SAFETY DATA SHEET
Based on Directive 2001/58/EC of the Commission of the European Communities
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1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking
1.1 Identification of the substance or preparation:
none
Synonyms:
N.A.
CAS No. :
N.A. : 2-1-0(*)
EC index No. : NFPA code
N.A. : N.A.
EINECS No. : Molecular weight
N.A. : N.A.
RTECS No. : Formula
1.2 Use of the substance or the preparation:
Epoxy resin
Industrial use
1.3 Company/undertaking identification:
COVALENCE SPECIALTY MATERIALS (BELGIUM) BVBA
Nieuwlandlaan B15
B-3200 Aarschot
Tel. : +32 477 57 28 88
Fax : +32 16 55 36 74
1.4 Telephone number for emergency:
USA: Chemtrec 800-424 9300 or Covalence Corrosion Protection Group Houston
888-676 7200
Europe: +32 14 58 45 45
Brandweerinformatiecentrum voor gevaarlijke stoffen (B.I.G.)
Technische Schoolstraat 43A, B-2440 Geel
2. Composition/information on ingredients
Hazardous ingredients CAS No. Conc. in Hazard Risks
% symbol
EINECS/ELINCS No. (R-phrases)
phenol/formaldehyde/glycidyl 28064-14-4 >20 Xi 38-43 (1)
ether, polymer
magnesium carbonate 546-93-0 <5 Xi 36 (1)
208-915-9
(1) For R-phrases in full: see heading 16
3. Hazards identification
- Irritating to skin
- May cause sensitization by skin contact
Printing date : 08-2006 1/8
Compiled by : Brandweerinformatiecentrum voor Gevaarlijke Stoffen vzw (BIG)
Technische Schoolstraat 43 A, B-2440 Geel
+32 14 58 45 47 http://www.big.be E-mail: info@big.be
MSDS established : 19-01-2004 Revision date : 18-10-2005
Reference number : BIG\40364GB3 Revision number : 002
Reason for revision : 2; 8; 11; 16
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4. First aid measures
4.1 Eye contact:
- Consult a doctor/medical service if irritation persists
- Rinse immediately with plenty of water
4.2 Skin contact:
- Consult a doctor/medical service if irritation persists
- Wash immediately with lots of water
- Soap may be used
4.3 After inhalation:
- Consult a doctor/medical service if breathing problems develop
- Remove the victim into fresh air
- Unconscious: maintain adequate airway and respiration
4.4 After ingestion:
- Consult a doctor/medical service if you feel unwell
- Immediately give lots of water to drink
- Never give water to an unconscious person
- Do not induce vomiting
5. Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Suitable extinguishing media:
- Water spray
- Polyvalent foam
- BC powder
- Carbon dioxide
5.2 Unsuitable extinguishing media:
- No data available
5.3 Special exposure hazards:
- Combustible
- Upon combustion CO and CO2 are formed
5.4 Instructions:
- No specific firefighting instructions required
5.5 Special protective equipment for firefighters:
- Heat/fire exposure: compressed air/oxygen apparatus
- Protective clothing for exposure to chemicals
6. Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal protection/precautions:
See heading 8.1/8.3/10.3
6.2 Environmental precautions:
- Contain released substance, pump over in suitable containers
- Plug the leak, cut off the supply
6.3 Methods for cleaning up:
- Take up liquid spill into inert absorbent material
- Scoop absorbed substance into closing containers
- Clean contaminated surfaces with an excess of water
- Wash clothing and equipment after handling
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7.2 Storage:
- Keep container tightly closed
- Store in a cool area
- Store in a dry area
- Meet the legal requirements
- Keep away from: heat sources, oxidizing agents, acids, bases
: N.D.
Storage temperature 癈
: N.D.
Quantity limits kg
: N.D.
