Phenyl acetate

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

General advice: Remove contaminated clothing immediately and dispose of safely.

Inhalation: If symptoms persist, call a physician. Move to fresh air. Keep patient warm and at rest.

Skin contact: Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water. If symptoms persist, call a physician.  

Eye contact: In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. Keep at rest. Obtain medical attention. Rinse mouth.

Notes to Physician

Symptoms:

Local: The product causes irritation of eyes, skin and mucous membranes.

Systemic: To date no symptoms are known.

Treatment

Local treatment: Initial treatment: symptomatic.

Systemic treatment: Initial treatment: symptomatic. Monitoring of respiratory and cardiac functions. Artificial respiration and/or oxygen may be necessary. There is no specific antidote.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Extinguishing media which should not be used for safety reasons: High volume water jet

Specific hazards during fire fighting: Dangerous gases are evolved in the event of a fire.

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters: In the event of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes. In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

Further information: Remove product from areas of fire, or otherwise cool containers with water in order to avoid pressure being built up due to heat. Whenever possible, contain fire-fighting water by diking area with sand or earth.

Accidental release measures

Personal Precautions: Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Avoid contact with spilled product or contaminated surfaces. When dealing with a spillage do not eat, drink or smoke.

Environmental Precautions: Do not allow to get into surface water, drains and ground water. If spillage enters drains leading to sewage works inform local water company immediately. If spillage enters rivers or watercourses, inform the Environment Agency.

Methods for Cleaning Up: Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder). Clean floors and contaminated objects with plenty of water.

Handling and storage

This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with  REACH regulation Article 17(3) for on-site isolated intermediates and, in case the substance is transported to other sites for further processing, the substance should be handled at these sites under the Strictly Controlled Conditions as specified in REACH regulation Article 18(4).  Site documentation to support safe handling arrangements including the selection of engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls in accordance with risk-based management systems is available at each manufacturing site.

Handling

Advice on safe handling: No specific precautions required when handling unopened packs/containers; follow relevant manual handling advice. Use only in area provided with appropriate exhaust ventilation.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion: Vapours may form explosive mixture with air. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

Storage

Requirements for storage areas and containers: Store in a place accessible by authorized persons only. Keep away from direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Protect from freezing.

Advice on common storage: Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.

Storage stability: Storage temperature should ideally lie between 0 and 30 °C, however, storage for two weeks at 54 °C has shown no adverse effects regarding product safety or stability.

Transport information

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Exposure controls / personal protection

This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with  REACH regulation Article 17(3) for on-site isolated intermediates and, in case the substance is transported to other sites for further processing, the substance should be handled at these sites under the Strictly Controlled Conditions as specified in REACH regulation Article 18(4).  Site documentation to support safe handling arrangements including the selection of engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls in accordance with risk-based management systems is available at each manufacturing site.

Refer to COSHH assessment (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (Amendment) Regulations 2004). Engineering controls should be used in preference to personal protective equipment wherever practicable. Refer also to COSHH Essentials.

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory Protection: Wear a positive-pressure supplied-air respirator with full facepiece. Respiratory protection should only be used to control residual risk of short duration activities, when all reasonably practicable steps have been taken to reduce exposure at source e.g. containment and/or local extract ventilation. Always follow respirator manufacturer's instructions regarding wearing and maintenance.

Hand Protection: Wear CE Marked (or equivalent) nitrile rubber gloves (minimum thickness 0,40 mm). Wash when contaminated. Dispose of when contaminated inside, when perforated or when contamination outside cannot be removed. Wash hands always before eating, drinking, smoking or using the toilet.

Eye protection: Wear goggles conforming to EN166 (Field of Use 5 or equivalent).

Skin and body protection:  Wear standard coverall and type 6 suit. Wear two layers of clothing wherever possible. Polyester/cotton or cotton overalls should be worn under chemical protection suit and should be professionally laundered frequently.

Hygiene measures: When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Remove soiled clothing immediately and clean thoroughly before using again. Wash hands immediately after work, if necessary take a shower.

Stability and reactivity

Conditions to Avoid:  Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight.

Hazardous Reactions: No hazardous reactions when stored and handled according to prescribed instructions. Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Disposal considerations

Product: In accordance with current regulations and, if necessary, after consultation with the site operator and/or with the responsible authority, the product may be taken to an incineration plant. Advice may be obtained from the local waste regulation authority (part of the Environment Agency in the UK).

Contaminated packaging: Empty remaining contents. Do not use containers for other products. Clean container with water. Rinsed packaging may be acceptable for landfill, otherwise incineration will be required in accordance with local regulations. Not completely emptied packagings should be disposed of as hazardous waste.