Storage Requirements:
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources, open flames, and incompatible materials.
Containers must remain tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.
Containers made of compatible materials (e.g., stainless steel, polyethylene) are recommended.
Safety Operations and Personal Protection:
Ventilation:
Ensure adequate ventilation in the workplace. Local exhaust ventilation is required, especially during heating or when mist generation is possible.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Respiratory Protection:
Wear a certified organic vapor respirator when airborne vapor or mist concentrations may exceed occupational exposure limits.
- Hand Protection: Wear chemical-resistant gloves (e.g., butyl rubber, neoprene) to prevent skin contact.
- Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles; add a face shield if splashing is possible.
- Body Protection: Wear impervious work clothing to avoid repeated or prolonged skin contact with the substance.
Health Hazards:
- Inhalation: Vapors or mists may irritate the respiratory tract, causing coughing and throat discomfort; high-concentration exposure may lead to central nervous system depression symptoms such as dizziness and drowsiness.
- Skin Contact: Prolonged or repeated contact may cause skin irritation, dryness, and defatting. Although absorption is limited, avoid sustained exposure.
- Eye Contact: Liquid or mist may cause significant eye irritation, manifesting as redness, pain, and tearing.
- Ingestion: Primary potential hazard route. Although less toxic than ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol, large ingestion may damage kidneys and the central nervous system. Possible symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness, and drowsiness. Severe cases may result in renal failure.
Environmental Hazards:
Toxic to aquatic organisms and may cause long-term adverse effects in aquatic environments. Strictly prohibit discharge into sewers or natural water bodies. Dispose of properly in accordance with relevant regulations to prevent environmental contamination.
