Material Handling & Storage

Important: Always wear gloves when handling the materials and reference the respective Safety Data Sheet.

Safe Handling Precautions

General Occupational Hygiene

  • Do not eat, drink, smoke, or sniff when interacting with materials.

  • Work in well-ventilated zones or use proper respiratory protection.

  • Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes. Remove contaminated, saturated clothing immediately. Wash hands before breaks and after work.

  • Provide an eye shower and label its location conspicuously.

  • Wash contaminated clothing prior to re-use.

Safe Handling

  • Provide room air exhaust at ground level. If handled uncovered, arrangements with local exhaust ventilation have to be used.

  • Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray.

Prevent Fire

  • Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not smoke when interacting with materials.

  • Take usual measures for fire prevention.

  • Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

Safe Storage

Storage Rooms and Containers

  • Keep containers tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place.

  • Protect containers against damage.

  • Keep/Store only in original containers.

  • Protect from direct and ambient light.

  • Recommended storage temperature can be found in the respective Safety Data Sheet.

Joint Storage

Avoid storing materials near:

  • Oxidizing agent

  • Reducing agent

  • Strong alkali

  • Alcohols