Safety Data Sheets / Technovit® 3040 Mounting Medium Kit - Liquid/Powder
Safety Data Sheet
Technovit® 3040 Mounting Medium Kit - Liquid/Powder
1. Identification
Product Identifiers
- Product Name
- Technovit 3040 Mounting Medium Kit - Liquid/Powder
- Other Names
- Not available.
- Product Number(s)
- 14652, EMS14652
- CAS Number
- Not available.
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory chemicals. a two-component, fast-curing methyl methacrylate-based resin consisting of a powder and liquid. It is used to mount/fix specimens, producing a firm, durable bond and is commonly used in microscopy/materialography.
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au
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
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
- GHS02 Flame
- Flammable liquids 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
- Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases 1 H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases, which may ignite spontaneously
- GHS08 Health hazard
- Carcinogenicity 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer.
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) 2 H373 May cause damage to the blood system and the respiratory tract through prolonged or repeated exposure.
- GHS07
- Skin irritation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
- Sensitization - skin 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Label Elements



- Signal Words
- Danger
- Hazard Statement(s)
- Hazard-determining components of labelling:
- Methyl Methacrylate
- N,N-dimethyl-p-toluidine
- Hazard statements
- Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
- Harmful if swallowed.
- Causes skin irritation.
- May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- Suspected of causing cancer.
- May cause respiratory irritation.
- May cause damage to the blood system and the respiratory tract 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.
- Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
- Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
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
- May cause eye irritation, including redness, watering, burning/stinging and discomfort.
- Skin
- If on skin: Brush off loose particles from skin and Immerse in cool water.
- If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower].
Environment
- In case of fire: Use CO₂, sand, extinguishing powder for extinction.
- Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
- Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl Methacrylate | 80-62-6 | 80-100% | Mixture |
| N,N-dimethyl-p-toluidine | 99-97-8 | 1-5% | Mixture |
4. First Aid Measures
- Ingestion
- Do not induce vomiting; call for medical help immediately.
- Inhalation
- Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for 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 cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, then continue rinsing. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
- Other Information
- Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
- Remove breathing equipment only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
- In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
5. Firefighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing equipment
- Fire
- CO, 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
Mouth respiratory protective device.
6. Accidental Release Measures
- Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
- Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
- Protective Action Criteria for Chemicals
- · PAC-1: 80-62-6 Methyl Methacrylate 17 ppm
- · PAC-2: 80-62-6 Methyl Methacrylate 120 ppm
- · PAC-3: 80-62-6 Methyl Methacrylate 570 ppm
- 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.
- 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.
- · Information about protection against explosions and fires:
- Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
- 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.
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure Standards
| Material | TWA ppm | TWA mg/m³ | STEL ppm | STEL mg/m³ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl Methacrylate | 50ppm | 100ppm | 410mg/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.
- Store protective clothing separately.
- Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
- Avoid contact with the 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.
- Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
- Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation.
- · Material of gloves
- The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. As the product is a preparation of several substances, the resistance of the glove material can not be calculated in advance and has therefore to be checked prior to the application.
- · Penetration time of glove material
- The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed
- Body protection
- Not available.
- 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
- Yellowish fluid
- Odour
- Characteristic
- pH
- Mixture is non-polar/aprotic
- Vapour Pressure
- at 20 °C (68 °F): 47 hPa (35.3 mm Hg)
- Density
- at 20 °C (68 °F): 0.94 g/cm³ (7.8443 lbs/gal)
- Boiling Point
- 100 °C (212 °F)
- Melting Point
- -48 °C (-54.4 °F)
- Solubility
- at 20 °C (68 °F): 1.6 g/l
- Specific Gravity of Density
- Not available.
- Flash Point
- 10 °C (50 °F)
- Flammable (Explosive) Limits
- Lower: 2.1Vol%
- Upper: 12.5Vol%
- Ignition Temperature
- 430 °C (806 °F)
- 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
- 80-62-6 Methyl Methacrylate
- Oral LD50 7872mg/kg (rat)
- Eye contact
- No irritating effect.
- Skin contact
- Irritant to skin and mucous membranes. Sensitisation possible through skin contact.
- Sensitization possible through skin contact.
- Ingestion
- Not available
- Inhalation
- Not available
- Chronic effects
- Carcinogenic categories
- · IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer):
- 80-62-6 Methyl Methacrylate 3
- 99-97-8 N,N-dimethyl-p-toluidine 2B
- · NTP (National Toxicology Program): None of the ingredients is listed.
- · OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety Health Administration): None of the ingredients is listed.
- Toxicity and irritation
- Toxic
- 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 1: slightly hazardous for water.
- Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
13. Disposal Considerations
General information
- Recommendation:
- Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
- · Uncleaned packagings:
- · Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
14. Transport Information
ADG label required

- HAZCHEM
- For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet.
- UN Number
- UN1247
- Proper shipping name
- UN proper shipping name
- · DOT: Methyl methacrylate monomer, stabilized
- · ADR: 1247 METHYL METHACRYLATE MONOMER, STABILIZED
- · IMDG, IATA: METHYL METHACRYLATE MONOMER, STABILIZED
- 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-D
- Stowage Category: B
- Stowage code: SW2 Clear of living quarters.
- Additional information
- Limited quantities (LQ): 1L
- 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
15. Regulatory Information
- Poisons Schedule Number
- 80-62-6 Methyl Methacrylate S6, S10
- Other Information
- Sara
- · Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances): None of the ingredients is listed.
- · Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings): 80-62-6 Methyl Methacrylate
- · TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act): All components have the value ACTIVE.
- · Hazardous Air Pollutants: 80-62-6 Methyl Methacrylate
- Proposition 65
- · Chemicals known to cause cancer: 99-97-8 N,N-dimethyl-p-toluidine
- · Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females: None of the ingredients is listed.
- Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males: None of the ingredients is listed.
- · Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity: None of the ingredients is listed.
- Carcinogenic categories
- · EPA (Environmental Protection Agency): 80-62-6 Methyl Methacrylate E, NL
- · TLV (Threshold Limit Value): 80-62-6 Methyl Methacrylate A4
- · NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health): None of the ingredients is listed.
- A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
16. Other Information
- SDS preparation date
- 24 September 2026
- Comments
- · Abbreviations and acronyms:
- ADR: Accord relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (European Agreement Concerning the International
- Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
- IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods
- DOT: US Department of Transportation
- IATA: International Air Transport Association
- EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
- ELINCS: European List of Notified Chemical Substances
- CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
- NFPA: National Fire Protection Association (USA)
- HMIS: Hazardous Materials Identification System (USA)
- VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds (USA, EU)
- LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 percent
- LD50: Lethal dose, 50 percent
- PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
- vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
- NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety
- OSHA: Occupational Safety Health
- TLV: Threshold Limit Value
- PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
- REL: Recommended Exposure Limit
- Flammable liquids 2: Flammable liquids – Category 2
- Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases 1: Substances and mixtures which in contact with water emit
- flammable gases – Category 1
- Skin irritation 2: Skin corrosion/irritation – Category 2
- Sensitization - skin 1: Skin sensitisation – Category 1
- Carcinogenicity 2: Carcinogenicity – Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) 3: Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) – Category 3
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) 2: Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) – Category 2
- References
- Electron Microscopy Science SDS "TECHNOVIT 3040 LIQUID/POWDER". 12/05/2022
- https://www.emsdiasum.com/docs/technical/msds/14652.pdf
