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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: EPIBOND FLEXIBLE
Description: Epoxy gap-filling adhesive.
2. Composition / Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Conc. (w/w) Classification R. Phrases
BASE COMPONENT
Bisphenol A/F epoxy 40216-08-8 10-20% Xi,N 36/38,43,51/53
Resin
4-Nonylphenol 84852-15-3 <5% N 51/53
(branched)
Magnesium Silicate 14807-96-6 10-20% None None
Amorphous Silica 7631-86-9 <5% None None
Titanium Dioxide 13463-67-7 <5% None None
Magnesium Carbonate 546-93-0 5-10% None None
HARDENER COMPONENT
Mixed Alkyl Amines N/A 40-50% C,N 21/22,34,43,50/53,
62,63
Magnesium Silicate 14807-96-6 <5% None None
Amorphous Silica 7631-86-9 <3% None None
Alumino-Silicate 61132-18-1 25-50% None None
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.
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Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Keep patient at rest and obtain medical attention.
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
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
Occupational Exposure Standards: 4-Methylpentan-2-one: 8 Hour TWA 50ppm, 15
Minute STEL 75ppm OES.
3
Talc: 8 Hour TWA 1mg/m (respirable) OES.
3
Amorphous Silica: 8 Hour TWA 6mg/m (total
3
inhalable), 2.4mg/m (respirable) OES.
Titanium Dioxide/Ferric Oxides/General Dusts: 8 Hour
3 3
TWA 10mg/m (total inhalable), 4mg/m (respirable)
OES.
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While the product contains talc, amorphous silica,
titanium dioxide, ferric oxides and general dusts which
have Occupational Exposure Standards assigned to
them, these are not present in powder form and do
not present an inhalation hazard.
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: In the event that the quoted exposure limits are
exceeded, an approved respirator fitted with an
appropriate gas cartridge (organic substance) should
be used. All items must conform to EN149 and should
be suitable for the levels of contamination present in
the workplace.
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: Grey paste.Boiling Point: Base >200 C
o
Hardener: Buff paste. Hardener 112 C
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: Insoluble in water Autoignition Temperature: N/D
Flammability: Not Flammable
Specific Gravity: 1.3 (Mixed)
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable under normal conditions (see Section 7).
Materials to Avoid: Base: Amines and catalysts
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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
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.
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14. Transport Information
BASE:
UN Number: 3077 Packaging Group: III
ROAD AIR
ADR Class: 9 Air Transport Number: 9
ADR Hazard Number: 90 Packaging Instruction: 911
SEA
IMDG Class: 9
Marine Pollutant: P
Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, N.O.S. (contains epoxy
resin).
HARDENER:
UN Number: 3259 Packaging Group: III
ROAD AIR
ADR Class: 8 Air Transport Number: 8
ADR Hazard Number: 80 Packaging Instruction: 823
SEA
IMDG Class: 8
Marine Pollutant: P
Proper Shipping Name: Alkyl amines, solid, corrosive, N.O.S. (mixed alkyl amines).
15. Regulatory Information
EU Classification and Labelling Particulars:
Base:
Designated Name: EPIBOND FLEXIBLE - BASE
Classification: Irritant & Dangerous for the Environment
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: EPIBOND FLEXIBLE - HARDENER
Classification: Corrosive & Dangerous for the Environment
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Indication(s) of Danger: C&N
Contains: Mixed alkyl 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 and if swallowed.
R34: Causes burns.
R36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin.
R43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
R50/53: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse
effects in the aquatic environment.
R51/53: 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.
Training Advice: Do not use unless trained to do so. Refer to the Technical
Data Sheet for the product.
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Recommended Uses: For professional use only. This product is a bonding paste
designed to bond metal, concrete and rubber where a flexible
joint is desired.
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.
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MSDS First Issued: 26 February 1991
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MSDS Revised: 17 October, 2006
Changes in this Version: Sections 2, 14 and 15 to reflect changes in raw material
classification.
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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