EC Safety Data Sheet Colorit Link
Date of issue / Reference 12/15/1999 egu/mam
Replaces version of 10/22/1999
Date of printing Page 1 of 5
10/19/2001
Supplier's Name & Address Gesswein, 255 Hancock Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06605
Telephone: 203-366-5400
1 Commercial product name and supplier
1.1 Commercial product name / Colorit Link
designation
1.2 Application / use Bonding agent
1.3 Producer
1.4 Supplier Gesswein, 255 Hancock Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06605
1.5 Telephone numbers Telephone: 203-366-5400
Emergency: Chemtrec 1-800-255-3924
1.6 Product No.
2 Composition
2.1 Chemical characterisation Mixture made of dimethacrylates, alcohol, ketone, phosphate
ester and initiators
2.2 Hazardous components
< 70 % Tert. butyl alcohol (CAS No. 75-65-0)
< 20 % Methyl isobutyl ketone (CAS No. 108-10-1)
1% Benzoylperoxide (CAS No. 94-36-0)
2.3 Further information None.
3 Hazards identification
Highly flammable. Do not inhale vapours. Irritating to eyes,
respiratory system and skin. May cause sensitization by skin
contact.
4 First aid measures
4.1 Eye contact Flush eyes with plenty of water (10-15 min.). Call a physician.
4.2 Skin contact Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
4.3 Ingestion Give large amounts of water. No hazards anticipated from
swallowing small amounts incidentally to normal handling.
4.4 Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If respiratory irritation is experienced, call a
physician.
4.5 Further information Remove contaminated clothing.
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5 Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Suitable extinguishing media Water fog, carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemicals.
5.2 Extinguishing media to avoid Do not use direct water stream.
5.3 Further information Cool containers in the vicinity of the blaze using a water spray.
Highly flammable liquid. Keep possible ignition sources away
from vapours.
6 Accidental release measures Clean up with absorbent material such as sawdust,
diatomaceous earth or universal absorbents.
Do not allow to flow off into the drains or waters.
Dispose of according to local and national regulations (see 13).
7 Handling and storage
7.1 Handling Only adequately trained personnel should handle this product.
Keep out of reach of children.
7.2 Industrial hygiene Usual hygienic measures are necessary.
When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.
7.3 Storage Keep containers tightly closed.
Store in cool, dry well ventilated area away from sources of
ignition and heat.
7.4 Place of storage Store in a cool (2-8 癈 / 36-46 癈), dry place.
7.5 Fire- and explosion protection None.
8 Exposure controls / personal protection
8.1 Technical equipment Control airborne concentration below the exposure guideline.
8.2 Control of treshold limits MAK (Maximale Arbeitsplatzkonzentration, Germany) is 100
ppm. ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists, USA) Threshold Limit Value (TLV) is 100 ppm
(Ceiling).
8.3 Personal protective equipment
8.3.1 Respiratory protection In poorly ventilated areas, use air-purifying respiratory protection
apparatus ( type A ).
8.3.2 Hand protection Solvent resistant gloves.
8.3.3 Eye protection Safety goggles.
8.3.4 Other Eye wash fountain should be located in immediate work area.
9 Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Appearance clear liquid
9.2 Color colourless
9.3 Odour characteristic
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9.4 Change in physical state Test method:
not applicable
Melting point
not determined
Boiling point
9.5 Density 0.8 g/cm?(20癈)
not determined
9.6 Vapour pressure
not determined
9.7 Viscosity
not determined
9.8 Solubility in water
9.9 not determined
pH-value
9.10 Flash point 11 癈 DIN 51755
9.11 Ignition temperature > 400 癈 DIN 51794
9.12 Explosion limits Lower: 1 vol.%
Upper: 8 vol.%
9.13 Further information None.
10 Stability and reactivity
10.1 Thermal decomposition None, if used in accordance to instructions.
10.2 Hazardous decomposition None under normal conditions of storage and use.
products
10.3 Hazardous reactions Polymerisation with heat build-up may occur.
In the presence of radical initiators (e.g. peroxides).
10.4 Further information The product is highly flammable. Avoid ignition sources such as
flames or spark producing equipment.
11 Toxicological information
11.1 Acute toxicity Tert. butyl alcohol: The oral LD50 for rats is 3'500 mg/kg.
Benzoylperoxide: The oral LD50 for rats is > 7'710 mg/kg.
11.2 Subacute / chronic toxicity Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause
allergic skin reactions in some individuals.
11.3 Further information Excessive exposure may cause eye and respiratory irritation.
12 Ecological information German 'Wassergefaehrdungs Klasse (WGK)': 1
Material is expected to be harmful to aquatic organisms.
The product must not enter effluent, ground water, surface
water or the soil.
13 Disposal considerations Take to a special waste incineration plant, in line with local
regulations.
13.1 EC waste key X55315
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13.2 Swiss waste code not known
13.3 Origin
14 Transport information
14.1 Transport at land: GGVE / GGVS Class 3 Cipher 3b
RID / ADR Class 3 Cipher 3b
Warning label UN-No. 1120 Kemler No. 339
Packing group II
Overland statement FL
14.2 Transport at sea: GGVSee Class 3.2 Cipher 3b
ADNR Class 3.2 Cipher 3b Cat.
UN-No. 1120
IMDG-code page 3191
EMS 3-06
MFAG 305
Sea transport statement RFL Water polution class 1
14.3 Air transport: ICAO / IATA-GDR
UN-No. 1120
PSN Class 3
Subsidiary risk flammable liquid
Labels RFL
Packing group II
Passenger aircraft Packing Instruction --- max. ---
Cargo aircraft only Packing Instruction 307 max. 60 l
14.4 Further information Sample shipment not allowed by mail.
15 Regulatory information This product requires classification according to the criteria of
the EC and the "Gefahrstoffverordnung".
15.1 UN-No. 1120
15.2 Swiss regulations BAG T No. 61 01 63
Swiss toxicity class 4
15.3 EC-No. ---
15.4 Hazard symbols Xi F
15.5 Hazard designation Xi: Irritant. F: Highly flammable. Contains Tert. butyl alcohol
(CAS No. 75-65-0), Methyl isobutyl ketone (CAS No. 108-10-1),
Benzoylperoxide (CAS No. 94-36-0).
15.6 Risk phrases R: 11-36/37/38-43
11 Highly flammable.
36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
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15.7 Safety phrases S: 9-23-16-29-2
9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
23 Do not breathe vapour.
16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
29 Do not empty into drains.
2 Keep out of the reach of children.
15.8 MAK value 100 ppm
15.9 BVD classification F1 l
15.10 VbF AI
15.11 Further information None.
16 Other information During shipment, storage, installation and use, this material
should not be exposed to flame or other ignition sources.
The above mentioned data correspond to our present state of knowledge and experience. The safety
data sheet serves as description of the products in regard to necessary safety measures. The indications
have not the meaning of guarantees on properties.
[91/155/EEC]
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