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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
FRIGID - EOTONE-27 ARTERIAL FLUID
This product is a "Hazardous Substance " according to criteria of Worksafe Australia
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT / PREPARATION
AND COMPANIES
Manufacturer's Details:
Name: Frigid Fluid Company
Address: 11631 West Grand Avenue - Chicago, Illinois 60164 - USA
Telephone: 1-708-836-1215
Importer's / Retailer's Details:
Name: R.H. Minter Pty. Ltd. ABN: 19004391217
Address: 17 Park Road - Oakleigh -Victoria - 3166 - AUSTRALIA
Telephone: 61-(03)-9568-6999 Contact: Technical Consultant
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: 1-800-808-471 (24 HOURS)
Product Usage: For embalming, via arterial and hypodermic injection.
HAZARD RATINGS PRODUCT CLASSIFICATIONS
2 FIRE UN Number For Product 2209
2 HEALTH ADGC Risk Classification For Product 8
0 REACTIVITY ADGC Subsidiary Risk For Product N/E
4 = Extreme 3 = High Packing Group For Product III
2 = Moderate 1 = Low HAZCHEM Code For Product 2Z
0 = No Hazard SUSDP Code For Product S6
ACRONYMS & SYMBOL AND NOTICE CODES USED:
UN # United Nations Number ADGC Australian Dangerous Goods Code
N.O.S. Not Otherwise Specified HAZCHEM Emergency action code - information
SUSDP Standard-Uniform Schedule for fire & emergency services
of Drugs and Poisons N/A Not Available
N/E Not Established SKIN Absorbed By Skin
SEN Sensitiser
CARCINOGEN CODES: 1 = Established / Known Carcinogen
2 = Probable Human Carcinogen
3 = Suspected of Having Carcinogenic Potential
Notice & Carcinogen Codes compiled from 'Exposure Standards For Atmospheric Contaminants In
the Occupational Environment [ NOHSC:3009 (1995) ]
ADGC Codes compiled from 'Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail
6th Edition - ADGCode - Volume 2, Technical Appendices ]
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2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON PRODUCT'S INGREDIENTS
WORKSAFE WORKSAFE
AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA
Codes
Exposure Standards
Hazardous Ingredients % TWA STEL Notice Carcinogen
mg/m3 mg/m3 Code Code
Formaldehyde
CAS# 50-00-0 20-30 1.2 2.5 SEN 2
Methyl alcohol
CAS# 67-56-1 5 to 15 262 328 SKIN
NON-Haz Ingredients: Balance
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3. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
This product is classified as a Hazardous Substance/Dangerous Goods according to:
Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:1008 - 1999]
Australian Dangerous Goods Code - 6th Edition
Risk Phrases for this product are:
R-40 = Possible risks of irreversible effects.
R-20/21/22 = Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R36/37/38 = Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
R43 = May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
Safety Phrases for this product are:
S-1/2 = Keep locked up and out of reach of children
S7 = Keep container tightly closed
S20/21 = When using, do not eat, drink or smoke
S23 = Do not breathe vapour
S24/25 = Avoid contact with skin and eyes
S26 = If contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
S36/37/38 = Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye-face protection
S45 = In case of accident, or feeling unwell, get medical advice immediately and take MSDS
S46 = If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and take MSDS
S51 = Use only in well ventilated areas.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS OF THIS PRODUCT:
INGESTION - ACUTE EXPOSURE:
POISONOUS IF SWALLOWED! Causes severe irritation and inflammation of the mouth,throat,
and stomach, followed by severe stomach pains, vomiting, diarrhoea, possible loss of
consciousness. Blindness or death may occur.
INHALATION - ACUTE EXPOSURE:
Highly irritating to upper respiratory tract, possibly causing inflammation of the lining of the nose,
throat and lungs.
INHALATION - CHRONIC EXPOSURE:
Extremely irritating vapours can cause bronchopneumonia and oedema.
