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SAFETY DATA SHEET

Clearium Mounting Medium

Version 1Last reviewed 17 March 2023Catalogue: 13520-11, 13520-12, 13520-13, EMS13520-11, EMS13520-12, EMS13520-13

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name
Clearium Mounting Medium
Other Names
Not available.
Product Number(s)
13520-11, 13520-12, 13520-13, EMS13520-11, EMS13520-12, EMS13520-13
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
  • Flam. Liq. 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • GHS08 Health hazard
  • Repr. 1A H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.
  • STOT RE 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
  • Asp. Tox. 1 H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
  • GHS07
  • Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
  • Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • STOT SE 3 H335-H336 May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Label Elements

Flammable
Flammable
Harmful / irritant
Harmful / irritant
Health hazard
Health hazard
Signal Words
None
Hazard Statement(s)
  • Hazard-determining components or labelling:
  • toluene
  • Methyl Methacrylate
  • dibutyl phthalate
  • Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • Causes skin irritation.
  • May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • May damage fertility or the unborn child.
  • May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
  • May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
  • May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Precautionary Statement(s)
  • Obtain special instruction 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.
  • Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
  • Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
  • Use only non-sparking tools.
  • Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
  • Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • Wash thoroughly after handling.
  • 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/eye protection/face protection.

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. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Ingestion
Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Eyes
Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
Skin
(or hair) Remove/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 for extinction: CO, powder or water spray.
  • Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
  • 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
toluene108-88-3>50-≤100%Not Available
Methyl Methacrylate80-62-6>25-≤50%Not Available
dibutyl phthalate84-74-2>2.5-≤10%Not Available

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, sand, extinguishing powder. Do not use water.
HAZCHEM
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet.

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.
  • 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.
  • Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents.

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 container 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
108-88-3 toluene50ppm191mg/m³150ppm574mg/m³
80-62-2 Methyl Methacrylate50ppm208mg/m³100ppm416mg/m³
84-74-2 dibutyl phthalate5mg/m³-
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 skin.
  • 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 self-contained respiratory protective device.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance
Clear liquid
Odour
Product specific
pH
Not determined
Vapour Pressure
47hPa
Density
0.93g/cm³
Boiling Point
110°C
Melting Point
Undetermined
Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available
Flash Point
6°C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
  • Lower: 1.2 Vol%
  • Upper: 12.5 Vol%
Ignition Temperature
390°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
  • 108-88-3 toluene
  • Oral LD50 5000 mg/kg (rat)
  • Dermal LD50 12124 mg/kg (rabbit)
  • Inhalative LC50/4h 5320 mg/l (mouse)
  • 84-74-2 dibutyl phthalate
  • Oral LD50 8000 mg/kg (rat)
  • Dermal LD50 20000 mg/kg (rabbit)
Eye contact
No irritating effect.
Skin contact
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes. Sensitisation possible through skin contact.
Ingestion
Not available
Inhalation
Not available
Toxicity and irritation
Irritant

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity
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.
  • Toxic for aquatic organisms.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

  • Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow to reach sewage system.
  • Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

Class 3 Flammable liquid
Class 3 Flammable liquid
HAZCHEM
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet.
UN Number
UN1993
Proper shipping name
1993FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (TOLUENE, METHYL METHACRYLATE MONOMER, STABILIZED)
Transport hazard class
Class 3 Flammable liquids.
Packing group
II
Environmental hazard
Not applicable.
Special precautions for users
  • Warning: Flammable liquids.
  • Danger code (Kemler): 33
  • EMS Number: F-E,S-E
  • Stowage category: B
Additional information
  • Limited quantities (LQ) 1L
  • Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
  • Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
  • Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500mL
  • Transport category: 2
  • Tunnel restriction code: D/E

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number
  • 108-88-3 toluene S6
  • 80-62-6 Methyl Methacrylate S6, S10
  • 84-74-2 dibutyl phthalate S10
Other Information
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date
17 March 2023
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.