2-(thiophen-2-yl)phenol

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures:

Pay attention to self-protection.

Remove victims from hazardous area. Immediately remove soiled or soaked clothing and remove it to a safe distance. Keep victim

warm, in a stabilized position and covered.

Do not leave victims unattended.

If the casualty is unconscious: Place the victim in the recovery position.

Inhalation:

Inhalation is possible if aerosols, mists, dusts, or smoke form.

Move victims into fresh air.

With labored breathing: Provide with oxygen. Consult a doctor.

If the casualty is not breathing: Perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, notify emergency physician immediately.

Skin contact:

Wash off affected area immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.

If symptoms persist, consult a physician for treatment.

Eye contact:

With eye held open, thoroughly rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes.

In case of persistent discomfort: Consult an ophthalmologist.

Ingestion:

Rinse mouth.

Immediately give large quantities of water to drink.

Obtain medical attention.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:

Symptoms: None known

Hazards: Other dangerous properties cannot be excluded.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:

This product has not been completely analyzed yet and all health hazards might not be known.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media:

Suitable extinguishing media:       special quenching powder

             dry sand

             CO2

Unsuitable extinguishing media: water

                high volume water jet

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

May be released in case of fire: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, organic products of decomposition and nitric oxides.

Hydrogen fluoride

Flammable smouldering gases

Advice for firefighters:

Fire residues should be disposed of in accordance with the regulations.

Contaminated extinguishing water must be treated at a suitable disposal plant in accordance with waste management laws.

In case of fire, remove the endangered containers and bring to a safe place, if this can be done safely.

Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

Keep out unprotected persons.

In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

Full protective suit

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

Do not inhale vapours / aerosols.

Keep unauthorized persons away.

Environmental precautions:

Observe regulations on prevention of water pollution (check, dam up, cover up).

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

If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Absorb with liquid-binding material, e. g.: sand diatomaceous earth.

Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with the regulations.

Pack and label wastes like the pure substance. Do not detach label from the delivery containers prior to disposal.

Disposal according to local authority regulations.

Additional advice:

Do not rinse with water or watery cleaning solutions.

Reference to other sections:

Wear personal protective equipment; see section Exposure controls/personal protection.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling:

Decant and handle product in separate areas only, e.g. use glove boxes, cabinets with differential pressure switch etc.

Ensure that apparatus and pipelines are free from leaks. Do not ventilate into the open.

Dedicated loading/unloading stations required.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

Storage:

Store in the original receptacle, keeping this tightly sealed, under cool and dry conditions.

Further information:

In order to ensure due transportation, make certain that stacks are of the correct height, containers are securely fastened so as not to fall off, and labelled according to the regulations.

German storage class:

4.1B - Flammable solid hazardous materials

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

UN 2930

Shipping

Labels:

6.1 (4.1)

SpecialProvisions

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

UN number:

UN 2930

Shipping

Labels:

6.1 (4.1)

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

UN 2930

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

TOXIC SOLID, FLAMMABLE, ORGANIC, N.O.S.

Chemical name:

2-(Thien-2-yl)phenol, 2-(Thiophen-2-yl)phenol

Labels:

6.1, 4.1

Marine pollutant

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

UN 2930

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Toxic solid, flammable, organic, n.o.s.

Chemical name:

2-(Thien-2-yl)phenol, 2-(Thiophen-2-yl)phenol

Labels:

6.1 (4.1)

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters:

Remarks: This Material is assigned to Evonik Exposure Control Band OEB 2 (range >10µg/m³ - 100µg/m³)

Other information:

Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.

DNEL/DMEL values:

Remarks: No substance-related safety assessment is necessary / has been conducted for this product.

PNEC values:

Remarks: No substance-related safety assessment is necessary / has been conducted for this product.

Exposure controls:

Engineering measures:

Provide for installation of emergency shower and eye bath.

Decant and handle product in separate areas only, e.g. use glove boxes, cabinets with differential pressure switch etc.

Do not lead exhaust air back to workplace areas unfiltered.

Exhaust filter or scrubber.

exhaust air filter (HEPA-filter)

Do not add wastewater to a biological wastewater treatment plant

Dispose of waste gases in a suitable incineration plant.

In case of dissolved solids:

Minimization of emissions by means of suitable technical measures such as flanges and valves with low leakage rates, recirculation of vapours.

Ensure that dust-handling systems (such as exhaust ducts, dust collectors, vessels, and processing equipment) are designed in a manner to prevent the escape of dust into the work area (i.e., there is no leakage from the equipment).

All precautionary measures indicated have to be observed.

Exposure controls:

The substance must be handled under strictly controlled conditions in accordance with Article 17/18 of the REACH regulation.

Personal protective equipment:

Respiratory protection:

use respiratory equipment with suitable filter (filter type P2) or wear a self contained respiratory apparatus

Accidental release measures:

use respiratory equipment with suitable filter (filter type P3) or wear a self contained respiratory apparatus

Note time limit for wearing respiratory protective equipment.

Hand protection:

Glove material       Nitrile

Material thickness: 0.2 mm

Method: DIN EN 374

Accidental release measures:

Glove material: Nitrile/Chloroprene

Material thickness: 0.65 mm

Method: DIN EN 374

Eye protection:

Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166

or

Accidental release measures

close-fitting protective goggles (e.g. closed goggles)

Skin and body protection:

suitable protective clothing - Use disposable clothing if appropriate.

Hygiene measures:

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

Wash contact areas after handling.

Take off clothing and shoes contaminated with product. Clean before reuse.

Do not eat, drink, smoke, or sniff while at work. Wash your hands and/or face before breaks and before termination of work.

Protective measures:

All precautionary measures indicated have to be observed.

Risk assessment and risk monitoring of all work places required.

Health, Safety and Emergency Management System recommended.

Regular safety training is a must.

Written approval necessary in case of non-routine jobs, e.g. maintenance activities.

The personal protective equipment used must meet the requirements of directive 89/686/EEC and amendments (CE certification).

It should be defined in the work place in the form of a risk analysis according to directive 89/686/EEC and amendments.

Environmental exposure controls

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 further information available

Chemical stability:

No further information available

Possibility of hazardous reactions:

No further information available

Conditions to avoid:

No further information available

Incompatible materials:

No further information available

Hazardous decomposition products:

No further information available

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods:

Product:

Strictly controlled conditions during disposal or treatment to air, wastewater and waste.

Do not add wastewater to a biological wastewater treatment plant

Bring wastewater containing AOX for professional disposal.

Bring used exhaust air filter for incineration

Disposal according to local authority regulations.

Pack and label wastes like the pure substance. Do not detach label from the delivery containers prior to disposal.

Uncleaned packaging:

Do not reuse empty containers and dispose of in accordance with the regulations issued by the appropriate local authorities.

Waste Key Number:

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.