Bis[C5-(linear and branched)-alkyl] benzene-1,4-dicarboxylate

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Pay attention to self-protection.

Move out of dangerous area.

Take off all contaminated clothing immediately.

If feeling unwell seek medical advice.

Inhalation:

Move victims into fresh air.

In case of persistent discomfort: Consult doctor immediately.

In case of difficulties in breathing, supply oxygen.

Employ artificial respiration if breathing ceases.

Call a physician immediately.

Skin contact:

Wash off with plenty of water and soap immediately, seek medical advice.

Eye contact:

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

Remove contact lenses if this can be easily done.

Protect unharmed eye.

Seek medical advice immediately.

Ingestion:

If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.

Should vomiting occur, be sure to keep victim´s head below hips to avoid aspiration of vomitus into the lungs.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media:       Water spray, foam, CO2, dry powder.

Unsuitable extinguishing media:       Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

In case of fire cool endangered containers with water.

Closed container may rupture if strongly heated.

In the case of fire, the following hazardous smoke fumes may be produced: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.

further toxic gases/vapours

Advice for firefighters

Water for fire fighting must not be introduced in the sewer system, subsoil, or surface waters. Assure that there are sufficient fire water retaining facilities Contaminated fire fighting water must be disposed of in conformity with the regulations of the local authorities.

Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

In the case of respirable dust and/or fumes, use self-contained breathing apparatus.

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Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:

Wear personal protective equipment; see section 8.

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

Do not inhale vapours / aerosols.

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Ensure suitable suction/aeration at the work place and with operational machinery.

Environmental precautions:

Do not allow entrance in sewage water, drainage systems, stretches of water, soil.

Issue an immediate alarm report to the company environmental protection department if the product unintentionally leaves the production area.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Take up mechanically or with an absorbent material.

Fill into marked, sealable containers.

To be disposed of in compliance with existing regulations.

Clean contaminated surface thoroughly.

Assure sufficient ventilation.

Wear protective equipment.

Handling and storage

Handling and storage:

Precautions for safe handling:

Wear personal protective equipment;

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

Do not inhale vapours / aerosols.

Ensure suitable suction/aeration at the work place and with operational machinery.

Do not allow containers and vessels to stand open

Open the containers with caution.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

Advice on protection against fire and explosion:

Normal measures for preventive fire protection.

Storage:

Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place.

Further information:

Temperature class T2

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

Shipping

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Not dangerous according to transport regulations.

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

Shipping

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Not dangerous according to transport regulations.

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

Shipping

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Not dangerous according to transport regulations.

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

Shipping

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Not dangerous according to transport regulations.

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Engineering measures:

Handle product only in closed system or provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at machinery.

Exposure controls

Contact BUA  (Bundesverband der Messstellen für Umwelt- und Arbeitsschutz e.V.) .

Further information: ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industry Hygienists)

Personal protective equipment:

Respiratory protection:

In case of dusts/vapours/aerosols being formed or if the limit values like TLV are exceeded:

use respiratory equipment with suitable filter (filter type ABEK) or wear a self contained respiratory apparatus

Hand protection:

Chemical-resistant protective gloves (EN 374)

In case of contact through splashing:

Glove material: nitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR) gloves

Selection of protective gloves to meet the requirements of specific workplaces.

Suitability for specific workplaces should be clarified with protective glove manufacturers.

Remember that the useful time per day of a chemical protection glove may be much shorter than the permeation time determined according to EN 374 due to the many different influential factors involved (e.g. temperature).

The information is based on our own tests, references from the literature and information from glove manufacturers, or derived by analogy with similar materials.

Eye protection:

Tightly fitting safety goggles

Skin and body protection:

Select materials and equipment for physical protection depending on the concentration and volume of hazardous substances and the workplace involved.

Hygiene measures:

Remove immediately all contaminated clothing.

Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.

Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing.

Do not inhale vapours / aerosols.

Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the application area.

Wash face and/or hands before break and end of work.

Keep working clothes separately.

Protective measures:

Wear suitable protective clothing.

Environmental exposure controls:

Emissions from venting and processing equipment should be checked in order to ensure that the requirements of the Environmental Protection Law are satisfied.

In some cases, exhaust air scrubbers, filters or technical changes to the processing plant will be required in order to decrease emissions to acceptable values.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

No data available

Chemical stability

No data available

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No data available

Conditions to avoid

Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

Incompatible materials:

not known

Hazardous decomposition products:

carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide

Other hazardous decomposition products may be formed.

Other dangerous properties can not be excluded.

Disposal considerations

Must be brought to an adequate waste treatment facility, in conformity with applicable waste disposal regulations.

No waste key number as per the European Waste Types List can be assigned to this product, since such classification is based on the (as yet undetermined) use to which the product is put by the consumer.

The waste key number must be determined as per the European Waste Types List (decision on EU Waste Types List 2000/532/EC) in cooperation with the disposal firm / producing firm / official authority.