SAFETY DATA SHEET
Cargille Refractive Index Liquid Series A nD =1.460 - 1.570
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Cargille Immersion Oil, Type A
Other Names:
N/A
Product Number(s):
IC113, IC1132, IC18091
CAS Number:
-
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
For professional and R&D use only
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
Aspiration hazard Category 1 H304
Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute Hazard Category 1 H400
Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Chronic Hazard Category 2 H411
Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute Hazard Category 1 H400
Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Chronic Hazard Category 2 H411
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life.
H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life.
H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statement(s)
P273 - Avoid release to the environment.
P301+P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.
P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting.
P391 - Collect spillage.
P405 - Store locked up.
P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations.
P301+P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.
P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting.
P391 - Collect spillage.
P405 - Store locked up.
P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations.
Primary route(s) of entry
Ingestion.
Inhalation.
Eye contact.
Skin contact.
Inhalation.
Eye contact.
Skin contact.
Human Health
Inhalation:
Not available.
Ingestion:
Not available.
Eyes:
Not available.
Skin:
Not available.
Environment
No further relevant information available.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
White mineral oil, petroleum
8042-47-5
30-60%
Asp. Tox. 1, H304
Hydrogenated terphenyls
61788-32-7
30-60%
Aquatic Acute 1, H400Aquatic Chronic 4, H413
Terphenyls
26140-60-3
1-5%
Aquatic Acute 1, H400Aquatic Chronic 1, H410
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Place affected person on their side. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. If vomiting occurs have person lean forward. If vomiting occurs, keep head below waistline
Inhalation
When symptoms occur: go into open air and ventilate suspected area. Obtain medical attention if breathing difficulty persists.
Skin Contact
Remove contaminated clothing. Drench affected area with water for at least 5 minutes. Obtain medical attention if irritation develops or persists
Eye Contact
Rinse cautiously with water for at least 5 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Obtain medical attention if irritation develops or persists
Other Information
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible).
Gastric or intestinal disorders when ingested. Danger: Causes skin irritation. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
Gastric or intestinal disorders when ingested. Danger: Causes skin irritation. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Water spray, fog, carbon dioxide (CO₂), alcohol-resistant foam, or dry chemical.
HAZCHEM
Not considered flammable but may burn at high temperatures.
Explosion Hazard: Product is not explosive.
Reactivity: Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal conditions.
Explosion Hazard: Product is not explosive.
Reactivity: Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal conditions.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
Firefighting Instructions: Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers.
Protection During Firefighting: Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon oxides (CO, CO₂).
Other Information: Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
General Measures: Avoid prolonged contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing (vapour, mist, spray). Spilled product presents a slipping hazard.
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Environmental precautions
Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage.
Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
For Containment: Contain any spills with dikes or absorbents to prevent migration and entry into sewers or streams.
Methods for Cleaning Up: Clean up spills immediately and dispose of waste safely. Absorb and/or contain spill with inert material.
Transfer spilled material to a suitable container for disposal. Contact competent authorities after a spill.
Methods for Cleaning Up: Clean up spills immediately and dispose of waste safely. Absorb and/or contain spill with inert material.
Transfer spilled material to a suitable container for disposal. Contact competent authorities after a spill.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Additional Hazards When Processed: Spilled material may present a slipping hazard.
Precautions for Safe Handling: Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work. Avoid prolonged contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing vapours, mist, spray.
Hygiene Measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures.
Precautions for Safe Handling: Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work. Avoid prolonged contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing vapours, mist, spray.
Hygiene Measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures.
Conditions for safe storage
Storage Conditions: Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a dry, cool place. Keep/Store away from direct sunlight,
extremely high or low temperatures and incompatible materials. Store locked up/in a secure area.
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidisers.
7.3. Specific End Use(s)
For professional and R&D use only. Conditions of Intended Use: (ABBR. C.I.U.) As an Optical Refractive Index Liquid at normal room pressure 101.32 kPa (760 mm Hg), temperature 18°C to 40°C (65°F to 104°F) in a non misted/non airborne state in a room having a normal air changes (2)/ HR., in a trained and supervised laboratory/ industrial setting using standard Good Laboratory/ Good
Manufacturing procedures.
