SAFETY DATA SHEET
Formvar Solution 0.5%
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Formvar Solution in Ethylene Dichloride 0.5%
Other Names:
N/A
Product Number(s):
15820, 15820-25, C064-05
CAS Number:
107-06-2
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory chemicals
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS02 Flame
Flam. Liq. 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
GHS08 Health hazard
Carc. 2 H351 suspected of causing cancer
GHS07
Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Flam. Liq. 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
GHS08 Health hazard
Carc. 2 H351 suspected of causing cancer
GHS07
Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Suspected of causing cancer.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Suspected of causing cancer.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Obtain special instruction before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
Use only non-sparking tools.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
Use only non-sparking tools.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
Inhalation:
Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Ingestion:
Call a POISON CENTRE/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
Eyes:
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention.
Skin:
(or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irriataion occurs get medical advice/attention.
Environment
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Ethylene Dichloride
107-06-2
Substances
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Call for a doctor immediately.
Inhalation
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly..
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
Other Information
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several house; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
CO₂, sand, extinguishing powder. Do not use water.
for safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet.
for safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet.
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Environmental precautions
Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground water.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect from heat.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect from heat.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
Conditions for safe storage
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
Protect from heat and direct sunlight.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
Ethylene Dichloride
10ppm
40mg/m³
-
Engineering controls
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles
Skin protection
Wear protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Body protection
Not available
Respiratory protection
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Liquid, coloured according to product specifications.
Odour
Ether-like
pH
Not determined
Vapour Pressure
87hPa at 20°C
Density
1.25g/cm³ at 20°C
Boiling Point
84°C
Melting Point
-35.5°C
Solubility
8g/l with water at 20°C
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available
Flash Point
13°C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Lower: 6.2 Vol%
Upper: 16 Vol%
Upper: 16 Vol%
Ignition Temperature
440°C
Formula
Not available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
Harmful if swallowed.
LD/LC50 values relevant for classification:
107-06-2 ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE
Oral LD50 670mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 2800mg/kg (rat)
LD/LC50 values relevant for classification:
107-06-2 ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE
Oral LD50 670mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 2800mg/kg (rat)
Eye contact
Irritating effect.
Skin contact
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
Ingestion
Not available
Inhalation
No sensitising effects known.
Toxicity and irritation
Carc. 2
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects
Water hazard class 3: extremely hazardous for water.
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system, even in small quantities.
Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system, even in small quantities.
Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
UN Number
UN1184
Proper shipping name
1184 ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE
Transport hazard class
Class 3 flammable liquids
Label 3+6.1
Label 3+6.1
Packing group
II
Environmental hazard
Not applicable.
Special precautions for users
Warning: Flammable liquids.
Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 336
EMS Number: 3-03
Segregation groups: Liquid halogenated hydrocarbons
Stowage Category: B
Stowage Code: SW2 Clear of living quarters.
Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 336
EMS Number: 3-03
Segregation groups: Liquid halogenated hydrocarbons
Stowage Category: B
Stowage Code: SW2 Clear of living quarters.
Additional information
Limited quantities (LQ) 1L
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500mL
Transport category: 2
Tunnel restriction code: D/E
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500mL
Transport category: 2
Tunnel restriction code: D/E
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
S6
Other Information
Workers are not allowed to be exposed to this hazardous material. Exceptions can be made by the authorities in certain cases.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
9 December 2022
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice February 2016. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this SDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.