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UNIVERSAL SEALANTS (UK) LIMITED
NUFINS DIVISION
Kingston House, 3 Walton Road, Pattinson North,
Washington, Tyne & Wear. NE38 8QA
Telephone No: 0191 416 8360 Fax No: 0191 415 5966
1. Product Identification
Trade Name: EPIGRIP
Description: Epoxide resin safety flooring / anti-slip surfacing system.
2. Composition / Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Conc. (w/w) Classification R. Phrases
BASE COMPONENT
Bisphenol A epoxy resin 25068-38-6 30-40% Xi,N 36/38,43,51/53
Magnesium Silicate 14807-96-6 20-30% None None
Magnesium Carbonate 546-93-0 10-20% None None
Iron Oxide Pigments N/A <10% None None
HARDENER COMPONENT
Mixed Cycloaliphatic N/A >90% C,N 21/22,34,43,50/53,
amines 62,63
Calcium Nitrate 10124-37-5 <5% O,Xi 8,36
Ethanol 64-17-5 <5% F 11
3. Hazard Identification
Base: May be irritating to the eyes and skin, and may also cause sensitisation by
skin contact. The product is toxic to aquatic organisms and has the potential to
cause long term damage to the aquatic environment.
Hardener: Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed. Causes burns, and may also
cause sensitisation by skin contact. The product is very toxic to aquatic
organisms and has the potential to cause long-term damage to the aquatic
environment. There is a possible risk of impaired fertility and a possible risk of
harm to the unborn child.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation: In case of drowsiness or sickness remove to fresh air, keep patient warm and
at rest. If unconscious, turn to the recovery position. Seek medical assistance.
Skin Contact: Promptly remove contaminated clothing and wash the affected area with
plenty of soap and water to ensure all traces of product are removed, then
rinse thoroughly. Any contaminated clothing must be thoroughly cleaned
before re-using. Seek medical advice if irritation persists.
Eye Contact: Flush with copious amounts of clean water for at least 15 minutes, with the
eye lids held open. Seek medical attention.
Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Keep patient at rest and obtain medical attention.
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
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5. Fire Fighting Measures
Suitable Extinguisher Media: Water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry powder,
carbon dioxide or sand.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Water jet.
Exposure Hazards: May give off toxic fumes if heated or involved in a fire,
including CO.
Special Protective Equipment: Full face, positive pressure, self-contained breathing
apparatus and full protective clothing.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions: Wear protective equipment as specified in Section 8.
Do not eat, drink or smoke. Avoid contact with skin
and eyes. Eliminate all ignition sources.
Environmental Precautions: Eliminate all ignition sources. Keep people and
animals away. Prevent entry into drains, sewers and
watercourses. If spillage enters drains leading to
sewerage works inform the local water company. If
spillage enters rivers or watercourses inform the
Environment Agency.
Spillages: Cordon off area. Absorb/contain spillage using inert
absorbent granules, sand or earth. Transfer collected
material to heavy-duty plastic/steel drums and keep in
a well ventilated place for subsequent safe disposal.
See Section 13.
7. Handling and Storage
Handling: No specific precautions required when handling
unopened containers; follow any relevant manual
handling guidance. Refer to Sections 6 and 8 if
exposure to product is possible. Wash thoroughly with
soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking,
and after work.
Storage: Store in original containers in a well ventilated area
away from heat, ignition sources or open flame. Do
not store near acids.
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
3
Occupational Exposure Standards: Talc: 8 Hour TWA 1mg/m (respirable) OES.
3
General Dusts: 8 Hour TWA 10mg/m (total
3
inhalable), 4mg/m (respirable) OES.
While the base component contains the above
ingredients, which have Occupational Exposure
Standards assigned to them, these are not present in
powder form and therefore do not present an
inhalation hazard.
Ethanol: 8 Hour TWA 1000ppm OES.
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While the hardener component contains ethanol, it is
unlikely that this exposure limit would be exceeded
under normal conditions of use.
Engineering Control Measures: Refer to any applicable COSHH assessments.
Engineering controls should be used where
practicable in preference to personal protection and
may include physical containment and good
ventilation.
Respiratory Protection: None required under normal conditions of use.
Hand Protection: Wear Neoprene, Nitrile, PVC or Natural Rubber
gloves or gauntlets. These must be manufactured to
EN374. The material breakthrough time should be
stated by the glove manufacturer, and must be
observed at all times.
Eye Protection: If contact is likely chemical resistant goggles
conforming to BS 2092 should be worn.
Body Protection: Wear suitable impervious, chemical resistant overalls.
Foot Protection: Wear chemical resistant safety footwear.
Hygiene Measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene
and safety practice.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
o
Appearance: Base: Coloured Boiling Point: Base >200 C
liquid
Hardener: Clear liquid
o
Odour: Base: Mild Vapour Pressure @ 20 C: N/D
Hardener: Amine type
pH: Hardener: Alkaline Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1): N/A
o
Flash Point: >100 C Flammable Limits in Air: Upper: N/D
Lower: N/D
Solubility: Immiscible in water Autoignition Temperature: N/D
Flammability: Not Flammable
Specific Gravity: 1.4 (Mixed)
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable under normal conditions (see Section 7).
