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

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

Danger

Hazard Statement(s)

• H315 Causes skin irritation.
• 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.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Not available.

Ingestion

Not available.

Eyes

Not available.

Skin

Not available.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

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.

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.

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.

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

Fire

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

Avoid contact with water or humidity. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, well ventilated area.

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).

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.

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)

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

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.