SA F E T Y D A T A SH E E T

F L E X IB L E C O L L O D IO N
1. I D E N TI FI C A TI O N O F TH E S U B ST A N C E/P R EP A R A T I O N A N D C O M P A N Y /U N D ER T A K I N G

PR O DU CT NA M E : FLEXIBLE COLLODION

P A R T N o .: RM107

S U P PL IE R : J M Loveridge plc
Southbrook Road, Southampton
Hampshire
SO15 1BH
Tel: 023 8022 2008
Fax: 023 8022 2117

2. C O M P O SI T IO N /I N F O R M A TI O N O N I N G R ED I EN TS

NAME CONTENT
CAS No.: EINECS Nr.: CLASSIFICATION
DIETHYL ETHER 60-61 %
60-29-7 200-467-2 Xn ,Fx R-12, 19, 22, 66, 67

ETHANOL 10-30 %
64-17-5 200-578-6 F R-11

METHANOL 1-5 %
67-56-1 200-659-6 T ,F R-11, 23/24/25, 39/23/24/25

NITROCELLULOSE 12-12.5 %
F R-11

The Full Text for all R-Phrases are Displayed in Section 16

3. H A ZA R D S ID EN T IF I C A TI O N

Extremely flammable. Harmful if swallowed. Repeated exposure may cause skin

dryness or cracking. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

4. F IR S T A ID M EA S U R ES

G E NE R AL : IN ALL CASES OF DOUBT OR WHEN SYMPTOMS PERSIST, ALWAYS SEEK

MEDICAL ATTENTION
IN H A LA T IO N : Move affected person from exposure. If recovery not rapid or complete seek medical
attention. If breathing stops, provide artificial respiration. Keep affected person warm
and at rest.

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IN G E ST I O N : DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. In case of spontaneous vomiting, be sure that vomit

can freely drain because of danger of suffocation. Only when conscious, rinse mouth
with plenty of water and give plenty of water to drink - (approx 500ml). Keep patient at
rest and obtain medical attention.
S K IN : Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with plenty of soap and water. If
symptoms occur or persist, obtain medical attention. Launder clothing before re-use.
E YE S : Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 5 minutes while lifting the eye lids.
Seek medical attention. Continue to rinse.

5. F IR E FI G H TI N G M E A S U R E S

E X T IN G U IS H IN G M E D I A : Water spray, fog or mist, carbon dioxide (CO2), alcohol resistant foam, dry chemicals,
sand, dolomite etc.
S P EC IA L FIR E F I G H T IN G Take measures to retain water used for extinguishing. Do not release contaminated
PR O CE DU RE S : water into drains, soil and surface water. Dispose of contaminated water and soil
according to local regulations.
U N U S U A L F IR E & E X P L O S IO N May explode in a fire. Forms explosive mixtures with air. Vapour may travel
H A ZA R D S: considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back.
H A ZA R D O U S C O M B U ST I O N Burning may release oxides of carbon and other hazardous gases or vapours.
P R O D U C T S:
P R O TE C T IV E M E A SU R E S I N F I R E : Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

6. A C C I D E N T A L R E L E A S E M E A S U R E S

P E R S O N A L P R E C A U TI O N I N S P IL L : Wear appropriate protective clothing. Eliminate all sources of ignition. Avoid direct
contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not breathe vapour or fumes.
P R EC A U T IO N S T O P R O TE C T Prevent contamination of soil, drains and surface water.
E N V IR O N M E N T:
S P IL L C L E A N U P M E T H O D S: Take-up spillage with absorbent, inert material and place in a suitable and closable
labelled container for recovery or disposal. Wash the area clean with water and
detergent, observing environmental requirements. Absorb small quantities with paper
towels or other inert material and allow to evaporate in safe place (fume
hood/cupboard).
Ventilate well, if using engineering controls, ensure extraction equipment is to
explosion/flameproof standard.
Do not allow material to enter confined spaces such as sewers because of explosion risk.

7. H A N D LI N G A N D S TO R A G E

U S A G E P R E C A U T IO N S : HANDLING - Product should be used in accordance with good industrial principles for
handling and storing of hazardous chemicals.
Avoid vapour inhalation, skin and eye contact. Avoid vapour formation and ignition
sources.
Earth container and transfer equipment to eliminate accumulation of static charge.
S TO R A G E P R E C A U T IO N S : Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated place, in securely closed original container.
Store away from sources of heat or ignition.
S TO R A G E C R I T ER IA : Flammable liquid storage.

8. E X PO S U R E C O N T R O L S A N D P E R S O N A L PR O TEC TI O N

INGREDIENT NAME: CAS No.: STD LT EXP 8 Hrs ST EXP 15 Min

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DIETHYL ETHER 60-29-7 OES 100 ppm 200 ppm
ETHANOL 64-17-5 OES 1000 ppm No std.
METHANOL 67-56-1 OES 200 ppm(Sk) 250 ppm(Sk)

V E N TI L A T I O N : Work in a fume cupboard or use local exhaust ventilation. Respiratory protection

required in insufficiently ventilated woking areas.
R E S P IR A T O R S: For short periods of work, a suitable RPE fitted with a combination charcoal or organic
vapour cartridge is recommended.
P R O TE C T IV E G L O V ES : Use impervious gloves made of butyl rubber or PVC.