Sensitisation is also possible.
SKIN - ACUTE EXPOSURE:
Contact causes drying, cracking, scaling with hardening or tanning after repeated exposure.
SKIN - CHRONIC EXPOSURE:
May cause contact allergic dermatitis.
EYES - ACUTE EXPOSURE:
High vapour concentrations or contact causes tearing and severe irritation.
EYES - CHRONIC EXPOSURE:
Contact may cause severe irritation or irreversible damage.
GENERALISED CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE:
Chronic overexposure MAY cause liver and kidney damage and respiratory complications.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES:
EYES:
Quickly flush eyes with copious amounts of cold water for15 minutes while holding eyelids open.
Seek prompt medical attention.
SKIN:
Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with copious amounts of soap and water.
If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
INHALATION:
Immediately remove victim to fresh air and restore breathing, if necessary. Stay with victim until
arrival of emergency medical personnel.
INGESTION:
IMMEDIATELY CALL FOR AMBULANCE AND TRANSPORT VICTIM (AND M.S.D.S.) TO
NEAREST EMERGENCY MEDICAL FACILITY!
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING UNLESS INSTRUCTED BY A PHYSICIAN OR
AUSTRALIAN POISONS INFORMATION CENTRE ON 13-11-26
ADVICE TO DOCTOR:
TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY -
CONSIDER ALL OF THE HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS ON THIS M.S.D.S
FIRST AID FACILITIES (Minimum Recommendation ):
Eye Wash Station, Drench Shower, State Approved First Aid Kit
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:
FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
LEL UEL
Flash Point (method used): 64.4C (TCC) Flammable Limits: 6% 73%
Extinguishing Media:
Carbon dioxide, dry chemical or foam. Use water spray to cool fire and exposed surfaces.
Special Fire Fighting Protocols:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing for indoor and significant
outdoor fires. Use water spray fog to cool fire and exposed containers.
Unusual Fire Hazards:
THIS PRODUCT IS COMBUSTIBLE!
Keep product away from heat, sparks and open flames.
Unusual Explosion Hazards:
Low to moderate explosion hazard. As with any closed container, extreme heat may cause it to
explode.
HAZCHEM CODE: 2Z
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
INITIAL PROCEDURES:
> Wear personal protective equipment (see Section 8).
> Eliminate any source of ignition, spark or open flame.
> Clear the area of all personnel
> Ventilate the area with local exhaust and fresh air source.
Large Spill:
> Wear personal protective equipment (see Section 8).
> Clear the area of all personnel
> Ventilate the area with local exhaust and fresh air source.
> Cover and absorb the spill with earth, sand or other non-flammable material.
> Place absorbent in covered container.
> Wash-down the spill residue with copious amounts of cold water prior to flushing to sewer.
(Note: Wash-down must be at a ratio of 1 to 10 [eg 500ml of fluid to 5 litres of water] )
Small Spill:
> Wear personal protective equipment (see Section 8).
> Ventilate the area with local exhaust and fresh air source
> Neutralise fumes with household ammonia spray.
> Wash-down the spill residue with copious amounts of cold water prior to flushing to sewer.
Disposal of Absorbent Material:
> Dispose of any absorbent material in accordance with local, state and national regulations.
7. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE USAGE (HANDLING AND STORAGE):
SAFE USAGE AND HANDLING PRECAUTIONS:
> Avoid, as far as practicable, inhalation of vapour, mists of fume generated during use of this
product.
> Avoid contact with skin and observe good personal hygiene.
> Avoid contact with eyes by wearing the appropriate eye protection (face shield or goggles).
> Wash hands thoroughly after contact and DO NOT eat, drink, smoke or attend to personal
cosmetics while working with this product.
> Take all necessary precautions against accidental spillage of any kind.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS:
"THIS IS A COMBUSTIBLE PRODUCT"
> Store and dispense only in well-ventilated areas away from heat and sources of ignition.
