MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Canada Balsam
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Date of Issue: 21 Sept 06
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
Hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia
COMPANY DETAILS
ProSciTech
Company:
Address: PO Box 111, Thuringowa Central Qld. 4817 Australia
Street Address: 1/11 Carlton Street, Kirwan, Qld, 4817 Australia
Telephone Number: (07) 4773 9444
Fax Number: (07) 4773 2244
IDENTIFICATION SECTION
Canada Balsam
Product Name
Balsam of Fir Canada
Other Names
IA158; IA1585
Product Code
None allocated
U.N. Number
None allocated
Dangerous Goods Class
None allocated
and Subsidiary Risk
None allocated
Hazchem Code
None allocated
Poison Schedule
Mounting medium
Use
Physical Description and Properties
Light yellow to greenish-yellow viscous liquid with a sweet
Appearance
balsamic and rather pleasant turpentine odor.
N/A
Boiling Point/Melting Point
N/A
Vapour Pressure
0.980-0.993 g/ml @250C
Specific Gravity
Closed cup 500C
Flash Point
Not applicable
Flammability Limits
Insoluble in cold water
Solubility in water
Other Properties
Ingredients
Chemical Name CAS Number Proportion
Balsam Canada (Essential oils and resins) 8007-47-4 100%
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Canada Balsam
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects:
Harmful by ingestion, inhalation or skin absorbtion.
Acute
Harmful if swallowed. May cause vomiting, abdominal pain, and unconsciousness.
Swallowed:
Causes irritation with redness and stinging. Lachrymator.
Eye:
May cause irritation.
Skin:
May cause respiratory tract irritation. Exposure can cause headache.
Inhaled:
Chronic:
First Aid:
If conscious, wash out mouth with water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
Swallowed:
or convulsing person. Seek medical aid.
Flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 20 minutes holding eye lids apart to
Eye:
ensure flushing of the entire surface. Seek medical aid.
Wash thoroughly with soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing all
Skin:
contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before re-use. Seek medical aid.
Remove victim to fresh air, Administer approved oxygen supply if breathing is difficult.
Inhaled:
Administer artificial respiration or CPR if breathing has stopped. Seek medical aid
immediately.
Safety shower & eye bath
First Aid Facilities:
Advice to Doctor
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
No exposure standard allocated
Exposure Standards:
Local mechanical exhaust ventilation capable of minimizing emissions at the point of use.
Engineering Controls:
Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. DO NOT use in unventilated spaces.
DO NOT wear contact lenses while handling this product. Respirator, heavy rubber gloves,
Personal Protection:
rubber boots, and chemical safety goggles should be worn to prevent contact with skin.
UNSTABLE. Air sensitive. Avoid high temperatures, sparks, open flames and all other
Flammability:
sources of ignition and contamination.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Keep in a well ventilated cool place away from heated areas, soarks and flames. Store in a
Storage and
tightly closed container.
Transport:
Evacuate area. Eliminate all sources of ignition. Absorb on sand or vermiculite and place
Spills and Disposal:
into a metal can with a tightly closed lid to avoid spontaneous combustion. Use non
sparking tools. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pick-up is complete. DO
NOT empty into drains. DO NOT touch spilled material. Runoff to sewer may create fire or
explosion hazard. Dispose off watse according to your applicable regulations.
Store away from heat, ignition sources and oxidizers. Combustible liquid. Contact with
Fire/Explosion
oxidizers may cause fire and/or explosion. Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions. Wear
Hazard:
adequate personal protection to prevent contat with material or its combustion products.
Self contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece operated in a pressure demand or
other positive pressure. Extinguishing Media: Use carbon dioxide.
OTHER INFORMATION
Oxidizers, acids, and bases.
Incompatibilities
(Materials to avoid)
LD50 Oral (Rat):>5000mg/kg LD50 Dermal (Rabbit): >5000mg/kg
Animal Toxicity Data:
The information published in this Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from data in various technical
publications. It is the user鈥檚 responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary
safety precautions. We reserve the right to revise material Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available.
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