Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS #15
Date Printed 08/28/01
Product: Haveg 4800 Phenolic Resin
1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Trade Name Haveg 4800 Phenolic Resin
Synonyms None
Manufacturer
AMETEK, INC., CHEMICAL PRODUCTS DIVISION
HAVEG SITE
900 Greenbank Road 24 HOUR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE: CHEMTREC
Wilmington, DELAWARE 19808 (800) 424-9300
Phone Product Information (302) 995-0400
Revision Date October 19, 2000
Description
No Hazard Rating is available for this Product
2. Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient(s) CAS Number Percent (W/W)
Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin 9003354 Proprietary Information
Phenol (Free) 108-95-2 10-12
Formaldehyde (Free) 50-00-0 1.0
Benzyl Alcohol 100-51-6 Proprietary Information
3. Hazard Identification
Emergency Overview:
Reddish-brown, low viscosity liquid with characteristic phenolic resin odor. Keep container tightly closed when
not in use and do not breathe vapors unnecessarily. Do not allow this product to come in contact with strong
mineral acids, such as sulfuric or hydrochloric acids, in order to prevent danger of violent exotherm occurring.
Effects of Overexposure:
Eye Contact: Vapors may be irritating to the eyes.
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Skin Contact: May be irritating to the skin, and repeated contact with the skin may cause dermatitis in sensitive
individuals.
Inhalation: Vapors may be irritating to the respiratory tract.
Ingestion: Phenol (free) is highly toxic by ingestion.
Carcinogenicity Information:
Formaldehyde
POTENTIAL CANCER HAZARD (A2)
Based on animal data and limited epidemiological evidence, NTP and IARC have listed formaldehyde as a
probable human carcinogen. OSHA regulates formaldehyde as a potential human carcinogen.
May cause allergic skin reaction. Some reports suggest that formaldehyde may cause respiratory sensitization,
such as asthma.
Phenol
Can cause liver, kidney, bladder, and cardiac damage.
Pre-existing heart or circulatory disorders may be aggravated by exposure.
This material has not been listed by NTP, classified by IARC, nor regulated by OSHA as a carcinogen (A4)
Primary routes of entry:
Skin and eye contact, inhalation and ingestion.
4. First Aid Information
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, then seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with mild soap and cool water.
Inhalation: Remove person from source of exposure to fresh air, then seek medical attention immediately.
Ingestion: Seek medical attention immediately.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: >210掳F, ASTM Method, D 93 (PM CC)
Lower Explosive Limit (%): N.D.
Upper Explosive Limit (%): N.D.
Autoignition Temperature: N.D.
Extinguishing Media: Use water, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.
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Product: Haveg 4800 Phenolic Resin
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: During a fire, free phenol and free formaldehyde may be released as well as
their combustion products, and carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide.
Fire Fighting Instructions: Wear full fire fighting protective equipment including self-contained breathing
apparatus.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled:
1. Cover small spills with sand or other non-combustible absorbent. Do not allow spilled material to enter
waterway as phenolic resin may be leached out.
2. Dispose of all waste materials in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental
regulations.
7. Handling and Storage
Handling:
1. Avoid skin contact. Handle with care.
2. Handle in well-ventilated area.
3. Use safety glasses with sideshields and impervious gloves when ever handling this material.
Storage
Store material in closed containers, preferably at 35掳F, to maintain maximum shelf life.
8. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Ventilation:
General ventilation and/or local exhaust ventilation as well as process isolation may be used to minimize
employee exposure and maintain exposures below the TLV.
Respiratory Protection:
Use NIOSH approved full face-piece respiratory protection equipment where air contaminants exceed acceptable
criteria.
Eye Protection:
Wear safety glasses with sideshields, or chemical splash goggles.
Protective Clothing:
Wear protective (impervious) gloves as required to prevent skin contact. Full body protective clothing should be
worn in the event of a spill or other emergency.
Other Protective Equipment:
Eye wash fountain, safety shower
Hygienic Practices:
Use good personal hygienic practices.
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EXPOSURE LIMITS:
OSHA (PEL) ACGIH NOTATIONS
Phenolic Resin N.E. N.E.