> Store and use only in equipment/containers designed for use with this product.
> Containers must be properly labelled and kept closed when not in use.
> Do not remove any warning labels from containers.
> Empty containers may contain some residual product. Rinse container thoroughly with cold
water and do not remove any labels prior to disposal of container.
> Store in closed container, in cool, well-ventilated area between 10 and 38 degrees C.
> Check with local, state and national regulations concerning amount of chemical per square
metre of floor space allowed.
> Avoid contact with incompatible materials such as strong oxidising agents, acids and alkalis.
OTHER INFORMATION:
> Will present a flammability hazard if heated above the flash point designated for this product
(see section 5). Bulk liquids at normal storage temperatures will present virtually no
fire hazard.
> Product contaminated rags, paper or material used to absorb spillages represent a fire hazard,
and should not be allowed to accumulate. Dispose of safely immediately after use.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROL /
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE):
EXPOSURE STANDARDS:
Worksafe Australia "Exposure Standards" for specific ingredients found within this product are listed
in Section 2 of this data sheet. Safe Usage for this product are found in Section 7 above.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
A local fresh air source AND a local exhaust/ventilation system must be used together whenever
using this product to keep vapour levels below STEL and TWA levels.
Local exhaust/ventilation should be taken from floor level as a minimum value.
Fresh air source should be directed from ceiling level downwards towards exhaust/ventilation unit.
Recommended air exchange rate when using this product is 16-20 per hour.
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT:
Respiratory:
If inhalation risk exists, or for overexposure, wear Australian approved organic vapour respirator
(full-face or half-face, or air supplied breathing apparatus).
Eye Protection:
Always wear safety glasses with side shields, chemical goggles or full face shield when using
this product.
Gloves:
Always wear chemical-resistant (Nitrile ) gloves when using this product.
Clothing/Boots:
Always wear chemical/splash-resistant clothing (sleeves to wrists-length to ankles) and rubber
boots when using this product.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
Boiling Point: 148 C Specific Gravity (Water = 1): 1.02
Vapour Pressure (MM Hg): N/E % Volitive by Volume: >80
Vapour Density (Air = 1) N/E pH: N/E
Appearance/Odour: Reddish liquid, mild odour.
Evaporation Rate (Either=1) >1 Solubility in Water: Complete
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:
Stability:
Normally stable - Avoid heat, sparks and open flame.
Incompatible Materials:
Strong oxidisers, strong acids, strong alkalies, and chlorides.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and formaldehyde gas.
Hazardous Polymerisation: N/E
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Health-Hazard-Data for this product can be found in Section # 3.
The following Toxicological Data is for individual hazardous ingredients only.
Formaldehyde:
Carcinogen Category - 2
A Sensitiser
IHL-HMN, TCLO= 17 mg/m3/30m
ORL-WMN, LDLO= 108 mg/kg
IPR-MUS, LDLO= 108 mg/kg
ORL-RAT, LD50= 100 mg/kg
SKN-RBT, LD50= 270 mg/kg
Risk Phrases: R10, 23, 24, 25, 34, 36, 37, 38, 40, 41, 43, 45, 51
Safety Phrases: S23, 24, 25, 26, 36, 37, 39, 45, 51
Formaldehyde in this product: 20-30%
Methyl Alcohol:
Absorbed by skin
ORL-HMN, LDLO= 428 mg/kg
ORL-MAN, LDLO= 6422 mg/kg
UNR-MAN, LDLO= 868 mg/kg
ORL-RAT, LD50= 5628 mg/kg
IHL-RAT, LC50= 83 mg/I
Risk Phrases: R11, 23, 24, 25, 39
Safety Phrases: S7,16, 24, 36, 37, 45
Methyl alcohol in this product: 5-15%
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Ecological data for this product have not as yet been established.
The following data is for individual ingredients only .
Spillages:
The concentrated" form of this product must not be emptied into the common sewer.
