SAFETY DATA SHEET
Formvar Solution 0.25%
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Formvar Solution in Ethylene Dichloride 0.25%
Other Names:
N/A
Product Number(s):
15810, C064-025
CAS Number:
107-06-2
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use. Laboratory chemicals.
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
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.

Hazard-determining components of labelling: ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H351 Suspected of causing cancer.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
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 only non-sparking tools.
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Avoid breathing dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
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. If exposed or concerned get medical advice/attention.
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 irritation persists, 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
-
Substance
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 hours; 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.
HAZCHEM
Not available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
No special precautions are required.
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
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.
Conditions for safe storage
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect from heat.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
Protect from heat and direct sunlight.
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
107-06-2 ETHYLENE DICHLORIDEWEL Long-term val
10ppm
40mg/m³
-
-
Engineering controls
No information available.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. Wear tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection
Avoid contact with the skin. Wear protective gloves. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Body protection
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
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
Colour: According to product specification
Odour
Ether-like
pH
Not determined.
Vapour Pressure
87 hPa at 20 °C
Density
1.25 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Boiling Point
84 °C
Melting Point
-35.5 °C
Solubility
8g/l at 20 °C
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available.
Flash Point
13 °C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Lower: 6.2 Vol %
Upper: 16 Vol %
Ignition Temperature
440 °C
Formula
Not available.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions of use.
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 670 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 2800 mg/kg (rat)
Eye contact
Causes serious eye irritation.
Skin contact
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
Ingestion
No further relevant information available.
Inhalation
No further relevant information available.
Toxicity and irritation
No further relevant information available.
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 (German Regulation) (Assessment by list): 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.
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.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
Not available.

UN Number
UN1184
Proper shipping name
1184 ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE
Transport hazard class
3Flammable liquids
Label 3+6.1
Packing group
PG II
Environmental hazard
Not applicable
Special precautions for users
Warning: Flammable liquids.
Additional information
Warning: Flammable liquids.
· Danger code (Kemler): 336
· EMS Number: 3-03
· Segregation groups Liquid halogenated hydrocarbons
· Stowage Category B
· Stowage Code SW2 Clear of living quarters.
Transport/Additional information:
· ADR
· Limited quantities (LQ) 1L
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 mL
· Transport category 2
· Tunnel restriction code D/E
· IMDG
· Limited quantities (LQ) 1L
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 mL
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
Substance is listed 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.

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