MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Restech Hardener
Section 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Restech Hardener
Product Name:
175300
Product Number:
Polyamine Mixture.
Product Use:
Fabtech Systems LLC
Manufacturer/Supplier:
12128 Cyrus Way, Suite A
Mukilteo, WA
98275-5700
425-349-9557
Phone Number:
425-349-9557
Emergency Phone:
May 16, 2008
Date of Preparation:
Section 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
DANGER
HARMFUL IN CONTACT WITH SKIN. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CORROSIVE MATERIAL -
CAUSES BURNS. MAY CAUSE SKIN SENSITISATION BY SKIN CONTACT.
Potential Health Effects: See Section 11 for more information.
Likely Routes of Exposure: Skin contact, eye contact, inhalation, and ingestion.
Causes burns.
Eye:
Harmful in contact with skin. Causes burns. May cause sensitisation by skin
Skin:
contact.
Causes burns. Harmful if swallowed. May cause stomach distress, nausea
Ingestion:
or vomiting.
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Inhalation:
Chronic Effects: Prolonged or repeated contact may dry skin and cause irritation.
Signs and Symptoms: Severe deep burns to eyes. Redness. Pain. Blisters. Serious skin burns.
Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Shock or collapse. May cause burning of mouth, throat, and
esophagus. Irritating to respiratory tract.
Medical Conditions Aggravated By Exposure: Asthma. Allergies.
Target Organs: Skin, eyes, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system.
Potential Environmental Effects: Harmful to aquatic organisms. See Section 12 for more
information.
Section 3: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient CAS # Wt. %
Formaldehyde, oligomeric reaction products with phenol and 32610-77-8 30 - 60
triethylenetetramine
Tetraethylenepentamine 112-57-2 30 - 60
Phenol 108-95-2 5 - 10
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Section 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
Eye Contact:
minutes. If easy to do, remove contact lenses, if worn. Get medical attention
immediately.
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Remove
Skin Contact:
contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Call a
physician if irritation develops and persists.
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
Inhalation:
breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical
Ingestion:
personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
General Advice: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately
(show the label or MSDS where possible).
Note to Physicians: Symptoms may not appear immediately.
Section 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammability: Not flammable by WHMIS/OSHA criteria.
Means of Extinction:
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Treat for surrounding material.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Not available.
Products of Combustion: May include, and are not limited to: oxides of carbon, oxides of
nitrogen.
Explosion Data:
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: Not available.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge: Not available.
Protection of Firefighters: Keep upwind of fire. Wear full fire fighting turn-out gear (full
Bunker gear) and respiratory protection (SCBA).
Section 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions: Use personal protection recommended in Section 8. Isolate the hazard
area and deny entry to unnecessary and unprotected personnel.
Environmental Precautions: This material is a water pollutant. Keep out of drains, sewers,
ditches, and waterways. Minimize use of water to prevent environmental contamination.
Methods for Containment: Contain and/or absorb spill with inert material, then place in a
suitable container. Do not flush to sewer or allow to enter waterways. Use appropriate Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE).
Methods for Clean-Up: Soak into absorbent material. Spills of this material are a slipping
hazard. Thoroughly wash the area with water after a spill or leak.
Other Information: Not available.
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Section 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not swallow. Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapor/spray. Use
only in well-ventilated areas. Handle and open container with care. When using do not eat or
drink. Wash hands before eating, drinking, or smoking.
Storage:
Keep out of the reach of children. Keep container tightly closed.
Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines
Exposure Limits
Ingredient ACGIH-TLV
Formaldehyde, oligomeric reaction products with phenol Not available.
and triethylenetetramine
Tetraethylenepentamine Not available.
Phenol 5 ppm
Engineering Controls: Use ventilation adequate to keep exposures (airborne levels of dust,
fume, vapor, etc.) below recommended exposure limits.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Eye/Face Protection: Wear eye/face protection.
Hand Protection: Wear suitable gloves.
Skin and Body Protection: Wear suitable protective clothing.
Respiratory Protection: In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory
equipment.
General Hygiene Considerations: Handle according to established industrial hygiene and
safety practices.
Section 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Clear.
Appearance:
Amber.
Color:
Ammonia.
Odour:
Not available.
Odour Threshold:
Liquid.
Physical State:
Not available.
pH:
Not available.
Viscosity:
Not available.
Freezing Point:
Not available.
Boiling Point:
~ 121 癈 (~ 249.8 癋)
Flash Point:
< 1 (Water = 1)
Evaporation Rate:
Not available.
Lower Flammability Limit:
Not available.
Upper Flammability Limit:
Not available.
Vapor Pressure:
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> 1 (Air = 1)
Vapor Density:
0.97
Specific Gravity:
Negligible.
Solubility in Water:
Not available.
