DEVCON WET SURFACE REPAIR PUTTY (UW) HARDENER Chemwatch Material Safety Data Sheet Issue Date: 30-Mar-2006 CHEMWATCH

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1 Issue Date: 30-Mar-2006 CHEMWATCH CD 2008/2 Page 1 of 5 Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT NAME SYNONYMS "Wetsurface epoxy putty curing agent", "Devcon putty hardener", "Maxwell epoxy hardener", "underwater curing epoxy putty" PROPER SHIPPING NAME CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S., (contains polyalkylamine) PRODUCT USE Curing agent/hardener for an epoxy resin putty composition used for special wet surface repairs. SUPPLIER Company:ITW POLYMERS& FLUIDS Address: 100 Hassall Street WetherillPark NSW, 2164 AUS Telephone: EmergencyTel: Fax: Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Criteria of NOHSC, and the ADG Code. POISONS SCHEDULE S5 RISK Risk Codes Risk Phrases R21/22 Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed. R34 Causes burns. R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes. SAFETY Safety Codes S01 S36 S401 S27 S45 S60 Safety Phrases Keep locked up. Wear suitable protective clothing. To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material use water and detergent. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. In case of accident or if you feel unwell IMMEDIATELY contact Doctor or Poisons Information Centre (show label if possible). This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS NAME CAS RN % polyfunctional polyalkylamine unspecified , 4, 6- tris[(dimethylamino)methyl]phenol fillers/thickeners unspecified 10-30

2 Issue Date: 30-Mar-2006 CHEMWATCH CD 2008/2 Page 2 of 5 Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES SWALLOWED For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor at once. Urgent hospital treatment is likely to be needed. EYE SKIN INHALED If this product comes in contact with the eyes: Immediately hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water. Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. If solids or aerosol mists are deposited upon the skin: Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available). Remove any adhering solids with industrial skin cleansing cream. If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area. Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested. NOTES TO PHYSICIAN Treat symptomatically. Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Water spray or fog. Foam. FIRE FIGHTING Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard. Wear full body protective clothing with breathing apparatus. Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use. FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD Combustible. Slight fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame. Other combustion products include: carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx). FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY Avoid contact with strong acids and strong oxidisers. Avoid cross contamination between the two liquid parts of product (kit). If two part products are mixed or allowed to mix in proportions other than manufacturer's recommendation, polymerisation with gelation and evolution of heat (exotherm) may occur. HAZCHEM: 2X Personal Protective Equipment Gas tight chemical resistant suit. Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES EMERGENCY PROCEDURES MINOR SPILLS Remove all ignition sources. Clean up all spills immediately. MAJOR SPILLS Clear area of personnel and move upwind. Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard. Wear full body protective clothing with breathing apparatus. Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.

3 Issue Date: 30-Mar-2006 CHEMWATCH CD 2008/2 Page 3 of 5 Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation. Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs. SUITABLE CONTAINER Plastic drum. Lined metal can, lined metal pail/ can. Plastic pail. STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY Segregate from strong acids and strong oxidisers. STORAGE REQUIREMENTS Store in original containers. Keep containers securely sealed. Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION EXPOSURE CONTROLS The following materials had no OELs on our records 2, 4, 6- tris[(dimethylamino)methyl]phenol: CAS: PERSONAL PROTECTION RESPIRATOR Type AK-P Filter of sufficient capacity EYE Safety glasses with side shields; or as required, Chemical goggles. HANDS/FEET Wear protective gloves, eg. PVC. OTHER No special equipment needed when handling small quantities. OTHERWISE: Overalls. Barrier cream. Skin cleansing cream. ENGINEERING CONTROLS General exhaust is adequate under normal operating conditions. Local exhaust ventilation may be required in special circumstances. Refer also to protective measures for the other component used with the product. Read both MSDS before using; store and attach MSDS together. When cutting or sanding, wear SAA approved dust respirator. Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE Off-white paste. Ammonia-likeodour. Insolublein water. Cures epoxies under water. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Liquid. Does not mix with water. Sinks in water. Corrosive. Molecular Weight: Not applicable. Boiling Range ( C): Not available Melting Range ( C): Not available. Specific Gravity (water=1): 1.48 Solubility in water (g/l): Immiscible ph (as supplied): Not applicable ph (1% solution): 10.5(5% extract) Vapour Pressure (kpa): < Volatile Component (%vol): 0 Evaporation Rate: Not available Relative Vapour Density (air=1): >1 Flash Point ( C): 82 TCC Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not available. Upper Explosive Limit (%): Not available. Autoignition Temp ( C): Not available. Decomposition Temp ( C): Not available State: Non slump paste

4 Issue Date: 30-Mar-2006 CHEMWATCH CD 2008/2 Page 4 of 5 Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY Presence of incompatible materials. Product is considered stable. Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS Causes burns. Risk of serious damage to eyes. Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed. CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS Not applicable. TOXICITY AND IRRITATION No data for this material. Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Marine Pollutant:Not Determined This material and its containermust be disposedof as hazardouswaste. Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Recycle wherever possible or consult manufacturer for recycling options. Consult State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal. Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION Labels Required: CORROSIVE HAZCHEM: 2X UNDG: Dangerous Goods 8 Subrisk: None Class: UN Number: 1760 Packing Group: III Shipping Name:CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S., (contains polyalkylamine) Air Transport IATA: ICAO/IATA Class: 8 ICAO/IATA Subrisk: None UN/ID Number: 1760 Packing Group: III Special provisions: A3 Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S. * Maritime Transport IMDG: IMDG Class: 8 IMDG Subrisk: None UN Number: 1760 Packing Group: III EMS Number: F- A, S- B Special provisions: 274 Limited Quantities: None Marine Pollutant: Not Determined Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S. Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION POISONS SCHEDULE: S5 REGULATIONS DevconWet SurfaceRepair Putty (UW) Hardener(CAS: None):

