SAFETY DATA SHEET
Polystyrene Particles, 10% w/v
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Polystyrene Particles, 10% w/v, 10 mL or 100 mL
Other Names:
Synonyms
Product Number(s):
CAS Number:
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Where and restrictions (eg. Laboratory use.)
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia

(07) 4773 9444
www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia

(07) 4773 9444
www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified as hazardous according to Regulation .
Label Elements
Signal Words
None
Hazard Statement(s)
Not classified as hazardous according to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 (CLP/GHS) or Directive 67/548/EEC.
Caution: This substance has not been fully tested (EC).
Precautionary Statement(s)
Nil
Primary route(s) of entry
Human Health
Inhalation:
Ingestion:
May be harmful if swallowed.
Eyes:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
Environment
N/A
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
26628-22-8
0.02%
Acute Tox. 2 H300 H310H330; Aquatic Acute 1H400; Aquatic Chronic 1H410
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Rinse mouth with water, but do not swallow mouthwash. Do not induce vomiting. Give plenty of water to drink (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS).
Refer for medical attention.
Inhalation
Immediate fresh air & rest. Keep under observation and if breathing becomes difficult seek immediate medical attention. Resuscitate if breathing stops.
Skin Contact
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
Eye Contact
Other Information
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Use foam extinguishers or water spray
HAZCHEM
Forms combustible solid if allowed to dry out. May emit corrosive & toxic fumes, including oxides of carbon & nitrogen during combustion.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
Wear self contained breathing apparatus with full face shield operated in positive pressure mode, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
May produce black acrid smoke if burned.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Environmental precautions
Clean up spills using an absorbent, non-combustible material and gather up placing in a clean closed container for disposal. Do not wash away into sewers.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Non given
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Conditions for safe storage
Store unopened package at ambient temperature in a well ventilated place away from heat.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Engineering controls
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
: Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN 166
Skin protection
Body protection
Suitable impervious gloves e.g. Nitrile or Neoprene rubber. The selected protective gloves have to conform to EN 374.
Respiratory protection
If required to control exposure, use only suitable respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Cloudy White Dilute Suspension of Polystyrene Particles in water with 0.02% Sodium Azide as preservative.
Odour
pH
No information available
Vapour Pressure
No information available
Density
Boiling Point
100°C / 212°F
Melting Point
Solubility
Specific Gravity of Density
No information available
Flash Point
No information available
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Ignition Temperature
No information available
Formula
No information available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
Stable
Chemical stability
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Will not occur.
Conditions to avoid
Incompatible materials
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
Eye contact
No Information
Skin contact
Ingestion
May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation
May be harmful if inhaled.
Toxicity and irritation
No Information
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Persistence and degradability
Bioaccumulative potential
Other adverse effects
No Information
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Methods of disposal must meet all local, federal and state laws.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
Forms combustible solid if allowed to dry out. May emit corrosive & toxic fumes, including oxides of carbon & nitrogen during combustion.

UN Number
Not classified as hazardous for any mode of transport.
Proper shipping name
Transport hazard class
Not classified as hazardous for any mode of transport.
Packing group
Not classified as hazardous for any mode of transport.
Environmental hazard
Not classified as hazardous for any mode of transport.
Special precautions for users
Additional information
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
Manufactured for Research and development only
Other Information
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
14 July 2025
Comments
16.1 Text of hazard categ. Codes, hazard statements, and R-phase(s) mentioned in Section 3:
Acute Tox 2. Acute toxicity category 2
H300 Fatal if swallowed.
H310 Fatal in contact with skin.
H330 Fatal if inhaled.
Aquatic Acute 1. Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute, category 1
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
Aquatic Chronic 1. Hazardous to the aquatic environment, chronic, category 1
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
T+ Very Toxic
R28 Very toxic if swallowed
R32 Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas
N. Dangerous to the environment
R50-53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse guide for this product.
References
Spherotech Inc. Safety Data Sheet, https://www.spherotech.com/SDS%20PP%2010%25%20products%20032620.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com 03/06/2020
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