SAFETY DATA SHEET
Lowicryl HM20 Polar Embedding Medium MonoStep
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Lowicryl HM20 Polar Embedding Medium MonoStep
Other Names:
LOWICRYL HM-20 MONOSTEP EMBEDDING KIT
Product Number(s):
C445
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
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
Flammable liquid and vapour.
Causes skin irritation.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
Keep container tightly closed.
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
Use only non-sparking tools.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
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:
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Ingestion:
Not available.
Eyes:
Not available.
Skin:
or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Specific treatment (see on this label).
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Environment
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Ethyl methacrylate
97-63-2
50-100%
-
Mexylmethacrylate
142-09-6
10-25%
-
mequinol
150-76-5
2.5-10%
-
Benzoin Methyl Ether
3524-62-7
2.5-10%
-
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air and to be sure call for a 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 opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
Other Information
No further relevant information available.
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
No special measures required.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Not required.
Environmental precautions
Dilute with plenty of water.
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).
Ensure adequate ventilation.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Conditions for safe storage
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
Keep container tightly closed.Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
Use only non-sparking tools.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
Mequinol
-
5 mg/m³
-
-
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. 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
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.
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 determined.
Vapour Pressure
at 20 °C: 16 hPa
Density
0.91 g/cm³
Boiling Point
Initial boiling point and boiling range: 118.9 °C
Melting Point
Undetermined.
Solubility
Fully miscible in water.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not determined.
Flash Point
64 °C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not determined.
Ignition Temperature
Product is not selfigniting.
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
LD/LC50 values relevant for classification
97-63-2 ethyl methacrylate
Oral LD50 14800 mg/kg (rat)
Eye contact
Irritating effect.
Skin contact
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
Ingestion
No further relevant information available.
Inhalation
Sensitisation possible through skin contact.
Toxicity and irritation
The product shows the following dangers according to the calculation method of the General EU Classification Guidelines for Preparations as issued in the latest version:
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 2 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): hazardous for water Do 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.
Uncleaned packaging:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
Not available.

UN Number
UN1866
Proper shipping name
1866 RESIN SOLUTION
Transport hazard class
3 F
Packing group
II
Environmental hazard
No information available.
Special precautions for users
Warning: Flammable liquids.
Additional information
ADG
Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 ml.
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 ml.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
S5 Ethyl methacrylate
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.

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