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EC number: 205-287-8 | CAS number: 137-29-1
Guidance on Safe Use
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
General notes: TOXIC IF INHALED, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
Eye contact
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. If irritation occurs persists: get medical attention and show container/label or SDS.
Inhalation
Get medical attention immediately. Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a comfortable position for breathing. If person is not breathing provide artificial respiration and oxygen by trained personnel. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel (It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation).
If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately and show container/label or SDS.
Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
In case of inhalation of decomposition products in a fire, symptoms may be delayed.
The exposed person may need to be kept under medical surveillance for 48 hours.
Skin contact
Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin with plenty of water. Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly with water before removing it or wear gloves. Wash clothing and shoes before re-use. If irritation persists seek medical attention and show container/label or SDS.
Ingestion
Get medical attention immediately and show container/label or SDS.
Rinse out mouth with water. Remove dentures if any. Move victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If material has been swallowed and the exposed person is conscious, give small quantities of water to drink. Stop if the exposed person feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, keep the head low so that vomit does not enter the lungs. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If unconscious, place in recovery position, maintain and open airway (loosen tight clothing such as collar, tie, belt or waist band and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway.
Protection of First aiders
If dust is still present the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or self contained breathing apparatus. No action should be taken involving personal risk or without suitable training.
It may be dangerous to give mouth to mouth resuscitation.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Potential acute health effects
Eye contact: Exposure to airborne concentrations above statutory or recommended exposure limits may cause irritation and redness of the eyes.
Inhalation: Very toxic by inhalation. Exposure to airborne concentrations above statutory or recommended exposure limits may cause irritation of the nose, throat and lungs and coughing. Other symptoms may include tightness of the chest and shortness of breath.
Exposure to decomposition products may cause a health hazard. Serious effects may be delayed following exposure.
Skin contact: No known effects or critical hazards
Ingestion: There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat.
Eye contact
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. If irritation occurs persists: get medical attention and show container/label or SDS.
Inhalation
Get medical attention immediately. Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a comfortable position for breathing. If person is not breathing provide artificial respiration and oxygen by trained personnel. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel (It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation).
If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately and show container/label or SDS.
Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
In case of inhalation of decomposition products in a fire, symptoms may be delayed.
The exposed person may need to be kept under medical surveillance for 48 hours.
Skin contact
Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin with plenty of water. Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly with water before removing it or wear gloves. Wash clothing and shoes before re-use. If irritation persists seek medical attention and show container/label or SDS.
Ingestion
Get medical attention immediately and show container/label or SDS.
Rinse out mouth with water. Remove dentures if any. Move victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If material has been swallowed and the exposed person is conscious, give small quantities of water to drink. Stop if the exposed person feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, keep the head low so that vomit does not enter the lungs. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If unconscious, place in recovery position, maintain and open airway (loosen tight clothing such as collar, tie, belt or waist band and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway.
Protection of First aiders
If dust is still present the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or self contained breathing apparatus. No action should be taken involving personal risk or without suitable training.
It may be dangerous to give mouth to mouth resuscitation.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Potential acute health effects
Eye contact: Exposure to airborne concentrations above statutory or recommended exposure limits may cause irritation and redness of the eyes.
Inhalation: Very toxic by inhalation. Exposure to airborne concentrations above statutory or recommended exposure limits may cause irritation of the nose, throat and lungs and coughing. Other symptoms may include tightness of the chest and shortness of breath.
Exposure to decomposition products may cause a health hazard. Serious effects may be delayed following exposure.
Skin contact: No known effects or critical hazards
Ingestion: There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat.
Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media
Alcohol resistant Foam, water spray to cool containers, dry chemical powder or carbon dioxide.
(Care should be taken not to create a dust cloud as this substance is toxic)
Unsuitable extinguishing media
Do not use a water jet.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Fine dust clouds may form explosive mixtures with air.
Decomposition products may include:
Carbon dioxide
Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen oxides
Sulphur oxides
Metal oxide/oxides
Advice for fire fighter
Wear self contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective equipment to prevent contact with the skin and eyes.
Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Move containers from fire area if this can be done without risk. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Fire water contaminated with this material must be contained and prevented from being discharged to any waterway, sewer or drain.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
Alcohol resistant Foam, water spray to cool containers, dry chemical powder or carbon dioxide.
(Care should be taken not to create a dust cloud as this substance is toxic)
Unsuitable extinguishing media
Do not use a water jet.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Fine dust clouds may form explosive mixtures with air.
Decomposition products may include:
Carbon dioxide
Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen oxides
Sulphur oxides
Metal oxide/oxides
Advice for fire fighter
Wear self contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective equipment to prevent contact with the skin and eyes.
Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Move containers from fire area if this can be done without risk. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Fire water contaminated with this material must be contained and prevented from being discharged to any waterway, sewer or drain.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions for non-emergency personnel
No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training and suitable protective clothing and equipment.
