Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 416-800-1 | CAS number: 652-18-6 2,3,5,6-TETRAFLUROROBENZOIC ACID; SUBSTANCE TFBA
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
Emergency measure - Inhalation: Remove patient to fresh air. Symptomatic treatment.
Emergency measure - Eyes: Irrigate immediately with eyewash solution or clean water,
holding the eyelids apart, for at least 10 minutes. Seek
medical attention.
Emergency measure - Skin: Wash with water.
Emergency measure - Ingestion: Seek medical attention.
Fire-fighting measures
Recommended extinguishing agent: Water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide may be used.
Product arising from burning: Products of combustion may contain oxides of carbon together
with hydrogen fluoride and soot.
Product determined by test: N
Protective equipment: A self-contained breathing apparatus and suitable protective
clothing should be worn.
Accidental release measures
Emergency measures in case of spillage: Wear suitable protective clothing (see 2.3.1).
Clear up spillages. Transfer to labelled containers for
disposal at a landfill site or by incineration in accordance
with local regulations. Wash the spillage area with water.
Do not allow to enter drains, sewers or water courses.
Handling and storage
Handling: Observe the usual precautions for handling organic
chemicals. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable
protective clothing.
Storage: Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry place.
Packaging of the substance and or preparation: 25 kg plastic full opening drum.
Transport information
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Special provisions / remarks
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- Transport: No special precautions.
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Stability and reactivity
Danger other than fire: None reported.
Chemical reaction with water: None reported.
Dust explosion: The material can form flammable dust clouds in air.
Group A dust.
Dust explosion determined by test: Y
Disposal considerations
Industry - Possibility of recovery/recycling: Recovery for recycling is not possible.
Industry - Possibility of neutralisation: The substance is acidic by nature and as such may be
effectively neutralised by the addition of dilute alkali.
(A632)
Industry - Possibility of destruction: controlled discharge: Disposal at an authorised landfill site is possible.
Discharge to water is not recommended.
(A650)
Industry - Possibility of destruction - incineration: Recommended method at an approved facility equipped with
waste gas treatment to remove hydrogen fluoride gas. The
incineration temperature must be at least 1100 deg C. (A661)
Industry - Possibility of destruction - water purification: Not recommended.
Public at large - Possibility of recovery/recycling: The substance will not enter the public domain.
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