Hach-Lange POLYMETRON 9586 User Manual

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2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

CAS no: 108-18-9

Molecular weight: 101.19

Molecular formula: C

EC index number: 612-048-00-5

EINECS: 203-558-5

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Highly flammable. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

After skin contact: wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing.

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes with the eyelid held wide open. Summon
eye specialist.

After inhalation: fresh air.

If swallowed: give plenty of water to drink, induce vomiting. Summon doctor.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media: Water, CO

, foam, powder.

Special risks: combustible. Vapors heavier than air. Formation of explosive mixtures possible with air. Keep away
from sources of ignition. The following may develop in event of fire: NO.

6. MEASURES IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL SPILLAGE

Soak up with a liquid absorbent, e.g. Chemizorb

or Rhonesec

. Clean contaminated area.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling: no further requirements.

Storage: store tightly closed, cool, dry, protected from air. Take measures to prevent electrostatic charging.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

Personal protective equipment:

• respiratory protection: required when vapors/aerosols are generated. Filter K (acc. to DIN 3181) for NH

• eye protection: required
• hand protection: required
• industrial hygiene: change contaminated clothing. Application of skin-protective barrier cream recommended.

Wash hands after working with substance.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form: liquid

Color: colorless

Odor: amine-like

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