Collodion Flexible MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

CAS No 9004-70-0 SDS/MSDS

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifiers
Product name : Collodion Flexible
CAS-NO : 9004-70-0
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses : Laboratory chemicals, Industrial & for professional use only.
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company : Central Drug House (P) Ltd
7/28 Vardaan House
New Delhi-10002
INDIA
Telephone : +91 11 49404040
Email : [email protected]

1.4 Emergency telephone number

Emergency Phone # : +91 11 49404040 (9:00am - 6:00 pm) [Office hours]

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Flammable liquids (Category 1), H224
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Central nervous system, H336
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Pictogram

Signal word Danger

Hazard statement(s)
H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary statement(s)
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other
ignition sources. No smoking.
P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for

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 breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Supplemental Hazard information (EU)
EUH019 May form explosive peroxides.
EUH066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
2.3 Other hazards
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and
toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
May form explosive peroxides., Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.2 Mixtures
Synonyms : Cellulose nitrate

Hazardous ingredients according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Component Classification Concentration
Diethyl ether
CAS-No. 60-29-7 Flam. Liq. 1; Acute Tox. 4; >= 50 - < 70 %
EC-No. 200-467-2 STOT SE 3; H224, H302,
Index-No. 603-022-00-4 H336

Ethanol
CAS-No. 64-17-5 Flam. Liq. 2; Eye Irrit. 2; H225, >= 30 - < 50 %
EC-No. 200-578-6 H319
Index-No. 603-002-00-5

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact
Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If swallowed
Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with
water. Consult a physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in
section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available

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SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides, Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
5.4 Further information
Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Remove all sources of ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Beware of vapours accumulating to
form explosive concentrations. Vapours can accumulate in low areas.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Contain spillage, and then collect with an electrically protected vacuum cleaner or by wet-brushing and
place in container for disposal according to local regulations (see section 13).
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist.
Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic
charge.
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are
opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
Do not store together with oxidizing and self-igniting products.
Heat- and air-sensitive.
Storage class (TRGS 510): Flammable liquids
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters
8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and
at the end of workday.

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 Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Face shield and safety glasses Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under
appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique
(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of
contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices.
Wash and dry hands.
Body Protection
Impervious clothing, Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing., The type of protective
equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous
substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use (US) or type AXBEK
(EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to engine protection, use a full-face supplied air
respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government
standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Control of environmental exposure
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance Form: liquid
b) Odour No data available
c) Odour Threshold No data available
d) pH No data available
e) Melting point/freezing No data available
point
f) Initial boiling point and 34 °C
boiling range
g) Flash point -52 °C - closed cup
h) Evaporation rate No data available
i) Flammability (solid, gas) No data available
j) Upper/lower Upper explosion limit: 36 %(V)
flammability or Lower explosion limit: 1.7 %(V)
explosive limits

k) Vapour pressure 576 hPa at 20 °C

l) Vapour density No data available
m) Relative density No data available
n) Water solubility insoluble
o) Partition coefficient: n- No data available
octanol/water
p) Auto-ignition ca.170 °C
temperature
q) Decomposition No data available
temperature
r) Viscosity No data available
s) Explosive properties No data available
t) Oxidizing properties No data available

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9.2 Other safety information
No data available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
No data available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Heat, flames and sparks. Test for peroxide formation periodically and before distillation.
Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight.
Heat, flames and sparks.
10.5 Incompatible materials
Oxidizing agents, Alkali metals
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides, Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Other decomposition products - No data available
In the event of fire: see section 5

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
No data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
No data available
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
No data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
No data available
Carcinogenicity

IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as
probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
Reproductive toxicity
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
No data available
Aspiration hazard
No data available
Additional Information
RTECS: Not available

Contact with eyes can cause:, Redness, Blurred vision, Prolonged or repeated exposure to skin causes
defatting and dermatitis., To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties
have not been thoroughly investigated.

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SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
No data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability
No data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and
toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
12.6 Other adverse effects
No data available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber b highly flammable. Offer
surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: 1993 IMDG: 1993 IATA: 1993
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (Diethyl ether)
IMDG: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (Diethyl ether)
IATA: Flammable liquid, n.o.s. (Diethyl ether)
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 3 IMDG: 3 IATA: 3

14.4 Packaging group

ADR/RID: I IMDG: I IATA: I
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
No data available

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
15.2 Chemical safety assessment
For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out

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SECTION 16: Other information
Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.
EUH019 May form explosive peroxides.
EUH066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Further information
The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall
be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our
knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does
not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. Central Drug House (P) Ltd and its
Affiliates shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the
above product. See www.cdhfinechemical.com for additional terms and conditions of sale.

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