Amines, polyethylenepoly-, tetraethylenepentamine fraction

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Symptoms and effects

The product is expected to be corrosive to eyes, skin and irritating to upper respiratory tract. May be harmfull by inhalation of aerosols.

First aid

In all cases of doubt, or when symptoms persist, seek medical attention.

Inhalation

Provide fresh air, rest, half upright position. Seek medical advice after significant exposure.

Skin

Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash off with soap and water. Seek medical advice if

irritation develops. Launder contaminated clothes with plenty of water before reuse. Destroy

contaminated shoes if made of leather.

Eye

Rinse immediately and as long as possible with plenty of water (at least 15 minutes). Eyelids should be

held away from the eyeball to ensure thorough rinsing. DO NOT remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

Only when conscious, rinse mouth, give plenty of water to drink. DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical

advice.

Advice to physician

No specific antidote known. Symptomatic treatment is advised. If burn is present treat as any thermal burn after

decontamination. If necessary evacuation of the stomach contents should be undertaken by means carrying

the least likelihood of aspiration (e.g. gastric lavage in combination with endotracheal intubation).

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

water, spray, foam, sand, Carbon dioxide, dry powder.

Unsuitable extinguishing media

halones.

Hazardous decomposition / combustion products

Nitrous gases may be produced.

Protective equipment

Wear self contained breathing apparatus. Wear a standard aluminised firefighting suit.

Other information

Cool closed containers with water. Do not direct a solid stream of water or foam into the burning material; this

may cause spattering and spread the fire. Water used to extinguish a fire should not be allowed to enter the

drainage system or water courses.

Fire and explosion hazard

Toxic fumes.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions:

Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and

understood. For personal protection see also Section EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION.

Environmental precautions

Avoid release to the environment. Treat using the best available techniques before discharge into drains or the

aquatic environment.

Methods for cleaning up

Collect spillage. Absorb with sand, sweep up and put into a container for disposal. Flush remainder with water.

Handling and storage

Handling

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Persons with a history of sensitization of the skin or the

respiratory tract should not be employed in any process in which this product is used. Transfer and handle

product only in closed system. When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use

only in well-ventilated areas.

When workers are facing concentrations above 1 ppm v/v they must use appropriate certified respirators.

Wash hands and contaminated skin thoroughly after handling.

Fire and explosion prevention

Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.

Storage requirements

Store in a dry well ventilated place away from sources of heat and direct sunlight. Store in closed containers

preferably under nitrogen. Avoid contact with atmospheric moisture.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

2320

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

TETRAETHYLENEPENTAMINE

Chemical name:

Tetraethylenepentamine

Language:

English

Labels:

8, N

SpecialProvisions

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

2320

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

TETRAETHYLENEPENTAMINE

Chemical name:

Tetraethylenepentamine

Language:

English

Labels:

8 + N

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

2320

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Tetraethylenepentamine

Chemical name:

Tetraethylenepentamine

Labels:

8 + p

Marine pollutant

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

2320

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Tetraethylenepentamine

Chemical name:

Tetraethylenepentamine

Labels:

8

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Engineering controls

Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Use only in closed system. Do not use copper, nickel

and cobalt containing alloys in process equipment. Ensure good ventilation and local exhaustion of the working

area.

Personal protection

Respiratory

When workers are facing concentrations above 1 ppm v/v they must use appropriate certified

respirators. Use self-contained or supplied-air respiratory equipment with filter K. When aerosols are

present the combined cartridge K/P should be used.

Hand

Protective neoprene gloves.

Eye

Wear tightly fitting safety goggles.

Skin and body

Protective neoprene boots and protective clothing.

Other information

Launder contaminated clothes with plenty of water before reuse.

Contaminated leather items (shoes, belts, watch bands etc.) should be removed and destroyed.

Stability and reactivity

Conditions to avoid

Formation of an aerosol.

Stability

Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions (see section 7).

Incompatibles

acids, chlorinated hydrocarbons, oxidising agents, copper and copper alloys, nickel, cobalt.

Hazardous decomposition products

Nitrous gases may be produced.

Disposal considerations

Incineration is recommended.

Contaminated packaging

Containers which cannot be cleaned should be disposed of in the same manner as the substance.

Other information

For further advice contact manufacturer.