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SAFETY DATA SHEET

B-5 Fixative

Version 1Last reviewed 18 February 2026Catalogue: 64122-056, 64122-06, 64122-10, EMS64122-05, EMS64122-06, EMS64122-10

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name
B-5 Fixative
Other Names
Not available
Product Number(s)
64122-056, 64122-06, 64122-10, EMS64122-05, EMS64122-06, EMS64122-10
CAS Number
Not available

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Laboratory chemicals.

Company Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

Emergency Contact Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

  • GHS02 Flame
  • Flammable liquids 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
  • GHS06 Skull and crossbones
  • Acute Toxicity - Oral 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed.
  • GHS08 Health hazard
  • Sensitization - Respiratory 1B H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
  • Carcinogenicity 1B H350 May cause cancer.
  • GHS07
  • Skin Irritation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
  • Eye Irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
  • Sensitization - Skin 1B H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Label Elements

Flammable
Flammable
Acute toxicity
Acute toxicity
Health hazard
Health hazard
Signal Words
None
Hazard Statement(s)
  • Hazard-determining components of labelling: formaldehyde
  • Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • Toxic if swallowed.
  • Causes skin irritation.
  • Causes serious eye irritation.
  • May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
  • May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • May cause cancer.
Precautionary Statement(s)
  • Obtain special instructions before use.
  • Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
  • Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces - No smoking.
  • Keep container tightly closed.
  • Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
  • Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
  • Use only non-sparking tools.
  • Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
  • Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • Wash thoroughly after handling.
  • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
  • Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace.
  • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.

Primary route(s) of entry

Not available

Human Health

Inhalation
If breathing is difficult, remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a poison center/doctor.
Ingestion
Immediately call a poison centre/doctor. Rinse mouth.
Eyes
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Skin
(or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Environment

  • In case of fire: Use CO₂, powder or water spray to extinguish.
  • Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
  • Store locked up.
  • Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

NameCAS No.Content (w/w)Classification
propan-2-ol67-63-0>25-≤50%Not Available
formaldehyde50-00-0>10-≤25%Not Available

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting; immediately call for medical help.
Inhalation
  • Supply fresh air and to be sure call for a doctor.
  • In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
Other Information
  • Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
  • In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire
CO₂, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

No special measures required.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Environmental precautions
  • Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
  • Dilute with plenty of water.
  • Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground water.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
  • Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
  • Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
  • Ensure adequate ventilation.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling
  • Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
  • Open and handle receptacle with care.
  • Prevent formation of aerosols.
  • Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
  • Protect from heat.
  • Protect against electrostatic charges.
  • Keep respiratory protective device available.
Conditions for safe storage
  • Store in a cool location.
  • Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
  • Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
  • Protect from heat and direct sunlight.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

MaterialTWA ppmTWA mg/m³STEL ppmSTEL mg/m³
67-63-0 propan-2-olPEL 400ppmREL 400ppmTLV 200ppmPEL 980mg/m3REL 980mg/m3REL 500ppmTLV 400ppmREL 1225mg/m3
50-00-0 formaldehydePEL 0.75ppmREL 0.016ppmTVL 0.1ppm-PEL 2ppmTLV 0.3ppm-
Engineering controls
  • Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
  • Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
  • Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
  • Store protective clothing separately.
  • Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection
Wear protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Body protection
Wear protective clothing.
Respiratory protection
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance
Blue liquid
Odour
Pungent
pH
Not determined
Vapour Pressure
43hPa
Density
Not determined
Boiling Point
Undetermined
Melting Point
Undetermined
Solubility
Fully miscible
Specific Gravity of Density
Not determined
Flash Point
11.7°C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
  • Lower: 2 Vol%
  • Upper: 73 Vol%
Ignition Temperature
-300°C
Formula
Not available

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects
  • 50-00-0 formaldehyde
  • Oral LD50 >200 mg/kg (rat)
Eye contact
Irritating effect
Skin contact
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes. Sensitisation possible through skin contact.
Ingestion
Not available
Inhalation
Sensitisation possible through inhalation.
Toxicity and irritation
  • Toxic
  • Harmful
  • Irritant
  • Carcinogenic

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity
Very toxic for fish.
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects
  • Water hazard class 2: hazardous for water.
  • Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
  • Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.
  • Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
  • Very toxic for aquatic organisms.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

  • Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
  • Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
  • Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents.

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

Marine pollutant
Marine pollutant
Class 3 Flammable liquid
Class 3 Flammable liquid
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
UN Number
UN1219
Proper shipping name
  • Isopropanol
  • 1219 ISOPROPANOL (ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL), ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS, MARINE POLLUTANT
Transport hazard class
Class 3 Flammable liquids
Packing group
II
Environmental hazard
  • Product contains environmentally hazardous substances: zinc chloride.
  • Symbol (fish and tree)
Special precautions for users
  • Warning: Flammable liquids
  • Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 33
  • EMS Number: F-E,S-D
  • Stowage Category: B
Additional information
  • DOT
  • Quantity limitations:
  • On passenger aircraft/rail: 5L
  • On cargo aircraft only: 60L
  • ADR
  • Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
  • Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
  • Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500ml

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number
  • Carcinogenic categories
  • EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
  • 50-00-0 formaldehyde B1
  • 7646-85-7 zinc chloride D, I, II
  • TVL (Threshold Limit Value)
  • 67-63-0 propan-2-ol A4
  • 50-00-0 formaldehyde A2
Other Information
  • Workers are not allowed to be exposed to the hazardous carcinogenic materials contained in this preparation. Exceptions can be made by the authorities in certain cases.
  • A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date
18 February 2026
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.