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SAFETY DATA SHEET

Butvar B-98 Powder

Version 1Last reviewed 18 February 2026Catalogue: C060

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name
Butvar B-98 Powder
Other Names
Butvar B-98 Powder
Product Number(s)
C060
CAS Number
-

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Laboratory use.

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

  • GHS07
  • Acute Tox. 4 H312 Harmful in contact with skin.
  • Acute Tox. 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled.
  • Skin Sens. 1B H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Label Elements

Harmful / irritant
Harmful / irritant
Signal Words
Warning
Hazard Statement(s)
  • Harmful if inhaled.
  • May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • Harmful in contact with skin.
Precautionary Statement(s)
  • Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
  • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing.

Primary route(s) of entry

Not available.

Human Health

Inhalation
Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
Ingestion
Not available.
Eyes
Not available.
Skin
Wash with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Environment

  • Store away from oxidising agents.
  • Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

NameCAS No.Content (w/w)Classification
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4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion
If symptoms persist consult doctor.
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.
Other Information
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire
CO₂, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
HAZCHEM
Not available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

Mouth respiratory protective device.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Not required.
Environmental precautions
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).
  • Ensure adequate ventilation.
  • Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling
  • Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
  • Prevent formation of aerosols.
Conditions for safe storage
Keep container tightly sealed.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

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.
  • Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection
Goggles recommended during refilling.
Skin protection
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
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
White granulate
Odour
Characteristic
pH
Not determined.
Vapour Pressure
Not determined
Density
Not determined.
Boiling Point
Undetermined.
Melting Point
Undetermined.
Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix with water.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not determined.
Flash Point
Not applicable.
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Product does not present an explosion hazard.
Ignition Temperature
Product is not self-igniting.
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
No further relevant information available.
Eye contact
No irritating effect.
Skin contact
No irritant effect. Sensitisation possible through skin contact.
Ingestion
No further relevant information available.
Inhalation
No further relevant information available.
Toxicity and irritation
  • The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations:
  • Harmful.
  • Irritant.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity
No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects
  • Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
  • Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

  • Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.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.

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM
Not available.
UN Number
None.
Proper shipping name
Not regulated.
Transport hazard class
0
Packing group
None.
Environmental hazard
No
Special precautions for users
No information available.
Additional information
No information available.

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number
No information available.
Other Information
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.