SAFETY DATA SHEET
Initiator C
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Lowicryl HM20 - Initiator C (Component of Kit C440)
Other Names:
Lowicryl HM20, Benzoin methyl ether; 2-Methoxy-2-phenylacetophenone; ?-Methoxy-?- phenylacetophenone
Product Number(s):
C440_3
CAS Number:
3524-62-7
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use.
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS06 skull and crossbones
Acute Tox. 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed.
GHS07
Acute Tox. 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled.
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Eye Irrit. 2 H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Acute Tox. 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed.
GHS07
Acute Tox. 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled.
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Eye Irrit. 2 H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
Toxic if swallowed.
Harmful if inhaled.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation
Harmful if inhaled.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary Statement(s)
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wear protective gloves. Wear eye protection / face protection.
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. Wear eye protection / face protection.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
Inhalation:
Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
Ingestion:
Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth.
Eyes:
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Specific treatment (see on this label)
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Specific treatment (see on this label)
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Skin:
Wash with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Environment
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Benzoin Methyl Ether
3524-62-7
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting; call for medical help immediately.
Inhalation
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
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product. In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
HAZCHEM
Not available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
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.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Conditions for safe storage
Store locked up.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Engineering controls
No information available.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 and skin.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
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
Crystalline powder
Odour
Characteristic
pH
Not determined.
Vapour Pressure
Not determined
Density
Not determined.
Boiling Point
Undetermined.
Melting Point
50 °C
Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix with water.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not determined.
Flash Point
110 °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
Oxidizing agents.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
No sensitising effects known.
Eye contact
Irritating effect.
Skin contact
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
Ingestion
No sensitising effects known.
Inhalation
No sensitising effects known.
Toxicity and irritation
No sensitising effects known.
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 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): 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
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Uncleaned packaging:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Uncleaned packaging:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
Not available.
UN Number
UN1993
Proper shipping name
1993 FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S.
Transport hazard class
Void
Packing group
III
Environmental hazard
No information available.
Special precautions for users
Not applicable.
Additional information
ADG
Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 ml
Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 ml
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
Substance is not listed.
Other Information
No further relevant information available.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
16 January 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.
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice February 2016. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this SDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.