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SAFETY DATA SHEET

Fluka Durcupan Water Soluble Embedding Kit - Component D

Version 1Last reviewed 23 February 2026Catalogue: C665

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name
Fluka Durcupan Water Soluble Embedding Kit - Component D - DISCONTINUED
Other Names
Durcupan H2O Solution Component D
Product Number(s)
C665
CAS Number
84-74-2

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

  • GHS08 health hazard
  • Repr. 1B H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.

Label Elements

Health hazard
Health hazard
Signal Words
None
Hazard Statement(s)
May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Precautionary Statement(s)
  • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • Obtain special instructions before use.
  • Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
  • IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
  • Store locked up.
  • Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Primary route(s) of entry

Not available.

Human Health

Inhalation
Not available.
Ingestion
Not available.
Eyes
Not available.
Skin
Not available.

Environment

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

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

NameCAS No.Content (w/w)Classification
Dibutyl phthalate84-74-2--

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion
If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.
Skin Contact
Generally the product does not irritate the skin.
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
Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.
HAZCHEM
Not available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

  • No special measures required.
  • Keep respiratory protective device available.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Not required.
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.
Conditions for safe storage
Store locked up.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

MaterialTWA ppmTWA mg/m³STEL ppmSTEL mg/m³
Dibutyl phthalateNA5 mg/m³NANA
Engineering controls
Not available.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection
Goggles recommended during refilling.
Skin protection
  • The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
  • Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
  • Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation.
  • Material of gloves.
  • The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
  • Penetration time of glove material.
  • The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Body protection
  • 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.
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
Characteristic
pH
Neutral
Vapour Pressure
at 162 °C: 0.00002 hPa
Density
at 20 °C: 1.045 g/cm³
Boiling Point
340 °C
Melting Point
-35.8 °C
Solubility
  • Miscibility with
  • water at 20 °C: 0.1 g/l
Specific Gravity of Density
Not determined.
Flash Point
188 °C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
  • Lower: <0.1 Vol %
  • Upper: 1.97 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
No further relevant information available.
Eye contact
No irritant effect.
Skin contact
  • No irritant effect.
  • No sensitising effects known.
Ingestion
No further relevant information available.
Inhalation
No sensitising effects known.
Toxicity and irritation
  • LD/LC50 values relevant for classification:
  • 84-74-2 dibutyl phthalate
  • Oral LD50 8000 mg/kg (rat)
  • Dermal LD50 20000 mg/kg (rabbit

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 (German Regulation) (Assessment by list): 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 together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
  • Uncleaned packaging:
  • Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
  • Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

Marine pollutant
Marine pollutant
Class 9 Miscellaneous
Class 9 Miscellaneous
HAZCHEM
Not available.
UN Number
UN3082
Proper shipping name
  • 3082 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE,
  • LIQUID, N.O.S. (dibutyl phthalate)
Transport hazard class
9 Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles.
Packing group
III
Environmental hazard
Symbol (fish and tree)
Special precautions for users
  • Warning: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles.
  • Danger code (Kemler): 90
  • Stowage Category A
Additional information
  • Transport/Additional information:
  • ADG
  • Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
  • Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
  • Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 ml.
  • Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 ml.
  • Transport category 3
  • Tunnel restriction code E

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number
S10
Other Information
  • GHS label elements
  • The substance is classified and labelled according to the Globally Harmonised System (GHS).
  • GHS08
  • Signal word Danger
  • Hazard-determining components of labelling:
  • Dibutyl phthalate
  • Hazard statements.
  • Precautionary statements
  • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • Obtain special instructions before use.
  • Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
  • IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
  • Store locked up.
  • Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date
23 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.