E Y E P R O T EC T IO N : Approved chemical safety goggles or face protection.

O T H E R P R O T E C T IO N : Wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the quantity of material handled.

Engineering controls should be to explosion/flameproof standard.
H Y G IE N IC W O R K P R A C T IC E S: SKIN PROTECTION - use appropriate barrier cream to prevent defatting and cracking
of skin.

9. P H Y S I C A L A N D C H EM I C A L P R O P ER TI ES

A P P EA R A N C E : Clear, viscid, colourless to slightly brown liquid

O D O U R /T A S T E: Characteristic ether odour.

F L A S H PO I N T (°C ): - 10 °C M eth od :

10. S T A B I LI TY A N D R EA C T I V I TY

S TA B IL I TY : Stable under normal conditions of use. However, liable to form explosive peroxides on
exposure to light and air.
C O N D IT IO N S T O A V O I D : Avoid heat, flames and other sources of ignition. Avoid accumulation of static
electricity.
M A TE R IA LS T O A V O ID : Oxidising agents.

H A ZA R D O U S D E C O M P . P R O D U C TS : Thermal decomposition or burning may release oxides of carbon and oxides of nitrogen.

11. T O X I C O LO G I C A L I N F O R M A TI O N

T o x ico lo g ica l d a ta LD50. Oral. Rat. 1215 mg/kg - (diethylether)

T O X I C O L O G I C A L IN F O R M A T IO N : If inhaled, vapour passes rapidly into bloodsteam and is carried into the brain producing
symptoms similar to those of alcoholic intoxication.
H E A L T H H A ZA R D S, G E N ER A L : Vapour will irritate the membranes of nose, throat, lungs and eyes.

IN H A LA T IO N : Anaesthetic in high concentrations.

S K IN : Prolonged or repeated contact leads to drying of skin.

E YE S : May cause severe irritation to eyes.

H E AL T H W AR NING S : Narcotic effect.

T AR G E T O RG A NS : Central nervous system.

M E D I C A L SY M PTO M S: Inflammation of nasal mucous membrane, upper respiratory tract irritation. Nausea,
vomiting. Central nervous system depression.

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12. E C O L O G IC A L IN FO R M A T IO N

E C O L O G IC A L IN F O R M A T IO N : No specific data or information available regarding environmental impact. Avoid release

to the environment.

13. D IS P O S A L C O N S I D ER A T I O N S

D I S P O SA L M E T H O D S: This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste according to
Special Waste Regulations 1996 or according to local regulations, in compliance with
Duty of Care Regulations and Special Waste Regulations.
W A S T E C L A S S: WASTE CODE:0705** HAZARDOUS PROPERTY: H3-A

14. T R A N SP O R T I N F O R M A TI O N

A D R C L A S S N o .: 3

A D R C L A S S: Class 3: Flammable liquids.

AD R PA CK G R . I

H A ZA R D N o . (A D R ): 33 Highly flammable liquid (flash-point below 23°C).

A D R L A BE L N o.: 3

H A ZC H E M C O D E : 2YE

P R O P E R SH IP PI N G N A M E I: NITROCELLULOSE SOLUTION, FLAMMABLE

R O A D T R A N SP O R T N O T E S: Flash point: - 10°C (cc)

U N N o . S EA : UN 2059

IM D G C L A SS : 3

IM D G P A G E N o .: 3138-2

IM D G P A C K G R .: I

U N N o ., A I R : UN-ID 2059

IC A O C L A S S: 3

A I R P A C K G R .: I

15. R EG U L A T O R Y IN F O R M A TI O N

LABEL FOR SUPPLY:

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R I S K P H R A SE S : R-12 Extremely flammable.

R-22 Harmful if swallowed.
R-66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
R-67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
S A F E T Y P H R A S E S: S-16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking.
S-29 Do not empty into drains.
S-37 Wear suitable gloves.
S-46 If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
U K R E G U L A T O R Y R E F E R E N C E S: Chemicals (Hazard Information & Packaging) Regulations 1993. Classification,
Packaging and Labelling Regulations 1984.

16. O T H E R I N F O R M A TI O N

IN F O R M A T IO N SO U R C E S: This product has been classified in accordance with CHIP3 regulations.

R E V IS IO N C O M M E N TS : Edition 02.01; Revised item: Sec. 2 - percentage composition of diethyl ether and
nitrocellulose
Sec. 3 & 15 - reclassification as Extremely flammable
ADR update
IS S U E D B Y : MK

S D S N o .: 199

DA T E : 17/01/03

R -P H R A S E S (F u ll T ex t): R-12 Extremely flammable. R-19 May form explosive peroxides. R-22 Harmful if
swallowed. R-66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. R-67 Vapours
may cause drowsiness and dizziness. R-11 Highly flammable. R-23/24/25 Toxic by
inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R-39/23/24/25 Toxic: danger of very
serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
DIS CL AIM E R: The foregoing data has been compiled for safety information only and does not form
part of any selling specification. Information contained in this Data Sheet is to the best
of JMLs knowledge correct at the time of publication. Customers should always satisfy
themselves, that the product which they have selected is entirely suitable for their
purpose under their conditions of use and in compliance with current regulations. For
any further information, please contact the supplier.

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