SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT NAME : 鈥淪UMIKON鈥滶ME-G600
MSDS NO. : MSDS-EME-804
DATE PREPARED : SEP.24,2002 according to 2001/58/EC
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME : EME-G600
CHEMICAL NATURE : EPOXY MOLDING COMPOUND
MANUFACTURER : SUMITOMO BAKELITE CO.,LTD
TENNOZ PARK SIDE BLDG., 5-8, HIGASHI-SHINAGAWA 2-CHOME,
SHINAGAWA-KU, TOKYO, 140-0002 JAPAN PHONE : 81-3-5462-4037
SUPPLIER : SUMITOMO BAKELITE CO.,LTD
TENNOZ PARK SIDE BLDG., 5-8, HIGASHI-SHINAGAWA 2-CHOME,
SHINAGAWA-KU, TOKYO, 140-0002 JAPAN PHONE : 81-3-5462-4037
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE(Please contact any of manufacture鈥檚 following sales offices)
NAME & EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER ADDRESS
SUMITOMO PLASTICS AMERICA, INC. 900 LAFAYETTE STREET SUITE#510
PHONE : 408-243-8402 (USA) SANTA CLARA, CA 95050
SUMITOMO BAKELITE SINGAPORE PTE.LTD. 1 SENOKO SOUTH ROAD SINGAPORE
PHONE : 6755-5550 (SINGAPORE) 758069
SUMITOMO BAKELITE EUROPE B.V. NEW AMSTERDAM BUILDING
PHONE 020-691-10-86 (THE NETHERLANDS) HOEKENRODE 2, 1102 BR AMSTERDAM
CHEMTREC PHONE : 800-424-9300 (USA)
24 hours EVERYDAY
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
COMPONENTS (CAS NO.) BY WEIGHT (%)
Silica Fused (60676-86-0) 75 - 95
Epoxy Resin ( Trade secret ) 2-8
Epoxy, Cresol Novolac (29690-82-2) 1-3
Phenol Resin ( Trade secret ) 2-8
Carbon Black (1333-86-4) 0.1 - 0.5
Labeling according to EC directives
No symbol and risk phrase are required.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
--- EMERGENCY OVERVIEW ---
Black tablet with slight antiseptic odor.
Prolonged exposure may cause skin irritation. Self extinguishing and not ordinarily an emergency problem.
Water, foam, carbon dioxide and dry chemicals can be used on fire.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT NAME : 鈥淪UMIKON鈥滶ME-G600
MSDS NO. : MSDS-EME-804
DATE PREPARED : SEP.24,2002 according to 2001/58/EC
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS :
EYE : Solid or dusts may cause irritation or corneal injury due to mechanical action.
SKIN : Prolonged exposure may cause skin irritation. A single, Prolonged exposure is not
likely to result in the material being absorbed through skin in harmful amounts.
INGESTION : Small amounts swallowed during normal handling operations are not likely to cause
injury ; swallowing amounts larger than that may cause injury.
INHALATION : May cause bronchitis (SiO2).
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE CONTACT : Flush affected eyes with large amount of water, also under the eyelids for at least
15 minutes. Get medical attention.
SKIN : Wash immediately with plenty of water or shower with soap.
CONNTACT If irritation occurs, get medical attention.
INGESTION : Immediately give plenty of water. Get medical attention.
INHALATION : Remove to fresh air in case of accidental inhalation of vapors or dusts.
Get medical attention.
NOTE TO PHYSICIANS
: Treat Symptomatically.
Treatment may vary with condition of victim and specifics of incident.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA : Suitable for water, foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemicals.
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT : Wear full bunker gear including a positive pressure self contained
breathing apparatus in any closed space.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTION : Use personal protective equipments. Avoid dust formation.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS : Do not flush into surface water or sanitary swear system.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP : Clean contaminated surface thoroughly.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING : Avoid contact with eyes and skin, and avoid breathing dust or vapors. Provide appropriate
exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.