Storage life days
Materials for packaging :
- suitable : no data available
- to avoid : no data available
7.3 Specific uses:
- See information supplied by the manufacturer
8. Exposure controls/Personal protection
8.1 Exposure limit values:
magnesium carbonate
mg/m3
: 10
TLV-TWA ppm
mg/m3
:-
TLV-STEL ppm
mg/m3
: 4 R/10 I -
OES-LTEL ppm
mg/m3
:- -
OES-STEL ppm
mg/m3
: 10
MAC-TGG 8 h
mg/m3
: 10 -
VME-8 h ppm
mg/m3
:- -
VLE-15 min. ppm
mg/m3
: 10 -
GWBB-8 h ppm
mg/m3
:- -
GWK-15 min. ppm
Sampling methods:
- No data available
8.2 Exposure controls:
8.2.1 Occupational exposure controls:
- Work under local exhaust/ventilation
Environmental exposure controls: see heading 13
8.2.2
8.3 Personal protection:
8.3.1 respiratory protection:
- Gas mask with filter type A
- Insufficient ventilation: wear respiratory protection
8.3.2 hand protection:
- Gloves
Suitable materials: No data available
- Breakthrough time: N.D.
8.3.3 eye protection:
- Face shield
8.3.4 skin protection:
- Protective clothing
Suitable materials: No data available
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9. Physical and chemical properties
9.1 General information:
Appearance (at 20癈) : Liquid
Odour : N.D.
Colour : Charcoil grey
9.2 Important health, safety and environmental information:
pH value : N.D.
Boiling point/boiling range : N.D. 癈
Flashpoint : 143 癈
Explosion limits : N.D. vol% ( 癈)
Vapour pressure (at 20癈) : N.D. hPa
Vapour pressure (at 50癈) : N.D. hPa
Relative density (at 25癈) : 1.8
Water solubility : Insoluble
Soluble in : No data available
Relative vapour density : >1
Viscosity : N.D. Pa.s
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water : N.D.
Evaporation rate
ratio to butyl acetate : N.D.
ratio to ether : N.D.
9.3 Other information:
Melting point/melting range : N.D. 癈
Auto-ignition point : N.D. 癈
g/m3
Saturation concentration : N.D.
10. Stability and reactivity
10.1 Conditions to avoid/reactivity:
- Stable under normal conditions
10.2 Materials to avoid:
- Keep away from: heat sources, oxidizing agents, acids, bases
10.3 Hazardous decomposition products:
- Upon combustion CO and CO2 are formed and formation of metallic fumes
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11. Toxicological information
11.1 Acute toxicity:
: > 2000
LD50 oral rat mg/kg
: N.D.
LD50 dermal rat mg/kg
: > 2000
LD50 dermal rabbit mg/kg
: > 1.7
LC50 inhalation rat mg/l/4 h
: N.D.
LC50 inhalation rat ppm/4 h
11.2 Chronic toxicity:
: not listed
EC carc. cat.
: not listed
EC muta. cat.
: not listed
EC repr. cat.
not listed
Carcinogenicity (TLV) :
not listed
Carcinogenicity (MAC) :
not listed
Carcinogenicity (VME) :
not listed
Carcinogenicity (GWBB) :
: not listed
Carcinogenicity (MAK)
: not listed
Mutagenicity (MAK)
: not listed
Teratogenicity (MAK)
: not listed
IARC classification
ingestion, inhalation, eyes and skin
11.3 Routes of exposure:
11.4 Acute effects/symptoms:
AFTER SKIN CONTACT
- Tingling/irritation of the skin
AFTER EYE CONTACT
- Irritation of the eye tissue
11.5 Chronic effects:
- May cause sensitization by skin contact
ON CONTINUOUS/REPEATED EXPOSURE/CONTACT:
- Skin rash/inflammation
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12. Ecological information
12.1 Ecotoxicity:
- No data available
12.2 Mobility:
- Volatile organic compounds (VOC): N.D.%
- Insoluble in water
- Substance sinks in water
For other physicochemical properties see heading 9
12.3 Persistence and degradability:
- biodegradation BOD5 N.D.
: % ThOD
- water - No data available
:
- soil N.D.
: T ? days
12.5 Other adverse effects:
- WGK : N.D.
