SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product: Epigen 2109 "A" Page 1 of 3 Date of Issue: January 2007
Hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia
1 PRODUCT & COMPANY UNDERTAKING IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: EPIGEN 2109 "A"
Major Recommended Use: Low viscosity sealer when mixed with "B".
Company: Peerless Industrial Systems Pty Ltd
ABN: 14 097 615 391
Address: PO Box 407 Cloverdale WA 6985 AUSTRALIA
Telephone Number: 61 (08) 9477 3788
Fax Number: 61 (08) 9477 3766
Email: service@peerlessindustrialsystems.com
2 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS Number Proportion Classification
Epoxy Resin 25068-38-6 >50% R36/38 R43
Xylene 1330-20-7 <25% R20/21 R38
Methyl Ethyl Ketone 78-93-3 <25% R36/37
Description Resin Solution
3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin (R20/21). May cause sensitisation by skin contact (R43). Irritating to eyes,
respiratory system and skin (R36/37/38).
SUSDP: 5
ADG CLASS: 3 , packaging group III
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure (Acute effects):
Swallowed: Ingestion may cause: severe gastrointestinal irritation, headache, nausea, vomiting. Small
amount of liquid aspirated into respiratory system during ingestion or vomiting may cause
bronchopneumonia or pulmonary edema.
Eye: Contact with eyes can cause mild irritation and discomfort, and may cause conjunctivitis and
corneal edema when absorbed into the tissue of the eye from the atmosphere. Corneal
edema may give rise to a perception of blue haze or fog around lights. This effect is transient
and has no known residual effect.
Skin: Irritating to skin. Absorption through skin may occur resulting in harmful effects or illness.
Prolonged and repeated contact may result in skin sensitisation and dermatitis due to
defatting.
Inhaled: Prolonged inhalation may result in respiratory irritation, dizziness, nausea, and loss of
consciousness.
Chronic: Repeated and/or prolonged exposures may result in: adverse skin effects (defatting, rash or
allergic reaction/sensitisation), adverse eye effects (conjunctivitis) and temporary liver or
kidney damage.
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
Swallowed: Administer 3-4 glasses of milk or water and seek medical advice immediately. Do not induce
vomiting.
Eye: Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Retract eyelids often. Seek
medical advice.
Skin: Remove any contaminated clothing and product. Wash skin thoroughly with mild soap/water.
Seek medical advice if ill effect or irritation develops.
Inhaled: Move patient to fresh air. Give oxygen or artificial respiration if breathing has stopped or is
laboured. Seek medical advice.
First Aid Facilities: Product is supplied and used as a 2 part polymer system and exposure to either part may not
be able to be determined with any surety, and data on health effects during cure are not available. It is therefore
suggested that the exposure be assumed to be to mixed, curing product. Eyewash fountains and safety showers should
be available for emergency use.
Advice to Doctor: As per "First Aid Facilities", doubt may exist as to whether the particular substance requiring
treatment is "A" or "B", or if it is a mixture undergoing cure to a hard plastic. The health hazard information relates to the
greatest known risk. Remove stomach contents by gastric suction with caution. Material if aspirated into lungs may
cause chemical pneumonia. Ingredients may be corrosive to some body tissues therefore secondary treatment
considerations will be required.
Product: Epigen 2109 "A" Page 2 of 3 Date of Issue: January 2007
5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Ignition will give rise to a Class B fire. In case of large fire use: water spray, alcohol
foam. In case of small fire use: carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical, dry sand or limestone.
Special Exposure Hazards (fire fighting): May generate toxic, irritating or flammable combustion products. Sudden
reaction with fire may result if product is mixed with an oxidising agent. May generate carbon monoxide gas. Personnel
in vicinity and downwind should be evacuated.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear butyl rubber boots, gloves, and body suit and a self
contained breathing apparatus. Water spray should be used to cool intact drums. Prevent runoff from fire control entering
waterways.
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Precautions: Eliminate all sources of ignition. Wear protective clothing, boots, gloves, and eye protection.
Methods for Cleaning Up: If recovery is not feasible, admix with dry soil, sand or non reactive absorbent and place in
an appropriate chemical waste container. Transfer to containers by suction, preparatory for later disposal. Flush area with
water spray. Clean up personnel must be equipped with self contained breathing apparatus and butyl rubber protective
clothing. For large spills, recover spilled material with vacuum truck.
7 HANDLING & STORAGE
Handling: Avoid contact with skin or eyes. When handling, do not eat, drink, or smoke.
Storage: Keep away from oxidisers. Keep in cool, dry ventilated storage and in closed containers.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards: Not established. For Xylene 80ppm TWA. For Methyl Ethyl Ketone 150ppm TWA.
Engineering Controls: Conventional airflow is generally considered to be acceptable. In confined areas, explosion
proof exhaust fans or an approved organic respirator must be used.
Hand Protection: Chemical/solvent resistant gloves must be used.
Eye Protection: Splash proof eye goggles.
Skin Protection: Long sleeved clothing.
Flammability: Flammable
9 PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Clear thin liquid
Smell: Solvent
pH: No data
Boiling Point (@760mm Hg): > 79癈
Melting Point: No data
Flashpoint (癈): Xylene 27癈, Methyl Ethyl Ketone -4癈, Closed Cup
Flammability: Flammable
Ignition Temperature: No data
Explosive Properties: No data
Explosive Limits: No data
Oxidising Properties: No data
Vapour Pressure (mm Hg): < 8 @ 20癈
Vapour Density: No data
Solubility in Water: Insoluble
Solubility in Ethanol: No data
Solubility in n-Octanol: No data
Partition Coefficient n-Octanol/Water No data
Specific Gravity: 0.9
Per cent Volatiles: < 50%
Volatile Organic Compounds: < 50%
10 STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, sparks, flames.
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Oxidising agents, Sodium or Calcium Hypochlorite. Reaction with peroxides may
result in violent decomposition.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide in a fire. Irritating and toxic fumes at elevated
temperatures.
Hazardous Transformation Products: Will not occur.
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11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Oral Toxicity (LD50, rat): No data.
Acute Dermal Toxicity (LD50, rabbit): No data.
Acute Inhalation Toxicity (LC50, rat): No data.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity: No data for product. Xylene is toxic to fish and wildlife.
Environmental Fate: No data.
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in accordance with local and national regulations. Wear protective clothing during disposal operations. If
disposal by a waste contractor, make sure that he has sufficient information and that waste containers are properly
labelled.
Where disposal of surplus stock is required, Cure as per use directions to enable possible disposal by conventional
waste disposal techniques
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADR/RID Shipping Data: 1866 RESIN SOLUTION, flammable
IMO Shipping Data: Refer to Bill of Lading.
ICAO/IATA Shipping Data: RESIN SOLUTION, flammable // 3 // UN1866 // III
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
EEC Symbol: Harmful (Xn)
EEC Council Directives relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances and
preparations Risk (R) and Safety (S) phrases: May cause sensitisation by skin contact (R43). Irritating to eyes,
respiratory system and skin (R36/37/38). Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin (R20/21).
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice (S26). Wear suitable
protective clothing and gloves (S36/37).
16 OTHER INFORMATION
This Safety Data Sheet has been written to comply with Directives 93/112/EEC and 88/379/EEC
Intended Use: Epoxy Resin for Curing Agent
The information in this SDS was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However, the information is
provided without warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness. The conditions or methods of handling, storage,
use or disposal of the material are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons,
we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage or expense arising from or in any way
connected with the handling, storage, use or disposal of the material
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