Safety Data Sheets / Formvar Solution in Ethylene Dichloride 0.25%
Safety Data Sheet
Formvar Solution in Ethylene Dichloride 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
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au
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
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



- 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
| 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
- 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
| 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
- 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.