Materials to Avoid: Base: Amines and catalysts
Hardener: Mineral and organic acids, oxidising agents, reactive
metals and sodium or calcium hypochlorite. Slowly
corrodes copper, aluminium, zinc and galvanised
surfaces. Reacts violently with peroxides possibly
creating an explosion. Reaction with acids is
accompanied by large heat release and may be
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sufficient to cause vigorous boiling, creating a hazard
due to splashing or splattering of hot material.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Ammonia and aldehydes.Oxides of carbon and
nitrogen. Nitrogen oxide can react with water vapours
to form corrosive nitric acid. Other oxides of nitrogen
emitted on decomposition are highly toxic.
11. Toxicological Information
There is no data available on the product itself.
The following data applies to the Epoxy component of the Base material.
Acute Toxicity:
Eye Contact: Irritant.
Skin Contact: Irritant for skin and mucous membranes. May cause
sensitisation
Ingestion: May result in irritation to the gastro intestinal tract.
The following data applies to the Amine component of the Hardener material.
Acute Toxicity:
Eye Contact: Strong irritant effect.
Skin Contact: Irritant effect on skin and mucous membranes. May
cause sensitisation.
Ingestion: May result in irritation to the gastro intestinal tract.
Reproductive Effects: There is a possible risk of impaired fertility and a
possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
12. Ecological Information
There is no data available on the product itself.
The following data applies to un-mixed material only, as once the base and hardener are
combined the harmful constituents will react to form an inert product.
Hazardous for water. Do not allow the product to reach ground water, water bodies or sewage
systems. Must not reach sewage water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralised. Danger to
drinking water if even small quantities leak into soil.
13. Disposal Considerations
Un-reacted materials: Dispose of used containers and un-reacted product as hazardous
waste, in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations, and in compliance with
the Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991.
14. Transport Information
Base:
UN Number: 3082 Packaging Group: III
ROAD AIR
ADR Class: 9 Air Transport Number: 9
ADR Hazard Number: 90 Packaging Instruction: 914 (Passenger)
Packaging Instruction: 911 (Cargo)
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SEA
IMDG Class: 9
Marine Pollutant: P
Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, N.O.S. (contains epoxy
resin).
Hardener:
UN Number: 2735 Packaging Group: III
ROAD AIR
ADR Class: 8 Air Transport Number: 8
ADR Hazard Number: 80 Packaging Instruction: 820 (Cargo)
Packaging Instruction: 818 (Passenger)
SEA
IMDG Class: 8
Marine Pollutant: P
Proper Shipping Name: Amines, liquid, corrosive, N.O.S. (Mixed cycloaliphatic amines & nonyl
phenol).
For 5 Kg Unit:
Base and Hardener components supplied as Limited Quantity for ADR.
15. Regulatory Information
EU Classification and Labelling Particulars:
Base:
Designated Name: EPIGRIP - BASE
Classification: Irritant & Dangerous for the Environment - Contains epoxy constituents
(see information supplied by the manufacturer).
Indication(s) of Danger: Xi & N
Contains: Epoxy constituents- see information supplied by the
manufacturer.
Risk and Safety Phrases:
R36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin.
R43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
R51/53: Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse
effects in the aquatic environment.
S25: Avoid contact with eyes.
S28: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap
and water.
S37/39: Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
S61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/
Safety data sheet.
Hardener:
Designated Name: EPIGRIP - HARDENER
Classification: Corrosive & Dangerous for the Environment
Indication(s) of Danger: C,N
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Contains: Mixed cycloaliphatic amines
Risk and Safety Phrases:
R21/22: Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R34: Causes burns.
R43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
R50/53: Very Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term
adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R62: Possible risk of impaired fertility.
R63: Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
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).
S61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special
instructions/safety data sheet.
UK Guidance Publications: EH40; Occupational Exposure Limits, HSE. Revised annually.
EH26; Occupational Skin Diseases - Health and Safety
Precautions, HSE.
EH44; Dust in the Workplace: General Principles of Protection,
HSE.
MDHS 14; Methods for the Determination of Respirable and
Total Dusts, HSE.
UK Legislation: Health and Safety at Work, etc Act, 1974, and relevant
Statutory Provisions.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations, 1999.
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations, 1992.
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations,
1992.
Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply)
Regulations, 2002 - CHIP 3.
16. Other Information
Full Text of R-Phrases Referred to above:
R21/22: Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R34: Causes burns.
R36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin.
R43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
R50: Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
R51: Toxic to aquatic organisms.
R53: May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
R62: Possible risk of impaired fertility.
R63: Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
Training Advice: Do not use unless trained to do so. Refer to the Technical
Data Sheet for the product.
Recommended Uses: For professional use only. This product is designed for use as
a heavy-duty slip resistant surfacing system, by the
incorporation of aggregates into the wet film.
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Further Information: This Safety Data Sheet was compiled in accordance with EU
Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC. Reference was also
made to the above legislation and guidance publications.
st
MSDS First Issued: 1 December 2003
rd
MSDS Revised: 23 August, 2007
Changes in this Version: Product identification amended.
Prepared By: F. Stratton
Disclaimer: The information in this document is offered for general health and safety
guidance only and is not intended to be a definitive source of advice, nor does
it constitute a risk assessment, for which the user is responsible. All
information provided in this document is believed to be accurate to the best of
our knowledge. Users of the products referred to should observe the
recommendations, conditions and instructions relating to any relevant product
label, usage information, consent or approval in force at the time. Further and
more specific information may be obtained from the supplier on request.
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