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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY
PRODUCT NAME: EL-337 Hardener
CHEMICAL NAME: Amine Adduct
MANUFACTURER: CASS POLYMERS OF MICHIGAN, INC.
815 WEST SHEPHERD STREET
CHARLOTTE MI 48813 USA
INFORMATION PHONE: (248) 588-2270
EMERGENCY PHONE: (703) 527-3887(Call Collect)
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous Materials Information System (United States)
Health 3
Flammability 1
Physical Hazard 0
Hazard Codes: *=Chronic Hazard 0=Minimal Hazard, 1=Slight Hazard, 2=Moderate Hazard, 3=Serious Hazard, 4=Severe Hazard
Material Composition
EINECS/ELINCS
Component CAS.NO Percent
No.
Reaction Product of Bisphenol-A and Epichlorhydrin 25068-38-6 Polymer 5% - 10%
1,3-Benzenedimethaneamine 1477-55-0 216-032-5 10% - 15%
Trimethylhexanediamine 25620-58-0 247-134-8 1%
1-Methylimidazole 616-47-7 210-484-7 5% - 10%
Triethylenetetramine 112-24-3 203-950-6 20% - 25%
Reaction Product of Epichlorhydrin, Phenol-Formaldehyde
28064-14-4 Polymer 10% - 15%
Novalac
1,2-Cyclohexanediamine 694-83-7 211-776-7 30% - 35%
2-Ethyl-4-Methyl-1H-Imidazole 931-36-2 213-234-5 1% - 2%
Hazardous Materials are required to be listed if present in concentrations of 1.0% or higher. Materials posing a possible Chronic
Health Risk are required to be listed at concentrations of 0.1% or higher. Materials listed in section 2 are not necessarily hazardous.
See section 8-EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION, and section 11-TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION for
complete hazard/exposure limit information.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
****Emergency Overview****
Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Do not breathe vapors, dust or mist. Keep container closed. Use only with
adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact of large amounts of spilled material. Keep runoff out
of soil and surface waterways.
EC Classification(s): C-Corrosive, N-Harmful to the Environment
EC Risk Phrases: R20/21: Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin
R34: Causes burns
R40: Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect
R41: Risk of serious damage to eyes
R52/53: Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
(See Section 15-REGULATORY INFORMATION for complete text of risk phrases.)
Potential Acute Health Effects
Eyes
Very hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant, corrosive). Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering and
itching. Exposure of the eyes to amine vapors may produce a temporary and reversible hazing or blurring of vision.
Symptoms disappear soon after exposure is terminated.
Respiratory
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Vapors produced though handling of this material in it's uncured state may cause irritation of the eyes, nose, throat or other
mucous membranes. Maintain adequate local exhaust or wear adequate personal protective equipment. Processing of cured
materials may produce harmful and/or irritating dusts. Use of local exhaust and or dust/vapor respirators is recommended.
Skin
Hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive). Skin contact may produce burns.
Potential Chronic Health Effects
Respiratory
Repeated inhalation of vapors may cause lung damage. Provide appropriate ventilation to maintain exposures below
occupational limits. Use of a filtering respirator rated for use with amines/ammonia is recommended where local ventilation
is not adequate. See section 8-EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION for exposure limits and recommended
protective equipment. See section 11-TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION for further information.
Skin
Repeated skin contact may cause a persistent irritation or dermatitis. Repeated or prolonged exposure may aggravate existing
dermatitis (skin contact). Overexposure to vapor, dust, or mist may aggravate existing respiratory conditions such as asthma,
bronchitis, and inflammatory or fibrotic respiratory disease.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
***Never give fluids or induce vomiting if patient is unconscious or is having convulsions.***
Inhalation
Move effected persons to fresh air; if effects occur, consult a physician.
Skin Contact
Immediate, continued and thorough washing in flowing water for at least 30 minutes is imperative while removing
contaminated clothing. Prompt medical consultation is essential. Wash clothing before reuse. Destroy contaminated leather
items.
Eye Contact
Wash immediately and continuously with flowing water for at least 30 minutes. Remove contact lenses after the first 5
minutes and continue washing. Obtain prompt medical consultation, preferably from an ophthalmologist.
Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting. Give one glass (ca. 2.5 dL) of water or milk if available and transport to medical facility. Do not
give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Note to Physician
Due to irritant properties, swallowing may result in burns/ulceration of mouth, stomach and lower gastrointestinal tract with
subsequent stricture. Aspiration of vomitus may cause lung injury. Suggest endotracheal/esophageal control if lavage is
done. If burn is present, treat as any thermal burn, after decontamination. No specific antidote. Treatment of exposure
should be directed at the control of symptoms and the clinical condition of the patient.
