SAFETY DATA SHEET
Collodion 5% solution
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Collodion 5% solution
Other Names:
Synonyms
Product Number(s):
EMS12600, EMS12600-30,
CAS Number:
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use
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
Solution
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.
Harmful if swallowed.
May cause cancer.
May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Harmful if swallowed.
May cause cancer.
May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Precautionary Statement(s)
Obtain special instructions 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.
If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell.
Rinse mouth.
If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
In case of fire: Use for extinction: CO₂, powder or water spray.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
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.
If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell.
Rinse mouth.
If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
In case of fire: Use for extinction: CO₂, powder or water spray.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Primary route(s) of entry
Human Health
Inhalation:
No further relevant information available.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed
Eyes:
No further relevant information available.
Skin:
No further relevant information available.
Environment
No further relevant information available.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
diethyl ether
60-29-7
>50-≤100%
Not Available
Ethyl Alcohol, denatured
64-17-5
>25-≤50%
Not Available
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Immediately call a doctor.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints
Skin Contact
Generally the product does not irritate the skin.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
Other Information
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours
after the accident
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
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Prevent formation of aerosols
Conditions for safe storage
Do not gas tight seal receptacle
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect from heat and direct sunlight.
Store in a cool location.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
diethyl ether
400 ppm
1200 mg/m³
500 ppm
1520 mg/m³
Ethyl Alcohol, denatured
1000 ppm
1900 mg/m³
1000 ppm
1880 mg/m³
Engineering controls
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles
Skin protection
Protective gloves - The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Body protection
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Respiratory protection
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Colourless liquid
Odour
Characteristic
pH
Not determined.
Vapour Pressure
at 20 °C (68 °F): 587 hPa (440.3 mm Hg)
Density
Not determined
Boiling Point
35 °C (95 °F)
Melting Point
Undetermined
Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not determined
Flash Point
-52 °C (-61.6 °F)
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not flammable.
- Explosion limits:
Lower: 1.7 Vol %
Upper: 36 Vol %
- Explosion limits:
Lower: 1.7 Vol %
Upper: 36 Vol %
Ignition Temperature
170 °C (338 °F) - Product is not selfigniting
Formula
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available
Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known
Conditions to avoid
No decomposition if used according to specifications
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
60-29-7 diethyl ether
Oral LD50 1,215 mg/kg (rat)
Inhalative LC50/4 h 73,000 mg/l (rat)
Oral LD50 1,215 mg/kg (rat)
Inhalative LC50/4 h 73,000 mg/l (rat)
Eye contact
No irritating effect.
Skin contact
No irritant effect.
Ingestion
No further relevant information available
Inhalation
No further relevant information available
Toxicity and irritation
The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations:
Harmful
Harmful
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 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available
UN Number
UN1993
Proper shipping name
Flammable liquids, n.o.s. (Diethyl ether, Ethanol)
Transport hazard class
3
Packing group
I
Environmental hazard
Not applicable.
Special precautions for users
Warning: Flammable liquids
Additional information
· Quantity limitations On passenger aircraft/rail: 1 L
On cargo aircraft only: 30 L
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E3
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 300 mL
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E3
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 300 mL
On cargo aircraft only: 30 L
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E3
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 300 mL
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E3
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 300 mL
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
64-17-5 Ethyl Alcohol, denatured A3
64-17-5 Ethyl Alcohol, denatured A3
Other Information
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
11 May 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.
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.