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SAFETY DATA SHEET

Formvar Solution in Ethylene Dichloride 0.25%

Version 1Last reviewed 23 February 2026Catalogue: 15810, C064-025

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
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

Emergency Contact Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

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

Flammable
Flammable
Harmful / irritant
Harmful / irritant
Health hazard
Health hazard
Signal Words
None
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

NameCAS No.Content (w/w)Classification
ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE107-06-2-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

Fire
  • 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

MaterialTWA ppmTWA mg/m³STEL ppmSTEL mg/m³
107-06-2 ETHYLENE DICHLORIDEWEL Long-term val10ppm40mg/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

Class 3 Flammable liquid
Class 3 Flammable liquid
Class 6.1 Toxic
Class 6.1 Toxic
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
23 February 2026
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.