Safety Data Sheets / Histocryl Resin Kit - Benzoyl Peroxide

Safety Data Sheet

Histocryl Resin Kit - Benzoyl Peroxide

Version 1Last reviewed 24 February 2026Catalogue: 14390C, C032

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name: Histocryl Resin Kit - Benzoyl Peroxide
Other Names: Benzoyl Peroxide Catalyst
Product Number(s): 14390C, C032
CAS Number: Not available

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Laboratory chemicals

Company Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

Emergency Contact Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS01 Exploding Bomb
Unst. Expl. H200 Unstable explosives.
GHS02 Flame
Org. Perox. C H242 Heating may cause a fire.
GHS08 Health Hazard
Repr. 1B H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.
GHS07
Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Label Elements

Signal Words: None
Hazard Statement(s): Hazard determining components of labelling:
dicyclohexyl phthalate
dibenzoyl peroxide
Unstable explosives.
Heating may cause a fire.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
May damage fertility or the unborn child.
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/store away from clothing/combustible materials.
Keep only in original container.
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Wear personal protective equipment/face protection.

Primary route(s) of entry

Not available.

Human Health

Inhalation: If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Ingestion: If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
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: Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Environment

Explosion risk in case of fire. DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives. Evacuate area. Store in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Store locked up. Protect from sunlight. Store at temperatures not exceeding 32°C. Keep cool. Store away from other materials. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

Name	CAS No.	Content (w/w)	Classification
dibenzoyl peroxide	94-36-0	>50-≤100%	Not Available
dicyclohexyl phthalate	84-61-7	>25-≤50%	Not Available

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion: If symptoms persist consult doctor.
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: No further relevant information available.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire: Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.
HAZCHEM: No further relevant information available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

No special measures required.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Remove persons from danger area.
Environmental precautions: Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground water.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up: Pick up mechanically.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling: Open and handle receptacle with care.
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Prevent impact and friction.
Conditions for safe storage: Keep container tightly sealed.
Protect from heat and direct sunlight.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Material	TWA ppm	TWA mg/m³	STEL ppm	STEL mg/m³
dibenzoyl peroxide		5mg/m³	-

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.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection: Tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection: 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: Protective clothing
Respiratory protection: Not required.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance: Solid white
Odour: Aromatic
pH: Not applicable
Vapour Pressure: <1 hPa
Density: 1.2454 g/cm³
Boiling Point: 400°C
Melting Point: Undetermined
Solubility: Insoluble
Specific Gravity of Density: Not available
Flash Point: 180-190°C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits: Not determined
Ignition Temperature: Not determined
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 dangerous decomposition products known.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects: No further relevant information available.
Eye contact: Irritating effect.
Skin contact: No irritant effect. Sensitisation possible through skin contact.
Ingestion: No further relevant information available.
Inhalation: No further relevant information available.
Toxicity and irritation: Irritant

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 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.

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.

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM: No further relevant information available.
UN Number: UN3104
Proper shipping name: 3104 ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE C, SOLID
Transport hazard class: Class 5.2 Organic peroxides.
Label 5.2±1
Packing group: II
Environmental hazard: Not applicable
Special precautions for users: Warning: Organic peroxides.
EMS Number: F-J,S-R
Stowage category: D
Stowage Code: SW1 Protected from sources of heat.
Segregation Code: SG1 For packages carrying a subsidiary risk of class1, segregation as for class 1, division 1.3. However in relation to goods of class 1, segregation as for the primary hazard.
SG35 Stow 'separated from' SGG1-acids.
SG36 'separated from' SGG18-alkalis.
SG72 See 7.2.6.3.2
Additional information: ADG
Limited quantities (LQ) 100g
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E0 Not permitted as Excepted Quantity.
Transport category: 1
Tunnel restriction code: B

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number: 94-36-0 dibenzoyl peroxide S2, S4, S5
Other Information: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date: 24 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.