- Effect on the ozone layer : Not dangerous for the ozone layer
(1999/45/EC)
- Greenhouse effect : no data available
- Effect on waste water purification : no data available
13. Disposal considerations
13.1 Provisions relating to waste:
- Waste material code (Flanders): 559
- Hazardous waste (91/689/EEC)
13.2 Disposal methods:
- Recycle/reuse
- Allow waste to solidify
13.3 Packaging/Container:
- Waste material code packaging (91/689/EEC, Council Decision 2001/118/EC,
O.J. L47 of 16/2/2001): 15 01 10* (packaging containing residues of or
contaminated by dangerous substances)
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14. Transport information
14.1 Classification of the substance in compliance with UN Recommendations
:-
UN number
CLASS :
SUB RISKS :
PACKING :
PROPER SHIPPING NAME :
14.2 ADR (transport by road)
: NOT SUBJECT
CLASS
PACKING :
DANGER LABEL TANKS :
DANGER LABEL PACKAGES :
14.3 RID (transport by rail)
: NOT SUBJECT
CLASS
PACKING :
DANGER LABEL TANKS :
DANGER LABEL PACKAGES :
14.4 ADNR (transport by inland waterways)
: NOT SUBJECT
CLASS
PACKING :
DANGER LABEL TANKS :
DANGER LABEL PACKAGES :
14.5 IMDG (maritime transport)
: NOT SUBJECT
CLASS
SUB RISKS :
PACKING :
MFAG :
EMS :
MARINE POLLUTANT :
14.6 ICAO (air transport)
: NOT SUBJECT
CLASS
SUB RISKS :
PACKING :
PACKING INSTRUCTIONS PASSENGER AIRCRAFT :
PACKING INSTRUCTIONS CARGO AIRCRAFT :
: not restricted for any mode of
14.7 Special precautions in connection with
international transport
transport
15. Regulatory information
Classification according to directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC
Irritant
Contains phenol/formaldehyde/glycidyl ether, polymer. See information supplied
by the manufacturer.
R38 : Irritating to skin
R43 : May cause sensitization by skin contact
S(02) : (Keep out of reach of children)
S24 : Avoid contact with skin
S37 : Wear suitable gloves
S(46) : (If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this
container or label)
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16. Other information
Users are advised that they may have additional disclosure obligations under other national and local
laws. Users are advised to ensure that this information is brought to the attention of all employees,
agents, and contractors handling this product. Users of Covalence Specialty Materials (Belgium) BVBA
products should make their own evaluation to determine the suitability of each such product for the
specific application and to establish safe handling and installation procedures. Distributors of this
product are advised to forward this document, or the information contained herein, to every purchaser
of this product.
Covalence Specialty Materials (Belgium) BVBA makes no warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of
this information and disclaims any liability in connection with its use. Covalence Specialty Materials
(Belgium) BVBA obligations shall be only as set forth in Covalence Specialty Materials (Belgium) BVBA
standard terms and conditions of sale for this product. In no case will Covalence Specialty Materials
(Belgium) BVBA be liable for any incidental, indirect or consequential damages arising out of the
sale, resale, use or misuse of this product.
= NOT APPLICABLE
N.A.
= NOT DETERMINED
N.D.
= INTERNAL CLASSIFICATION (NFPA)
(*)
Exposure limits:
: Threshold Limit Value - ACGIH USA 2003
TLV
: Occupational Exposure Standards - United Kingdom 2003
OES
: Maximum Exposure Limits - United Kingdom 2003
MEL
: Maximale Arbeitsplatzkonzentrationen - Germany 2002
MAK
: Technische Richtkonzentrationen - Germany 2002
TRK
: Maximale aanvaarde concentratie - The Netherlands 2003
MAC
: Valeurs limites de Moyenne d'Exposition - France 1999
VME
: Valeurs limites d'Exposition ?court terme - France 1999
VLE
GWBB : Grenswaarde beroepsmatige blootstelling - Belgium 2002
: Grenswaarde kortstondige blootstelling - Belgium 2002
GWK
: Indicative occupational exposure limit values - directive 2000/39/EC
EC
Inhalable fraction = T: Total dust = E: Einatembarer Aerosolanteil
I :
Respirable fraction = A: Alveoleng鋘giger Aerosolanteil/Alveolar dust
R :
Ceiling limit
C :
Chronic toxicity:
: List of the carcinogenic substances and processes - The Netherlands 2003
K
Full text of any R-phrases referred to under heading 2:
R36 : Irritating to eyes
R38 : Irritating to skin
R43 : May cause sensitization by skin contact