5. FIRE FIGHTING PRECAUTIONS
Extinguishing Media
Water fog or fine spray. Carbon dioxide. Alcohol resistant foam. Dry chemical fire extinguishers.
Hazardous Combustion Products
Combustion products may include and are not limited to: Nitrogen oxides. Carbon dioxide. Carbon monoxide.
Protection of Firefighters
Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and protective fire fighting clothing (includes fire fighting helmet,
coat, trousers, boots and gloves.)
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions
Wear adequate personal protective equipment, see Section 8, EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION.
Methods of Cleaning Up
Large spills: Contain with dike. Pump into suitable and properly labeled containers.
Small spills: Dilute with water and recover or use non-combustible absorbent material/sand and shovel into appropriate
containers.
Neutralize residues with a dilute solution of acetic acid.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Keep container dry. Do not ingest. Do not breathe gas/fumes/dust/spray/dust. If ingested, seek medical advice
immediately and show the container, label or this document. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Storage
Store under nitrogen blanket for maximum shelf life. Product should not come in contact with copper or copper-bearing
alloys.
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Storage Temperature and Shelf Life
Store between 10篊 and 27篊 for maximum shelf life.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Hazardous Component Control Parameters ?br>
Component CAS. No. EINECS Percent Exposure Limits Source
-No Data Available-
Engineering Controls
Good general ventilation should be sufficient for most conditions. Local exhaust ventilation may be necessary for operations
involving machining of dry or cured material.
Personal Protective Equipment
Respiratory Protection
For use of this material in it's uncured state, no respiratory protection should be needed with use of adequate local exhaust,
however, if handling at elevated temperatures or without sufficient ventilation, use of an approved air-purifying or supplied air
respirator is recommended. Use a CE approved air-purifying respirator with cartridge/filter for Amines or Ammonia
Skin Protection
Use protective clothing chemically resistant to this material. Selection of specific items such as face shield, gloves, boots,
apron, or full body suit will depend on operation. Safety shower should be located in immediate work area. Remove
contaminated clothing immediately, wash skin area with soap and water, and launder clothing before reuse or dispose of
properly. Items which cannot be decontaminated, such as shoes, belts and watchbands, should be removed and disposed of
properly.
Hand protection
Use chemical resistant gloves classified under standard EN 374: Protective gloves against chemicals and microorganisms.
Examples of preferred glove barrier materials include:
-Chlorinated polyethylene.
-Polyethylene.
-Ethyl vinyl alcohol laminate ("EVAL").
When prolonged or frequently repeated contact may occur, a glove with a protection class of 5 or higher (breakthrough time greater
than 240 minutes according to EN 374) is recommended. When only brief contact is expected, a glove with a protection class of 3 or
higher (breakthrough time greater than 60 minutes according to EN 374) is recommended.
NOTICE: The selection of a specific glove for a particular application and duration of use in a workplace should also take into account
all requisite workplace factors such as, but not limited to: Other chemicals which may be handled, physical requirements (cut/puncture
protection, dexterity, thermal protection), as well as the instructions/specifications provided by the glove supplier.
Eye/Face Protection
Eye wash fountain should be located in immediate work area. Use chemical goggles. A full-face shield and vapor respirator is
recommended for operations involving spraying or other operations placing this material under pressurized conditions.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance : Mobile Liquid
Color: Amber
Odor : Amine Odor
Specific gravity: 1.0 - 1.1
Vapor pressure: Not Determined
Boiling point/range: Not Determined
Freezing point/range: Not Determined
Water solubility: Slightly Soluble in Water
pH: Basic
Flash point: 105篊 (225篎)
Auto-ignition temp: >300癈
Flammability-LFL: Not Determined
Flammability-UFL: Not Determined
% volatile: 0 g/L (0% by mass)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal handling and storage conditions, see Section 7,Handling and Storage.
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Materials to Avoid
Acrylates. Aldehydes. Ketones. Halogenated organic compounds. Oxidising agents. Acids. Copper and its alloys (Brass,
Bronze, etc.) Mixture with these materials will result in a temperature and/or pressure increase.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity
This finished product has not been tested to determine individual toxicological/ecological limits. Individual components of
this mixture have been independently tested by the raw material manufacturers and any known results have been presented
below. The results for the individual components may not be representative of the toxicity of this finished product.
