Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 208-865-8 | CAS number: 544-19-4
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
General: Call a physician immediately.
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Skin contact: Wash skin with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Eye contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a physician immediately.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Call a physician immediately.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:
Symptoms/effects after skin contact: Irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Symptoms/effects after eye contact: Serious damage to eyes.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
Treat symptomatically.
Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media: Water spray. Dry powder. Foam.
Unsuitable extinguishing media: Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread the fire.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture: Toxic fumes may be released.
Hazardous combustion products: Copper oxides; Carbon oxides; formaldehyde
Advice for firefighters: Protective equipment: Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. Self-contained breathing apparatus. Complete protective clothing.
Special fire-fighting procedures:
Move containers from fire area if safe to do so. Water spray may be useful in cooling
equipment exposed to heat and flame. Dike for water control. Do not allow run-off
from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
For non-emergency personnel/Emergency procedures: Ventilate spillage area. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
For emergency responders/Protective equipment: Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. For further information refer to section "Exposure controls/personal protection".
Environmental precautions: Avoid release to the environment.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
For containment: Collect spillage.
Methods for cleaning up: Mechanically recover the product.
Other information: Dispose of materials or solid residues at an authorized site.
Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling: Ensure good ventilation of the work station. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Hygiene measures: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Always wash hands after handling the product.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Storage conditions: Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Incompatible materials: Strong acids.
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- UN 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (Copper diformate)
- Chemical name:
- Copper diformate
- Labels:
- 9
SpecialProvisionsopen allclose all
Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- UN 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (Copper diformate)
- Chemical name:
- Copper diformate
- Labels:
- 9
Remarksopen allclose all
Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- UN 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (Copper diformate)
- Chemical name:
- Copper diformate
- Labels:
- 9
- Marine pollutant
Remarksopen allclose all
Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- UN 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (Copper diformate)
- Chemical name:
- Copper diformate
- Labels:
- 9
Remarksopen allclose all
SpecialProvisionsopen allclose all
Exposure controls / personal protection
Exposure controls:
Appropriate engineering controls: Ensure good ventilation of the work station.
Hand protection: Protective gloves
Eye protection: Safety glasses
Skin and body protection: Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiratory protection: In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment
Environmental exposure controls: Avoid release to the environment.
Stability and reactivity
1. Reactivity
: The product is non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport.
2. Chemical stability:
Stable under normal conditions.
3. Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No dangerous reactions known under normal conditions of use.
4. Conditions to avoid:
See section "Handling and storage".
5. Incompatible materials:
Strong acids.
6. Hazardous decomposition products: Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced.
Disposal considerations
Waste treatment methods: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with licensed collector’s sorting instructions and regional authorities.
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