Note: Product normally sold in 1/4 oz (7.4cc), 1 oz (30cc), 4 oz (120cc),and 16 oz (480cc) quantities. Used in single drop to a few
cubic centimeters per application. See requisitioner for specific quantities involved.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
Trade Secret
0.5 ppm
5 mg/m³
-
-
Engineering controls
No information available.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Safety glasses
Follow relevant national guidelines concerning the use of protective eyewear.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Follow relevant national guidelines concerning the use of protective eyewear.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Skin protection
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work. Protective work clothing.
Body protection
Gloves. Protective clothing. Protective goggles. Insufficient ventilation: wear respiratory protection.
Materials for Protective Clothing: Chemically resistant materials and fabrics.
The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed. Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Do not inhale gases / fumes / aerosols.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Materials for Protective Clothing: Chemically resistant materials and fabrics.
The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed. Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Do not inhale gases / fumes / aerosols.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Respiratory protection
If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, approved respiratory protection should be worn.
In case of inadequate ventilation, oxygen deficient atmosphere, or where exposure levels are not known wear approved respiratory protection.
In case of inadequate ventilation, oxygen deficient atmosphere, or where exposure levels are not known wear approved respiratory protection.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Colourless to light yellow, oily liquid
Odour
Slight Characteristic Odor
pH
Not available.
Vapour Pressure
66.66 pascals ( 0.5 mm Hg)
Density
0.923 g/cm³ (7.702 lbs/gal)
Boiling Point
> 230 °C (446 °F)
Melting Point
0 °C (32 °F)
Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not determined
Flash Point
> 120 °C (248 °F) (Open Cup)
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not determined
Ignition Temperature
Not determined
Formula
Not available.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal conditions
Chemical stability
Stable under recommended handling and storage conditions (see section 7)
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Conditions to avoid
Direct sunlight, extremely high or low temperatures, and incompatible materials
Incompatible materials
Strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidisers.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
Acute Toxicity (Oral): Not classified.
Acute Toxicity (Dermal): Not classified.
Acute Toxicity (Inhalation): Not classified.
Acute Toxicity (Dermal): Not classified.
Acute Toxicity (Inhalation): Not classified.
Eye contact
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Skin contact
Not classified
Symptoms/Injuries After Skin Contact: Prolonged exposure may cause skin irritation.
Symptoms/Injuries After Skin Contact: Prolonged exposure may cause skin irritation.
Ingestion
No further relevant information available.
Symptoms/Injuries After Ingestion: Aspiration into the lungs can occur during ingestion or vomiting and may cause lung injury.
Symptoms/Injuries After Ingestion: Aspiration into the lungs can occur during ingestion or vomiting and may cause lung injury.
Inhalation
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes. Prolonged exposure may cause irritation.
Toxicity and irritation
No further relevant information available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Ecology - General: Very toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Very toxic to aquatic life. Toxic to
aquatic life with long lasting effects.
aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Persistence and degradability
Due to available data on eliminability/decomposition and bioaccumulation potential prolonged term damage of the environment can not be excluded.
Bioaccumulative potential
Due to the distribution coefficient n-octanol/water an accumulation in organisms is not expected.
Other adverse effects
Harmful to fish
Toxic for water fleas
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Due to available data on eliminability/decomposition and bioaccumulation potential prolonged term damage of the environment can not be excluded.
Toxic for water fleas
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Due to available data on eliminability/decomposition and bioaccumulation potential prolonged term damage of the environment can not be excluded.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Waste Disposal Recommendations: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, territorial, provincial, and international regulations.
Ecology - Waste Materials: Avoid release to the environment. This material is hazardous to the aquatic environment. Keep out of sewers and waterways.
Ecology - Waste Materials: Avoid release to the environment. This material is hazardous to the aquatic environment. Keep out of sewers and waterways.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
Not considered flammable but may burn at high temperatures.
Explosion Hazard: Product is not explosive.
Reactivity: Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal conditions.
Explosion Hazard: Product is not explosive.
Reactivity: Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal conditions.
UN Number
UN3082
Proper shipping name
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S (TERPHENYL)
Transport hazard class
9 Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles
Packing group
PG III
Environmental hazard
This is a marine pollutant.
Harmful to fish.
Toxic for water fleas.
Harmful to fish.
