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SAFETY DATA SHEET

Polystyrene Microparticles - 10% W/V

Version 1Last reviewed 1 March 2026Catalogue: QPP10-008-10, QPP10-015-10, QPP10-025-10, QPP10-025-100, QPP10-05-10, QPP10-08-10, QPP10-10-10, QPP10-10-100,

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name
Polystyrene Microparticles - 10% W/V
Other Names
Synonyms
Product Number(s)
QPP10-008-10, QPP10-015-10, QPP10-025-10, QPP10-025-100, QPP10-05-10, QPP10-08-10, QPP10-10-10, QPP10-10-100,

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Where and restrictions (eg. 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

Not classified as hazardous according to Regulation .

Label Elements

Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
  • Not classified as hazardous according to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 (CLP/GHS) or Directive 67/548/EEC.
  • Caution: This substance has not been fully tested (EC).
Precautionary Statement(s)
Nil

Human Health

Ingestion
May be harmful if swallowed.
Eyes
May cause eye irritation.

Environment

N/A

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

NameCAS No.Content (w/w)Classification
26628-22-80.02%Acute Tox. 2 H300 H310H330; Aquatic Acute 1H400; Aquatic Chronic 1H410

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion
  • Rinse mouth with water, but do not swallow mouthwash. Do not induce vomiting. Give plenty of water to drink (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS).
  • Refer for medical attention.
Inhalation
Immediate fresh air & rest. Keep under observation and if breathing becomes difficult seek immediate medical attention. Resuscitate if breathing stops.
Skin Contact
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire
Use foam extinguishers or water spray
HAZCHEM
Forms combustible solid if allowed to dry out. May emit corrosive & toxic fumes, including oxides of carbon & nitrogen during combustion.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

  • Wear self contained breathing apparatus with full face shield operated in positive pressure mode, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
  • May produce black acrid smoke if burned.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Environmental precautions
Clean up spills using an absorbent, non-combustible material and gather up placing in a clean closed container for disposal. Do not wash away into sewers.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Non given

7. Handling and Storage

Conditions for safe storage
Store unopened package at ambient temperature in a well ventilated place away from heat.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection
: Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN 166
Body protection
Suitable impervious gloves e.g. Nitrile or Neoprene rubber. The selected protective gloves have to conform to EN 374.
Respiratory protection
If required to control exposure, use only suitable respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance
Cloudy White Dilute Suspension of Polystyrene Particles in water with 0.02% Sodium Azide as preservative.
pH
No information available
Vapour Pressure
No information available
Boiling Point
100°C / 212°F
Specific Gravity of Density
No information available
Flash Point
No information available
Ignition Temperature
No information available
Formula
No information available

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity
Stable
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Will not occur.

11. Toxicological Information

Eye contact
No Information
Ingestion
May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation
May be harmful if inhaled.
Toxicity and irritation
No Information

12. Ecological Information

Other adverse effects
No Information

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

Methods of disposal must meet all local, federal and state laws.

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM
Forms combustible solid if allowed to dry out. May emit corrosive & toxic fumes, including oxides of carbon & nitrogen during combustion.
UN Number
Not classified as hazardous for any mode of transport.
Transport hazard class
Not classified as hazardous for any mode of transport.
Packing group
Not classified as hazardous for any mode of transport.
Environmental hazard
Not classified as hazardous for any mode of transport.

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number
Manufactured for Research and development only

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date
1 March 2026
Comments
  • 16.1 Text of hazard categ. Codes, hazard statements, and R-phase(s) mentioned in Section 3:
  • Acute Tox 2. Acute toxicity category 2
  • H300 Fatal if swallowed.
  • H310 Fatal in contact with skin.
  • H330 Fatal if inhaled.
  • Aquatic Acute 1. Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute, category 1
  • H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
  • Aquatic Chronic 1. Hazardous to the aquatic environment, chronic, category 1
  • H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
  • T± Very Toxic
  • R28 Very toxic if swallowed
  • R32 Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas
  • N. Dangerous to the environment
  • R50-53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse guide for this product.
References
Spherotech Inc. Safety Data Sheet, https://www.spherotech.com/SDS%20PP%2010%25%20products%20032620.pdf-utm_source=chatgpt.com 03/06/2020