PELCO® Cryo-embedding Compound

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

PELCO Cryo-embedding Compound

Other Names

N/A

Product Number(s)

IA011

CAS Number

-

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

Warning

Hazard Statement(s)

None.

Precautionary Statement(s)

No further relevant information available.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Inhalation of mists may cause minor respiratory irritation.

Ingestion

Swallowing may cause gastrointestinal irritation.

Eyes

May cause mild irritation.

Skin

Prolonged contact may cause mild discomfort.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

If the patient is conscious, wash out mouth with water and have the patient drink a glass of water or milk to dilute the material. Transport to the hospital for care.

Inhalation

The patient should be transported away from exposure and brought to fresh air. If not breathing, administer artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Transport to the hospital for care.

Skin Contact

Contaminated clothing should be removed immediately. The affected body areas should be flushed with a solution of soap and water for a period of approximately 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation develops.

Eye Contact

Flush eyes immediately with water for at least 15 minutes with eyes open and eyelids raised. Transport to hospital for further medical attention.

Other Information

No further relevant information available.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

Water fog, regular foam, dry chemicals, or carbon dioxide

Large Fire

Water fog, regular foam, dry chemicals, or carbon dioxide

HAZCHEM

Not available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Dispose of waste according to Federal, State and Local Regulations.

Methods and materials for containment and clean up

Contain spill. Absorb using suitable media.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid breathing mists. Storage: Store in a cool, well-ventilated area. All electrical equipment in storage and/or handling areas should be installed in accordance with applicable requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

Conditions for safe storage

• Storage temperature: Room Temperature.
• Storage Pressure: NA

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls

Ventilation required: Not normally required. General mechanical or local exhaust should be used to maintain low exposure levels.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Use appropriate chemical splash goggles.

Skin protection

Use appropriate laboratory work clothing.

Body protection

Use appropriate resistant gloves.

Respiratory protection

Not normally required. General mechanical or local exhaust should be used to maintain low exposure levels. Avoid prolonged periods of directly breathing vapours. In absence of proper environmental controls, the use of a NIOSH/OSHA respirator is recommended. Respirator use should comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Viscous, clear to pale yellow liquid.

Odour

Slight alcohol odour

pH

Not determined.

Vapour Pressure

Not determined.

Density

Not determined.

Boiling Point

Not determined.

Melting Point

Not determined.

Solubility

Not determined.

Specific Gravity of Density

Not determined.

Flash Point

Greater than 450° F

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

Not determined.

Ignition Temperature

Not determined.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

• Hazardous Decomposition Products: Not determined.
• Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

Chemical stability

Stable.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Oxides of carbon. Asphyxiants.

Conditions to avoid

Not determined.

Incompatible materials

??Avoid contact with strong oxidising agents.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

Not determined.

Eye contact

Not determined.

Skin contact

Not determined.

Ingestion

Not determined.

Inhalation

Not determined.

Toxicity and irritation

Prolonged contact may cause mild discomfort.Carcinogenicity: Components are not listed as a carcinogen or suspected carcinogens.This product does not contain any compounds listed by NTP or IARC or regulated by OSHA as a carcinogen.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

Not determined.

Persistence and degradability

Not determined.

Bioaccumulative potential

Not determined.

Other adverse effects

No further relevant information available.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

Not available.

UN Number

None.

Proper shipping name

Not regulated.

Transport hazard class

0

Packing group

None.

Environmental hazard

This is not a marine pollutant.

Special precautions for users

Not applicable.

Additional information

Not regulated.

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

Not regulated.

Other Information

No further information available.

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.