Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
202-849-4/100-41-4
Name of the chemical
Ethylbenzene
Concentration
0-20%
General Information
Version
11/03/2026
Revision date
2025-06-12
Product name
Pertex
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
(UK REACH)
Emergency telephone
0344 892 0111, 0845 4647
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Histolab Products AB
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
mail@histolab.se
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H312, H312+H332, H315, H319, H332, H335, H373, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Flammable liquid and vapour. (H226) Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled. (H312+H332) Causes skin irritation. (H315) Causes serious eye irritation. (H319) May cause respiratory irritation. (H335) May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. (H373) Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. (H412)
Precautionary statements
Not applicable.
Prevention
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. (P210) Avoid breathing mist/vapour. (P261)
Response
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap. (P302+P352) IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. (P304+P340) IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. (P305+P351+P338)
Storage
Not applicable.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulation. (P501)
Hazardous Ingredients
Xylene Ethylbenzene
2.3 Other hazards
Additional warnings This mixture/product does not contain any substances known to fulfil the criteria for PBT and vPvB classification. This product does not contain any substances considered to be endocrine disruptors in accordance with the criteria set out in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/707.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flam. Liq. 3; H226, Flammable liquid and vapour. Acute Tox. 4; H312, Harmful in contact with skin. Skin Irrit. 2; H315, Causes skin irritation. Eye Irrit. 2; H319, Causes serious eye irritation. Acute Tox. 4; H332, Harmful if inhaled. STOT SE 3; H335, May cause respiratory irritation. STOT RE 2; H373, May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Aquatic Chronic 3; H412, Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.