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Safety Data Sheet

Collodion 2% in Amyl Acetate, Sterile

Version 2Last reviewed 24 September 2026Catalogue: 12620-10, 12620-50, 12620-55, EMS12620-10, EMS12620-50, EMS12620-55

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1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name
Collodion 2% in Amyl Acetate, Sterile
Other Names
Sterile Collodion (Parlodion) 2% in Amyl Acetate
Product Number(s)
12620-10, 12620-50, 12620-55, EMS12620-10, EMS12620-50, EMS12620-55
CAS Number
628-63-7

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Laboratory chemicals. Making thin collodion/nitrocellulose films, including negative replicas and support films for microscopy. It is also used in histology/hematology applications. May be intended for applications requiring sterility.

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
  • Flammable Liquids 3 H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.

Label Elements

Flammable
Flammable
Signal Words
Warning
Hazard Statement(s)
Flammable liquid and vapour.
Precautionary Statement(s)
  • Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
  • Keep container tightly closed.
  • Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
  • Use only non-sparking tools.
  • Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
  • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Primary route(s) of entry

Not available

Human Health

Inhalation
Vapour may irritate the respiratory tract and may cause headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, or other central nervous system effects at sufficient concentrations.
Ingestion
harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract, with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or abdominal discomfort. Do not induce vomiting; seek medical attention/poison-centre advice if swallowed.
Eyes
Causes eye irritation
Skin
(or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

Environment

  • In case of fire: Use CO₂, powder or water spray to extinguish.
  • Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
  • Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

NameCAS No.Content (w/w)Classification
AMYL ACETATE, REAGENT628-63-780-100%Not Available

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion
If symptoms persist consult 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
No further relevant information available.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire
CO₂, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
HAZCHEM
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

No special measures required.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
  • Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
  • Protective Action Criteria for Chemicals
  • · PAC-1: 628-63-7 AMYL ACETATE, REAGENT 100 ppm
  • · PAC-2: 628-63-7 AMYL ACETATE, REAGENT 670 ppm
  • · PAC-3: 628-63-7 AMYL ACETATE, REAGENT 4000* ppm
Environmental precautions
  • Dilute with plenty of water.
  • 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).
  • Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling
  • Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
  • Protect from heat.
  • Protect against electrostatic charges.
Conditions for safe storage
  • Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
  • · Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
  • · Further information about storage conditions:
  • Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
  • Protect from heat and direct sunlight

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

MaterialTWA ppmTWA mg/m³STEL ppmSTEL mg/m³
628-63-7 AMYL ACETATE, REAGENT100ppm525mg/m³100ppm
Engineering controls
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

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.
  • Material of gloves
  • The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
  • Penetration time of glove material
  • 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
Not required.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance
Colourless liquid
Odour
Fruit-like
pH
Not determined
Vapour Pressure
at 20 °C (68 °F): 5.3 hPa (4 mm Hg)
Density
at 20 °C (68 °F): 0.8752 g/cm³ (7.30354 lbs/gal)
Boiling Point
149.25 °C (300.7 °F)
Melting Point
-70.8 °C (-95.4 °F)
Solubility
1.8g/l
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available
Flash Point
23 °C (73.4 °F)
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
  • Lower: 1.1 Vol%
  • Upper: 7.5 Vol%
  • Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/vapour mixtures are possible.
Ignition Temperature
360°C (680 °F)
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
Not available.
Eye contact
No irritating effect.
Skin contact
No irritant effect.
Ingestion
Not available
Inhalation
Not available
Chronic effects
  • Carcinogenic categories
  • · IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer): None of the ingredients is listed.
  • · NTP (National Toxicology Program): None of the ingredients is listed.
  • · OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety Health Administration): None of the ingredients is listed.
Toxicity and irritation
Not 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 1: slightly hazardous for water.
  • Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

  • Recommendation:
  • Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
  • · Uncleaned packagings:
  • · Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
  • · Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents.

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

Class 3 Flammable liquid
Class 3 Flammable liquid
HAZCHEM
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet.
UN Number
UN1104
Proper shipping name
  • DOT RQ Amyl acetates
  • ADR 1104 AMYL ACETATES
  • IMDG, IATA AMYL ACETATES
Transport hazard class
Class 3 Flammable liquids
Packing group
III
Environmental hazard
Not applicable.
Special precautions for users
  • Warning: Flammable liquids
  • Hazard identification number (Kemler) code: 30
  • EMS Number: F-E
  • Stowage Category: A
Additional information
  • DOT
  • Quantity limitations:
  • On passenger aircraft/rail: 60L
  • On cargo aircraft only: 220L
  • Hazardous substance: 5000lbs, 2270kg
  • ADR
  • Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
  • Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
  • Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000mL
  • IMDG
  • Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
  • Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
  • Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
  • Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000ml

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number
Not available
Other Information
  • Sara
  • · Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances): None of the ingredients is listed.
  • · Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings): None of the ingredients is listed.
  • · TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act): All components have the value ACTIVE.
  • Hazardous Air Pollutants: None of the ingredients is listed.
  • Proposition 65
  • · Chemicals known to cause cancer: None of the ingredients is listed.
  • · Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females: None of the ingredients is listed.
  • · Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males: None of the ingredients is listed.
  • · Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity: None of the ingredients is listed.
  • Carcinogenic categories
  • · EPA (Environmental Protection Agency): None of the ingredients is listed.
  • · TLV (Threshold Limit Value): None of the ingredients is listed.
  • · NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health): None of the ingredients is listed.
  • A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date
24 September 2026
Comments
  • This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
  • Abbreviations and acronyms:
  • ADR: Accord relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (European Agreement Concerning the International
  • Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
  • IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods
  • DOT: US Department of Transportation
  • IATA: International Air Transport Association
  • EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
  • ELINCS: European List of Notified Chemical Substances
  • CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
  • NFPA: National Fire Protection Association (USA)
  • HMIS: Hazardous Materials Identification System (USA)
  • VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds (USA, EU)
  • PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
  • vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
  • NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety
  • OSHA: Occupational Safety Health
  • TLV: Threshold Limit Value
  • PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
  • REL: Recommended Exposure Limit
  • Flammable liquids 3: Flammable liquids - Category 3
References
  • EMS SDS Collodion 2% in Amyl Acetate 24/01/2023
  • https://www.emsdiasum.com/docs/technical/msds/12620-10.pdf