Evacuate the area immediately. Mark out the contaminated area and prevent unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Shut off all ignition sources. Do not create dust.
No flares, smoking or flames in the contaminated area. Do not breathe dust. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment.
Personal precautions for emergency responders
If specialised clothing is required to deal with the spillage, take note of any information in Section 8 on suitable and unsuitable materials. See also Section 8 for additional information on hygiene measures.
Environmental precautions
Do not allow discharge of spilled material and runoff into soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air). Potential to be harmful to the environment if released in large quantities.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Small spill: Using appropriate protective equipment move containers from spill area. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Avoid dust generation. Do not dry sweep. Vacuum dust with equipment fitted with a HEPA filter and place in a closed, labelled waste container. Dispose of waste using a licensed waste disposal contractor. Can be mixed with an inert material to aid collection and dust creation.
Large spill: Using appropriate protective equipment and approaching from upwind move containers from spill area. Avoid creating dust and prevent wind dispersal. Do not dry sweep. Vacuum dust with equipment filled with HEPA filter and place in a closed, labelled waste container. Dispose of waste using a licensed waste disposal contractor. Prevent waste from entering sewers, water courses, soil, basements or confined areas. Can be mixed with an inert material to aid collection and limit dust creation.
No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training and suitable protective clothing and equipment.
Evacuate the area immediately. Mark out the contaminated area and prevent unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Shut off all ignition sources. Do not create dust.
No flares, smoking or flames in the contaminated area. Do not breathe dust. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment.
Personal precautions for emergency responders
If specialised clothing is required to deal with the spillage, take note of any information in Section 8 on suitable and unsuitable materials. See also Section 8 for additional information on hygiene measures.
Environmental precautions
Do not allow discharge of spilled material and runoff into soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air). Potential to be harmful to the environment if released in large quantities.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Small spill: Using appropriate protective equipment move containers from spill area. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Avoid dust generation. Do not dry sweep. Vacuum dust with equipment fitted with a HEPA filter and place in a closed, labelled waste container. Dispose of waste using a licensed waste disposal contractor. Can be mixed with an inert material to aid collection and dust creation.
Large spill: Using appropriate protective equipment and approaching from upwind move containers from spill area. Avoid creating dust and prevent wind dispersal. Do not dry sweep. Vacuum dust with equipment filled with HEPA filter and place in a closed, labelled waste container. Dispose of waste using a licensed waste disposal contractor. Prevent waste from entering sewers, water courses, soil, basements or confined areas. Can be mixed with an inert material to aid collection and limit dust creation.
Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not breathe dust. Do not ingest. Avoid release to the environment. Avoid the creation of dust when handling and avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame).
Prevent dust accumulation. Use only with adequate ventilation and ensure that there is exhaust ventilation in the area – do not handle in a confined space. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Keep in the original container or an approved alternative made from a compatible material, keet tightly closed when not in use. Electrical equipment and lighting should be protected to appropriate standards to prevent dust coming into contact with hot surfaces, sparks or other ignition sources. Take precautionary measures against electrostatic discharges. To avoid fire or explosion, dissipate static electricity during transfer by grounding and bonding containers and equipment before transferring material. Keep away from acids. Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous. Do not reuse containers – dispose of with licensed waste disposal contractor.
Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in accordance with local regulations.
Store in a dry, cool, well ventilated area in the original container away from incompatible materials including food and drink. Keep container tightly closed and protect from direct sunlight.
Eliminate all ignition sources. Separate from acids. Separate from oxidizing materials. Keep
container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabeled containers. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.
Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not breathe dust. Do not ingest. Avoid release to the environment. Avoid the creation of dust when handling and avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame).
Prevent dust accumulation. Use only with adequate ventilation and ensure that there is exhaust ventilation in the area – do not handle in a confined space. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Keep in the original container or an approved alternative made from a compatible material, keet tightly closed when not in use. Electrical equipment and lighting should be protected to appropriate standards to prevent dust coming into contact with hot surfaces, sparks or other ignition sources. Take precautionary measures against electrostatic discharges. To avoid fire or explosion, dissipate static electricity during transfer by grounding and bonding containers and equipment before transferring material. Keep away from acids. Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous. Do not reuse containers – dispose of with licensed waste disposal contractor.
Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in accordance with local regulations.
Store in a dry, cool, well ventilated area in the original container away from incompatible materials including food and drink. Keep container tightly closed and protect from direct sunlight.