Coefficient of Water/Oil Distribution:
Not available.
Auto-ignition Temperature:
Not available.
Percent Volatile, wt. %:
0
VOC content, wt. %:
Section 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal storage conditions.
Conditions of Reactivity: Heat. Incompatible materials.
Incompatible Materials: Oxidizers. Acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: May include, and are not limited to: oxides of carbon,
oxides of nitrogen.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Do not mix with other chemicals.
Section 11: TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE
Component Anaylsis
Ingredient LD50 (oral) LC50
Formaldehyde, oligomeric reaction products Not available. Not available.
with phenol and triethylenetetramine
Tetraethylenepentamine 3990 mg/kg, rat Not available.
Phenol 317 mg/kg, rat 316 mg/m?br>
Causes burns. Severe deep burns to eyes.
Eye:
Harmful in contact with skin. Causes burns. May cause sensitisation by skin
Skin:
contact. Redness. Pain. Blisters. Serious skin burns.
Causes burns. Harmful if swallowed. May cause stomach distress, nausea or
Ingestion:
vomiting. Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Shock or collapse. May cause
burning of mouth, throat, and esophagus.
Irritating to respiratory tract.
Inhalation:
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE
Target Organs: Not available.
Chronic Effects: Hazardous by WHMIS/OSHA criteria.
Carcinogenicity: Not hazardous by WHMIS/OSHA criteria.
Ingredient Chemical Listed as Carcinogen or
Potential Carcinogen *
Formaldehyde, oligomeric reaction products with Not listed.
phenol and triethylenetetramine
Tetraethylenepentamine Not listed.
Phenol Not listed.
* See Section 15 for more information.
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Restech Hardener
Mutagenicity: Not hazardous by WHMIS/OSHA criteria.
Reproductive Effects: Not hazardous by WHMIS/OSHA criteria.
Developmental Effects:
Teratogenicity: Not hazardous by WHMIS/OSHA criteria.
Embryotoxicity: Not hazardous by WHMIS/OSHA criteria.
Respiratory Sensitization: Not hazardous by WHMIS/OSHA criteria.
Skin Sensitization: Hazardous by WHMIS/OSHA criteria.
Toxicologically Synergistic Materials: Not available.
Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms.
Persistence / Degradability: Not available.
Bioaccumulation / Accumulation: Not available.
Mobility in Environment: Not available.
Section 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal Instructions:
This material must be disposed of in accordance with all local, state, provincial, and federal
regulations.
Section 14: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
TDG Classification
Amines, Liquid, Corrosive, n.o.s. (Ethylene Amines); Class 8; UN2735; PG III
Section 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
Federal Regulations
Canadian: This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the
Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all the information required by the
Controlled Products Regulations.
Global Inventories
Ingredient Canada
DSL/NDSL
Formaldehyde, oligomeric reaction products with phenol and DSL
triethylenetetramine
Tetraethylenepentamine DSL
Phenol DSL
HMIS - Hazardous Materials Identification System
Health - 3 Flammability - 1 Physical Hazard - 0
NFPA - National Fire Protection Association:
Health - 3 Fire - 1 Reactivity - 0
Hazard Rating: 0 = minimal, 1 = slight, 2 = moderate, 3 = severe, 4 = extreme
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Restech Hardener
WHMIS Classification(s):
Class D2B - Chronic Toxic Effects
Class D2B - Skin Sensitization
Class E - Corrosive Material
WHMIS Hazard Symbols:
SOURCE AGENCY CARCINOGEN CLASSIFICATIONS:
OSHA (O) Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
ACGIH (G) American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.
A1 - Confirmed human carcinogen.
A2 - Suspected human carcinogen.
A3 - Animal carcinogen.
A4 - Not classifiable as a human carcinogen.
A5 - Not suspected as a human carcinogen.
IARC (I) International Agency for Research on Cancer.
1 - The agent (mixture) is carcinogenic to humans.
2A - The agent (mixture) is probably carcinogenic to humans; there is limited evidence of carcinogenicity in
humans and sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in experimental animals.
2B - The agent (mixture) is possibly carcinogenic to humans; there is limited evidence of carcinogenicity in
humans in the absence of sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in experimental animals.
3 - The agent (mixture, exposure circumstance) is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans.
4 - The agent (mixture, exposure circumstance) is probably not carcinogenic to humans.
NTP (N) National Toxicology Program.
1 - Known to be carcinogens.
2 - Reasonably anticipated to be carcinogens.
Section 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Disclaimer:
The information contained in this document applies to this specific material as supplied. It may
not be valid for this material if it is used in combination with any other materials. It is the user's
responsibility to satisfy oneself as to the suitability and completeness of this information for the
user's own particular use.
Expiry Date: May 16, 2011
Version #: 1.0
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