Toxic for water fleas.
Special precautions for users
· Special precautions for user Warning: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles
· Danger code (Kemler): 90
· EMS Number: F-A,S-F
· Danger code (Kemler): 90
· EMS Number: F-A,S-F
Additional information
Not regulated when carried in single or combination packaging containing a net quantity of 5L or less for liquids or 5 kg or less for solids per the following:
DOT: 171.4©(2)
ADR: SP 375
IMDG: 2.10.2.7
IATA: special provision A197
DOT: 171.4©(2)
ADR: SP 375
IMDG: 2.10.2.7
IATA: special provision A197
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
None of the ingredients are listed.
Other Information
No further relevant information available.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
19 August 2025
Comments
----- H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
------ H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
------ H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
------ H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
------ H413 May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
Glossary of Data Source Abbreviations
ATSDR: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
AU_WES: Australia WES
CHEMVIEW: ChemView (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
EC_RAR: European Commission Renewal Assessment Report
EC_SCOEL: European Commission Scientific Committee on Occupational Exposure Limits
ECETOC: European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals Reports
ECHA_API: European Chemicals Agency API
ECHA_RAC: ECHA Committee for Risk Assessment
EFSA: European Food Safety Authority
EPA: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA_AEGL: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
EPA_FIFRA: Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Reregistration Eligibility Decision (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
EPA_HPV: High Production Volume Chemicals (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
EPA_TRED: Risk Assessment for Tolerance Reassessment Eligibility Decision (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
EU_CLH: European Union Harmonised Classification and Labelling Proposal
EU_RAR: European Union Risk Assessment Report FOOD_JOURN: Food Research Journal (1956)
IARC: The International Agency for Research on Cancer
IDLH: National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Value Profiles
IUCLID: International Uniform Chemical Information Database
JAPAN_GHS: Japan GHS Basis for Classification Data
JP_J-CHECK: Japan J-Check
KR_NIER: South Korea National Institute of Environmental Research Evaluations
NICNAS: Australia National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
NLM_CIP: National Library of Medicine ChemID plus database
NLM_HSDB: National Library of Medicine Hazardous Substance Data Bank
NLM_PUBMED: National Library of Medicine PubMed database
NTP: National Toxicology Program
NZ_CCID: New Zealand Chemical Classification and Information Database
OECD_EHSP: Environment, Health, and Safety Publication (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development)
OECD_SIDS: Screening Information Data Sets (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development)
WHO: World Health Organization
------ H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
------ H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
------ H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
------ H413 May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
Glossary of Data Source Abbreviations
ATSDR: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
AU_WES: Australia WES
CHEMVIEW: ChemView (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
EC_RAR: European Commission Renewal Assessment Report
EC_SCOEL: European Commission Scientific Committee on Occupational Exposure Limits
ECETOC: European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals Reports
ECHA_API: European Chemicals Agency API
ECHA_RAC: ECHA Committee for Risk Assessment
EFSA: European Food Safety Authority
EPA: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA_AEGL: Acute Exposure Guideline Levels (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
EPA_FIFRA: Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Reregistration Eligibility Decision (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
EPA_HPV: High Production Volume Chemicals (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
EPA_TRED: Risk Assessment for Tolerance Reassessment Eligibility Decision (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
EU_CLH: European Union Harmonised Classification and Labelling Proposal
EU_RAR: European Union Risk Assessment Report FOOD_JOURN: Food Research Journal (1956)
IARC: The International Agency for Research on Cancer
IDLH: National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Value Profiles
IUCLID: International Uniform Chemical Information Database
JAPAN_GHS: Japan GHS Basis for Classification Data
JP_J-CHECK: Japan J-Check
KR_NIER: South Korea National Institute of Environmental Research Evaluations
NICNAS: Australia National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
NLM_CIP: National Library of Medicine ChemID plus database
NLM_HSDB: National Library of Medicine Hazardous Substance Data Bank
NLM_PUBMED: National Library of Medicine PubMed database
NTP: National Toxicology Program
NZ_CCID: New Zealand Chemical Classification and Information Database
OECD_EHSP: Environment, Health, and Safety Publication (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development)
OECD_SIDS: Screening Information Data Sets (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development)
WHO: World Health Organization
References
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