Ingredient Name CAS No. % Test Result Route Species
Trimethylhexanediamine 25620-58-0 1% LD50 910 mg/kg Oral Rat
Triethylenetetramine 112-24-3 20% - 25% LD50 805 mg/kg Dermal Rabbit
1,2-Diaminocyclohexane 694-83-7 30% - 35% LD50 4556 mg/kg Oral Rat
-No Further Information Available-
Ingestion
Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation or ulceration. Ingestion may cause burns of mouth and throat. Aspiration into
the lungs may occur during ingestion or vomiting, causing tissue damage or lung injury.
Skin Contact
Prolonged or widespread skin contact may result in absorption of harmful amounts.
Irritation
Skin
Brief contact may cause severe skin burns. Symptoms may include pain, severe local redness and tissue damage.
Skin contact has caused allergic skin reactions in certain sensitized individuals.
Eyes
May cause pain disproportionate to the level of irritation to eye tissues. May cause severe irritation with corneal injury which
may result in permanent impairment of vision, even blindness. Chemical burns may occur.
Inhalation
May cause allergic respiratory response. Excessive exposure may cause irritation to upper respiratory tract (nose and throat).
Chronic Exposure
Carcinogen
This product contains no materials that are reported as known or suspect carcinogens in levels above 0.1%
Mutagen
This product contains no materials that are reported as known or suspect mutagens in levels above 0.1%
Reproductive Hazard
This product contains no materials that are known or suspected of causing a reproductive hazard in levels above 0.1%.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ingredient Name CAS No. % Test Result Species
Methylimidazole, 1- 616-47-7 5% - 10% LC50, 96 hour 100 ?220 mg/L Golden Orfe
-No Further Information Available-
Individual components of this mixture have been independently tested by the raw material suppliers and any known results have been
presented above. The results for the individual components may not be representative of the ecological toxicity of this finished
product. This finished product has not been tested to determine individual toxicological/ecological limits Great Caution should be
taken to prevent release to the environment. See Section 13 for further information.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal
Preferred method of disposal includes incineration under controlled conditions in accordance with all local and national laws
and regulations. The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Untreated material is not
suitable for disposal. Waste, even small quantities, should never be poured down drains, sewers or watercourses. Waste must
be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations. This material, when properly
mixed and cured with its resin component at the proper mix ratio, may be safely landfilled.
Contaminated packaging
Empty containers can only be disposed of when the remaining product adhering to the container walls has been removed.
Hazard warning labels should be removed from the container only after it has been properly emptied.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Land/Air/Sea/Rail
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Proper Shipping Name: Amines, Liquid, Corrosive, NOS (1, 2-Diaminocyclohexane)
UN Number: UN-2735
Hazard Class: 8
Packing Group: III
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA:
This product is manufactured in compliance with all provisions of the Toxic Substances Control
Act, 15 U.S.C. 2601 et. seq. This product contains a chemical substance that is subject to export notification under Section
12(b) of the Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. 2601 et. seq.
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) 12(b) Components:
None Known
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29CFR1910.1200) hazard class(es):
Corrosive, Toxic by Skin Absorption, Dangerous for the Environment.
EPA SARA Title III section 302 (40CFR370) Hazard Class:
Immediate Health Hazard, Delayed Health Hazard
EPA SARA Title III section 313 (40 CFR 372) Toxic Chemicals above "de minimus" levels:
None
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: This product contains the following substance known to the State of California to cause cancer:
None Known
EUROPEAN REGULATIONS
EINECS Status: All components of this product are included in the European Inventory of Existing Chemical
Substances (EINECS) in compliance with Council Directive 67/548/EEC and its amendments.
CHIP3 Regulations have been applied and meets all requirements.
Hazard symbol(s):
C N
EU Labeling Classification: C-Corrosive; N-Harmful to the Environment
Risk Phrases: R20/21: Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin
R34: Causes burns
R40: Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect
R41: Risk of serious damage to eyes
R52/53: Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment
Safety Phrases: 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.
S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label
where possible).
CANADA REGULATIONS
WHMIS Classification: D2A - respiratory tract sensitizer
D2B - skin sensitizer
E - corrosive to metal or skin
WHMIS Symbol(s):
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DSL: Components of this product have been reported to Environment Canada in accordance with
subsection 25 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and are included on the Domestic
Substances List.
HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS ACT INFORMATION
This product contains the following ingredients which are Controlled Products and/or on the Ingredient
Disclosure List (Canadian HPA section 13 and 14)
16. OTHER INFORMATION
No Other Information
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. Final determination of the suitability of any material is the
sole responsibility of the users. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards
are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards which exist.
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