STORAGE : Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated space.
Keep dry and cool below 5掳C for quality.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT NAME : 鈥淪UMIKON鈥滶ME-G600
MSDS NO. : MSDS-EME-804
DATE PREPARED : SEP.24,2002 according to 2001/58/EC
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE LIMITS :
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES (mg/m3)
COMPONENTS ACGIH (TLV-TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Silica Fused 0.1 (Respirable) 80
Epoxy Resin Not listed Not listed
Epoxy, Cresol Novolac Not listed Not listed
Phenol Resin Not listed Not listed
Carbon Black 3.5 3.5
ENGINEERING MEASURES :
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confirmed areas.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTS :
Respiratory protection - For most conditions, no respiratory protection should be needed ; however, in
dusty atmospheres or insufficient ventilation, wear a suitable respiratory equipment or NIOSH //
OSHA approved respirator to protect from dust.
Hand protection - Impervious gloves (chemical-resistant gloves).
Eye protection - Safety glasses with side shields.
Skin and body protection - Chemical-resistant apron.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE : Black tablet with slight antiseptic odor.
pH : Not applicable
BOILING POINT : Not applicable
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE : (Softening point) 75鈩? - 95鈩?
FLASH POINT : None
AUTOIGINTION TEMPERATURE : No information available.
EXPLOSION PROPERTIES : No information available.
VAPOR PRESSURE : Not applicable
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1) : Not applicable
SPECIFIC GRAVITY : 1.8 - 2.2
SOLUBILITY IN WATER : Insoluble in water
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CHEMICAL STABILITY :
Stable under recommended storage condition.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID :
Keep away from heat, moisture and sunlight for quality.
MATRIALS TO AVOID :
Oxidizing agents, acids and alkali.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS :
Carbon dioxide. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors such as
methane, ammonia, Phenol, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon compounds.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT NAME : 鈥淪UMIKON鈥滶ME-G600
MSDS NO. : MSDS-EME-804
DATE PREPARED : SEP.24,2002 according to 2001/58/EC
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE TOXICITY : Silica fused: orl-rat LD50 : 3,160 mg/kg
Epoxy resin: orl-rat LD50 : >5,000 mg/kg
LOCAL EFFECTS : No information available.
SENSITIZATION : No information available.
CHRONIC TOXICITTY : Potential carcinogen by IARC;
Silica fused : Group 3
Carbon Black : Group 2B
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
MOBILITY : No data is available on product itself.
ECOTOXICITY : Waste water from subsequent processing should be given appropriate treatment
in line with local regulations.
13. DISPOSAL INFORMATION
WASTE FROM RESIDUES :
Can burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber in compliance with
government or local disposal regulations, also contaminated packaging do so.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not a hazardous material for DOT (Department of transportation) shipping.
Not dangerous by any mode of international transport.
UN No.: None assigned.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT) :
This product can be use sorely for research and development because Phenol Resin B which is an
ingredient of this product is not registered on the 8(b) inventory list.
EINECS (EUROPEAN INVENTORY OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES) :
This product complies with the provisions of the European Inventory.
EINECS No. Silica Fused 262-373-8
Epoxy Resin Monomers are all on the inventory list.
Epoxy, Cresol Novolac Monomers are all on the inventory list.
Phenol Resin Monomers are all on the inventory list.
Carbon Black 215-609-9
Labeling according to EC Directives:
No symbol and risk phrase are required.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT NAME : 鈥淪UMIKON鈥滶ME-G600
MSDS NO. : MSDS-EME-804
DATE PREPARED : SEP.24,2002 according to 2001/58/EC
16. OTHER INFORMATION
DISCLAIMER : The information present herein was prepared for your reference to be best of
knowledge. It is given in good faith but no warranty expressed on implied is made.
DATA PREPARED BY : N. OSUGA, QA MANAGER
UTSUNOMIYA PLANT
SUMITOMO BAKELITE CO.,LTD.
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