ORCA 4:1 Medium Epoxy Hardener
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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1. Product and Supplier Identification
Product Name: Orca 4:1 Medium Epoxy Hardener Part B
MSDS Number: 23
Date of Prep: 01/01/2008
Product Type: Curing Agent
Supplier: Fiberlay Inc.
24 S. Idaho St
Seattle, Wa 98134
(206)782-0660
2. Composition/Information On Ingredients
Chemical Name CAS-No. Weight %
DIETHYLENETRIAMINE 111-40-0 > 12.5 %
4,4? Isopropylidenebisphenol 80-05-7 < 12.5 %
Polyethylenepolyamine * < 3.75 %
Polyethylenepolyamine * < 3.75 %
Propoxylated * > 67.5%
Polyethylenepolyamines
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
Human Health Hazards: Corrosive to the eyes. Corrosive to the skin. Vapor/mists may be
corrosive to the upper respiratory tract. Corrosive and may cause
severe and permanent damage to the mouth, throat and
stomach. May be toxic if absorbed through skin. May be
moderately toxic and harmful if inhaled. May be moderately toxic
if swallowed. May produce CNS depression. May cause skin
sensitization.
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Safety hazards: Material will not burn unless preheated
4. First Aid Measures
INHALATION: Remove victim to fresh air and provide oxygen if breathing is difficult. Give
artificial respiration if not breathing. Get medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Immediately remove contaminated clothing or shoes, wipe excess from skin
and flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Follow by washing with soap and water. Do
not reuse clothing until thoroughly cleaned. Contaminated leather articles, including shoes,
cannot be decontaminated and should be destroyed to prevent reuse. Get medical attention.
EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for 15 minutes while holding eyelids
open. Rinse continuously with water while on way to get medical attention.
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Give one glass of water unless victim is drowsy,
convulsing, or unconsious. Seek medical attention.
Notes to physician
Symptoms: Irritation as noted above. Lung damage (scarring, bronchitis, emphysema) may be
evidenced by shortness of breath, especially on exertion, and may be accompanied by chronic
cough. Skin sensitization (allergy) may be evidenced by rashes, especially hives.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Unsuitable extinguishing media:
Water or fog may cause frothing which can be violent, especially if sprayed into containers of hot
or burning liquid.
Suitable Extinguishing media:
Use water fog, "alcohol foam", dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Specific hazards during fire:
Material will not burn unless preheated. Delayed lung damage (pulmonary edema) can be
experienced after exposure to combustion products, sometimes hours after the exposure.
Nitrogen oxides and other potentially hazardous nitrogen containing compounds may be released
upon combustion.
Cool fire exposed containers with water.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters:
Do not enter confined fire space without full bunker gear (helmet with face shield, bunker coats,
gloves and rubber boots). Including a positive pressure NIOSH approved self-contained breathing
apparatus.
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6. Accidental Release Measures
Personal precautions:
Corrosive. Prevent all bodily contact with spilled material. Shut off leaks, if possible without
personal risk. Remove ignition sources.
Environmental Precautions:
Dike and contain. Contain run-off and dispose of properly. Prevent from entering into drains,
ditches or rivers.
Clean-up methods ?small spillage:
Take up with an absorbent material and place in non-leaking containers. Seal tightly for proper
disposal.
Clean-up methods 璴arge spillage:
Remove with vacuum trucks or pump to storage/salvage vessels. Soak up residue with an
absorbent such as clay, sand or other suitable material; place in non-leaking containers for proper
disposal. Flush area with water to remove trace residue.
Additional advice:
Notify authorities if any exposures to the general public or environment occurs or is likely to
occur. See Section 13 for information on disposal.
7. Handling and Storage
Handling:
Advice on safe handling:
Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Do not breathe vapor, mists. Do not pressurize drum
containers to empty them. Heating this curing agent above 300 Deg. F in the presence of air may
cause slow oxidative decomposition: above 500 Deg. F, polymerization may occur. Some epoxy
resins can produce exothermic reactions which in large masses can cause runaway
polymerization and charring of the reactants. Fumes and vapors from these thermal and chemical
decompositions vary widely in composition and toxicity. Do not breathe fumes. Use a NIOSH-
approved respirator as required to prevent overexposure. In accord with 29 CFR.1910.134, use
either an atmosphere-supplying respirator or an air-purifying respirator for organic vapors.
DANGER. Corrosive to the skin and eyes. May be corrosive to the respiratory tract. Corrosive to
the digestive tract. May be toxic and harmful if absorbed through skin. May be moderately toxic
and harmful if inhaled. May be moderately toxic if swallowed. May cause skin sensitization.
Containers, even those that have been emptied, can contain hazardous product residues.
Minimize skin contact. Wash with soap and water before eating, drinking, smoking, applying
cosmetics, or using toilet facilities. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Contaminated
leather articles, including shoes, cannot be decontaminated and should be destroyed to prevent
reuse.
