B-5 Fixative

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

B-5 Fixative

Other Names

Not available

Product Number(s)

64122-056, 64122-06, 64122-10, EMS64122-05, EMS64122-06, EMS64122-10

CAS Number

Not available

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

None

Hazard Statement(s)

• Hazard-determining components of labelling: formaldehyde
• Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• Toxic if swallowed.
• Causes skin irritation.
• Causes serious eye irritation.
• May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
• May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• May cause cancer.

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.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace.
• Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

If breathing is difficult, remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a poison center/doctor.

Ingestion

Immediately call a poison centre/doctor. Rinse mouth.

Eyes

Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Skin

(or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Do not induce vomiting; immediately call for medical help.

Inhalation

• Supply fresh air and to be sure call for a doctor.
• 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. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.

Other Information

• Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
• In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

CO₂, extinguishing 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

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Environmental precautions

• Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
• Dilute with plenty of 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.

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.

Conditions for safe storage

• Store in a cool location.
• Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
• Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
• 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 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 respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Blue liquid

Odour

Pungent

pH

Not determined

Vapour Pressure

43hPa

Density

Not determined

Boiling Point

Undetermined

Melting Point

Undetermined

Solubility

Fully miscible

Specific Gravity of Density

Not determined

Flash Point

11.7°C

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

• Lower: 2 Vol%
• Upper: 73 Vol%

Ignition Temperature

-300°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

• 50-00-0 formaldehyde
• Oral LD50 >200 mg/kg (rat)

Eye contact

Irritating effect

Skin contact

Irritant to skin and mucous membranes. Sensitisation possible through skin contact.

Ingestion

Not available

Inhalation

Sensitisation possible through inhalation.

Toxicity and irritation

• Toxic
• Harmful
• Irritant
• Carcinogenic

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

Very 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.
• Very toxic for aquatic organisms.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

UN Number

UN1219

Proper shipping name

• Isopropanol
• 1219 ISOPROPANOL (ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL), ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS, MARINE POLLUTANT

Transport hazard class

Class 3 Flammable liquids

Packing group

II

Environmental hazard

• Product contains environmentally hazardous substances: zinc chloride.
• Symbol (fish and tree)

Special precautions for users

• Warning: Flammable liquids
• Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 33
• EMS Number: F-E,S-D
• Stowage Category: B

Additional information

• DOT
• Quantity limitations:
• On passenger aircraft/rail: 5L
• On cargo aircraft only: 60L
• ADR
• Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
• Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
• Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500ml

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

• Carcinogenic categories
• EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
• 50-00-0 formaldehyde B1
• 7646-85-7 zinc chloride D, I, II
• TVL (Threshold Limit Value)
• 67-63-0 propan-2-ol A4
• 50-00-0 formaldehyde A2

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.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

18 February 2026

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.