Silicon

Move the person to fresh air and keep him or her at rest in a position that promotes breathing. In the event of aches and pains, give oxygen and immediately seek medical attention. In the event of respiratory arrest, perform artificial respiration (only trained personnel).

Wash thoroughly with water and soap. If a skin irritation or rash appear, seek medical attention. In the event of contact with the melted product, cool quickly with water and seek medical attention immediately. Do no attempt to remove the melted product to avoid possible skin lesions.

Rinse thoroughly for a few minutes with water or saline solution, keeping the eyelids open. If the irritation persists, seek medical attention.

Rinse the mouth with water. Do not cause vomiting unless recommended by a doctor. Do not give anything by mouth if the person is not conscious. In the event of aches and pains, immediately seek medical attention.

Class D extinguishing agents: CO₂, special powder for metal fires or dry sand.

Do not use water or halogenated hydrocarbon extinguishers.

While flammability testing show that the product in pieces/granules is not flammable, small particles can catch fire and propagate a flame, which self-extinguishes quickly. Its intensity increases as the size of the dust decreases. Contact of the melted material with water can cause explosions due to the formation of gaseous hydrogen.

Always act according to the firefighting plan for the site. Evacuate and isolate the area until the fire has been extinguished. Limit access to trained personnel only. Make certain there is adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing gases/vapours. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Act upwind. Remove containers from the fire area if this can be done without risk. Alternatively, cool any containers exposed to flames with a water spray.

Always act according to the emergency plan for the site. Alert the emergency personnel. Avoid generating dust and make certain there is adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing fumes/duct and eye or skin contact. Evacuate and isolate the area, limiting access to trained personnel only. Remove any sources of flames or sparks, and other potential sources of ignition.

Avoid dispersion to the environment and flow into drains, water-bodies, and ground water.

Collect using mechanical equipment or with an explosion-proof vacuum. Keep dry material separate from wet or humid material. Do not close containers of humid/wet material. Clean the area involved carefully in order to eliminate any residual contamination.

The workplace environment and procedures are organised so that direct contact with the product is prevented or minimised. Keep away from sources of flames or sparks, and other potential sources of ignition. Avoid breathing fumes/duct and eye or skin contact. Use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) (please see SECTION 8.2).

Store in a dry, well ventilated place. Avoid exposure to high temperatures.

Do not eat, drink or smoke during use. Wash hands and other exposed areas of skin after use. Periodically wash work clothing and personal protective equipment to remove any contamination.

Keep away from sources of flames or sparks, and other potential sources of ignition.

Provide local ventilation for extraction or other devices to keep the particle level in the air below the recommended exposure limits. Employ extractor hoods or collection devices for eliminating fumes and equivalent dust from the plant.

Wear protective gloves suitable for the processing to be performed (ref. EN420 - EN388 - EN407). The final decision of the PPE to use must be made based on the operations to be performed (for ex. processing product at high temperatures) and the specific conditions of the workplace. Replace gloves immediately in the event of contamination or breakage.

Wear dust-proof eyewear in compliance with the EN166 standard. Wear a face mask during operations such as sawing, grinding or other processing with equipment or in the event of the risk of exposure to splashing product in the melted state.

In the event of insufficient ventilation or the risk of dust inhalation, wear a suitable breathing apparatus with dust filter (FFP2S) compliant with EN149 standard. In the event of suspected exposure hazardous gases in poorly ventilated areas, wear a breathing apparatus with air reserve compliant with EN137 standard.

Wear suitable protective clothing. The final decision of the PPE to use must be made based on the operations to be performed (for ex. processing product at high temperatures) and the specific conditions of the workplace.

Avoid/limit emissions into the environment using filters to abate fumes and dust. Avoid/limit emissions into the environment using filters to abate fumes and dust.

The product is stable under normal conditions of use and storage.

High dust concentrations can form a flammable/explosive mixture with air. The reaction with hydrofluoric and nitric acid leads to the formation of toxic gases such as silicon tetrafluoride (SiF4) or nitrogen oxides (NOx). Material can react also to other acids and alkaline products; generating violent exothermic reactions. Small particles can catch fire and propagate a flame, which self-extinguishes quickly. Its intensity increases as the size of the dust decreases; at concentration above 100 g/m³, suspended particles can lead to explosions.

Please see SECTION 10.1.

hydrofluoric and nitric acid, other acids and alkaline products

silicon tetrafluoride (SiF4) or nitrogen oxides (NOx)

The transported product must have been stored in a covered area, exposed to air, in the size shipped, for no less than three days prior to shipment.

The transported product must have been stored in a covered area, exposed to air, in the size shipped, for no less than three days prior to shipment.

The transported product must have been stored in a covered area, exposed to air, in the size shipped, for no less than three days prior to shipment.