SAFETY DATA SHEET
Xylene substitute (DG)
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Xylene substitute (DG)
Other Names:
Not available
Product Number(s):
EMS23410-01; EMS23410-05; EMS23410-04
CAS Number:
64742-48-9
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
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.
Flam. Liq. 4 H227 Combustible liquid.
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.
Flam. Liq. 4 H227 Combustible liquid.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
Combustible liquid.
May cause genetic defects.
May cause cancer.
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
May cause genetic defects.
May cause cancer.
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
Precautionary Statement(s)
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection.
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection.
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
Inhalation:
Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
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.
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.
Ingestion:
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Eyes:
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Skin:
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin
Environment
Water hazard class 1 (German Regulation) (Assessment by list): slightly hazardous for water
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Naphtha (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy
64742-48-9
Not Available
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Do NOT induce vomiting
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
Inhalation
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.
Skin Contact
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection.
Eye Contact
Tightly sealed goggles
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, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Not required
Environmental precautions
Dilute with plenty of water.
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
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.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Conditions for safe storage
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.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection
Wear 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.
Body protection
Wear protective clothing.
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
Clear liquid
Odour
Petroleum-like
pH
Not determined
Vapour Pressure
1hPa
Density
4.7g/cm³
Boiling Point
180 °C
Melting Point
-25 °C
Solubility
0.04 g/l
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available.
Flash Point
>61 °C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/vapour mixtures are possible.
Ignition Temperature
240 °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 further relevant information available.
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 >5,000 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 >3,000 mg/kg (rab)
Oral LD50 >5,000 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 >3,000 mg/kg (rab)
Eye contact
No irritant effect
Skin contact
No irritant effect
Ingestion
No irritant effect
Inhalation
No sensitising effects known.
Toxicity and irritation
Muta. 1B, Carc. 1B
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
No further relevant information available
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available
Other adverse effects
Water hazard class 1 (German Regulation) (Assessment by list): slightly hazardous for water
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
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.
Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
UN Number
UN1268
Proper shipping name
PETROLEUM DISTILLATES, N.O.S.
Transport hazard class
CLASS 3
Packing group
PG III
Environmental hazard
Yes (DOT)
Symbol (fish and tree)
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: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 mL
· Transport category 3
· Tunnel restriction code D/E
· IMDG
· Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 ml
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 mL
· Transport category 3
· Tunnel restriction code D/E
· IMDG
· Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 ml
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
None of the ingredients is listed.
Other Information
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
5 May 2023
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific 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.