General Information
Revision date
2022-05-12
Product name
DPX Mounting Medium
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300 Contract CCN7661
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Electron Microscopy Sciences
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sgkcck@aol.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS02 Flame Flammable Liquids 3 H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases, emit flammable gases 1 which may ignite spontaneously. GHS08 Health hazard Toxic to Reproduction 1B H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. GHS07 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled. Skin Irrititation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
2.2 Label elements
The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Hazard pictograms
GHS02 GHS07 GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
xylene dibutyl phthalate (Contd. on page 2) US 54.0.4 (Contd. of page 1)
Hazard statements
Flammable liquid and vapor. In contact with water releases flammable gases, which may ignite spontaneously. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Precautionary statements
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. Do not allow contact with water. Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. 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. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mis/vapors/spray Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Specific treatment (see on this label). Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. [f skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. In case of fire: Use CO2, sand, extinguishing powder to extinguish. Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Classification system
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 1 Fire = 3 Reactivity = 2 “ The substance demonstrates unusual reactivity with water. - HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH Health = *] ait Fire = 3 Reactivity = 2