SAFETY DATA SHEET
434 / Date of issue: 10.03.2008
1. NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND THE COMPANY
Trade name of the product:
HARDENER FOR EPOXY RESIN 570
General use of the product:
It is used as a second component in combination with Epoxy resin 570 for hardening of the resin at
normal or increased temperature.
Name of the company:
"ORGACHIM" JSC
Republic of Bulgaria
7000 Rousse
21, "Treti mart" blvd.
Tel. +359/82/ 886-275
Fax: +359/82/ 822-490
Emergency phone:
Company Fire brigade: +359/82/886-333
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Causes burns.
May cause sensitisation by inhalation and in contact with skin.
Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
3. CONTENT /INFORMATION OF THE PRODUCT COMPONENTS
Concentration Hazards
NAME CAS C R ?phrases
% mass symbols
Triethylene tetramine 112-24-3 203-950-6 40 ?60 C 21-34-43-52/53
Modified
20/22-34-43-
cycloaliphatic amine - - 40 ?60 C
52/53
(preparation)
*See section 16 for the full text of R phrases, mentioned above.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Possible symptoms and effects: Dizziness, headache, sore throat, difficult breathing, dryness and
cracking of the skin.
Inhalation:
Immediately take out the casualty to fresh air. If he is not breathing provide artificial respiration or
oxygen by respirator. Seek medical help immediately.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. In case of ingestion spontaneous vomiting may begin, but do not induce it. If
vomiting begins keep the head below thigh level in order to prevent aspiration in the lungs. Seek
medical help immediately.
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Skin and clothes contact:
Immediately change the contaminated clothing, wash affected skin with water and soap. The affected
skin may be covered with a sterile bandage. Seek medical help immediately. Do not use ointments.
Eyes contact:
Rinse the eyes thoroughly with clean water for at least 15 minutes holding eyelids open. Seek medical
help.
Notes to the physician:
The application of corticosteroid cream is effective when treating affected skin.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General directions:
Remove all possible sources of fire: e.g. open fire, lit cigarette, sparks from tools and equipment.
Suitable extinguishing agents:
Alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical powder, CO2, dry sand or powdered limestone, water spray.
Unsuitable extinguishing agents:
Thick water jet.
Special hazards arising from the product itself, products formed as a result of its incineration or
gasses formed:
Take into consideration that dangerous gas products such as ammonia gases, nitrogen gases, carbon
oxide may be formed during the product's burning. Using water may lead to very toxic water
solutions.
Special protective equipment:
Wear full protective equipment and a gas mask. Avoid contact with skin
Additional instructions:
Extinguish fire in the wind direction. Cool the non-burning packages by spraying with water. Prevent
spillage and remove the packages to a safety place. Water, contaminated from fire fighting must be
collected separately, do not allow it to penetrate the sewers or waste waters.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions:
Remove all possible sources of ignition. Prevent the accumulation of vapours in closed premises. Stop
the spillage if possible. Wear protective clothing, gloves, boots and eye protection.
Environment precautions:
Prevent spillage in water basins, tanks, basements, drains and sewerage. If the spilled product has
penetrated into water basins, sewerage, the soil or plants, advise the Fire brigade and the Police.
Methods for cleaning up:
In case of spillages surround the spilled mass with soil, sand or other inert absorbents. Safely transfer
this mixture into an appropriate container for chemical wastes and to an approved waste disposal sites.
In case of large spillages collect the spilled material with vacuum trucks.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE OF THE PRODUCT
Safe handling:
Provide adequate ventilation when handling or keeping the product. Do not exceed the concentration
limits given in item 8. Avoid contact with skin and the eyes. Do not eat or drink at the workplace. Do
not smoke. Observe the fire prevention measures. Do not pollute the environment.
Storage:
Keep only in original, tightly closed containers, away from reach of children and other unauthorized
personnel in sheltered, dry and ventilated storehouses, away from direct sunlight. Store away from
acids and alkali.
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The storehouses must be equipped in accordance with the local Regulations for storage of dangerous
materials.
Do not keep the product together with foodstuff or fodder.
Packages must be marked with original labels of the producer.
Observe the storage requirements indicated on the label.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Technical measures for labour safety control
Provide good ventilation to the working place. Local or general ventilation is recommended.
Permissible limits to the chemical agents in the air at the working place, according to Regulation 13:
Permissible limits, mg/m3
Chemical agent CAS Specific effects
Triethylene tetramine 112-24-3 Not listed
Modified
cycloaliphatic amine - -
(preparation)
Personal protection:
Use protective work clothing.
Respiratory tract protection:
In case of insufficiently ventilated working premises or if the product is used in small, closed premises
it is recommended to use a respiratory half-mask with filter: brown type A class 2.
Hands protection:
Always use chemically resistant gloves with a thickness of over 0,5 mm. Suitable material: butyl
rubber, nitryl rubber, neoprene etc.
