MONOETHANOLAMINE (MEA)

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. Consult a physician after significant exposure.

Symptoms: May cause respiratory irritation.

Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Immediate medical treatment is necessary as untreated wounds from corrosion of the skin heal slowly and with difficulty. If skin irritation persists, call a physician.

Symptoms: Causes severe burns.

Rinse with plenty of water. Get medical attention immediately. Continue to rinse during transport. Remove contact lenses. Protect unharmed eye. Keep eye wide open while rinsing.

Symptoms: Small amounts splashed into eyes can cause irreversible tissue damage and blindness. Causes serious eye damage.

Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Take victim immediately to hospital. Do not induce vomiting!

Symptoms: May cause chemical burns in mouth and throat. Harmful if swallowed.

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Water spray may be ineffective unless used by experienced firefighters. Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.

Water spray may be ineffective unless used by experienced firefighters.

Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Prevent unauthorised persons entering the zone.

Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

collect with non-combustible absorbent material

For personal protection see section 8. Avoid formation of aerosol. Do not breathe vapours or spray mist. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the application area.

No smoking. Keep in a well-ventilated place. Reacts with copper, aluminium, zinc and their alloys.

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. When using do not eat or drink. When using do not smoke. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. No sparking tools should be used.

Effective exhaust ventilation system. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Material: butyl-rubber; Break through time: > 30 min, > 240 min, > 480 min; Glove thickness: >= 0.2 mm, >= 0.6 mm, >= 0.8 mm; Directive: Protective gloves complying with EN 374. Remarks: The data about break through time/strength of material are standard values! The exact break through time/strength of material has to be obtained from the producer of the protective glove.

Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166

In the case of vapour or aerosol formation use a respirator with an approved filter. Wear full face mask supplied with: Gas cartridge K (ammonia, green).

Protective suit

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Stable under normal conditions.

Heating can release hazardous gases.

Heat, flames and sparks.

Reacts with copper, aluminium, zinc and their alloys. Strong acids and oxidizing agents Halogenated compounds

Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

The product should not be allowed to enter drains, water courses or the soil. Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with chemical or used container.

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulation.

The transport classification(s) provided herein are for informational purposes only. Transportation classifications may vary by mode of transportation, package sizes, and variations in regional or country regulations.

The transport classification(s) provided herein are for informational purposes only. Transportation classifications may vary by mode of transportation, package sizes, and variations in regional or country regulations.

The transport classification(s) provided herein are for informational purposes only. Transportation classifications may vary by mode of transportation, package sizes, and variations in regional or country regulations.