Safety Data Sheets / Para/Gard

Safety Data Sheet

Para/Gard

Version 1Last reviewed 27 April 2023Catalogue: 64140-01, 64140-06, EMS64140-01, EMS64140-06

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name: Para/Gard
Other Names: Not available
Product Number(s): 64140-01, 64140-06, EMS64140-01, EMS64140-06
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

GHS08 Health hazard
Muta. 1B H340 May cause genetic defects.
Carc. 1B H350 May cause cancer.
Asp. Tox. 1 H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
GHS07
Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Acute Tox. 4 H312 Harmful in contact with skin.
Flam. Liq. 4 H227 Combustible liquid.

Label Elements

Signal Words: None
Hazard Statement(s): Hazard-determining components of labelling:
White mineral oil, petroleum
Naphtha (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy
methyl salicylate
Combustible liquid.
Harmful if swallowed.
Harmful in contact with skin.
May cause genetic defects.
May cause cancer.
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Precautionary Statement(s): Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. - No smoking.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Primary route(s) of entry

Not available.

Human Health

Inhalation: If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Ingestion: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth.
Eyes: If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Skin: Wash with plenty of water. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Environment

In case of fire: Use for extinction: CO₂, powder or water spray.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

Name	CAS No.	Content (w/w)	Classification
White mineral oil, petroleum	8042-47-5	>50-≤100%	Not Available
Naphtha (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy	64742-48-9	>25-≤50%	Not Available
methyl salicylate	119-36-8	>2.5-≤10%	Not Available

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion: If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Inhalation: Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.
Skin Contact: Generally the product does not irritate the skin.
Eye Contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
Other Information: No further relevant information available.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire: CO₂, 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

No special measures required.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Not required.
Environmental precautions: 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 respiratory protective device available.
Conditions for safe storage: No special requirements.

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.

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: 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: Clear liquid
Odour: Sweetish
pH: Not determined
Vapour Pressure: 1hPa
Density: 5.4g/cm³
Boiling Point: 180°C
Melting Point: -60°C
Solubility: Not miscible or difficult to mix.
Specific Gravity of Density: Not available
Flash Point: >61°C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits: Lower: 0.6 Vol%
Upper: 7 Vol%
Ignition Temperature: 348.9°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: 64742-48-9 Naphtha (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy
Oral LD50 >5000 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 >3000 mg/kg (rabbit)
Eye contact: No irritating effect.
Skin contact: No irritant effect.
Ingestion: Not available.
Inhalation: No sensitising effects known.
Toxicity and irritation: Carcinogenic
This product can cause inheritable damage.

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 of 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: Not regulated
Proper shipping name: Not regulated
Transport hazard class: Not regulated
Packing group: Not regulated
Environmental hazard: Not applicable.
Special precautions for users: Not applicable.
Additional information: Not applicable.

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number: 119-36-8 methyl salicylate S4, S5, S6
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: 27 April 2023
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.