorities in case of spillage to drain/aquatic environment.

Clean-up Procedures:

Large Spills: Stop the flow of material, if this is without risk. Dike the spilled material, where this is possible. Cover with plastic sheet to prevent spreading. Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers. Prevent entry into waterways, sewer, basements or confined areas. Following product recovery, flush area with water.

Small Spills: Wipe up with absorbent material (e.g. cloth, fleece). Clean surface thoroughly to remove residual contamination.

Never return spills to original containers for re-use. For waste disposal, see section disposal considerations of this Guidance.

Special Procedures: Personal protective equipment must be worn: Fully protective suit, Respiratory protective device, Helmets, Protective Boots and Gloves. Ventilate area if spilled in a confined space or other poorly ventilated area.

Handling and storage

Handling Procedures:  Keep containers closed when not in use. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear personal protective equipment. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Empty container contains product residue which may exhibit hazards of product. Dispose of packing or containers in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations and never release to the environment or into drains.

Storage Procedures: Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Avoid dust accumulation in enclosed space. Store in a tightly closed container, store in a cool dry well-ventilated area away from incompatible substance. Container should be properly labelled.

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. (Quaternary Ammonium Salts)

Chemical name:

STEPANQUAT ML (EC number: 916-222-4)

Language:

English

Labels:

Environmental hazard: Marine pollutant

SpecialProvisions

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

UN number:

UN3082

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Liquid, N.O.S. (Quaternary Ammonium Salts)

Chemical name:

STEPANQUAT ML (EC number: 916-222-4)

Language:

English

Labels:

Environmental hazard: Marine pollutant

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

UN3082

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Liquid, N.O.S. (Quaternary Ammonium Salts)

Chemical name:

STEPANQUAT ML (EC number: 916-222-4)

Labels:

Environmental hazardous

Marine pollutant

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Special precautions for user Read safety instructions, SDS and emergency procedures before handling.

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

UN3082

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Liquid, N.O.S. (Quaternary Ammonium Salts)

Chemical name:

STEPANQUAT ML (EC number: 916-222-4)

Labels:

Environmental hazard: Marine pollutant

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Special precautions for user Read safety instructions, SDS and emergency procedures before handling.

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Control of dermal exposure: Handle with rubber gloves, coveralls, apron, boots as necessary to minimize contact. Gloves should be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique to avoid skin contact. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices.  

Control of eye/face exposure: 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.

Control of inhalation exposure: In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.

General: Wash thoroughly after handling this product Eye wash fountain and emergency showers are recommended.

Control of environmental exposure: Do not let product enter into sewers, waterways or ground water system.

Stability and reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions and pressures.

Conditions to Avoid: Avoid temperatures exceeding the flash point. Contact with incompatible materials.

Incompatibility: Strong acids, alkalies and oxidizing agents.

Hazardous Decomposition: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, oxides of sulfur and nitrogen.

Hazardous reactions: Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur.

Disposal considerations

Waste should only be disposed of via a licensed waste contractor. The European Waste Catalogue (EWC) and European Waste List

(EWL) is a harmonized list of wastes. Waste materials should be classified prior to final disposal with EWC-codes. Wastes and empty containers should be treated based on their classification and properties referring to local and national waste management regulations. Waste management options: Dispose of to non-hazardous or hazardous waste landfill (Council Directive on the landfill of waste 99/31/EU and Council Decision establishing criteria and procedures for the acceptance of waste at landfills 2003/33/EU) or dispose of via hazardous waste incineration.

The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of environmental protection and waste legislation and any local waste management regulations.

Waste codes should be assigned by the user, preferably in discussion with the waste disposal authorities. All wastes containing residues of the substance or its hazardous degradation products shall be classified as hazardous waste.

All wastes containing residues of the substance or its hazardous degradation products should be disposed of as hazardous waste to authorized hazardous waste incineration plants, operated according to Directive 2008/98/EC on waste, Directive 2000/76/EC on the incineration of waste and Best Available Techniques for Waste Incineration as described in the respective BREF of August 2006.

Contaminated packaging: Contaminated packaging should be emptied as far as possible and disposed of as hazardous waste to

incineration plants in accordance with Directive 2000/76/EC. Clean packaging material should be subjected to waste management schemes (recovery, recycling, re-use) according to local waste management regulations.

The substance 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 spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.