Eliminate all ignition sources. Separate from acids. Separate from oxidizing materials. Keep
container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabeled containers. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- 2811
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s. (Copper dimethyldithiocarbamate)
- Chemical name:
- Copper bis(dimethyldithiocarbamate)
- Language:
- English
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- 2811
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s. (Copper dimethyldithiocarbamate)
- Chemical name:
- Copper bis(dimethyldithiocarbamate)
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- 2811
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s. (Copper dimethyldithiocarbamate)
- Chemical name:
- Copper bis(dimethyldithiocarbamate)
- Marine pollutant
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- 2811
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s. (Copper dimethyldithiocarbamate)
- Chemical name:
- Copper Bis(dimethyldithiocarbamate)
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Exposure controls / personal protection
General
Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products with continuously running water before eating, smoking and using the lavatory and before leaving the workplace.
If chemical is hazardous limit transfer by washing at workstations.
Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing.
Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.
Engineering measures
Use only with local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits. Engineering controls may be required to control the primary or secondary risks associated with this product. The engineering controls also need to keep dust concentrations below any lower explosive limits. Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. Ensure that lighting and electrical equipment is not a source of ignition.
Emissions from ventilation of work place equipment should routinely checked to ensure t hat they comply to local legislation. When filters are used these should be disposed of by a licensed waste disposal contractor.
Hand protection
Wear Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. It should be noted that the time to breakthrough for any glove material may be different for different glove manufacturers. Check during use that the gloves are still retaining their protective properties. In the case of mixtures, consisting of several substances, the protection time of the gloves cannot be accurately estimated
Body protection
Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product. Recommended: Avoid contact with skin - laboratory coat, overalls, disposal Chemical protection suit.
Eye protection
Safety eyewear, goggles or glasses with side shields, face mask, complying with an approved standard should be used to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists or dusts.
If operating conditions cause high dust concentrations to be produced, use dust goggles.
Recommended: Safety glasses, goggles or face mask
Ensure an eye bath is to hand.
Respiratory protection
Use a properly fitted, approved/certified dust protector if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator.
Recommended: Dust respirator.
Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products with continuously running water before eating, smoking and using the lavatory and before leaving the workplace.
If chemical is hazardous limit transfer by washing at workstations.
Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing.
Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.
Engineering measures
Use only with local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits. Engineering controls may be required to control the primary or secondary risks associated with this product. The engineering controls also need to keep dust concentrations below any lower explosive limits. Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. Ensure that lighting and electrical equipment is not a source of ignition.
Emissions from ventilation of work place equipment should routinely checked to ensure t hat they comply to local legislation. When filters are used these should be disposed of by a licensed waste disposal contractor.
Hand protection
Wear Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. It should be noted that the time to breakthrough for any glove material may be different for different glove manufacturers. Check during use that the gloves are still retaining their protective properties. In the case of mixtures, consisting of several substances, the protection time of the gloves cannot be accurately estimated
Body protection
Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product. Recommended: Avoid contact with skin - laboratory coat, overalls, disposal Chemical protection suit.
Eye protection
Safety eyewear, goggles or glasses with side shields, face mask, complying with an approved standard should be used to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists or dusts.
If operating conditions cause high dust concentrations to be produced, use dust goggles.
Recommended: Safety glasses, goggles or face mask
Ensure an eye bath is to hand.
Respiratory protection
Use a properly fitted, approved/certified dust protector if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator.
Recommended: Dust respirator.
Stability and reactivity
Reactivity
This product is stable under recommended storage and transport conditions.
Avoid the creation of dust when handling and avoid sources of ignition (spark or flame) and take precaustionary measures against electrostatic charges, dissipate static electricity during transfer by gounding and bonding containers and equipment before transferring substance. Prevent dust accumulation.
Chemical stability
This product is stable under normal conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No hazardous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid
Keep away from heat, sparks and flames.
Incompatible materials
Strong acids and oxidants.
Hazardous decomposition products
Oxides of carbon, oxides of nitrogen, oxides of sulphur
This product is stable under recommended storage and transport conditions.
Avoid the creation of dust when handling and avoid sources of ignition (spark or flame) and take precaustionary measures against electrostatic charges, dissipate static electricity during transfer by gounding and bonding containers and equipment before transferring substance. Prevent dust accumulation.
Chemical stability
This product is stable under normal conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No hazardous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid
Keep away from heat, sparks and flames.
Incompatible materials
Strong acids and oxidants.
Hazardous decomposition products
Oxides of carbon, oxides of nitrogen, oxides of sulphur
Disposal considerations
The generation of waste should be minimised or avoided whenever possible. Waste must be disposed of in accordance with environmental control regulations, waste disposal legislation and local authority requirements.
This material and its container should be disposed of in a safe way. Empty containers and liners may contain some residual material so care should be taken and appropriate personal protection worn.
Transfer contaminated material to a suitable labelled container and arrange for collection by a specialised disposal company.
This material and its container should be disposed of in a safe way. Empty containers and liners may contain some residual material so care should be taken and appropriate personal protection worn.
Transfer contaminated material to a suitable labelled container and arrange for collection by a specialised disposal company.
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