Issue 3 April 2011
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Name: Microtome Lubricating Oil
Part Number: 57425
Product Information
By:
Bright Instrument Company Limited
Address:
St Margaret’s Way, Huntingdon, Cambs, PE29 6EU, England
Telephone:
01480 454 528 / 451 499 / 451 980
Emergency: 999
Fax:
01480 456 031
Email:
Trade/Type:
OIL TYPE ‘C’
Container:
Plastic Bottle (200ml)
Uses:
For lubrication of 8000 microtomes
Data Sheet:
97
Description: Lubricating
Oil
Information on Ingredients
Physical and Chemical Properties
Highly refined white oil containing anti-wear, anti-
corrosion and anti-oxidation additives
Physical form: Liquid
Odour: Negligible
Colour: Water White
Water Solubility: Insoluble
Hazards Identification:
Stability and Reactivity
This product is NOT classified as hazardous for supply
or conveyance/
Stable: Yes
Conditions to Avoid: Extreme temperatures, store
between 0 – 40ºC
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidising agents
Hazardous Polymerisation: Will not occur
Hazardous Decomposition/Combustion Products:
Hydrocarbons, oxides of carbon, traces of oxides of
nitrogen and sulphur
First Aid procedures
Toxicoloigical Information
Skin:
Wash thoroughly, with soap and
water
Health effects:
EYES: May cause transient irritation.
SKIN: Prolonged contact may cause defatting of the ski
resulting in cracking and soreness
INHALATION: Low volatility make inhalation unlikely at
ambient temperatures.
INGESTION: May cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea
Toxic effects can be delayed by up to 48hours
OTHER: NONE known
Respiratory:
Fumes may irritate respiratory tract
Ingest:
Harmless if swallowed in small
amounts. DO NOT induce vomiting
Eyes: Flush
copiously for at least 15
minutes. If irritation persists
SEEK MEDICAL ADVISE
Fire Fighting Measures
Ecological Information
FIRE:
Extinguish fires with foam, dry
powder, CO2, sand, earth or water
fog
Soil: Will biodegrade
Water: Will not evaporate or dissolve
Air: Nil
DO NOT allow to enter drainage systems, rivers or
waterways
Accidental Release Measures
Disposal Considerations
Spill:
Avoid entry into drains and
waterways, contain and absorb
with sand, earth or mineral
absorbent
Waste:
Dispose of in accordance with local
authority requirements
Handling and Storage
Transport Information
Handling:
Storage:
No special precautions
Store out of direct heat and avoid
extremes of temperature. DO NOT
leave container unsealed
Not classified as dangerous to transport
Exposure Controls
Regulatory Information
OES: 5mg/m3 (8hour TWA) and 10mg/m3 (10 minute
reference period) (Ref:EH40/1999)
This product is a preparation and is NOT classified
according to EEC Guideline 88/3709
Additional Information/Comments:
Information given is, to the best of the Company’s knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable. However, no
warranty, guarantee or representation is made to it’s accuracy, reliability of completeness.
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