Material Safety Data Sheet for: Die Hardener Spacer
Kerr Italia SpA
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
in accordance with communitary directive 2001/58/EC
Section I - Identification of Product and Company
Trade Product Name: Preparation/Revision Date:
02/05
Die Hardener Spacer
Emergency phone:
Company Name:
00-800-41-050-505
Kerr Lab
Information phone:
Company Address:
00-800-41-050-505
Zona Strecce - 6934 Bioggio (Switzerland)
Section II - Composition/Information on Ingredients
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS % SYMBOL R CAS N. EINECS N.
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) 45-75 Xi; F 11-36-66-67 78-93-3 201-159-0
Butyl Acetate 1-25 F 10-66-67 123-86-4 204-658-1
Section III - Hazards Identification
HAZARD CLASSIFICATION Irritant; Highly flammable.
Section IV - First Aid Measures
Treatment for eye contact: Flush with plenty of water (10-15 minutes). Call a physician.
Treatment for skin contact: Remove the product with alcohol. Consult a physician.
Treatment for inhalation (breathing): Take into fresh air. If you feel unwell, seek medical advise (show this
data sheet).
Treatment for ingestion (swallowing): Call a physician immediately and show packaging or label.
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Section V - Firefighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing media: Foam, powders, CO2, Water Fog.
Forbidden extinguishing media: Do not use direct water stream.
Special fire fighting measures: Self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in pressure
demand or other positive pressure modes.
Unusual fire and explosion hazards: Violent eruption of containers may occur under fire conditions .
Special protection equipment: Tinning overalls for liquids and gases; breathing apparatus.
Section VI - Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions: Adopt same precautions of section VIII.
Environmental Precautions: Do not allow to flow off into the drains.
Reclaiming Methods: Dispose in accordance with local regulations .
Section VII - Handling and Storage
Handling Precautions: Use away from ignition sources and have lids tightly closed. Only adequately trained
personnel should handle this product. Keep out of reach of children. No smoking.
Precautions in case of Fire and Explosion: Not available.
Storage Conditions: Store at room temperature away from heat sources.
Suggested container(s): The original containers provided by manufacturer.
Indication for Combined Storage: Avoid contact with strong oxidizers.
Other Precautions: Use according to directions.
Section VIII - Exposure controls/personal protection
Precautionary Measures Ventilation
Local Exhaust Ventilation: Adequate, local neede d if not vented. Control airborne
concentration below the exposure guideline.
Special Ventilation: None.
Mechanical (General) Ventilation: Suitable.
Other Ventilation: None.
Limits TLV: 200ppm (n-Butyl Acetate ); 300ppm (MEK)
PEL: 150ppm (n-Butyl Acetate ); 200ppm (MEK)
Respiratory Protection Self contained breathing apparatus if the product is used generating aerosols.
Hands Protection Neoprene types.
Eyes Protection Safety glasses.
Skin Protection Handle in accordance with good personal hygiene and safety practices. These
practices include avoiding unnecessary exposure to uncured material.
Other Protective Eye bath and lab coat.
Equipments:
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Section IX - Physical and Chemical Properties
Melting Point: Not available
Boiling Point: 79 癈
Specific Gravity: 0.8g/ml at 20癈
Vapor Pressure: 105 mbar at 20癈
Evaporation Rate (n-butane=1): Not determined Vapor Density (air=1): Not determined
Solubility in Water: Insoluble
Appearance and Odor (Physical Form): Colorless varnish with solvent odor.
Flash Point: -1癈 Upper explosivity limit: 11,5% Lower explosivity limit: 1,2%
Section X - Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Extremely high temperatures.
Incompatibility ( Materials to Avoid ): Avoid contact with strong oxidizers.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None under normal conditions of storage and use.
Hazardous Polymerization Products: Will not occur.
Section XI - Toxicological Information
Carcinogenicity/Teratogenicity: No
Effects and Hazards of Overexposure ( Acute and Chronic )
Effects and hazards of eye contact: May cause irritation.
Effects and hazards of skin contact: May cause reddening.
Effects and hazards of Inhalation (Breathing): May cause dizziness, drowsiness, and disturbed vision.
Effects and hazards of Ingestion (Swallowing): May cause nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, headache,
dizziness, drowsiness.
Effects for prolonged Exposure: No evidence of adverse effects.
Section XII - Ecological Information
Aquatic toxicity: .Valuation method WGK (from 0 to 3): 1
Section XIII - Disposal Considerations
Dispose in accordance with local regulations.
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Section XIV - Transport Information
SEA TRANSPORTATION
IMCO Number 3220
UN Number 1231
Substance(s) determining hazard Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK)
AIR TRANSPORTATION
ICAO/IATA Class 3
Substance(s) determining hazard Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK)
TRANSPORTATION BY ROAD/RAILWAY
RID/ADR 3 Item 3癰 Hazard Identification 33 Substance Identification 1193 Hazard 3
Class Number Number Number Label
Section XV - Regulatory Information
CLASSIFICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVES
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION SYMBOL Xi; F
R Sentences
11 Highly flammable.
36 Irritating to eyes
66 Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause dryness and crack to
the skin
67 The inhalation of the vapors can cause drowsiness and dizziness
S Sentences
2 Keep out of the reach of children
9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place
16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
23 Do not breathe vapors.
29 Do not empty into drains.
33 Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Ingredients determining the label Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK).
Section XVI - Other Information
None
CAUTION: PRODUCT FOR PROFESSIONAL USE
The information on this Safety Sheet is based on presently available data and to our best knowledge for the
correct handling of the product under normal conditions. Any use of this product in any way not indicated on
this Sheet or the use of this product together with any other process/procedure will be exclusively under the
user's responsibility.