2-[[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]methylamino]ethanol

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

1) Description of first aid measures

a) Protection of first-aiders: When administering first aid, ensure that you are wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment according to the incident, injury and surroundings.

b) Inhalation: Call emergency number for your location / facility. Remove to fresh air. Do not attempt to rescue the victim unless proper respiratory protection is worn. If the victim has difficulty breathing or tightness of the chest, is dizzy, vomiting, or unresponsive, give 100% oxygen with rescue breathing or Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation as required and transport to the nearest medical facility.

c) Skin Contact: Call emergency number for your location / facility. Remove contaminated clothing. Immediately flush skin with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Transport to the nearest medical facility for additional treatment. All burns should receive medical attention. Remove contaminated clothing. Flush exposed area with water and follow by washing with soap if available. If persistent irritation occurs, get medical attention.

d) Eye Contact: Immediately flush eye(s) with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Transport to the nearest medical facility for additional treatment. All burns should receive medical attention.

e) Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Do not give liquids if individual is unconscious or drowsy. Otherwise, give large quantity of water. If vomiting occurs, keep head below hips, repeat liquid administration.

 

2) Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

a) Corrosive to eyes. Contact can cause severe eye damage including chemical burns, pain, clouding of the eye surface, inflammation of the eye, and may result in permanent loss of vision.

b) Corrosive to skin. Contact with the skin can cause chemical burns, redness, swelling, and tissue damage. Respiratory irritation signs and symptoms may include a temporary burning sensation of the nose and throat, coughing, and/or difficulty breathing.

c) Ingestion may result in nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhoea. Swallowing of corrosive chemicals may cause immediate pain and burning in the mouth, throat, and stomach followed by vomiting and diarrhea.

d) Burns and tearing of the esophagus and stomach are possible. Skin sensitisation (allergic skin reaction) signs and symptoms may include itching and/or a rash.

 

3) Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Advice to Physician: IMMEDIATE TREATMENT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT! Call a doctor or poison control center for guidance. If skin sensitisation has developed and a causal relationship has been confirmed, further exposure should not be allowed. Treat symptomatically.

Fire-fighting measures

1) Extinguishing media

Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment (e.g. water spray, foam, carbon dioxide).

Unsuitable extinguishing media: Do not use direct water jets on the burning product as they could cause a steam explosion and spread of the fire.

 

2) Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Specific hazards during firefighting: In the event of fire the following can be released: - carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide - Ammonia (NH₃) - Nitrogen oxides (NO_x) - Hydrogen cyanide (HCN) Under certain conditions of combustion traces of other toxic substances cannot be excluded.

 

3) Advice for fire-fighters

Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment (e.g. water spray, foam, carbon dioxide).

Special protective equipment for firefighters): Wear full protective clothing and an approved self-contained breathing apparatus if material is in fire area.

Accidental release measures

1) Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures

For Non-emergency Personnel: Wear an approved respirator if there is a possibility of exposures above the established occupational exposure limits. Wear gloves, goggles and protective clothing to avoid exposure.

For Emergency Responders: Refer to selection of personal protective equipment.  

 

2) Environmental Precautions

Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination. Prevent from spreading or entering drains, ditches or rivers by using sand, earth, or other appropriate barriers.

 

3) Methods and Material for Containment and Cleaning up

Prevent further leakage or spillage and prevent from entering drains. Contain and recover spilled material, then place in a labeled, sealable container for subsequent safe disposal.

Handling and storage

1) Precautions for safe handling

a) Handling Recommendations: Do not breathe fumes or vapor. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. Use adequate ventilation to control exposures to materials to below the established exposure limits.

Avoid breathing of or direct contact with material. Only use in well ventilated areas. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Ensure that all local regulations regarding handling and storage facilities are followed.

Keep container tightly closed and dry.

b) Precautions for safe handling: Handle and open container with care in a well-ventilated area. Do not empty into drains.

 

2) Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

a) Requirements for storage areas and containers: Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place. Keep container dry. Keep only in the original container. Do not store near acids. Do not store in reactive metal containers.

b) Storage Recommendations: Keep containers closed when not in use.

c) Incompatibilities: Sodium hypochlorite. Organic acids (i.e. acetic acid, citric acid etc.). Mineral Acid Product slowly corrodes copper, aluminum, zinc and galvanized surfaces. Reaction with peroxides may result in violent decomposition of peroxide possibly creating an explosion. Oxidizing agents.

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Exposure controls / personal protection

1) Control Parameters (Occupational Exposure Limits)

a) Biological occupational exposure limits

No biological limit allocated.