Storage:
Requirements for storage areas and containers:
Store in a cool, dry place with adequate ventilation. Keep away from open flames and high
temperatures.
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8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Protective measures:
Wear appropriate respirator and full-body protective clothing.
Engineering Measures:
Use ventilation as required to control vapor concentrations. Eye wash fountains and safety
showers should be available for emergency use.
Eye protection:
Do not get in eyes. Wear chemical goggles if there is potential contact with eyes.
Skin and body protection:
Do not get on skin, on clothing. Wear chemical-resistant protective clothing such as gloves, outer
clothing or apron, overshoes and a face-shield suitable to potential exposure.
Respiratory protection:
Do not breathe vapors or mists. Use a NIOSH-approved respirator as required to prevent
overexposure. In accord with 29 CFR 1910.134. Use either a full-face, atmosphere-supplying
respirator or air-purifying respirator for organic vapors. Avoid breathing vapors which may be
produced under some conditions such as heating or applications of uncured material in large
surface areas (e.g., flooring and painting). Avoid breathing aerosols and mists which may be
formed by various methods of application.
Exposure Guidelines:
Components with Regulation Exposure time Value Remarks
workplace control
parameters
DIETHYLENETRIAMINE ACGIH Time Weighted 1 ppm
Average (TWA)
ACGIH Skin Can be
designation absorbed
through skin.
OSHA Z1A Time Weighter 1 ppm
Average (TWA) 4 mg/m3
Polyethylenepolyamine ACGIH Time Weighted 1 ppm
Average (TWA)
ACGIH Skin Can be
designation absorbed
through the
skin
WEEL Time Weighted 1 ppm
Average (TWA 6 mg/m3
WEEL Skin Can be
designation absorbed
through the
skin
ACGIH None
established
Propoxylated ACGIH None
Polyethylenepolyamines established
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9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Form: Mobile liquid
Color: Amber
Odor: Amine
Boiling point: > 207 癈 (> 405 癋)
Flash Point > 93.33 癈 (> 199.99 癋) (Setaflash)
Lower explosion limit: 1.4 % (V)
Vapor pressure: < 0.13 mbar at 20 癈 (68 癋)
Relative density: 1.02
Relative vapor density: >1
Solubility in water: Partially soluble
10. Stability and Reactivity
Conditions to avoid:
Heat, flames and sparks.
Materials to avoid:
Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products:
Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide and unidentified organic compounds may be formed during
combustion.
Hazardous reactions
Stable under normal use conditions
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
11. Toxicological Information
Acute oral toxicity: Expected to be of low toxicity, LD50 > 2000 mg/kg.
Acute dermal toxicity: Expected to be of moderately toxic, 400 < LD50 <= 2000 mg/kg.
Chronic Health Hazard
Components Concentration Regulation Value Remarks
DIETHYLENETRIAMINE > 50 % US. IARC This
Monographs on component has
Occupational not been
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Exposures to classified by
Chemical the
Agents International
Agency for
Research on
Cancer (IARC).
4,4? < 50 % US. IARC The component
Isopropylidenebisphenol Monographs on has not been
Occupational classified by
Exposures to the
Chemical International
Agents Agency for
Research on
Cancer (IARC).
Polyethylenepolyamine <5% US. IARC This
Monographs on component has
Occupational not been
Exposures to classified by
Chemical the
Agents International
Agency for
Research on
Cancer (IARC).
US. IARC The component
Monographs on has not been
Occupational classified by the
Exposures to International
Chemical Agenct for
Agents Research on
Cancer (IARC).
Propoxylated > 90 % This component
Polyethylenepolyamines has not been
classified by the
International
Agency for
Research on
Cancer (IARC).
Mutagenicity:
A component has been found to be a direct acting mutagen in the AMES assay. .
It gave positive results with and without activation.
Although the significance is unknown, a component has been found to increase the frequency of
sister chromatid exchange.
It was also found to be positive in the unscheduled DNA mutagencity assay.
Microbial tests and in vitro gene mutation assays were negative.
A lifetime skin painting study in mice did not result in carcinogenicity
Teratogenicity:
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A component was fetotoxic and teratogenic when fed to rats at 0.83% and 1.67% of diet.
When applied dermally to the skin of pregnant guinea pigs, there was a 90% abortion rate or
death of fetus with secondary to copper deficiency, resulting from the chelating activity of the
component.
Other information:
Due to a component, histopathological effects of the kidney, liver, spleen, and adrenals were
observed in the two rat lifetime feeding studies.
Potential Health Effects:
Inhalation:
Vapors/mists may be corrosive to upper respiratory tract. Repeated or prolonged exposure can
result in lung damage. May be moderately toxic and harmful if inhaled. May produce CNS
depression.
Skin:
Corrosive to the skin. May be toxic if absorbed through the skin. May cause skin sensitization.
Eyes:
Corrosive to the eyes and may cause severe damage including blindness. Vapors may be
irritating.
