SAFETY DATA SHEET
Canada Balsam
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Canada Balsam
Other Names:
Canada balsam for microscopy
Product Number(s):
CHEGT1682-100ML; GT1682
CAS Number:
8007-47-4
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 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
H315 Skin Irr. 2
H317 Skin Sens. 1
H413 Aquatic Chronic 4
H317 Skin Sens. 1
H413 Aquatic Chronic 4
Label Elements
Signal Words
None
Hazard Statement(s)
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H413 May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H413 May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.
Precautionary Statement(s)
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
Inhalation:
Not available.
Ingestion:
Not available.
Eyes:
Not available.
Skin:
Not available.
Environment
Not available.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Canada balsam
8007-47-4
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H315, Skin Irr. 2H317, Skin Sens. 1H413, Aquatic Chronic 4
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Consult a doctor. Wash out mouth with water. There may be irritation of the throat. There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat.
Inhalation
Consult a doctor. Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so. Exposure may cause coughing or wheezing. There may be irritation of the throat with a feeling of
tightness in the chest.
tightness in the chest.
Skin Contact
Consult a doctor. Remove all contaminated clothes and footwear immediately unless stuck to skin. Wash immediately with plenty of soap and water.
There may be irritation and redness at the site of contact.
There may be irritation and redness at the site of contact.
Eye Contact
Consult a doctor. Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes.
The eyes may water profusely. There may be irritation and redness.The eyes may water profusely. There may be irritation and redness.
The eyes may water profusely. There may be irritation and redness.The eyes may water profusely. There may be irritation and redness.
Other Information
Delayed effects can be expected after long-term exposure. Immediate effects can be expected after short-term exposure.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Suitable extinguishing media for the surrounding fire should be used.
HAZCHEM
In combustion emits toxic fumes.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective clothing - see section 8 of SDS. Do not create dust. Mark out the contaminated area with signs and prevent access to unauthorised personnel. Refer to section 8 of SDS for personal protection details.
Environmental precautions
Do not discharge into drains or rivers.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Transfer to closable, labelled salvage container for disposal by an appropriate method.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Avoid direct contact with the substance. Avoid the formation or spread of dust in the air. Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area.
Conditions for safe storage
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Engineering controls
Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Ensure eye bath is to hand. Safety glasses.
Skin protection
Full contact:
Glove material: Nitrile rubber
Glove thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: > 480 min
The protective gloves to be used must comply with the specifications of EC Directive 89/686/EEC and the related standard EN374, for example KCL 741 Dermatril® L (full contact), KCL 741 Dermatril® L (splash contact).
The breakthrough times stated above were determined by KCL in laboratory tests acc. to EN374 with samples of the recommended glove types.
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet<(>,<)> supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).
Glove material: Nitrile rubber
Glove thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: > 480 min
The protective gloves to be used must comply with the specifications of EC Directive 89/686/EEC and the related standard EN374, for example KCL 741 Dermatril® L (full contact), KCL 741 Dermatril® L (splash contact).
The breakthrough times stated above were determined by KCL in laboratory tests acc. to EN374 with samples of the recommended glove types.
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet<(>,<)> supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).
Body protection
Protective clothing needs to be selected specifically for the workplace, depending on concentrations and quantities of the hazardous substances handled. The chemical resistance of the protective equipment should be enquired at the respective supplier.
Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing.
Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing.
Respiratory protection
Respiratory protective device with particle filter. Self-contained breathing apparatus must be available in case of emergency.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Yellow liquid.
Odour
Not available.
pH
Not available.
Vapour Pressure
Not available.
Density
Not available.
Boiling Point
Not available.
Melting Point
Not available.
Solubility
Not available.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available.
Flash Point
Not available.
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not classified as explosive.
Ignition Temperature
Not available.
Formula
Not available.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
Stable under recommended transport or storage conditions.
Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Decomposition may even occur on exposure to conditions or materials listed below. Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal transport or storage conditions.
Conditions to avoid
Heating.
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidising agents. Strong acids.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
No further relevant information available.
Eye contact
Wash the eyes may water profusely. There may be irritation and redness
Skin contact
Skin corrosion irritation (Category 2) There may be irritation and redness at the site of contact. There may be mild irritation at the site of contact.
Ingestion
There may be irritation of the throat. There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat.
Inhalation
Sensitization, Skin (Category 1) Exposure may cause coughing or wheezing. There may be irritation of the throat with a feeling of tightness in the chest.
Toxicity and irritation
Acute oral toxicity
LD50 rat: > 5.000 mg/kg
(RTECS) Symptoms: Nausea.
Acute dermal toxicity
LD50 rabbit: > 5.000 mg/kg (RTECS)
LD50 rat: > 5.000 mg/kg
(RTECS) Symptoms: Nausea.
Acute dermal toxicity
LD50 rabbit: > 5.000 mg/kg (RTECS)
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability
Not biodegradable.
Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulation potential.
Other adverse effects
Readily absorbed into soil. This substance is not identified as a PBT substance. The substance is not identified as having endocrine disrupting properties.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Transfer to a suitable container and arrange for collection by specialised disposal company.
NB: The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional or national regulations regarding disposal.
NB: The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional or national regulations regarding disposal.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
In combustion emits toxic fumes.
UN Number
This product does not require a classification for transport.
Proper shipping name
No information available.
Transport hazard class
No information available.
Packing group
No information available.
Environmental hazard
No information available.
Special precautions for users
No information available.
Additional information
No information available.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
No data available.
Other Information
A chemical safety assessment has not been carried out for the substance or the mixture by the supplier.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
14 October 2024
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice February 2016. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this SDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.