Cytoseal™ XYL Mounting Medium

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Cytoseal XYL Mounting Medium

Other Names

Acrylic Resin with Toluene, Aromatic Hydrocarbon

Product Number(s)

18009, IA013-XYL-118

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:
• xylene
• Acrylic Resin
• BBP
• Butylated hydroxytoluene
• Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
• Harmful if swallowed.
• Harmful in contact with skin.
• Harmful if inhaled.
• Causes skin irritation.
• Causes serious eye irritation.
• May damage fertility or the unborn child.
• May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

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 away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire.
• Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture.
• Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
• Use only non-sparking tools.
• Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
• Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• Wash thoroughly after handling.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Human Health

Inhalation

Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Ingestion

Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. 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) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Brush off loose particles from skin. immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

If symptoms persist consult doctor.

Inhalation

• Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist.
• 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 doctor.

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

Fire

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 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.
• Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents.

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 form heat.
• Protect against electrostatic charges.
• Keep respiratory protective device available.

Conditions for safe storage

• Store in a cool location.
• Keep container 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 self-contained respiratory protective device.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Colourless liquid

Odour

Aromatic

pH

Not determined

Vapour Pressure

8.9hPA

Density

0.864g/cm³

Boiling Point

110.6°C

Melting Point

Undetermined

Solubility

Not miscible or difficult to mix.

Specific Gravity of Density

Not available

Flash Point

18.9°C

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

• Lower: 1 Vol%
• Upper: 6 Vol%

Ignition Temperature

500°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

Contact with water releases flammable gases.

Conditions to avoid

No further relevant information available.

Incompatible materials

No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

• 1330-20-7 xylene
• Oral LD50 4300 mg/kg (rat)
• Dermal LD50 2000 mg/kg (rabbit)
• 85-68-7 BBP
• Oral LD50 2330 mg/kg (rat)
• 128-37-0 Butylated hydroxytoluene
• Oral LD50 890 mg/kg (rat)

Eye contact

Irritating effect.

Skin contact

Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.

Ingestion

Not available.

Inhalation

No sensitising effects known.

Toxicity and irritation

• Harmful
• Irritant

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

Harmful to 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.
• Harmful to aquatic organisms.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet.

UN Number

UN1866

Proper shipping name

1866 RESIN SOLUTION

Transport hazard class

Class 3 Flammable liquids

Packing group

II

Environmental hazard

Not applicable.

Special precautions for users

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

Additional information

• ADG
• Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
• Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
• Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
• Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500mL
• Transport category: 2
• Tunnel restriction code: D/E
• IMDG
• Limited quantities (LQ) 1L
• 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

• 1330-20-7 xylene S6
• 85-68-7 BBP S10

Other Information

A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

29 November 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.