(2,4-dibromophenyl)methanol

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

1    Description of first aid measures

General Advice:

In case of exposure seek medical advice.

If person is unconscious and breathing place in recovery position.

If person is not breathing give artificial respiration and immediately seek medical advice.

In the event of exposure by inhalation:

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Immediately seek medical advice.

In the event of splashes or contact with eyes:

Rinse cautiously with fresh, clean water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing with water for 15 minutes holding the eyelids open.

Seek medical attention.

In the event of splashes or contact with skin:

Remove contaminated clothing and wash the skin thoroughly with soap and water.

Watch out for any remaining product between skin and clothing, watches, shoes, etc.

If the contamination is to a large area and/or there is damage to the skin, seek medical advice immediately.

In the event of swallowing:

Seek medical advice immediately. Show the label.

Do not induce vomiting.

Do not give the patient anything orally.

If the quantity is small (no more than one mouthful), rinse the mouth with water and seek medical advice.

Fire-fighting measures

.1    Extinguishing media

Suitable methods of extinction

In the event of a fire, use:

Water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or CO2 extinguisher.

Unsuitable methods of extinction In the event of a fire, do not use: None.

.2    Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

A fire will often produce a thick black smoke. Exposure to decomposition products may be hazardous to health.

Do not breathe in smoke.

In the event of a fire, the following may be formed:

-Carbon monoxide (CO)

-Carbon dioxide (CO2)

-Hydrogen bromide (HBr)

.3    Advice for firefighters

Due to the toxicity of the gas emitted on thermal decomposition of the products, fire-fighting personnel are to be equipped with breathing apparatus.

Use water to cool unopened containers.

Accidental release measures

1    Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Consult the safety measures listed under sections :" Handling and Storage" and " Exposure controls/ Personal protection".

For non- emergency personnel

Use personal protective equipment.

Avoid any contact with the skin and eyes. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas.

If a large quantity has been spilt, evacuate all personnel and only allow intervention by trained operators equipped with safety

equipment.

For emergency responders

Emergency responders must use suitable personal protective equipment.

.2    Environmental precautions

Prevent any material from entering drains or waterways. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

.3    Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Pick up without creating dust.  Keep in suitable closed containers for disposal according to local regulations.

Handling and storage

Requirements relating to storage premises apply to all facilities where the substance is handled.

.1    Precautions for safe handling

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Always wash hands after handling.

Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-using. Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist.

Do not allow material to enter drains or waterways.

Fire prevention

Handle in well-ventilated areas.

Keep away from sources of ignition. Take measures to prevent the build-up of electrostatic charge.

Prevent access by unauthorised personnel.

Recommended equipment and procedures

For personal protection, see Section 8.

Observe precautions stated on label and also industrial safety regulations. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.

Also provide respirators for emergency interventions.

Prohibited equipment and procedures

No smoking, eating or drinking in areas where the substance is used.

.2    Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage

Keep the container tightly closed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place.

Keep away from food and drink, including those for animals.

Packaging

Always keep in packaging made of an identical material to the original.

Transport information

Shipping

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Shipping

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Additional transport information

Additional information

Special provisions / remarks / other:

Exempt from transport classification and labelling

Exposure controls / personal protection

1.Control parameters

Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.

2. Exposure controls

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Ensure that there is adequate ventilation, especially in confined

areas. Never eat, drink or smoke during use. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday

Personal protection measures, such as personal protective equipment

Pictogram(s) indicating the obligation of wearing personal protective equipment (PPE):

protective gloves, protective glasses, protective cothes and mask.

Use personal protective equipment that is clean and has been properly maintained.

Store personal protective equipment in a clean place, away from the work area. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-using

Eye / face protection

Avoid contact with eyes.

Wear mask goggles in accordance with standard EN166.

Provide eyewash stations in facilities where the product is handled constantly.

Hand protection

Avoid skin contact.

Use suitable protective gloves that are resistant to chemical agents in accordance with EU Directive 89/686/EEC and standard EN374.

Gloves must be selected according to the application and duration of use at the workstation in question:

other chemical products that may be handled, necessary physical protection (cutting, pricking, heat protection), level of dexterity required.

Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices.

Wash and dry hands.

Body protection

Avoid skin contact.

Wear suitable impervious protective clothing selected according to the concentration and amount of the substance at the specific

workstation.

Work clothing worn by personnel shall be laundered regularly.

Respiratory protection

Avoid breathing vapours or mist.

If the ventilation is insufficient, wear appropriate breathing apparatus.

Where air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN14387)

respirator cartridges as a backup to standard exposure controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator.

Stability and reactivity

.1  Reactivity

The product is stable under normal conditions of use.

.2  Chemical stability

This substance is stable under the recommended handling and storage conditions in Section "Handling and storage".

.3  Possibility of hazardous reactions

No data available

.4  Conditions to avoid

Heat, flames and sparks.

.5  Incompatible materials

Keep away from strong oxidising materials.

.6  Hazardous decomposition products

The thermal decomposition may release / form:

-       Carbon monoxide (CO)

-       Carbon dioxide (CO2)

-       Hydrogen bromide (HBr)

Disposal considerations

Proper waste management of the substance and/or its container must be determined in accordance with Directive 2008/98/EC.

.1  Waste treatment methods

Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a

licensed disposal company.

Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.

Waste:

Waste management must be carried out without endangering human health, without harming the environment and, i

n particular, without risk to water, air, soil, plants or animals.

Recycle or dispose of waste in compliance with current legislation via a certified collector or company. Do not contaminate the ground or water with waste, do not dispose of waste into the environment.

Contaminated packaging:

Empty container completely. Keep label(s) on container.

Give to a certified disposal contractor.