 

b) Monitoring methods

Monitoring of the concentration of substances in the breathing zone of workers or in the general workplace may be required to confirm compliance with an OEL and adequacy of exposure controls. For some substances biological monitoring may also be appropriate. Validated exposure measurement methods should be applied by a competent person and samples analysed by an accredited laboratory.

Examples of sources of recommended exposure measurement methods are given below or contact the supplier. Further national methods may be available.

^{National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), USA: Manual of Analytical Methods http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), USA: Sampling and Analytical Methods http://www.osha.gov/ Health and Safety Executive (HSE), UK: Methods for the Determination of Hazardous Substances http://www.hse.gov.uk/ Institut für Arbeitsschutz Deutschen Gesetzlichen Unfallversicherung (IFA) , Germany http://www.dguv.de/inhalt/index.jsp L'Institut National de Recherche et de Securité, (INRS), France http://www.inrs.fr/accueil}

 

2) Exposure controls

a) Engineering controls

Technical measures and appropriate working operations should be given priority over the use of personal protective equipment!

Use sealed systems as far as possible.

Local exhaust ventilation is recommended.

Eye washes and showers for emergency use must be present.

Always observe good personal hygiene measures, such as washing hands after handling the material and before eating, drinking, and/or smoking.

Routinely wash work clothing and protective equipment to remove contaminants.

Discard contaminated clothing and footwear that cannot be cleaned.

Practice good housekeeping.

Define procedures for safe handling and maintenance of controls.

Educate and train workers in the hazards and control measures relevant to normal activities associated with this product.

Ensure appropriate selection, testing and maintenance of equipment used to control exposure, e.g. personal protective equipment, local exhaust ventilation.

Drain down system prior to equipment break-in or maintenance.

Retain drain downs in sealed storage pending disposal or subsequent recycle.

 

b) Personal protective equipment

· Respiratory protection: Use appropriate respiratory protection.

· Eye protection: Wear safety goggles or glasses to prevent eye contact.

· Hand protection: Nitrile rubber gloves (Glove thickness : min. 0.11 mm, Break through time: >480 min.) For example: ANSELL TNT (TM) BLUE 92-670 Nitrile gloves, The protective gloves must be comply with the specifications mentioned in EC Directive 89/686/EEC and the related standard EN 374. Provide employee skin care programmes.

· Skin and Body Protection: Protective clothing which cover the skin and approved to EU Standard EN14605 or other comparable Standards. Provide employee skin care programmes.

· Thermal Hazards: Not applicable.

· Protective Measures: The provided information is made in consideration of the PPE directive (89/686/EEC) and the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) standards. Personal protective equipment (PPE) should meet recommended national standards. Check with PPE suppliers.

· Hygiene measures: Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking and using the toilet. Launder contaminated clothing before re-use.

 

c) Environmental exposure controls

Minimise release to the environment. An environmental assessment must be made to ensure compliance with local environmental legislation. Take appropriate measures to fulfill the requirements of relevant environmental protection legislation.

If necessary, prevent undissolved material from being discharged to waste water. Waste water should be treated in a municipal or industrial waste water treatment plant before discharge to surface water.

Stability and reactivity

• Reactivity: Further dangerous reactions in addition to those mentioned in the below sub-sections are not expected while handling the product in accordance to its intended use.


• Chemical Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.


• Possibility of hazardous reactions: No hazardous reactions with proper storage and handling.


• Conditions to Avoid: None with proper storage and handling.


• Incompatible materials: Sodium hypochlorite. Organic acids (i.e. acetic acid, citric acid etc.). Mineral Acid Product slowly corrodes copper, aluminum, zinc and galvanized surfaces. Reaction with peroxides may result in violent decomposition of peroxide possibly creating an explosion. Oxidizing agents.


• Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitric acid Ammonia Nitrogen Oxides.

Disposal considerations

• Product disposal: Recover or recycle, if possible. Otherwise: Send to an approved contractor for regeneration or metal recovery or dispose with a licensed disposal contractor.


• Waste disposal: It is the responsibility of the waste generator to determine the toxicity and physical properties of the material generated to determine the proper waste classification and disposal methods in compliance with applicable regulations. Do not dispose into the environment, in drains or in water courses Waste product should not be allowed to contaminate soil or water.


• Container disposal: Empty containers may contain residues. Ensure container is properly cleaned. Remove all packaging for recovery or waste disposal. DO NOT USE CONTAINER FOR OTHER PURPOSES.