Safety Data Sheets / Formvar Solution in Ethylene Dichloride 1.00%
Safety Data Sheet
Formvar Solution in Ethylene Dichloride 1.00%
1. Identification
Product Identifiers
- Product Name
- Formvar Solution in Ethylene Dichloride 1.00%
- Other Names
- N/A
- Product Number(s)
- 15830, 15830-25, C064-1, C064S
- CAS Number
- 107-06-2
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on 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. 1B H350 May cause 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.
Label Elements



- Signal Words
- None
- Hazard Statement(s)
- Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- Harmful if swallowed.
- Causes skin irritation.
- Causes serious eye irritation.
- May cause cancer.
- May cause respiratory irritation.
- Precautionary Statement(s)
- Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
- Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
- Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
- Use only non-sparking tools.
- Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
- Wash thoroughly after handling.
- Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- Obtain special instructions before use.
- Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
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.
- 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 occurs get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Environment
- Store locked up.
- Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- 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
| Name | CAS No. | Content (w/w) | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE | 107-06-2 | Substances |
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 afdter 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
- No further relevant information available.
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.
- 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
| Material | TWA ppm | TWA mg/m³ | STEL ppm | STEL mg/m³ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE | 10ppm | 40mg/m³ | - |
- 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. Colour according to product specification
- Odour
- Ester-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 at 20°C
- Specific Gravity of Density
- Not determined
- 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/LC 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. 1B
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 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
- 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.
- Danger code (Kemler): 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.
