MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Cytoseal Mounting Medium
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Date of Issue: 21 Sept 06
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
Hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia
COMPANY DETAILS
ProSciTech
Company:
Address: PO Box 111, Thuringowa Central Qld. 4817 Australia
Street Address: 1/11 Carlton Street, Kirwan, Qld, 4817 Australia
Telephone Number: (07) 4773 9444
Fax Number: (07) 4773 2244
IDENTIFICATION SECTION
Cytoseal Mounting Medium
Product Name
Other Names
IA013, IA014
Product Code
UN1294
U.N. Number
2
Dangerous Goods Class
None allocated
and Subsidiary Risk
No data
Hazchem Code
None allocated
Poison Schedule
A mounting medium
Use
Physical Description and Properties
Clear, colourless liquid with a characteristic aromatic odour.
Appearance
B.P. 110oC
Boiling Point/Melting Point
~47mm /Hg
Vapour Pressure
0.97kg/L at 25oC
Specific Gravity
4.5oC
Flash Point
LEL: 1.2 UEL:7.1
Flammability Limits
Insoluble
Solubility in water
Other Properties
Ingredients
Chemical Name CAS Number Proportion
Toluene 108-88-3 ~65%
Acrylic Resin 28262-63-7 ~35%
Antioxidant 128-37-0
Butyl Benzyl Phthalate 85-68-7
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Cytoseal Mounting Medium
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects:
Acute
May be fatal if swallowed. May cause nausea or vomiting.
Swallowed:
May cause irritation and damage to eyes.
Eye:
May cause skin irritation
Skin:
May cause dizziness, headache, nausea or vomiting.
Inhaled:
Prolonged exposure to toluene may cause headache, loss of appetite, drowsiness,
Chronic:
nervousness, and pallor. Continue repeated inhalation of toluene to the point of
euphoria has caused irreversible encephalopathy with ataxis, tremulosness, emotional
lability, and diffuse cerebral atrophy
First Aid:
If swallowed DO NOT induce vomiting. If vomiting does occur insure that victim's
Swallowed:
head is lower than hips in order to prevent aspiration. Seek medical attention
immediately.
Wash continuously with water for 15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower
Eye:
eyelids, until no evidence of chemical remains (at least 15 - 20min). Seek medical aid.
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash affected area
Skin:
continuously with soap and warm water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
Move to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, give artifical respiration. If breathing is
Inhaled:
difficult give oxygen. Keep victim warm and at rest. Seek medical attention.
Eye bath, safety shower
First Aid Facilities:
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
TWA - 50ppm (188mg/m3 )
Exposure Standards:
Local exhaust is adequate for most conditions of use.
Engineering Controls:
Use approved respirator equipment when needed, outer garment protection when spill
Personal Protection:
or splattering is likely. Wear chemical resistant gloves for prolonged or repeated
contact. Use splash-proof safety eye wear when handling the product.
Use in well ventilated area. Keep containers tightly closed and away from sparks, heat,
Flammability:
open flames and electrical equipment. When exposed to fires, keep containers cool.
Heat will build pressure and rupture closed containers.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Store as flammable. Protect from sources of ignition. Keep containers cool and dry.
Storage and Transport:
Avoid inhalation of vapours and personal contact with product. Do not store next to
oxidizing materials. Empty containers may retain product residue. UN1294 Hazard
class: 3 Packing group: II Proper Shipping Name: Toluene
Wear appropriate protective equipment. Ventilate area. Protect from ignition sources.
Spills and Disposal:
Absorb with vermiculite, dry sand or similar material and deposit in a sealed container
ready for disposal.
Provide respiratory protection by wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus. Use
Fire/Explosion Hazard:
water spray to reduce vapours and keep fire-exposed containers cool. Extinguishing
media: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or regular foam. For large fires, use
water spray, fog or regular foam. A water spray may be used to cool closed containers
when exposed to extreme heat. May generate hazardous fumes when heated. Vapor
may travel a considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash back. Not soluable
with water. Fumes may contain carbon monoxide and other toxic vapours.
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OTHER INFORMATION
Strong Acids, Oxidizing materials.
Incompatibilities
(Materials to avoid)
LC50 Inhalation (Rat) 26,700ppm/1 hour;
Animal Toxicity Data:
LC50 Inhalation (Mouse) 400ppm/24 hour;
LCLO Inhalation (Rabbit) 55,000/40 minutes;
LD50 Skin(Rabbit) 12,124mg/kg;
LD50 Oral(Rat) 636mg/kg;
LD50 Subcutanoues (Mouse) 2250mg/kg;
LD50 Intravenous (Rat) 1960mg/kg;
LDLO Intravenous (Rabbit) 130mg/kg;
LD50 Intraperitioneal (Guinea Pig) 500mg/kg;
LD50 Intraperitioneal (Rat) 1332mg/kg;
LD50 Intraperitioneal (Mouse) 59mg/kg;
LDLO Intraperitioneal (Mammal) 1750mg/kg;
LD50 Unreported (Rat) 6900mg/kg;
LD50 Unreported (Mouse) 2000mg/kg.
The information published in this Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from data in various technical
publications. It is the user鈥檚 responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary
safety precautions. We reserve the right to revise Material Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available.
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