Is Rigid Collodion safe to use?

Safety! Rigid Collodion is a chemical. A chemical that you’re about to put on your face. If you use it wrong, it’ll hurt and damage your skin. It works by drying out the wrinkles in your skin and tightening them into a crinkled effect.

What is collodion used for in SFX?

Rigid Collodion Scarring Liquid is a clear solution created for Special Effects Makeup work to give the realistic appearance of scared skin. When Rigid Collodion is painted onto a small area of the skin, as it dries it wrinkles and puckers the skin, drawing it in to form the look of an incredibly realistic scar.

Is Rigid Collodion waterproof?

Pros-Aide is also a very strong, waterproof medical grade adhesive for use on prosthetics.

What can I use instead of rigid collodion?

Spirit gum is a skin-safe adhesive that makeup artists use to attach prosthetics. Spirit gum remover, which is typically used to remove spirit gum, also happens to be the best option for taking off Rigid Collodion.

Is collodion toxic?

EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN.

Does rigid collodion expire?

No it does not expire.

How long can you leave rigid collodion on?

You cannot leave Rigid Collodion on overnight. Also, do not apply Rigid Collodion to the same area more than 1 day in a row without professional supervision.

What is collodion remover?

Collodion Remover is a specific mixture of ethylacetate, rubbing alcohol and Isopropanol (IPA). It has been designed to remove Collodion effectively and quickly from the skin without trace. After using this particular remover, washing the skin and the application of personal skin care products is recommended.

What is collodion made of?

Collodion is a flammable, syrupy solution of nitrocellulose in ether and alcohol. There are two basic types: flexible and non-flexible. The flexible type is often used as a surgical dressing or to hold dressings in place. When painted on the skin, collodion dries to form a flexible nitrocellulose film.

What is spirit gum made out of?

INGREDIENTS. Spirit Gum: SD Alcohol 35A (Alcohol Denat.), Shellac/Laque, Ethyl Acetate. Spirit Gum Remover: SD Alcohol 40B (Alcohol Denat.), Methyl Salicylate, Fragrance (Parfum), Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Coumarin, Eugenol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool.

Is there a way to remove rigid collodion?

This product is made for SFX products, which is why it’s the simple solution for removing Rigid Collodion as well. Simply pour Spirit Gum Remover on a cotton ball and wipe away your scar creation until it peels off. This ensures safe removal of your SFX look and you won’t be left with any real scars.

Can you use spirit gum to remove rigid collodion?

Spirit Gum is an adhesive used to connect prosthetics to your face or other parts of your body. To remove those prosthetics, you simply use Spirit Gum Remover to safely lift the prosthetic from your face. This product is made for SFX products, which is why it’s the simple solution for removing Rigid Collodion as well.

What are the side effects of applying collodion?

Collodion works because while it is drying (evaporation of the ethyl ether) the nitrocellulose forms a secure non ﬂexible ﬁlm bonding the electrode and/or gauze to the skin and hair. The main side effect of Collodion is the ethyl ether fumes during application.

How is a collodion electrode attached to the skin?

Once the electrode is attached correctly monitoring can be performed continuously for days even if the patient is active and perspires. Collodion works because while it is drying (evaporation of the ethyl ether) the nitrocellulose forms a secure non ﬂexible ﬁlm bonding the electrode and/or gauze to the skin and hair.

How to reduce the amount of collodion used?

Among these are: • Reducing the amount used: By applying collodion in tubes directly on the electrode sight you will be using only what you need, instead of dipping a gauze in a bowl on the tray/ table. • Using an exhaust fan if possible.

Are there any other vapors after using collodion?

Once the collodion has cured there are no other vapors to contend with. On pages 3 to 15 we have included a copy of information on Ethyl Ether found on the OSHA website.