Directions for spillage of this product can be found in Section 6 of this data sheet.
Formaldehyde:
Abiotic degradation: Rapid degradation (air-formaldehyde).
Biologic degradation: Readily biodegradable.
No bioaccumulation is to be expected.
Toxic for aquatic organisms.
Toxic effect on fish and plankton.
Do not allow to enter waters, waste water or soil.
Methyl Alcohol:
Abiotic degradation: Slow degradation.
Biologic degradation: Readily biodegradable.
No bioaccumulation is to be expected.
Harmful effect on aquatic organisms.
Do not allow to enter waters, waste water or soil.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
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The disposal of this product by any means must be conducted using extreme caution, and
must be carried out according to local, state and national regulations only!
SMALL DISPOSAL:
The disposal of this product in quantities of 1 litre or less must first be diluted with cold water at a
ratio of 1 to 10 (eg 1 litre of product mixed with 10 litres of cold water).
LARGE DISPOSAL:
The disposal of this product in quantities over 1 litre must be by incineration or other suitable
means under conditions set forth by local, state or national regulations, or via a licensed waste
disposal contractor.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:
Classified as HAZARDOUS for transport by Australian Dangerous Goods Code
HAZARD RATINGS PRODUCT CLASSIFICATIONS
2 FIRE UN Number For Product 2209
2 HEALTH ADGC Risk Classification For Product 8
0 REACTIVITY ADGC Subsidiary Risk For Product N/E
4 = Extreme 3 = High Packing Group For Product III
2 = Moderate 1 = Low HAZCHEM Code For Product 2Z
0 = No Hazard SUSDP Code For Product S6
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:
All known Hazardous Ingredients within this product are present on AICS -
[ Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances ]
16. OTHER INFORMATION:
DANGEROUS GOODS (DG) RISK CODES: CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING:
Class 1 Explosive C= Corrosive
Class 2 Compressed gases E= Explosive
Class 3 Flammable liquid F+ = Extremely Flammable
Class 4.1 Flammable solid F= Flammable
Class 5 Oxidisers, Organic peroxides N= Dangerous to Environment
Class 6 Poison, Infectious substances O= Oxidising
Class 7 Radioactive material T+ = Very Toxic
Class 8 Corrosive T= Toxic
Class 9 Miscellaneous XN = Harmful
XI = Irritant
16. OTHER INFORMATION (cont.):
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TOXICOLOGICAL ABBREVIATIONS:
CHD= Child m3= Cubic metre
GPG= Guinea Pig MAN= Man
h= Hour mg= Milligram
I= Intermittent ml= Milliter
IHL= Inhalation MUS= Mouse
IPR= Intraperitoneal ppm= Parts per million (v/v)
IVN= Intravenous RBT= Rabbit
kg= Kilogram SCU= Subcutaneous
LC50= Lethal concentration with 50% kill rate TCLO= Lowest published toxic
LCLO= Lowest published lethal concentration concentration
LD50= Lethal dose with 50% kill rate TDLO= Lowest published toxic dose
LDLO= Lowest published lethal dose UNR= Unreported
m= Minute WMN= Woman
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE CONCERNING THIS M.S.D.S:
This data sheet and the health, safety and environmental information it contains are considered
to be accurate as of the date specified above. We have reviewed any information contained
herein that we received from sources outside R.H. Minter. However, no warranty or
representation, expressed or implied is made as to the accuracy or completeness of the data and
information contained in this data sheet. Health and safety precautions and environmental advise
noted in this data sheet may not be accurate for all individuals and, or situations. It is the user's
obligation to evaluate and use this product safely and to comply with all applicable laws and
regulations. R.H. Minter Pty. Ltd. Shall not be held liable or responsible for any damage or injury
resulting from the abnormal use of this product, from any failure to adhere to recommendations,
or from any hazards inherent in the nature and, or normal use of this product.
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