Substance   METHYL MAGNESIUM BROMIDE IN ETHYL ETHER
UN Number   1928
HIN (= Hazard Identification Number)   X323
ADR Label   4.3+3
ADR Class   4.3
Classification Code   WF1
Packing group   I
ERIC   3-38
 
Emergency Response Information
FLAMMABLE REACTIVE LIQUID

1. Characteristics
  • Hazardous to skin, eyes and air passages.
  • Hazardous reaction with water emitting flammable gases.
  • Gives off dangerous fumes.
  • Flashpoint below 60°C.

2. Hazards
  • Heating of container(s) will cause pressure rise with risk of bursting and subsequent explosion.
  • May form explosive mixture with air.
  • Gives off toxic and irritant fumes when heated or burning.
  • The vapour may be invisible and is heavier than air. It spreads along the ground and may enter sewers and basements.

3. Personal Protection
  • Chemical protection suit.
  • Self contained breathing apparatus.
  • Consider wearing standard fire fighting clothing underneath the suit.

4. Intervention Actions
  4.1 General
  • Keep upwind.
  • No smoking, eliminate ignition sources.
  • PUBLIC SAFETY HAZARD - Warn people nearby to stay indoors with doors and windows closed. Stop any ventilation. Consider evacuation of people in immediate danger.
  • Keep cargo dry. Avoid contact with water.
  • Minimise number of personnel in risk area.

  4.2 Spillage
  • Stop leaks if possible.
  • Contain spillage by any means available.
  • Check explosive limits.
  • Use low sparking hand tools and intrinsically safe equipment.
  • Absorb liquid in dry sand or any other suitable dry material.
  • If substance has entered a water course or sewer, inform the responsible authority.
  • Ventilate sewers and basements where there is no risk to personnel or public.

  4.3 Fire (involving the substance)
  • Extinguish with dry agent.
  • Do not use water or foam to extinguish.
  • Remove undamaged containers away from heat radiation.
  • Use water spray to knock down fire fumes if possible.

5. First Aid
  • If substance has got into eyes, wash out with water for at least 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.
  • Remove contaminated clothing immediately and drench affected skin with plenty of water.
  • Persons who have been in contact with the substance or have inhaled fumes should get immediate medical attention. Pass on all available product information.
  • In case of burns, immediately cool affected skin for as long as possible with cold water. Do not remove clothing adhering to skin.

6. Essential Precautions For Product Recovery
  • Do not use standard recovery equipment. Seek specialist advice immediately.

7. Precautions After Intervention
  7.1 Undressing
  • Drench contaminated suit and breathing apparatus with water before removing facemask and suit.
  • Use chemical protection suit and self contained breathing apparatus while undressing contaminated co-workers or handling contaminated equipment.
  • Contain decontamination run off.

  7.2 Equipment Clean Up
  • Drench with water before transporting from incident.
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