6-(phthalimido)peroxyhexanoic acid

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures

General advice

In case of inhalation

- Move to fresh air.

- If symptoms persist, call a physician.

In case of skin contact

- Wash off with soap and water.

- If symptoms persist, call a physician.

In case of eye contact

- Call a physician or poison control centre immediately.

- Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.

- In the case of difficulty of opening the lids, administer an analgesic eye wash (oxybuprocaine).

- Take victim immediately to hospital.

In case of ingestion

- If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious).

- Do NOT induce vomiting.

- If symptoms persist, call a physician or Poison Control Centre immediately.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

In case of eye contact

Symptoms

- Redness

- Lachrymation

- Swelling of tissue

Effects

- Corrosive

- Causes severe burns.

- Small amounts splashed into eyes can cause irreversible tissue damage and blindness.

In case of skin contact

Symptoms

- Redness

- Swelling of tissue

Effects

- Prolonged skin contact may cause skin irritation.

In case of ingestion

Symptoms

- Nausea

- Abdominal pain

- Vomiting

- Diarrhoea

Effects

- Ingestion may cause irritation to mucous membranes.

In case of inhalation

Effects

- May cause nose, throat, and lung irritation.

Repeated or prolonged exposure

- Risk of sore throat, nose bleeds

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Notes to physician

- Take victim immediately to hospital.

- Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed.

- Consult with an ophthalmologist immediately in all cases.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media

- Water

- Water spray

- powder

- Foam

- Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Unsuitable extinguishing media

- none

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

- Oxygen released in thermal decomposition may support combustion

- Risk of dust explosion.

Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment for firefighters

- In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

- Use personal protective equipment.

- Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Advice for non-emergency personnel

- Avoid dust formation.

- Evacuate personnel to safe areas.

Advice for emergency responders

- Sweep up to prevent slipping hazard.

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

- Keep away from incompatible products

- Use personal protective equipment.

Environmental precautions

- Should not be released into the environment.

- Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

- Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.

- In case of accidental release or spill, immediately notify the appropriate authorities if required by Federal, State/Provincial and local laws and regulations.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

- Avoid dust formation.

- Do not add chemical products.

- Keep in properly labelled containers.

- Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

- Never return spills in original containers for re-use.

- Do not mix waste streams during collection.

- Treat recovered material as described in the section "Disposal considerations".

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

- Avoid dust formation.

- Do not use sparking tools.

- Never return unused material to storage receptacle.

- When transferring from one container to another apply earthing measures and use conductive hose material.

- Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

- Use electrically conductive materials for piping circuits and equipment.

- Keep at temperature not exceeding 50°C

- Keep away from incompatible products

- Minimize dust generation and accumulation.

- Ensure adequate ventilation.

- Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Hygiene measures

- When using do not eat, drink or smoke.

- Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

- Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

- Use only in an area equipped with a safety shower.

- Eye wash bottle with pure water

- Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Technical measures/Storage conditions

- Keep only in the original container.

- Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

- Keep in properly labelled containers.

- Keep container closed.

- Keep away from direct sunlight.

- Keep away from combustible material.

- Regularly check the condition and temperature of the containers.

- The container must be used exclusively for the product.

- Keep away from incompatible products

Packaging material

Suitable material

- Stainless steel

- Plastic materials.

- glass

Unsuitable material

- copper

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

UN 3110

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE F, SOLID (Phthalimidoperoxyhexanoic Acid)

Class or division:

Class 5: Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides; Division 5.2

Packing group:

Packing group I: Substances presenting high danger

Labels:

5.2

Special provisions / remarks

Special provisions:

539

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

UN number:

UN 3110

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE F, SOLID (Phthalimidoperoxyhexanoic Acid)

Class or division:

Class 5: Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides; Division 5.2

Packing group:

Packing group I: Substances presenting high danger

Labels:

5.2

Special provisions / remarks

Special provisions:

539

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

UN 3110

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE F, SOLID (Phthalimidoperoxyhexanoic Acid)

Class or division:

Class 5: Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides; Division 5.2

Packing group:

Packing group I: Substances presenting high danger

EmS code:

F-J

S-R

Labels:

5.2

Marine pollutant

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

UN 3110

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE F, SOLID (Phthalimidoperoxyhexanoic Acid)

Class or division:

Class 5: Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides; Division 5.2

Packing group:

Packing group I: Substances presenting high danger

Labels:

5.2

Special provisions / remarks

Special provisions:

539

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters

Components with workplace occupational exposure limits

Components                                         Value type         Value               Basis

6-(phthalimido)peroxyhexanoic acid    TWA            3 mg/m3    Solvay Acceptable Exposure Limit

Derived No Effect Level (DNEL) / Derived minimal effect level (DMEL)

No data available

Predicted No Effect Concentration ( PNEC )

No data available

Exposure controls

Control measures

Engineering measures

- Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.

- Apply technical measures to comply with the occupational exposure limits.

Individual protection measures

Respiratory protection

- Use only respiratory protection that conforms to international/ national standards.

- In case of dust clouds/fog/fumes, dust mask type P2.

- In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.

- Respirator with a particle filter (EN 143)

- Recommended Filter type: P2 filter

Hand protection

- Wear suitable gloves.

Suitable material

- PVC

- Neoprene

- Natural Rubber

Eye protection

- Goggles

Skin and body protection

- Dust impervious protective suit

- Boots

- Apron

- Suitable material

- Natural Rubber

Hygiene measures

- When using do not eat, drink or smoke.

- Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

- Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

- Use only in an area equipped with a safety shower.

- Eye wash bottle with pure water

- Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

- Potential for exothermic hazard

- Decomposes on heating.

- May be corrosive to metals.

Chemical stability

- Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

- Contact with combustible material may cause fire.

10.4 Conditions to avoid

- 50°C

- To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat.

- Keep away from direct sunlight.

- Avoid dust formation.

Incompatible materials

- Acids

- Heavy metal salts

- Reducing agents

- Organic materials

- Flammable materials

- mercaptans.

- Nitriles

- Carbamates

- Sulphides

- Copper alloys

- Nitrides

- Dithiocarbamates

Hazardous decomposition products

- Oxygen

- Flammable aerosols

- Other hazardous decomposition products may be formed.

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Product Disposal

- Contact waste disposal services.

- If recycling is not practicable, dispose of in compliance with local regulations.

- Dilute with plenty of water.

- Neutralise with acid.

- In accordance with local and national regulations.

- Dispose of wastes in an approved waste disposal facility.

- Must be incinerated in a suitable incineration plant holding a permit delivered by the competent authorities.

Advice on cleaning and disposal of packaging

- Where possible recycling is preferred to disposal or incineration.

- Clean container with water.

- Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national regulations.

- Must be incinerated in a suitable incineration plant holding a permit delivered by the competent authorities.