Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 429-820-0 | CAS number: 26739-54-8 GUANIDINIUMBENZOAT
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
Description of first aid measures
After inhalation: fresh air.
After skin contact: wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing.
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist.
After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Unconsciousness, Nausea, Vomiting, Tiredness, CNS disorders, Salivation
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No information available.
Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media: Water, Carbon dioxide (COâ‚‚), Foam, Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media: For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Combustible material
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
Fire may cause evolution of: nitrogen oxides
Advice for firefighters:
Special protective equipment for firefighters
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
Further information
Suppress (knock down) gases/vapours/mists with a water spray jet. Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid substance contact. Avoid inhalation of dusts. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
Advice for emergency responders: Protective equipment.
Environmental precautions:
Do not empty into drains.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills.
Observe possible material restrictions.
Take up dry. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. Avoid generation of dusts.
Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling:
Observe label precautions.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Tightly closed. Dry.
Storage temperature: no restrictions.
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Exposure controls / personal protection
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Engineering measures:
Technical measures and appropriate working operations should be given priority over the use of personal protective equipment.
Individual protection measures:
Protective clothing needs to be selected specifically for the workplace, depending on concentrations and quantities of the hazardous substances handled. The chemical resistance of the protective equipment should be enquired at the respective supplier.
Hygiene measures: Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.
Eye/face protection: Safety glasses
Hand protection: full contact:
Glove material: Nitrile rubber
Glove thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: > 480 min
splash contact:
Glove material: Nitrile rubber
Glove thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: > 480 min
The protective gloves to be used must comply with the specifications of EC Directive 89/686/EEC and the related standard EN374.
Respiratory protection: required when dusts are generated.
Recommended Filter type: Filter P 2 (acc. to DIN 3181) for solid and liquid particles of harmful substances
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.
Environmental exposure controls: Do not empty into drains.
Stability and reactivity
Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
Possibility of hazardous reactions: no information available
Conditions to avoid: no information available
Incompatible materials: no information available
Disposal considerations
Waste treatment methods: Waste material must be disposed of in accordance with the Directive on waste 2008/98/EC as well as other national and local regulations. Leave chemicals in original containers. No mixing with other waste. Handle uncleaned containers like the product itself.
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