Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
80-62-6
Name of the chemical
methacrylic acid, methyl ester
Concentration
60-100%
EC/CAS
100-42-5
Name of the chemical
Styrene ( Vinyl benzene )
Concentration
1-5%
General Information
Revision date
2015-07-18
Product name
UNICRYL EMBEDDING KIT
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals
1.2.2. Uses advised against
No further relevant information available
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
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H315, H317, H335, H351, H361, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS02 Flame Flam. Liq. 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. GHS08 Health hazard Carc. 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer. Repr. 2 H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. STOT RE 1 H372 Causes damage to the hearing organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. GHS07 Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
EU Classification
Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC Not applicable. Toxic May cause harm to the unborn child. Harmful Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Possible risk of impaired fertility. Irritant (Contd. of page 1) Irritating to respiratory system and skin. May cause sensitisation by skin contact. Highly flammable Highly flammable. · Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment: The product has to be labeled due to the calculation procedure of international guidelines.
Classification system
The classification was made according to the latest editions of international substances lists, and expanded upon from company and literature data. · NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 2 3 Fire = 3 2 0 Reactivity = 0 (Contd. of page 2) · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH *2 Health = *2 FIRE 3 Fire = 3 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to EU guidelines: The product has been classified and marked in accordance with directives on hazardous materials. · Code letter and hazard designation of product: Toxic Highly flammable
Hazardous Ingredients
methyl methacrylate
Hazard statements
May cause harm to the unborn child. Highly flammable. Irritating to respiratory system and skin. May cause sensitisation by skin contact. Also harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Possible risk of impaired fertility. · WHMIS-symbols: B2 - Flammable liquid D2A - Very toxic material causing other toxic effects
Precautionary statements
Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. Avoid contact with skin. Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable