SAFETY DATA SHEET
Latex Particles 0.1%
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Latex Particles 0.1%
Other Names:
Polystyrene Particles, 0.1% w/v, 0.05-0.1 um, 250 mL
Product Number(s):
SL-001S
CAS Number:
-
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use.
This material is only for purpose of technical analysis and/or scientific research.
This material is only for purpose of technical analysis and/or scientific research.
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
Not classified as hazardous according to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 (CLP/GHS) or Directive 67/548/EEC as amended. Caution: This substance has not been fully tested (EC).
Label Elements
Signal Words
Warning
Hazard Statement(s)
Not available.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Not available.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
Inhalation:
May be harmful if inhaled. May cause upper respiratory tract & mucous membrane irritation.
Ingestion:
May be harmful if swallowed.
Eyes:
May cause skin and eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin and eye irritation.
Environment
May be harmful to the environment.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Water
7732-18-5
99.88%
Not hazardous
Polystyrene
Beads
9003-53-6
0.1%
Not hazardous
Sodium Azide
26628-22-8
0.02%
Acute Tox. 2 H300 H310
H330; Aquatic Acute 1 H400; Aquatic Chronic 1 H410
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Rinse mouth with water, but do not swallow mouthwash. Do not induce vomiting. Give plenty of water to drink (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS). Refer for medical attention.
Inhalation
Immediate fresh air & rest. Keep under observation and if breathing becomes difficult seek immediate medical attention. Resuscitate if breathing stops.
Skin Contact
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
Eye Contact
First rinse with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), ensure lids remain open during flushing, and then seek immediate medical attention.
Other Information
No further relevant information available.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Use foam extinguishers or water spray.
HAZCHEM
Not available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use protective equipment as detailed in section 8.
Environmental precautions
Not available.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Clean up spills using an absorbent, non-combustible material and gather up placing in a clean closed container for disposal. Do not wash away into sewers.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Read the Suppliers' technical data Sheet carefully before commissioning or using the product.
Conditions for safe storage
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Engineering controls
No components above the 0.1% threshold have specific workplace control parameters assigned to our knowledge.
Local mechanical ventilation not required as supplied, but this is also dependent on other mobile phases and analytes used. Always use a fume cupboard if handling as the dry power or where the liquid component may become airborne.
Local mechanical ventilation not required as supplied, but this is also dependent on other mobile phases and analytes used. Always use a fume cupboard if handling as the dry power or where the liquid component may become airborne.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN 166.
Skin protection
Suitable impervious gloves e.g. Nitrile or Neoprene rubber. The selected protective gloves have to conform to EN 374.
Body protection
Avoid contact of contents with skin, eyes, and clothing. Wash hand before breaks and immediately after handling the product.
Respiratory protection
If required to control exposure, use only suitable respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Cloudy,white,dilute Suspension of Polystyrene Particles in water with 0.02% Sodium Azide as preservative.
Odour
Not available.
pH
Not available.
Vapour Pressure
Not available.
Density
Not available.
Boiling Point
100°C / 212°F
Melting Point
Not available.
Solubility
Not available.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available.
Flash Point
Not applicable.
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not available.
Ignition Temperature
Not available.
Formula
Not available.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Chemical stability
Stable.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Monomer maybe formed if heated to high temperatures. May release toxic fumes including oxides of carbon and nitrogen.
Conditions to avoid
Extreme heat.
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidising agents, bases.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
Caution: To the best of our knowledge, the toxicological properties of these materials have not been fully investigated.
Eye contact
No further relevant information available.
Skin contact
May cause skin irritation.
May be harmful if absorbed through skin.
May be harmful if absorbed through skin.
Ingestion
May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation
May be harmful if inhaled.
Toxicity and irritation
No further relevant information available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
To the best of our knowledge, the ecotoxicological properties of this mixture have not been fully investigated. However, the liquid may be harmful to the environment depending on the quantity and dilution involved.
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects
No further relevant information available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Methods of disposal must meet all local, federal and state laws.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
Not available.
UN Number
None
Proper shipping name
Not regulated.
Transport hazard class
Void
Packing group
None.
Environmental hazard
Yes
Special precautions for users
Not regulated.
Additional information
No information available.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
Not listed.
Other Information
No further relevant information available.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
6 October 2021
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.