Histo-Clear II

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Histo-Clear II

Other Names

Not available.

Product Number(s)

64111-01, 64111-04, 64111-10, EMS64111-01, EMS64111-04, EMS64111-10

CAS Number

Not available

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

None

Hazard Statement(s)

• Hazard-determining components of labelling:
• Naphtha (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy
• ®-p-mentha-1,8-diene
• Flammable liquid and vapour.
• Causes skin irritation.
• May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• May cause genetic defects.
• May cause cancer.
• May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

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 container tightly closed.
• Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
• Use only non-sparking tools.
• Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
• Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• Wash thoroughly after handling.
• 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

Human Health

Inhalation

If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Ingestion

Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting.

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 exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

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

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 sewer/surface or ground water.

Methods and materials for containment and clean up

Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).

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

• 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.
• 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

Not available.

Body 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.

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

Not determined

Vapour Pressure

2.7hPa

Density

0.75g/cm³

Boiling Point

162-182°C

Melting Point

-55°C

Solubility

Not miscible or difficult to mix.

Specific Gravity of Density

Not available.

Flash Point

40°C

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

• Lower: 1.2 Vol%
• Upper: 9.6 Vol%

Ignition Temperature

292.8°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

• 64742-48-9 Naphtha (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy
• Oral LD50 >5000 mg/kg (rat)
• Dermal LD50 >3000 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

• Harmful
• Irritant
• Carcinogenic
• The product can cause inheritable damage.

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

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet.

UN Number

UN1268

Proper shipping name

1268 PETROLEUM DISTILLATES, N.O.S., ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS, MARINE POLLUTANT

Transport hazard class

Class 3 Flammable liquids

Packing group

III

Environmental hazard

Marine pollutant: Symbol (fish and tree)

Special precautions for users

• Warning: Flammable liquids.
• Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 30
• EMS Number: F-E,S-E
• 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

None of the ingredients is listed.

Other Information

• Workers are not allowed to be exposed to the hazardous carcinogenic materials contained in this preparation. Exceptions can be made by the authorities in certain cases.
• A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

3 April 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.