Eyes protection:
It is recommended to use a protective facemask or goggles.
Body protection.
Use protective clothing, rubber boots.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Homogenous clear liquid, free of mechanical impurities
Physical form:
2
Colour:
Typical for amines
Odour:
0,98-1,05 g/cm3
Density at 20?
Brookfield viscosity, 25? 300 mPa.s
>100?br>
Flash point:
Vapour density at 21? 10,3 mm Hg
Partial
Solubility in water:
Alkaline
pH value:
10. CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable under normal storage conditions.
Conditions to avoid:
Keep away from heat sources, sparks and open flame.
Substances to avoid:
Strong oxidants, alkali and organic acids.
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Sodium hypochloride.
The product slowly corrodes copper, aluminium, zinc and galvanized surfaces.
The reaction with peroxides may lead to strong decomposition of the peroxide with possibility of
explosion.
Incompatible with alkali.
Hazardous decomposition products:
Ammonia when heated.
Nitrogen oxides when it burns. Nitrogen oxides may combine with water vapours and form corrosive
nitrous acid.
Irritating and toxic fumes in case of increased temperatures.
Aldehydes and flammable hydrocarbon fragments during burning.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The product is classified as health hazardous ?see items 2 and 3 of the present data sheet.
Its classification is determined by conventional method (given in EU-Directive No. 88/379), based on
the health hazardous characteristics of the individual components of the product.
Triethylene tetramine
Acute oral toxicity:
LD 50 ?rat 2500 mg/kg
Acute dermal toxicity:
LD 50 ?rabbit 805 mg/kg
Acute inhalative toxicity:
No data available
Modified cycloaliphatic amine
Acute oral toxicity:
LD 50, rat 1000 mg/kg
Acute dermal toxicity:
LD 50 ?rabbit 2800 mg/kg
Acute inhalative toxicity:
No data available
Contact with skin:
Causes burns in cases of skin contact.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Bio decomposition:
Not easily biodegradable.
Eco-toxicological effect:
Toxicity to fish:
Triethylene tetramine
LC 50 570 mg/l
Tested species: Poecilia reticulata. Duration of tests: 96 hours
Modified cycloaliphatic amine
LC 50 10 mg/l
Tested species: Bluegill sunfush. Duration of tests: 96 hours
Toxicity to invertebrates:
EC 50 31,1 mg/l
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Tested species: Daphnia magna. Duration of tests: 48 hours
Toxicity to seaweeds:
Triethylene tetramine
EC 50 2,5 mg/l
Tested species: Scenedesmus subspicatus. Duration of tests: 72 hours
Modified cycloaliphatic amine
IC 50 700 mg/l
Tested species: Algae. Duration of tests: 72 hours
Additional information:
Prevent spillage penetration into the soil, watercourses, tanks, drains and purifying equipment.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Any remainder of the product or waste material left from its application, as well as the used packages
should be disposed of according to the local Regulations for processing of special and dangerous waste
products.
Recommended disposal methods:
Disposal of wastes at sites that are specifically approved for disposal of dangerous materials.
Metal packages should be recycled in steelworks or disposed in specially intended places, if it is not
possible to be recycled for reuse.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Road transport ADR/RID
Technical name: amines, liquid, corrosive, not mentioned specific
Class: 8
UN 2735
Hazard No: 80
Packaging group: II
Sea transport IMDG
Technical name: amines, liquid, corrosive, not mentioned specific
UN 2735
Class: 8
Packaging group: II
mS number:
Air transport (ICAO/IATA)
Technical name: amines, liquid, corrosive, not mentioned specific
Class: 8
UN 2735
Packaging group: II
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
The following marking is required according to the regulations/directives for dangerous products
marking:
Marking of the hazard with:
"C" and labelling "Corrosive".
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R-phrases
R20/21/22 ?Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R34 ?Causes burns.
R43 ?May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
R52/53 ?Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
S-phrases
S1/2 ?Keep locked up and out of the reach of children.
S9 ?Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
S26 ?In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S36/37/39 ?Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S61 ?Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / Safety data sheets.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
The recommendations and information given in the present documents are based on the knowledge and
rules of trading as well as the producer's great experience for safe work with these materials.
The present information and recommendations were prepared in accordance with the Bulgarian
regulations, the EU Directives and the International agreements, relevant to transportation of
dangerous materials.
The present information provides directions for health and environment protection measures and
should not be construed as a warranty for technical characteristics or proper specific application.
Full text of R-phrases:
R21 ?Harmful in contact with skin.
R20/22 ?Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
R34 ?Causes burns.
R 43 ?May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
R 52/53 ?Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
Data changes from the previous revision:
7000 Rousse, 21 "Treti mart" blvd., tel. +359/ 82 / 886 303; fax +359/ 82 / 886 257
www.orgachim.bg
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