Material Safety Data Sheet
Date last revised JANUARY, 2004
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
Chemical Name & Synonyms Trade Name & Synonyms
EPOXY 808 PRIMER (PART A)
Chemical Family Formula
EPOXY MIXTURE
Proper DOT Shipping DOT Hazard Classification
RESIN SOLUTION-FLAMMABLE LIQUID UN1866 PGII, CLASS 3, FLAMMABLE LIQUID
Manufacturer Manufacturer's Phone Number
PECORA CORPORATION 215-723-6051
Manufacturer's Address Chemtrec Phone Number
165 Wambold Road, Harleysville, PA 19438 800-424-9300
II. INGREDIENTS
Principal Hazardous Components Percent Threshold Limit Value (Units)
TOLUENE (CAS # 108-88-3) 1?% 200 PPM
METHYL ETHYL KETONE (CAS # 78-93-3) 1?% 200 PPM
EPOXY RESIN SOLUTION (MIXTURE) 1?% UNKNOWN
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS TOLUENE AND MEK WHICH ARE
SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECITON
313 OF THE SUPERFUND AMENDMENT AND
REAUTHORIZATION ACT (SARA) OF 1986 AND 40 CFR, PART
372. THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS AND
OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
HEALTH 3 FLAMMBILITY 2 REACTIVITY 1
III. PHYSICAL DATA
Boiling Point (oF) Specific Gravity (H20 = 1)
170o F. 0.9
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.) Percent Volatile by Volume (%)
ND ND
Vapor Density (Air = 1) Evaporation Rate (ETHER= 1)
> AIR < ETHER
p
Solubility in Water H
NEGLIGIBLE NA
Appearance & Odor
THIN CLEAR LIQUID WITH STRONG SOLVENT ODOR.
IV. FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point (Test Method) Auto Ignition Temperature
24o F. (T.C.C.) 538o C. TOLUENE
Flammable Limits LEL UEL
LOWER: 1.0% UPPER: 12.0% UNKNOWN UNKNOWN
Extinguishing Media:
CO2, FOAM, DRY CHEMICALS
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: VAPORS MAY BE IGNITED BY HIGH ENERGY IGNITION SOURCES. DECOMPOSES
WITH FIRE TO RELEASE HYDROCHLORIC ACID AS A GAS PLUS OTHER TOXIC AND IRRITATING VAPORS. IF
CONTAINERS ARE EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. THEY MAY BURST.
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V. Health Hazard Data
OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit ACGIH Threshold Limit Value
SEE SECTION II SEE SECTION II
Carcinogen ?NTP Program Carcinogen ?IARC Program
NOT A KNOWN CARCINOGEN NOT A KNOWN CARCINOGEN
Symptoms of Exposure: EYE & SKIN IRRITATION (DRYING & DEFATTING OF THE SKIN). INHALATION MAY CAUSE
NOSE AND THROAT IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION CHARACTERIZED BY
HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, STAGGERING GAIT, CONFUSION AND UNCONSCIOUSNESS. MAY CAUSE
CARDIAC SENSITIZATION AND ARRYTHMIA. INTERNATIONAL MISUSE MAY BE HARMFUL OR FATAL.
Medical Conditions Aggravated By Exposure: RESPIRATORY AILMENTS/ PRECLUDE FROM EXPOSURE THOSE
INDIVIDUALS HAVING A HISTORY OF RESPIRATORY AILMENTS. PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION OF
CONFINED AREAS. WHEN USING SPRAY APPLICATION USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR
POSITIVE PRESSURE HOSE MASKS, BOTH DURING AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER APPLICATION, UNITL VAPOR/MIST
LEVELS ARE BELOW LIMITS.
Primary Route (s) of Entry:
INHALATION, SKIN CONTACT, EYES
Emergency First Aid: EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. CALL PHYSICIAN.
SKIN: WASH PROMPTLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING, SHOES. WASH
CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. DISCARD SHOES. INGESTION: CALL PHYSICIAN. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. NEVER
ANYTHING BY MOUTH. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, ARTIFICAL RESPIRATION, and GIVE OXYGEN FOR
DIFFICULT BREATHING. CALL PHYSICIAN.
VI. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability Unstable Conditions to Avoid
Stable HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME AND FIRE
x
Materials to Avoid CONTAMINATION WITH STRONG BASES, ACIDS AND
Incompatibility AMINES CAN CAUSE POLYMERIZATION AND HEAT BUILD UP
Hazardous May Occur Conditions to Avoid
x
Polymerization Will Not Occur HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME AND FIRE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
(THERMAL) CO2, CO
VII. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROCEDURES
Spill Response: REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. USE ADEQUATE VENTIALTION TO PROMOTE DRYING. SOAK
UP WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND REMOVE TO CLOSED CONTAINERS. WASH AREA WITH MILD DETERGENT
AND WATER.
Waste Disposal Method: REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. SOAK UP WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND SHOVEL
INTO DRUMS. INCINERATE OR LAND FILLS WHERE PERMITTED. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,
STATE AND FEDERAL EPA REGULATIONS.
VIII. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Eye Protection Skin Protection
WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES IMPERMEABLE GLOVES (RUBBER ?NEOPRENE)
Respiratory Protection (Specific Type) SELF-CONTAINED Ventilation Recommended LOCAL EXHAUST OR
BREATHING APPARATUS OR POSITIVE PRESSURE HOSE MECHANICAL TO KEEP VAPOR/MIST BELOW 100
MASK. NIOSH CANISTER IN OPEN AREAS. PPM
Other Protection:
EYE WASH FACILITY & SAFETY SHOWER RECOMMENDED.
IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Hygienic Practices In Handling & Storage: USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED. DO NOT
TAKE INTERNALLY. DO NOT GET IN EYES, OR SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Precautions For Repair & Maintenance of Contaminated Equipment:
SEE SECITON V AND VI
Other Precautions: THIS PRODUCT AND/OR ALL THE INGREDIENTS CONTAINED IN THIS PRODUCT HAVE BEEN
REGISTERED UNDER THE TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT. THIS PRODUCT CONTIANS TOLUENE AND
METHYL ETHYL KETONE WHICH-ARE SUBJECT TO THE ANNUAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS UNDER SECTION
313 OF SARA, TITLE III. ?KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN -