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Material Safety Data Sheet
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Printing date 12.12.2003 Reviewed on 12.12.2003
* 1 Identification of substance
?Product details
?Trade name: HistoResin Befestigungsmedium, powder
?Application of the substance / the preparation Resin for histological examinations
?Manufacturer/Supplier:
Heraeus Kulzer GmbH & Co. KG
Gr黱er Weg 11, D-63450 Hanau
Tel.: 06081 959-365 (Wehrheim, Germany)
?Informing department:
Department of safety:
Dr. Tuchscherer +49 6081 959-287
?Emergency information: Call +49 30 19240 (24 hours).
* 2 Composition/Data on components:
?Chemical characterization
?Description: Product based on methacrylate copolymers
?Dangerous components:
CAS: 94-36-0 dibenzoyl peroxide Xi, E; R 2-36-43 0-5%
EINECS: 202-327-6
?Additional information For the wording of the listed risk phrases refer to section 16.
* 3 Hazards identification
?Hazard designation:
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? Xi Irritant
?Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
The product has to be labelled due to the calculation procedure of the "General Classification
guideline for preparations of the EU" in the latest valid version.
R 43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
?Classification system
The classification is in line with current EC lists. It is expanded, however, by information from
technical literature and by information furnished by supplier companies.
4 First aid measures
?After skin contact Instantly wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
?After eye contact Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
?After swallowing Initiate vomiting and consult a doctor.
5 Fire fighting measures
?Suitable extinguishing agents
CO2, extinguishing powder or water jet. Fight larger fires with water jet or alcohol-resistant foam.
?Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or flue gases:
Formation of toxic gases is possible during heating or in case of fire.
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?Protective equipment: No special measures required.
* 6 Accidental release measures
?Person-related safety precautions: Not required.
?Measures for environmental protection: No special measures required.
?Measures for cleaning/collecting: Collect mechanically.
?Additional information: No dangerous materials are released.
* 7 Handling and storage
?Handling
?Information for safe handling: No special measures required.
?Information about protection against explosions and fires: No special measures required.
?Storage
?Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers: No special requirements.
?Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
?Further information about storage conditions: Store cool (not above 25 癈).
* 8 Exposure controls and personal protection
?Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7.
?Components with critical values that require monitoring at the workplace:
94-36-0 dibenzoyl peroxide
OES Long-term value: 5 mg/m?br>
84-61-7 dicyclohexyl phthalate
OES Long-term value: 5 mg/m?br>
?Additional information: The lists that were valid during the compilation were used as basis.
?Personal protective equipment
?General protective and hygienic measures
Instantly remove any soiled and impregnated garments.
Wash hands during breaks and at the end of the work.
?Breathing equipment: Not required.
?Protection of hands:
If skin contact cannot be avoided, protective gloves are recommended to avoid possible
sensitization.
?Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further
marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
?Penetration time of glove material
The exact break trough time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves
and has to be observed.
?For the permanent contact in work areas without heightened risk of injury (e.g.
Laboratory) gloves made of the following material are suitable:
Butyl rubber, BR
Fluorocarbon rubber (Viton)
Nitrile rubber, NBR
Natural rubber, NR
Chloroprene rubber, CR
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Trade name: HistoResin Befestigungsmedium, powder
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?For the permanent contact of a maximum of 15 minutes gloves made of the following
materials are suitable:
PVC or PE gloves
?Eye protection: not absolutely neccessary
?Body protection: Light weight protective clothing
* 9 Physical and chemical properties:
?General Information
?Form: Powder
?Colour: Pink
?Smell: Odourless
?Change in condition
?Melting point/Melting range: Not determined
?Boiling point/Boiling range: Not determined
?Flash point: Not applicable
?Ignition temperature: 400.0癈
?Self-inflammability: Product is not selfigniting.
?Danger of explosion: Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive powder/air
mixtures is possible.
?Density Not determined
?Solubility in / Miscibility with
?Water: Unsoluble
?Solvent content:
?Organic solvents: 0.0 %
?Solids content: 100.0 %
10 Stability and reactivity
?Conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.
?Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known
?Dangerous products of composition: None
* 11 Toxicological information
?Acute toxicity:
?Primary irritant effect:
?on the skin: No irritant effect.
?on the eye: No irritant effect.
?Sensitization: Sensitization possible by skin contact.
?Additional toxicological information:
The product shows the following dangers according to the calculation method of the General EC
Classification Guidelines for Preparations as issued in the latest version:
Irritant
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* 12 Ecological information:
?General notes: Generally not hazardous for water.
* 13 Disposal considerations
?Product:
?Recommendation
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage
system.
Small quantities can be polymerized with the matching system component(s) and the cured solid
material can be disposed of with the regular garbage. Larger quantities must be disposed of
following the regulations of the local authorities.
?European waste catalogue
11 01 98 other wastes containing dangerous substances
?Uncleaned packagings:
?Recommendation: Packaging can be reused or recycled after cleaning.
* 14 Transport information
?Land transport ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (cross-border/domestic)
?ADR/RID-GGVS/E Class: -
Flammable solids.
?Maritime transport IMDG/GGVSea:
?IMDG/GGVSea Class: -
?Marine pollutant: No
?Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
?ICAO/IATA Class: -
* 15 Regulatory information
?Designation according to EC guidelines:
The product has been classified and labelled in accordance with EC Directives / Ordinance on
Hazardous Materials (GefStoffV)
?Code letter and hazard designation of product:
Xi Irritant
?Hazard-determining components of labelling:
dibenzoyl peroxide
?Risk phrases:
43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
?Safety phrases:
24 Avoid contact with skin.
37 Wear suitable gloves.
?National regulations
?Water hazard class: Generally not hazardous for water.
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Trade name: HistoResin Befestigungsmedium, powder
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* 16 Other information:
These data are based on our present knowledge. However, they shall not constitute a guarantee for
any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
?Relevant R-phrases
2 Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition.
36 Irritating to eyes.
43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
?Contact:
Dr. Tuchscherer Tel.: (49) 6081 959-287
christian.tuchscherer@heraeus.com
?* Data compared to the previous version altered.
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