MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name: Formvar Solution
Catalog Number: 10805, 10810, 10830, 12065, 12070, 53150,
53151
DOT Hazard Class: 3 (Flammable Liquid)
DOT Proper
Shipping Name:
1,2-dichloroethane
UN/NA ID No.: UN 1184
MSDS Updated: 8/12/02
Distributed By: Ladd Research
83 Holly Court
Williston, VT
05495
(802) 658-4961
HAZARDOUS
COMPONENTS
CAS Number Percent Exposure
Limits
Formvar 15/95E Resin
63450-15-7 0-3% 5 mg/m³ (ACGIH TLV)
1,2-dichloroethane
107-06-2 97-100% 50 ppm (OSHA PEL)
10 ppm (ACGIH TLV)
PHYSICAL AND
CHEMICAL DATA
Boiling Point: 83.5EC
Vapor Pressure: 83.35 @ 20EC
Vapor Density: 3.4 (air = 1)
Specific Gravity:
1.253 @ 20EC
Melting
Point: -35.66EC
Solubility: 0.81% in water at 20EC
Evaporation Rate:
0.3 (ether = 1)
Appearance and
Odor: Liquid with ether-like
odor.
FIRE AND
EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point: 13 EC
Autoignition
Temperature: 413EC
Explosive Limits:
Lower = 6.2; Upper = 16.0
Extinguishing
Media: Carbon dioxide or dry
chemical for small fires, ordinary foam for large fires.
Special Fire
Fighting Procedures: Wear
full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Keep fire-exposed containers cooled to
prevent bursting.
Unusual Fire and
Explosion Hazards: Concentrated
vapors can be ignited by high intensity heat source or flame.
HEALTH HAZARD
DATA
Primary Routes of
Entry: Inhalation, skin,
ingestion
Inhalation: Irritation to respiratory tract, nausea,
vomiting, drowsiness, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and even
death in extreme cases.
Skin: Prolonged or repeated skin contact can cause
irritation and dermatitis through delipidation of skin.
Eye: Pain and irritation with corneal injury
possible.
Ingestion: Burning of throat and mouth and
gastrointestinal distress. Liver damage
can occur.
HEALTH HAZARD
DATA
Primary Routes of
Entry: Inhalation, skin,
ingestion
Inhalation: Irritation to respiratory tract, nausea,
vomiting, drowsiness, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and even
death in extreme cases.
Skin: Prolonged or repeated skin contact can cause
irritation and dermatitis through delipidation of skin.
Eye: Pain and irritation with corneal injury
possible.
Ingestion: Burning of throat and mouth and
gastrointestinal distress. Liver damage
can occur.
EMERGENCY AND
FIRST AID
Inhalation: Immediately remove to fresh air. If not breathing, administer mouth-to-mouth
rescue breathing. Contact physician
immediately.
Skin: Flush thoroughly for at least 15
minutes. Wash affected skin with soap
and water.
Eye: Rinse with copious amounts of water for at
least 15 minutes. Obtain emergency
medical assistance.
Ingestion: Call local Poison Control Center for
assistance. Contact physician
immediately.
REACTIVITY
DATA
Stability: Stable
Hazardous
Polymerization: Will not
occur
Conditions to
Avoid: Heat, sparks, open
flame, open containers, poor ventilation and moisture.
Incompatibility: Strong oxidizing agents, active metals and
strong alkaline solutions.
Hazardous
Decomposition Products: Incomplete
combustion can generate phosgene, hydrogen chloride and other toxic vapors.
SPILL,
DISPOSAL AND STORAGE INFORMATION
Spill: Protect from ignition. Absorb spilled material in an absorbent and
remove to safe location.
Disposal: Dispose of as and EPA hazardous waste
(Hazardous waste number U077[toxic]).
Storage: Store in an acceptably protected and secure
flammable liquid storage room
PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AND CONTROL MEASURES
Respiratory: Use approved respirator.
Gloves: Impervious
Eye: Goggles or face shield recommended
Ventilation: Mechanical ventilation advised
SECTION 313
SUPPLIER NOTIFICATION
Ethylene dichloride
is regulated by SARA Title III.
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