REVISION DATE: May 2007 SDS No.: 10036
SAFETY DATA SHEET
DUNDEE MEDICAL SCHOOL FLUID
1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
PRODUCT NAME DUNDEE MEDICAL SCHOOL FLUID
PRODUCT NO. 108911
SUPPLIER Dodge Company Ltd,
Units 11/15 Ardglen Industrial
Estate,
Whitchurch, Hampshire,
RG28 7BB, United Kingdom
44 (0)1256-893883
44 (0)1256-893868
2 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name EC No. CAS-No. Content Classification
FORMALDEHYDE ...% 200-001-8 50-00-0 1-5% Carc3;R40 T;R23/24/25 C;R34 R43
METHANOL 200-659-6 67-56-1 30-60% F;R11 T;R23/24/25,R39/23/24/25
PHENOL 203-632-7 108-95-2 5-10% Muta. Cat. 3;R68 T;R23/24/25 C;R34
Xn;R48/20/21/22
The Full Text for all R-Phrases are Displayed in Section 16
3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Flammable. Causes burns. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. May cause sensitisation by skin contact. Toxic by inhalation, in
contact with skin and if swallowed. Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if
swallowed. Possible risk of irreversible effects.
CLASSIFICATION T;R23/24/25, R39/23/24/25. Carc 3;R40, Mut 3;R68. C;R34. R43. R10.
4 FIRST-AID MEASURES
INHALATION
Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Get medical attention. Provide rest, warmth and fresh air. When breathing is difficult,
properly trained personnel may assist affected person by administering oxygen.
INGESTION
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! NEVER MAKE AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON VOMIT OR DRINK FLUIDS! Remove victim immediately
from source of exposure. Drink plenty of water. Get medical attention immediately! Provide rest, warmth and fresh air.
SKIN CONTACT
Remove affected person from source of contamination. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash the skin immediately with soap and water.
Get medical attention immediately.
EYE CONTACT
Make sure to remove any contact lenses from the eyes before rinsing. Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids.
Get medical attention immediately. Continue to rinse.
5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Use: Dry chemicals, sand, dolomite etc. Foam. Water spray, fog or mist.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Cool containers exposed to flames with water until well after the fire is out.
SPECIFIC HAZARDS
Fire creates: Toxic gases/vapours/fumes of Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO2).
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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SPILL CLEAN UP METHODS
Wear necessary protective equipment. Extinguish all ignition sources. Avoid sparks, flames, heat and smoking. Ventilate. Ventilate well.
Stop leak if possible without risk. DO NOT touch spilled material. Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers.
Flush with plenty of water to clean spillage area. Do not let washing down water contaminate ponds or waterways. Wash thoroughly after
dealing with a spillage.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
USAGE PRECAUTIONS
Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact. Provide good ventilation. Avoid inhalation of vapours.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Flammable/combustible - Keep away from oxidisers, heat and flames. Store in tightly closed original container in a dry, cool and
well-ventilated place. Keep in original container.
STORAGE CLASS
Flammable liquid storage.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Name Std LT - ppm LT - mg/m3 ST - ppm ST - mg/m3
FORMALDEHYDE ...% WEL 2.5 mg/m3 2 ppm 2.5 mg/m3
2 ppm
METHANOL WEL 266 mg/m3(Sk) 250 ppm(Sk) 333 mg/m3(Sk)
200 ppm(Sk)
PHENOL WEL 2 ppm(Sk)
INGREDIENT COMMENTS
WEL = Workplace Exposure Limits
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
ENGINEERING MEASURES
Well-ventilated area.
HAND PROTECTION
Use protective gloves.
EYE PROTECTION
Use eye protection.
OTHER PROTECTION
Wear appropriate clothing to prevent any possibility of liquid contact and repeated or prolonged vapour contact.
HYGIENE MEASURES
DO NOT SMOKE IN WORK AREA! Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet. Promptly remove
any clothing that becomes contaminated. Wash promptly with soap & water if skin becomes contaminated. Use appropriate skin cream to
prevent drying of skin. When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE Clear Liquid
COLOUR Brownish
ODOUR Pungent Phenolic.
