Hexafluoropropene, oxidized, oligomers, reduced, fluorinated

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

If inhaled:

- Move to fresh air in case of accidental inhalation of fumes from overheating or combustion.

- Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed.

In case of eye contact:

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

- If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.

In case of skin contact:

- Wash off with soap and water.

If swallowed:

- Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water.

- Do NOT induce vomiting.

- If symptoms persist, call a physician

Fire-fighting measures

1. Suitable extinguishing media

- Water

- powder

- Foam

- Dry chemical

- Carbon dioxide (CO2)

2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

- The product is not flammable.

- Not explosive

- In case of fire hazardous decomposition products may be produced such as: Gaseous hydrogen fluoride (HF), Fluorophosgene

3. Advice for firefighters

- Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.

- When intervention in close proximity wear acid resistant over suit.

- Evacuate personnel to safe areas.

- Approach from upwind.

- Protect intervention team with a water spray as they approach the fire.

- Keep containers and surroundings cool with water spray.

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

Accidental release measures

1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

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

- Ensure adequate ventilation.

- Material can create slippery conditions.

- Sweep up to prevent slipping hazard.

- Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.

2. Environmental precautions

- Should not be released into the environment.

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

3. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

- Soak up with inert absorbent material.

- Suitable material for picking up

- Dry sand

- Earth

- Shovel into suitable container for disposal.

Handling and storage

1. Precautions for safe handling

- No special handling advice required.

- Ensure adequate ventilation.

- Use personal protective equipment.

- Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

- To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat.

- Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.

- Clean and dry piping circuits and equipment before any operations.

- Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations.

2. Conditions for storage, including incompatibilities

2.1. Storage

- No special storage conditions required.

- Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

- Keep in properly labelled containers.

- Keep away from combustible material.

- Keep away from incompatible products

- Provide tight electrical equipment well protected against corrosion.

- Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.

2.2. Suitable material:

- glass

- Plastic material

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

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not regulated

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

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not regulated

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

1. Exposure controls

1.1. Appropriate engineering controls

- Provide local ventilation appropriate to the product decomposition risk

1.2. Individual protection measures

1.2.1. Respiratory protection

- No personal respiratory protective equipment normally required.

- Use respirator when performing operations involving potential exposure to vapour of the product.

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

1.2.2. Hand protection

- Latex gloves

- Take note of the information given by the producer concerning permeability and break through times, and of special workplace conditions (mechanical strain, duration of contact).

1.2.3. Eye protection

- Tightly fitting safety goggles

1.2.4. Skin and body protection

- Long sleeved clothing

- Safety shoes

1.2.5. Hygiene measures

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

- 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.

2- Environmental exposure controls

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

Stability and reactivity

1. Reactivity

- No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

2. Chemical stability

- Stable under recommended storage conditions.

- Metals promote and lower decomposition temperature

- In presence of titanium and its alloys the decomposition temperature decreases to 260°C.

3. Conditions to avoid

- To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat.

- Keep away from flames and sparks.

4. Incompatible materials

- Combustible material, Flammable materials

- non-aqueous alkalis

- Lewis acids (Friedel-Crafts) above 100°C

- Aluminum and magnesium in powder form above 200°C

5. Hazardous decomposition products

- Gaseous hydrogen fluoride (HF)., Fluorophosgene

Disposal considerations

1. Waste treatment methods

- Can be incinerated, when in compliance with local regulations.

- The incinerator must be equipped with a system for the neutralisation or recovery of HF.

- In accordance with local and national regulations.

2. Contaminated packaging

- Empty containers can be landfilled, when in accordance with the local regulations.