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SAFETY DATA SHEET

Xylene Substitute

Version 1Last reviewed 2 March 2026Catalogue: EMS23410-01; EMS23410-05; EMS23410-04

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name
Xylene Substitute - DISCONTINUED
Other Names
Not available
Product Number(s)
EMS23410-01; EMS23410-05; EMS23410-04
CAS Number
64742-48-9

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
  • Muta. 1B H340 May cause genetic defects.
  • Carc. 1B H350 May cause cancer.
  • Asp. Tox. 1 H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
  • Flam. Liq. 4 H227 Combustible liquid.

Label Elements

Health hazard
Health hazard
Signal Words
None
Hazard Statement(s)
  • Combustible liquid.
  • May cause genetic defects.
  • May cause cancer.
  • May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
Precautionary Statement(s)
  • Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection.
  • IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
  • Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • 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
  • Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
  • 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.
Ingestion
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Eyes
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Skin
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin

Environment

  • Water hazard class 1 (German Regulation) (Assessment by list): slightly hazardous for water
  • Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

NameCAS No.Content (w/w)Classification
Naphtha (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy64742-48-9Not Available

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion
  • Do NOT induce vomiting
  • IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
  • May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
Inhalation
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.
Skin Contact
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection.
Eye Contact
Tightly sealed goggles
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, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

No special measures required.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Not required
Environmental precautions
  • 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
No special requirements

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 eyes and skin.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection
Wear 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
Wear protective clothing.
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
Clear liquid
Odour
Petroleum-like
pH
Not determined
Vapour Pressure
1hPa
Density
4.7g/cm³
Boiling Point
180 °C
Melting Point
-25 °C
Solubility
0.04 g/l
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available.
Flash Point
>61 °C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/vapour mixtures are possible.
Ignition Temperature
240 °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 further relevant information available.
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 >5,000 mg/kg (rat)
  • Dermal LD50 >3,000 mg/kg (rab)
Eye contact
No irritant effect
Skin contact
No irritant effect
Ingestion
No irritant effect
Inhalation
No sensitising effects known.
Toxicity and irritation
Muta. 1B, Carc. 1B

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 1 (German Regulation) (Assessment by list): slightly hazardous for water
  • Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

  • Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
  • Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
  • Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

Class 3 Flammable liquid
Class 3 Flammable liquid
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
UN Number
UN1268
Proper shipping name
PETROLEUM DISTILLATES, N.O.S.
Transport hazard class
CLASS 3
Packing group
PG III
Environmental hazard
  • Yes (DOT)
  • 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: 30 mL
  • Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 mL
  • Transport category 3
  • Tunnel restriction code D/E
  • IMDG
  • 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

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number
None of the ingredients is listed.
Other Information
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date
2 March 2026
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.