SOLUBILITY Soluble in water
BOILING POINT (癈) 72-74 760 mm Hg FLASH POINT (癈) <23 CC (Closed cup).
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY
Stable under normal temperature conditions.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Avoid heat, flames and other sources of ignition. Avoid contact with acids and alkalies. Avoid contact with strong oxidisers. Avoid contact
with strong reducing agents.
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11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
INHALATION
Toxic by inhalation. Prolonged inhalation of high concentrations may damage respiratory system. May cause irritation to the respiratory
system. High concentrations of vapours may irritate respiratory system and lead to headache, fatigue, nausea and vomiting.
INGESTION
Toxic if swallowed. Causes burns. May cause discomfort if swallowed. May cause stomach pain or vomiting. Swallowing concentrated
chemical may cause severe internal injury.
SKIN CONTACT
Toxic in contact with skin. Causes burns. Prolonged contact may cause dryness of the skin.
EYE CONTACT
Causes burns. Contact with concentrated chemical may very rapidly cause severe eye damage, possibly loss of sight.
HEALTH WARNINGS
Prolonged inhalation of high concentrations may damage respiratory system. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause severe irritation.
The product causes irritation of mucous membranes and may cause abdominal discomfort if swallowed.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICITY
Not known.
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHODS
Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UK ROAD CLASS 3
PROPER SHIPPING NAME FLAMMABLE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (METHANOL, PHENOL)
UN NO. ROAD 1992 UK ROAD PACK GR. II
ADR CLASS NO. 3 ADR CLASS Class 3: Flammable liquids.
ADR PACK GROUP II HAZARD No. (ADR) 336
ADR LABEL NO. 3 & 6.1 HAZCHEM CODE 3WE
CEFIC TEC(R) NO. 30GFT1-II RID CLASS NO. 3
RID PACK GROUP II UN NO. SEA 1992
IMDG CLASS 3 IMDG PAGE NO. 3 & 6.1
IMDG PACK GR. II EMS F-E, S-D
MFAG See Guide MARINE POLLUTANT No.
UN NO. AIR 1992 AIR CLASS 3
AIR SUB CLASS 6.1 AIR PACK GR. II
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
LABELLING
Toxic Corrosive
CONTAINS FORMALDEHYDE 3.1465%
METHANOL
PHENOL
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RISK PHRASES
R10 Flammable.
R34 Causes burns.
R40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
R23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R39/23/24/25 Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin
and if swallowed.
R68 Possible risk of irreversible effects.
SAFETY PHRASES
S25 Avoid contact with eyes.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice.
S27 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
S38 In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label
where possible).
S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
ENVIRONMENTAL LISTING
Rivers (Prevention of Pollution) Act 1961. Control of Pollution (Special Waste Regulations) Act 1980.
EU DIRECTIVES
System of specific information relating to Dangerous Preparations. 2001/58/EC.
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS
Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations.
APPROVED CODE OF PRACTICE
Classification and Labelling of Substances and Preparations Dangerous for Supply.
GUIDANCE NOTES
Workplace Exposure Limits EH40. Introduction to Local Exhaust Ventilation HS(G)37. CHIP for everyone HSG(108).
16 OTHER INFORMATION
INFORMATION SOURCES
Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials Report, N.Sax et.al.
REVISION DATE May 2007
RISK PHRASES IN FULL
R11 Highly flammable.
R23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R34 Causes burns.
R37 Irritating to respiratory system.
R39/23/24/25 Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
R48/20/21/22 Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with
skin and if swallowed.
R68 Possible risk of irreversible effects.
DISCLAIMER
This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination
with any other materials or in any process. Such information is, to the best of the company's knowledge and belief, accurate
and reliable as of the date indicated. However, no warranty guarantee or representation is made to its accuracy, reliability or
completeness. It is the user's responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitability of such information for his own particular use.
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