Balsam Canada Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 90
Revision Date: March 21, 2014
Balsam Canada
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Signal Word
WARNING
Hazard class: Flammable liquids (Category 3). Flammable liquid and vapor (H226). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking (P210).
Hazard class: Acute toxicity, oral (Category 5). May be harmful if swallowed (H303).
Hazard class: Acute toxicity, dermal and inhalation (Category 4). Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled (H312+H332). Avoid breathing vapors (P261).
Hazard class: Skin and serious eye damage, corrosion or irritation (Category 2, 2B). Causes skin and eye irritation (H315+H320).
Component Name |
CAS Number |
Formula |
Formula Weight |
Concentration |
Canada balsam (from Abies balsamea) Xylenes
Synonyms: Canada balsam mounting medium
|
None established 1330-20-7 |
Unspecified C6H4(CH3)2 |
Unspecified 106.17 |
50 - 70% 30 - 50% |
Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell (P312). If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing (P304+P340). If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing (P305+P351+P338). If eye irritation persists eyes: Get medical advice or attention (P337+P313). If on skin or hair: Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (P303+P361+P353). If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.
Class II combustible liquid. Flash point: 48 °C (OC) When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher (P370+P378).
NFPA Code
None established
Remove all ignition sources and ventilate area. Contain the spill with sand or other inert absorbent material and deposit in a sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #3. Store with hydrocarbons, oils, esters and aldehydes. Store in a dedicated flammables cabinet. If a flammables cabinet is not available, store in Flinn Saf-Stor™ can. Keep container tightly closed (P233). Keep cool (P235). Use explosion-proof electrical and ventilating equipment (P241). Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271).
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264). Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271). Exposure guidelines: (as xylenes) PEL/TLV 100 ppm (OSHA, ACGIH), STEL 150 ppm (ACGIH)
Yellow liquid. Cedar-like odor. A saturated solution containing a resinous mixture of oleoresins, terpenes, and usually cinnamic and benzoic acid in xylene. Soluble: Insoluble in water.
Melting point: 93-98 °C Specific gravity: 0.95 Used to prepare permanent mount microscope preparations.
Material is combustible/flammable. Avoid contact with heat, open flame, or any sources of ignition. Sensitive to moisture and evaporation of xylene. Avoid contact with oxidizing agents. Shelf life: Good, if kept tightly closed.
Acute effects: Irritant, lung irritation, chest pain and edema which may be fatal, GI disturbances Chronic effects: CNS depression, dermatitis, reproductive hazard Target organs: CNS, eyes, GI tract, blood, liver, kidneys, skin
ORL-RAT LD50: 4300 mg/kg (as xylenes) IHL-RAT LC50: 5000 ppm/4H (as xylenes) SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #18b is one option.
Shipping name: Not regulated. Hazard class: N/A. UN number: N/A.
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