SAFETY DATA SHEET
DPX mountant for microscopy
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
DPX mountant for microscopy
Other Names:
N/A
Product Number(s):
EMS13510, EMS13512
CAS Number:
-
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 9444
www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia

(07) 4773 9444
www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS02 flame
Flam. Liq. 3
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
GHS07 Acute Tox. 4
H312 Harmful in contact with skin.
Acute Tox. 4
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
Skin Irrit. 2
H315 Causes skin irritation.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Warning
Hazard Statement(s)
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
H312+H332 Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H361fd Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
Precautionary Statement(s)
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P420 Store away from flammable substances.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
Inhalation:
Not available.
Ingestion:
Not available.
Eyes:
Not available.
Skin:
Not available.
Environment
Not available.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Xylene
1330-20-7
>50-≤100%
Flam. Liq. 3, H226; Acute Tox. 4, H312; Acute Tox. 4, H332; Skin Irrit.2, H315
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist. 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.
Other Information
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
CO₂, sand, extinguishing powder. Do not use water / Water with full jet.
HAZCHEM
Not available.
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.
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.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Conditions for safe storage
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect from heat.
Protect against electrostatic charges.

Keep container tightly sealed. Protect from heat and direct sunlight.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
1330-20-7 xylene
50 ppm
220 mg/m³
100 ppm
441 mg/m³
Engineering controls
No information available.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the skin.
Wear tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. Wear protective gloves.
Body protection
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated 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
Colourless liquid
Odour
Characteristic
pH
Not available.
Vapour Pressure
6.7 hPa at 20°C
Density
Not available.
Boiling Point
144 °C
Melting Point
Undetermined.
Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix with water.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available.
Flash Point
27 °C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Product is not self igniting. Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/vapour mixtures are possible. Explosion limits: Lower: 1.1 Vol % Upper: 7 Vol %
Ignition Temperature
500 °C
Formula
Not available.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
No further relevant information available.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
1330-20-7 xylene
OralLD50 4,300 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 2,000 mg/kg (rabbit)
Eye contact
No further relevant information available.
Skin contact
Causes skin irritation.
Ingestion
No further relevant information available.
Inhalation
No further relevant information available.
Toxicity and irritation
Reproductive toxicitySuspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
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 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): hazardous for waterDo 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 together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
Not available.

UN Number
UN1866
Proper shipping name
1866 RESIN SOLUTION
Transport hazard class
3 Flammable liquids.
Packing group
PGIII
Environmental hazard
Product contains environmentally hazardous substances:dibutyl phthalate
Special precautions for users
Warning: Flammable liquids.
Danger code (Kemler): 33
EMS Number: F-E,S-E·
Stowage Category A
Additional information
ADR
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
Transport category 3
Tunnel restriction code D/E
IMDG
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
No information available.
Other Information
No further relevant information available.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
22 March 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.

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