1,2-Benzisothiazole, 3-methyl-, 1,1-dioxide

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

General advice

Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.

Ensure that the First Aid Personnel are aware of the product involved, and take precautions to protect themselves (e.g. wear personal protection equipment).

If inhaled

If inhaled, remove to fresh air.

Get medical advice/ attention.

In case of skin contact

In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water.

In case of eye contact

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

If swallowed

If swallowed do not induce vomiting, seek medical advice and show safety datasheet or label.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms: No symptoms known currently.

Risks: None known.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treatment: Treat symptomatically.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

- Suitable extinguishing media:  Water spray jet, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Alcohol-resistant foam

- Unsuitable extinguishing media: High volume water jet

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

- Specific hazards during fire-fighting: In case of fire hazardous decomposition products may be produced such as: Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Sulphurous oxides (SOx), Nitrogen oxides (NOx)  

Advice for firefighters

- Special protective equipment for firefighters: Self-contained breathing apparatus Full protective suit

- Further information: Cool endangered containers with water spray jet. Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations. Do not disperse powdered product in air.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

- Personal precautions: Ensure adequate ventilation. Wear suitable protective equipment. Keep away sources of ignition. Information regarding Safe handling, see “Handling and storage“. For personal protection see „Exposure controls/personal protection”. Information regarding Waste Disposal, see „Disposal considerations”.  

Environmental precautions

- Environmental precautions: Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This must not be discharged into drains. The product should not be allowed to enter drains, water courses or the soil.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

- Methods for cleaning up: Pick up mechanically. Rinse away rest with water. Avoid dust formation. Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge. Risk of dust explosion. Treat recovered material as described in the section "Disposal considerations".

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

- Advice on safe handling: Handle and open container with care. Avoid dust formation. Avoid dust accumulation in enclosed space. Provide adequate ventilation. Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.

- Advice on protection against fire and explosion: Dust can form an explosive mixture in air. Keep away sources of ignition. Take precautionary measures against build-up of electrostatic charges, e.g earthing during loading and off-loading operations. Observe the general rules of industrial fire protection

- Hygiene measures: Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday. Use protective skin cream before handling the product. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.  

- Dust explosion class: No data available.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

- Requirements for storage areas and containers: Keep only in the original container.

- Further information on storage conditions: Keep container tightly closed. Keep away sources of ignition.

- Advice on common storage: Avoid storage near incompatibile agents. Do not store or transport together with foodstuffs.

Specific end use(s)

No further recommendations.

Transport information

Shipping

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters

Exposure controls

Engineering measures: Local ventilation recommended - mechanical ventilation may be used.

Personal protective equipment:

- Eye protection: Safety glasses

- Hand protection: Long-term exposure: Impervious butyl rubber gloves; short-term exposure (splash protection): Nitrile rubber gloves.    

- Skin and body protection: working clothes

- Respiratory protection: Use respiratory protection unless adequate local exhaust ventilation is provided or exposure assessment demonstrates that exposures are within recommended exposure guidelines. P1 filter.

- Protective measures: Observe the usual precautions for handling chemicals. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe dust.  

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity: See section "Possibility of hazardous reactions".

Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

- Hazardous reactions: No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use. Risk of dust explosion. Stable.

Conditions to avoid: Keep away from heat. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.

Incompatible materials

- Materials to avoid: Strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products

- Carbon monoxide

- Carbon dioxide (CO2)

- Nitrous oxides (NOx)

- Sulphurous oxides (SOx)

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

- Product: Product should be taken to a suitable and authorized waste disposal site in accordance with relevant regulations and if necessary after consultation with the waste disposal operator and/or the competent Authorities.

- Contaminated packaging: Packaging that cannot be cleaned should be disposed of as product waste.