SAFETY DATA SHEET
Histo-Clear II
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Histo-Clear II
Other Names:
Not available.
Product Number(s):
64111-01, 64111-04, 64111-10, EMS64111-01, EMS64111-04, EMS64111-10
CAS Number:
Not available
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory chemicals.
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
GHS02 Flame
Flam. Liq. 3 H226 Flammable liquid and vapour
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.
GHS07
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Flam. Liq. 3 H226 Flammable liquid and vapour
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.
GHS07
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
Hazard-determining components of labelling:
Naphtha (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy
®-p-mentha-1,8-diene
Flammable liquid and vapour.
Causes skin irritation.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
May cause genetic defects.
May cause cancer.
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Naphtha (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy
®-p-mentha-1,8-diene
Flammable liquid and vapour.
Causes skin irritation.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
May cause genetic defects.
May cause cancer.
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
Keep container tightly closed.
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
Use only non-sparking tools.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
Keep container tightly closed.
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
Use only non-sparking tools.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
Inhalation:
If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Ingestion:
Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Eyes:
If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Skin:
(or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Environment
In case of fire: Use CO₂, powder or water spray for extinction.
Store in well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Store in well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Naphtha (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy
64742-48-9
>50-≤100%
Not Available
®-p-mentha-1,8-diene
5989-27-5
>2.5-≤10%
Not Available
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air and to be sure call for a doctor.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
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
CO₂, sand, extinguishing powder. Do not use water.
HAZCHEM
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Environmental precautions
Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
Do not allow to enter sewer/surface or ground water.
Do not allow to enter sewer/surface or ground water.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
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.
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect from heat.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect from heat.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
Conditions for safe storage
Protect from heat and direct sunlight.
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.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the skin.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the skin.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection
Not available.
Body protection
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.
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
Colourless liquid
Odour
Characteristic
pH
Not determined
Vapour Pressure
2.7hPa
Density
0.75g/cm³
Boiling Point
162-182°C
Melting Point
-55°C
Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available.
Flash Point
40°C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Lower: 1.2 Vol%
Upper: 9.6 Vol%
Upper: 9.6 Vol%
Ignition Temperature
292.8°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 dangerous reactions known.
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 >5000 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 >3000 mg/kg (rabbit)
Oral LD50 >5000 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 >3000 mg/kg (rabbit)
Eye contact
No irritating effect.
Skin contact
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes. Sensitisation possible through skin contact.
Ingestion
Not available.
Inhalation
Not available.
Toxicity and irritation
Harmful
Irritant
Carcinogenic
The product can cause inheritable damage.
Irritant
Carcinogenic
The product can cause inheritable damage.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Toxic for fish.
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects
Water hazard class 2: hazardous for water.
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
Toxic for aquatic organisms.
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
Toxic for aquatic organisms.
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.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet.
UN Number
UN1268
Proper shipping name
1268 PETROLEUM DISTILLATES, N.O.S., ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS, MARINE POLLUTANT
Transport hazard class
Class 3 Flammable liquids
Packing group
III
Environmental hazard
Marine pollutant: 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
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: 30mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000mL
Transport category: 3
Tunnel restriction code: D/E
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000mL
Transport category: 3
Tunnel restriction code: D/E
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
None of the ingredients is listed.
Other Information
Workers are not allowed to be exposed to the hazardous carcinogenic materials contained in this preparation. Exceptions can be made by the authorities in certain cases.
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
3 April 2023
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.