Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
For professional and R&D use only. Conditions of Intended Use: (ABBR. C.I.U.) As an Optical Refractive Index Liquid at normal room pressure 101.32 kPa (760 mm Hg), temperature 18°C to 40°C (65°F to 104°F) in a non misted/non airborne state in a room having a normal air changes (2)/ HR., in a trained and supervised laboratory/ industrial setting using standard Good Laboratory/ Good Manufacturing procedures.
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
Aspiration hazard Category 1 H304
Label Elements
Health hazard
Signal Words
None
Hazard Statement(s)
H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
Precautionary Statement(s)
P301±P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.
P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting.
P405 - Store locked up.
P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations.
Environment
Exposure may aggravate pre-existing eye, skin, or respiratory conditions.
3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Poly(dimethylsiloxane)
63148-62-9
30-60%
Not classified.
White mineral oil, petroleum
8042-47-5
30-60%
Asp. Tox. 1, H304
4. First Aid Measures
Ingestion
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Place affected person on their side. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. If vomiting occurs have person lean forward. If vomiting occurs, keep head below waistline. Aspiration into the lungs can occur during ingestion or vomiting and may cause lung injury.
Inhalation
When symptoms occur: go into open air and ventilate suspected area. Obtain medical attention if breathing difficulty persists. Prolonged exposure may cause irritation.
Skin Contact
Remove contaminated clothing. Drench affected area with water for at least 5 minutes. Obtain medical attention if irritation develops or persists. Prolonged exposure may cause skin irritation.
Eye Contact
Rinse cautiously with water for at least 5 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Obtain medical attention if irritation develops or persists. May cause slight irritation to eyes.
Other Information
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible).
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
5. Firefighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Fire
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, fog, carbon dioxide (CO₂), alcohol-resistant foam, or dry chemical.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Do not use a heavy water stream. Use of heavy stream of water may spread fire.
HAZCHEM
Fire Hazard: Not considered flammable but may burn at high temperatures.
Explosion Hazard: Product is not explosive.
Reactivity: Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal conditions.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
Precautionary Measures Fire: Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire.
Firefighting Instructions: Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers.
Protection During Firefighting: Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
Protective Equipment: Equip cleanup crew with proper protection.
Emergency Procedures: Ventilate area. Upon arrival at the scene, a first responder is expected to recognize the presence of dangerous goods, protect oneself and the public, secure the area, and call for the assistance of trained personnel as soon as conditions permit.
Environmental precautions
Prevent entry to sewers and public waters.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Contain any spills with dikes or absorbents to prevent migration and entry into sewers or streams.
Methods for Cleaning Up: Clean up spills immediately and dispose of waste safely. Absorb and/or contain spill with inert material.
Transfer spilled material to a suitable container for disposal. Contact competent authorities after a spill.
7. Handling and Storage
Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for Safe Handling: Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking
and when leaving work. Avoid prolonged contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing vapours, mist, spray.
Hygiene Measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures.
Conditions for safe storage
Technical Measures: Comply with applicable regulations.
Storage Conditions: Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a dry, cool place. Keep/Store away from direct sunlight,
extremely high or low temperatures and incompatible materials. Store locked up/in a secure area.
EPA_HPV: High Production Volume Chemicals (U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency)
EPA_TRED: Risk Assessment for Tolerance Reassessment Eligibility Decision (U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency)
EU_CLH: European Union Harmonised Classification and Labelling Proposal
EU_RAR: European Union Risk Assessment Report
FOOD_JOURN: Food Research Journal (1956)
IARC: The International Agency for Research on Cancer
IDLH: National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety Immediately
Dangerous to Life or Health Value Profiles
IUCLID: International Uniform Chemical Information Database
JAPAN_GHS: Japan GHS Basis for Classification Data
JP_J-CHECK: Japan J-Check
KR_NIER: South Korea National Institute of Environmental Research Evaluations
NICNAS: Australia National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment
Scheme
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services)
NLM_CIP: National Library of Medicine ChemID plus database
NLM_HSDB: National Library of Medicine Hazardous Substance Data Bank
NLM_PUBMED: National Library of Medicine PubMed database
NTP: National Toxicology Program
NZ_CCID: New Zealand Chemical Classification and Information Database
OECD_EHSP: Environment, Health, and Safety Publication (Organisation for
Economic Co-operation and Development)
OECD_SIDS: Screening Information Data Sets (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development)
WHO: World Health Organization
References
Cargille Safety Data sheet "Cargille Refractive Index Liquid Series AA nD=1.400-1.459". https://www.cargille.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Cargille_Refractive_Index_Liquid_Series_AA_nD14001459_SDS_NA.pdf 04/04/2024