Formvar Solution in Ethylene Dichloride 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

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

None

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.

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.

Primary route(s) of entry

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

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

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

Fire

• CO₂, sand, extinguishing powder. Do not use water.
• 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.

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.

Conditions for safe storage

• Store in a cool location.
• 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

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.

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%

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)

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.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

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

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.

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

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

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.