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First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures:  

-General advice  :     Take the victim out of the contaminated area. Remove contaminated clothing immediately and dispose of safely.  

-If inhaled  :     Move to fresh air. Make the victim blow his nose. In the event of symptoms seek medical advice.  

-In case of skin contact  :     Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If inflammation occurs, alert a physician.  

-In case of eye contact  :     Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical advice.  

-If swallowed  :     Do not induce vomiting. Make the victim rinse his mouth with water. Seek medical advice.  

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

-Symptoms  :     Irritations.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

-Treatment  :     No data available. Treat symptomatically.  

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media:  

-Suitable extinguishing media  :     All means (e.g. water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical extinguisher).

-Unsuitable extinguishing media         :     Strong water jet.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

-In case of fire, the product may emit toxic and/or irritating fumes.

-Supposed thermal decomposition/oxidation:

-Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

Advice for firefighters:  

-Special protective equipment  :     Use self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear full protective suit.  

-Further information  :     Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Cool containers/tanks with water spray. Avoid discharging extinguishing water in the environment.  

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:

-Particle filter half mask, filter P3. Safety glasses. Work clothes.  

Environmental precautions:

-Avoid spreading of product.  

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:  

-General advice  :     Sweep and shovel the solid product into a container specially adapted for its recovery or destroying (avoiding dust formation). Close and label thoroughly.  

-Cleaning of contaminated zone         :     After cleaning up the product, rinse the polluted area with water.

-Elimination of recovered materials     :     Deliver to the Environmental service of the factory or to any specialized and approved disposal company.

Reference to other sections:

-Additional advice:

-Evacuation of area and intervention of special services recommended.  

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling: Advice on safe handling (industrial scale):     Local ventilation and emission point dust extraction.  

Take precautionary measures against electrostatic loading. Earth vessels and

equipment well.  

Advice on safe handling (laboratory scale):     Handling in a hood recommended.  

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

Requirements for storage rooms and vessels:     Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place.  

Advice on common storage  :     No data available.  

Further information on storage conditions:     Keep under nitrogen. Keep in a well closed container, away from moisture and light.  

Storage temperature  :     Keep at ambient temperature.

Advised packaging material  :     Glass, plastic, stainless steel.

Standard packaging  :     Polyethylene drum, inner polyethylene sack.

Packaging material not advised         :     Metals which can be attacked like iron, aluminium, etc.

Sensitivity

Humidity   :     Hygroscopic.

Light   :     The product is sensitive to light.

Transport information

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Personal protection equipment

(IMPORTANT:  to be adapted following the workplace risk assessment.)

Industrial workplace

Respiratory protection  :     Particle filter (P3) half mask recommended.

Hand protection  :     Suitable gloves.

Glove material :   Nitrile rubber

Layer thickness :   0,11 mm

Break through time:   > 480 min

Eye/face protection  :     Safety glasses.

Body Protection  :     Work clothes.

Hygiene measures  :     Wash hands.  

Laboratory

Respiratory protection  :     Handling in a hood recommended.

Hand protection  :     Suitable gloves recommended.  

Eye/face protection  :     Safety glasses.

Body Protection  :     Working clothes.

Hygiene measures  :     Wash hands.  

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity  :     No data available.  

Chemical stability  :     No data available.  

Possibility of hazardous reactions :     No data available.

Conditions to avoid  :     No data available.  

Incompatible materials  :     Strong oxidizing agents.

Hazardous decomposition products :     Supposed thermal decomposition/oxidation:

Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

Sanofi hazard bands-Safety  :     SHB 5

Further information see chapter 16.

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods:

-Product  :     Deliver to the Environmental service of the factory or to any specialized and approved disposal service.

-Uncleaned packaging  :     Deliver to the Environmental service of the factory or to any specialized and approved disposal service.