Eukitt™ Microfix™ Mounting Medium

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Eukitt Microfix Mounting Medium

Other Names

Xylene (commercial grade mixed isomers).

Product Number(s)

15320-35, 15322-35, EMS15320-35, EMS15322-35

CAS Number

1330-20-7

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

Warning

Hazard Statement(s)

• Flammable liquid and vapour.
• Harmful if inhaled.
• Causes skin irritation.
• Suspected of causing cancer.
• May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
• Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
• Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• Keep container tightly closed.
• Use only non-sparking tools.
• Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
• Wash thoroughly after handling.
• Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• Obtain special instructions before use.
• Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

Ingestion

If exposed or concerned get medical advice/attention

Eyes

If exposed or concerned get medical advice/attention.

Skin

(or hair) remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irritation occurs get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

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.

Other Information

No further relevant information available.

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

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

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). 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.
• Prevent formation of aerosols.
• Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
• Protect from heat.
• Protect against electrostatic charges.

Conditions for safe storage

• Keep container tightly sealed
• Protect from heat and direct sunlight.

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 skin.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Tightly sealed goggles.

Skin protection

Use 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

Not available

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

6.7hPa at 20°C

Density

Not determined

Boiling Point

136°C

Melting Point

Undetermined

Solubility

Not miscible or difficult to mix

Specific Gravity of Density

Not determined

Flash Point

23°C

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

• Lower: 1.1Vol %
• Upoer: 7.0Vol %

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

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

Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.

Ingestion

Not available

Inhalation

No sensitising effects known.

Toxicity and irritation

• 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 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.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: water with full jet

UN Number

UN1307

Proper shipping name

1307 XYLENES

Transport hazard class

Class 3 Flammable liquids

Packing group

III

Environmental hazard

Not applicable

Special precautions for users

• Warning: Flammable liquids.
• Danger code (Kemler): 30
• EMS Number: F-E,S-D
• Stowage category A

Additional information

• Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
• Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
• Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
• Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000mL
• Transport category 3
• Tunnel restriction code D/E

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

1330-20-7 Xylene S6

Other Information

• This product is classified and labelled according to the Globally Harmonised System (GHS)
• GHS02, GHS07, GHS08

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.