Ingestion:
Not expected to be a relevant route of exposure, however, corrosive and may cause severe and
permanent damage to mouth, throat, and stomach. May be moderately toxic if swallowed.
Aggravated Medical Condition:
Pre-existing eye, skin and respiratory disorders may be aggravated by exposure to this product.
12. Ecological Information
Elimination Information (persistence and degradability)
Biodegradability:
This section will be updated as ecological reviews are completed.
Ecotoxicity effects:
Toxicity to fish:
This section will be updated as ecological reviews are completed.
13. Disposal Considerations
Product disposal:
If this material becomes a waste, it would not be a hazardous waste by RCRA criteria (40 CFR
261). Place in an appropriate disposal facility in compliance with local and federal regulations.
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14. Transport Information
DOT:
UN/NA-No 2735
Class 8
Packing group II
ERG No. 153
Proper shipping name POLYAMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.
Contains DIETHYLENETRIAMINE
IMDG:
UN-No 2735
Class 8
Packing group II
ERG No. F-A
Description of the goods POLYAMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.
Contains DIETHYLENETRIAMINE
IATA
UN-No 2735
Class 8
Packing group II
ERG No. 153
Description of the goods POLYAMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.
Contains DIETHYLENETRIAMINE
15. Regulatory Information
The regulatory information is not intended to be comprehensive. Other regulations may apply to
this material.
Notification status:
TSCA All components listed
EINECS All components listed
DSL All components listed
AICS All components listed
KECI (KR) All components listed
ENCS (JP) All components listed
PICCS (PH) All components listed
INV (CN) All components listed
US. EPA CERCLA Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 302)
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DIETHYLENETRIAMINE No RQ
4,4?Isopropylidenebisphenol No RQ
SARA 311/312 Hazards
Acute Health Hazard
Chronic Health Hazard
US. EPA Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) SARA Title III
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals (40 CFR 372.65) ?Supplier Notification Required
DIETHYLENETRIAMINE No De Minimis Concentration
4,4?Isopropylidenebisphenol No De Minimis Concentration
The mixture or trade name product contains a toxic chemical or chemicals subject to the reporting
requirements of Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of
1986 and 40 CFR part 372.
US. EPA Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) SARA Title III
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substance (40 CFR 355, Appendix A)
DIETHYLENETRIAMINE Threshold Planning Quantity: No TPQ
4,4?Isopropylidenebisphenol Threshold Planning Quantity: No TPQ
DIETHYLENETRIAMINE Reportable quantity: No RQ
4,4?Isopropylidenebisphenol Reportable quantity: No RQ
New Jersey Right-To-Know Chemical List
DIETHYLENETRIAMINE Not Listed
4,4?Isopropylidenebisphenol Listed.
Additional Components Not Found in Section 2:
Components CAS-No. Concentration Remarks
Phenol 108-95-2 < 100 PPM
Pennsylvania Right-To-Know Chemical List
DIETHYLENETRIAMINE Not Listed
4,4?Isopropylidenebisphenol Environmental hazard
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Massachusetts Right-To-Know Chemical List
DIETHYLENETRIAMINE Not Listed
4,4?Isopropylidenebisphenol Not Listed
US. EPA CERCLA Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 302)
Polyethylenepolyamine No RQ
No RQ
Propoxylated No RQ
Polyethylenepolyamines
SARA 311/312 Hazards
Acute Health Hazard
Chronic Health Hazard
US. EPA Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) SARA Title III
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals (40 CFR 372.65) ?Supplier Notification Required
Polyethylenepolyamine No De Minimis Concentration
No De Minimis Concentration
Propoxylated No De Minimis Concentration
Polyethylenepolyamines
US. EPA Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) SARA Title III
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substance (40 CFR 355, Appendix A)
Polyethylenepolyamine Threshold Planning Quantity: No TPQ
Threshold Planning Quantity: No TPQ
Propoxylated Threshold Planning Quantity: No TPQ
Polyethylenepolyamines
Polyethylenepolyamine Reportable quantity: No RQ
Reportable quantity: No RQ
Propoxylated Reportable quantity: No RQ
Polythylenepolyamines
New Jersey Right-To-Know Chemical List
Polyethylenepolyamine Not Listed
Not Listed
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Propoxylated
Polythylenepolyamines Not Listed
Pennsylvania Right-To-Know Chemical List
Polyethylenepolyamine Not Listed
Listed
Propoxylated
Polythylenepolyamines Not Listed
Massachusetts Right-To-Know Chemical List
Polyethylenepolyamine Not Listed
Listed
Propoxylated
Polythylenepolyamines Not Listed
Additional Components Not Found in Section 2:
Components CAS-No. Concentration Remarks
Phenol 108-95-2 < 100 PPM
HMIS Rating Health: 3
Fire: 1
Reactivity: 0
16. Other Information
Reference: Prepared in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200.
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge,
information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a
guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is
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not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information related only to the
specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any
other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.
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