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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 advice:

Immediate medical attention is required

Eye contact:

Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.

Skin contact:

Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water. If a person feels unwell or symptoms of skin irritation appear, consult a physician.

Ingestion:

Rinse mouth. Drink plenty of water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician immediately.

Inhalation:

Remove person to fresh air. If signs/symptoms continue, get medical attention.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Most Important Symptoms/Effects:

Burning, Risk of serious damage to eyes, Irritating to mucous membranes, Redness, Swelling of tissue

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Protection of first-aiders:

Avoid contact with skin and eyes

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media:

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons:

none

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Special Exposure Hazards Arising from the Substance or Preparation Itself, Combustion Products, Resulting Gases:

None in particular.

Hazardous combustion products:

Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Oxides of phosphorus (POx)

Advice for fire-fighters

Special protective equipment for firefighters:

Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions:

Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.

Use personal protective equipment.

Environmental precautions:

Prevent further leakage or spillage. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Clean-up methods:

Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust). Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Prevent product from entering drains. Clean spill area thoroughly. Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.

Handling and storage

This substance is a transported isolated intermediate used under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with REACH regulation Article 18(4).

The substance is manufactured and used in closed, batch reaction processes.

Precautions for safe handling

Safe handling advice:

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid breathing mists, dusts, or vapors.

Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Technical measures/Storage conditions:

Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition.

Additional Storage: Suitable material:

Stainless steel

Plastic drum

Unsuitable materials:

Carbon steel

Specific end uses

Exposure scenario:

No information available

Other guidelines:

No information available

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
3265
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (phosporic acid, hexyl ester)
Chemical name:
Phosphoric acid, hexyl ester
Language:
English
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
3265
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (phosporic acid, hexyl ester)
Chemical name:
Phosphoric acid, hexyl ester
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
3265
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (phosporic acid, hexyl ester)
Chemical name:
Phosphoric acid, hexyl ester
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Exposure controls / personal protection

This substance is a transported isolated intermediate used under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with REACH regulation Article 18(4).

The substance is manufactured and used in closed, batch reaction processes.

Control parametres

Exposure limits:

This product, as supplied, does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure limits established by the region specific regulatory bodies.

Derived No Effect Level (DNEL):

No information available.

Predicted No Effect Concentration (PNEC):

No information available.

Exposure controls

Engineering measures:

Use adequate local exhaust ventilation if airborne dusts, mists, or vapors will be generated.

Hygiene measures:

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practise.

Environmental exposure controls:

No information available

Personal protective equipment

Eye protection:

Tightly fitting safety goggles,

Hand protection:

Protective gloves, Neoprene gloves, Nitrile rubber

Respiratory protection:

In case of mist, spray or aerosol exposure wear suitable personal respiratory protection and protective suit

Skin and body protection:

Choose body protection in relation to its type, to the concentration and amount of dangerous substances, and to the specific work-place

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity:

No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use

Chemical Stability:

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactionsPossibility of hazardous reactions:

None known.

Conditions to avoid:

Heat, flames and sparks

Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid:

oxidising agents

Hazardous decomposition products:

No decomposition if stored normally

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Waste from residues / unused products:

Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with chemical or used container

Dispose of in accordance with Local and National regulations

EWC waste disposal No:

According to the European Waste Catalogue, Waste Codes are not product specific, but application specific.

Further Information:

Waste codes should be assigned by the user based on the application for which the product was used

Contaminated packaging:

Empty containers should be taken to local recyclers for disposal