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SAFETY DATA SHEET

Cytoseal™ XYL Mounting Medium

Version 1Last reviewed 28 November 2024Catalogue: 18009, IA013-XYL-118

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name
Cytoseal XYL Mounting Medium
Other Names
Acrylic Resin with Toluene, Aromatic Hydrocarbon
Product Number(s)
18009, IA013-XYL-118
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.
  • Water-react. 1 H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
  • GHS08 Health hazard
  • Repr. 1B H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.
  • STOT RE 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
  • GHS07
  • Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.
  • Acute Tox. 4 H312 Harmful in contact with skin.
  • Acute Tox. 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled.
  • Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
  • Eye Irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
  • 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 of labelling:
  • xylene
  • Acrylic Resin
  • BBP
  • Butylated hydroxytoluene
  • Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
  • Harmful if swallowed.
  • Harmful in contact with skin.
  • Harmful if inhaled.
  • Causes skin irritation.
  • Causes serious eye irritation.
  • 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.
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 away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire.
  • Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture.
  • 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.
  • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
  • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

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
Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. 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) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Brush off loose particles from skin. immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages.

Environment

  • In case of fire: Use CO₂, sand, extinguishing powder for extinction.
  • Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
  • 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
xylene1330-20-7>50-≤100%Not Available
Acrylic Resin28262-63-7>10-≤25%Not Available
BBP85-68-7≤2.5%Not Available
Butylated hydroxytoluene128-37-0≤2.5%Not Available

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion
If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Inhalation
  • Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist.
  • 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 doctor.
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

Mouth respiratory protective device.

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 form 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
1330-20-7 xylene80ppm350mg/m³150ppm655mg/m³
128-37-0 Butylated hydroxytoluene10mg/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 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
Colourless liquid
Odour
Aromatic
pH
Not determined
Vapour Pressure
8.9hPA
Density
0.864g/cm³
Boiling Point
110.6°C
Melting Point
Undetermined
Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available
Flash Point
18.9°C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
  • Lower: 1 Vol%
  • Upper: 6 Vol%
Ignition Temperature
500°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
Contact with water releases flammable gases.
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects
  • 1330-20-7 xylene
  • Oral LD50 4300 mg/kg (rat)
  • Dermal LD50 2000 mg/kg (rabbit)
  • 85-68-7 BBP
  • Oral LD50 2330 mg/kg (rat)
  • 128-37-0 Butylated hydroxytoluene
  • Oral LD50 890 mg/kg (rat)
Eye contact
Irritating effect.
Skin contact
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
Ingestion
Not available.
Inhalation
No sensitising effects known.
Toxicity and irritation
  • Harmful
  • Irritant

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity
Harmful to 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.
  • Harmful to aquatic organisms.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

  • Must not be disposed 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

Class 3 Flammable liquid
Class 3 Flammable liquid
HAZCHEM
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet.
UN Number
UN1866
Proper shipping name
1866 RESIN SOLUTION
Transport hazard class
Class 3 Flammable liquids
Packing group
II
Environmental hazard
Not applicable.
Special precautions for users
  • Warning: Flammable liquids.
  • Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 33
  • EMS Number: F-E,S-E
  • Stowage Category: B
Additional information
  • ADG
  • Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
  • 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
  • IMDG
  • Limited quantities (LQ) 1L
  • 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
  • 1330-20-7 xylene S6
  • 85-68-7 BBP S10
Other Information
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date
28 November 2024
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.