MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Tissue-Tek OCT Compound
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Date of Issue: 21 Sept 06
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
Not classified as 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
Tissue-Tek OCT Compound
Product Name
OCT Compound
Other Names
IA018
Product Code
None allocated
U.N. Number
None allocated
Dangerous Goods Class
None allocated
and Subsidiary Risk
None allocated
Hazchem Code
None allocated
Poison Schedule
Cryo Mountant
Use
Physical Description and Properties
Viscous, white to pale yellow solution. Slight alcohol odour.
Appearance
No data
Boiling Point/Melting Point
No data
Vapour Pressure
No data
Specific Gravity
<2320C
Flash Point
Not applicable
Flammability Limits
Soluble
Solubility in water
Other Properties
Ingredients
Chemical Name CAS Number Proportion
Polyvinyl alcohol 10.24%
Polyethylene glycol 4.26%
Non-reactice ingredient 85.50%
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Tissue-Tek OCT Compound
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects:
Acute
Swallowing may cause gastrointestinal irritation
Swallowed:
May cause mild irritation
Eye:
Contact may cause mild discomfort on prolonged contact
Skin:
Inhalation of mists may cause minor respiratory irritation
Inhaled:
No chronic effects of overexposure are currently known
Chronic:
First Aid:
If the patient is conscious, rinse out mouth with water and have the patient drink a glass
Swallowed:
of water or milk to dilute the material. Transport to the hospital for care.
Wash continuously with water for 15 minutes. Keep eyes open and eyelids raised, to be
Eye:
sure material is rinsed out. Transport to hospital for further medical attention.
Remove any contaminated clothing. Rinse the contacted area with water then wash with
Skin:
soap and water. Wash clothing before reuse.
If it occurs, remove patient to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
Inhaled:
breathing is difficult give oxygen. Seek medical attention.
Safety shower and eye bath
First Aid Facilities:
Advice to Doctor
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
No exposure standard established
Exposure Standards:
Use general room ventilation or local exhaust.
Engineering Controls:
Respiratory protection is not normally needed. Standard laboratory latex or rubber
Personal Protection:
gloves, chemical splash goggles and normal laboratory work clothing.
Not flammable under conditions of use.
Flammability:
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Store in a cool, well ventilated area.
Storage and Transport:
Take up with absorbent material and place in a disposable container. Wipe up area with
Spills and Disposal:
a damp paper towel and discard in the disposable container.
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus with full body protection. Extinguishing
Fire/Explosion Hazard:
Media: Water, regular foam, dry chemicals or carbon dioxide.
OTHER INFORMATION
Oxidizing agents
Incompatibilities
(Materials to avoid)
No data
Animal Toxicity Data:
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.
Copies may be made for non-profit use.
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