Phenol (Free) 5 ppm (skin) 5 ppm (skin)
Formaldehyde (Free) 0.75 ppm (C) 0.3 ppm A2
STEL 2 ppm
Benzyl Alcohol N.E. N.E.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
PHYSICAL DATA:
Boiling Point: 220掳 F
Melting Point: N.A.
Solubility in Water: Slightly soluble
Vapor Pressure: N.D.
Vapor Density: N.D.
Specific Gravity: 1.2
pH: 7.1-7.9
Color: Reddish-brown
Odor: Characteristic phenolic resin odor
Physical State: Low viscosity liquid
10. Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability 鈥? Product is stable at normal temperatures and storage conditions, but will polymerize at high
temperatures with some evolution of heat.
Incompatibilities 鈥? Strong mineral acids such as sulfuric or hydrochloric acid, oxidizers.
Hazardous Polymerization: Hazardous polymerization will not occur under normal conditions.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: During decomposition, free phenol and free formaldehyde may be
released as well as their decomposition products, and carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide and other
unidentified organic compounds.
11. Toxicological Information
Formaldehyde 50-00-0
Formaldehyde is currently listed as a suspected carcinogen by IARC and is also in the 鈥淒鈥? list of suspected
carcinogens as defined by Proposition 65 under California law.
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Product: Haveg 4800 Phenolic Resin
Phenol 108-95-2
Inhalation - LC 50: Mouse = 177 mg/m3
Dermal, LD50: Rabbit = 630 mg/kg
Oral, LD50: Rat = 317 mg/kg.
12. Ecological Information
Phenol-formaldehyde polymers have a very low rate of biodegradation. Bio-accumulation is expected to be
minimal. Unreacted monomer may be leached into ground water even after normal curing has occurred.
13. Disposal Considerations
Dispose of all waste material including containers in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local
environmental regulations.
14. Transportation Information
DOT Proper Shipping Name: Phenolic Resin
DOT Hazardous Class: None
DOT UN/NA Number: None
Emergency Response Guide Number: None
15. Regulatory Information
U.S. Federal Regulations as Follows:
SARA Section 313:
This product contains the following substances subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title III of
the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372:
Phenol 108-95-2
Formaldehyde 50-00-0
TSCA:
The chemical substances in this product are on the TSCA Section 8 Inventory.
EXPORT NOTIFICATION:
This product contains the following chemical substances subject to the reporting requirements of TSCA 12(B) if
exported from the United States:
Phenol
Formaldehyde
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Product: Haveg 4800 Phenolic Resin
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS: AS FOLLOWS:
Canadian WHMIS: This MSDS has been prepared in compliance with Controlled Product Regulations except for
the use of the 16 headings.
Canadian WHMIS CLASS: Not Regulated.
DSL:
The chemical substances in this product are listed on the Domestic Substances List (DSL).
16. Other Information
This Material Safety Data Sheet was revised in its entirety in October 2000
ABBREVIATIONS:
1) ACGIH 鈥? American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
2) OSHA 鈥? Occupational Safety and Health Administration
3) NIOSH 鈥? National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
4) IARC 鈥? International Agency for Research on Cancer
5) NTP 鈥? National Toxicology Program
6) TLV 鈥? Threshold Limit Value
7) PEL 鈥? Permissible Exposure Limit
8) TWA 鈥? Time Weighted Average
9) STEL 鈥? Short Term Exposure Limit
10) IDLH 鈥? Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
11) N.A. 鈥? Not Applicable
12) N.D. 鈥? Not Determined
13) N.E. 鈥? Not Established
14) DSL 鈥? Domestic Substances List
THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BASED ON THE MOST CURRENT DATA
AVAILABLE. AMETEK MAKES NO WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO
SUCH INFORMATION, AND ASSUMES NO LIABILITY RESULTING FROM ITS USE. USERS ARE ADVISED
TO CONDUCT THEIR OWN TESTS TO DETERMINE THE SAFETY AND SUITABILITY OF EACH PRODUCT
OR PRODUCT COMBINATION FOR THEIR OWN PURPOSES. AMETEK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CLAIMS, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES OF ANY THIRD PARTY OR FOR LOST PROFITS OR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, HOWSOEVER ARISING EVEN IF AMETEK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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