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General Information
Version
2.1.1.1
Revision date
2020-07-27
Product name
Pertex Mounting Medium
Product name
Pertex Mounting Medium
Identification on the label/Trade name
FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (contains ethylbenzene and xylene)
Product Synonyms
00801-; 00871-; 00840-
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For use as a coverslipping medium
Emergency telephone
+61 1800 951 288, +61 2 9186 1132
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Hurst Scientific
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sales@hurstscientific.com.au
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H304, H312, H315, H319, H332, H336, H351, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Poisons Schedule S6 Flammable Liquid Category 2, Acute Toxicity (Dermal) Category 4, Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 4, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2, Classification [1] Eye Irritation Category 2A, Carcinogenicity Category 2, Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (narcotic effects), Aspiration Hazard Category 1, Acute Aquatic Hazard Category 3 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Page 1 continued... H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P271 Use in a well-ventilated area. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/intrinsically safe equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261 Avoid breathing mist/vapours/spray. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P321 Specific treatment (see advice on this label). P322 Specific measures (see advice on this label). P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam or normal protein foam for extinction. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Storage
P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.