5 Issue Date: 30-Mar-2006 CHEMWATCH CD 2008/2 Page 5 of 5 Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION No regulationsapplicable 2,4,6-tris[(dimethylamino)methyl]phenol(CAS: ) is found on the following regulatorylists; AustraliaHazardousSubstances AustraliaInventoryof ChemicalSubstances(AICS) AustraliaStandardfor the UniformSchedulingof Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP)- AppendixF (Part 3) AustraliaStandardfor the UniformSchedulingof Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP)- Schedule5 InternationalCouncil of ChemicalAssociations(ICCA)- High ProductionVolume List OECD RepresentativeList of High ProductionVolume (HPV) Chemicals Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION Classification of the preparation and its individual components has drawn on official and authoritative sources as well as independent review by the Chemwatch Classification committee using available literature references. A list of reference resources used to assist the committee may be found at: The (M)SDS is a Hazard Communication tool and should be used to assist in the Risk Assessment. Many factors determine whether the reported Hazards are Risks in the workplace or other settings. This document is copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of private study, research, review or criticism, as permitted under the Copyright Act, no part may be reproduced by any process without written permission from CHEMWATCH. TEL (+61 3) Issue Date: 30-Mar-2006 Print Date: 28-Jul-2008

6 Issue Date: 30-Mar-2006 CHEMWATCH CD 2008/2 Page 1 of 5 Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT NAME SYNONYMS "epichlorohydrin / bisphenol A type diepoxide resin", "resin part of 2-pack epoxy putty for wet surface repair", "resin part of 2-pack epoxy putty for wet surface repair", "Maxwell repair putty under water resin" PRODUCT USE The resin component of a two pack epoxy putty formulation for repairs on wet surfaces. Requires that the two parts be mixed by hand or mixer before use, in accordance with manufacturers directions. Mix only as much as is required. SUPPLIER Company:ITW POLYMERS& FLUIDS Address: 100 Hassall Street WetherillPark NSW, 2164 AUS Telephone: EmergencyTel: Fax: Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Criteria of NOHSC, and the ADG Code. POISONS SCHEDULE S5 RISK Risk Codes Risk Phrases R20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation in contact with skin and if swallowed. 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. SAFETY Safety Codes S36 S401 S35 S13 S46 S57 S61 Safety Phrases Wear suitable protective clothing. To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material use water and detergent. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. Keep away from food drink and animal feeding stuffs. If swallowed IMMEDIATELY contact Doctor or Poisons Information Centre. (show this container or label). Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheets. Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS NAME CAS RN % bisphenol A/ epichlorohydrin resin, liquid diluent/thickener/colorant unspecified 30-60

7 Issue Date: 30-Mar-2006 CHEMWATCH CD 2008/2 Page 2 of 5 Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES SWALLOWED For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor. If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain open airway and prevent aspiration. EYE SKIN INHALED If this product comes in contact with the eyes: Immediately hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water. Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. If skin contact occurs: Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear. Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available). If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area. Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested. NOTES TO PHYSICIAN Treat symptomatically. Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Water spray or fog. Foam. FIRE FIGHTING Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard. Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves. FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD Combustible. Slight fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame. Other combustion products include: carbon dioxide (CO2) and aldehydes. FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY Avoid contamination with strong oxidising agents as ignition may result. Avoid reaction with amines, mercaptans, strong acids and oxidising agents. HAZCHEM: None Personal Protective Equipment Gas tight chemical resistant suit. Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES EMERGENCY PROCEDURES MINOR SPILLS Remove all ignition sources. Clean up all spills immediately. MAJOR SPILLS Moderate hazard. Clear area of personnel and move upwind. Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard. Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.

8 Issue Date: 30-Mar-2006 CHEMWATCH CD 2008/2 Page 3 of 5 Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING Avoid cross contamination between the two liquid parts of product (kit). If two part products are mixed or allowed to mix in proportions other than manufacturer's recommendation, polymerisation with gelation and evolution of heat (exotherm) may occur. Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation. Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs. SUITABLE CONTAINER Plastic drum. Metal can or drum Packaging as recommended by manufacturer. STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY Avoid reaction with amines, mercaptans, strong acids and oxidising agents. STORAGE REQUIREMENTS Store in original containers. Keep containers securely sealed. Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION EXPOSURE CONTROLS The following materials had no OELs on our records bisphenol A/ epichlorohydrin resin, liquid: CAS: CAS: PERSONAL PROTECTION RESPIRATOR Type A-P Filter of sufficient capacity EYE Safety glasses with side shields; or as required, Chemical goggles. HANDS/FEET Nitrile gloves or Neoprene gloves or Rubber gloves. PVC gloves. Protective footwear. OTHER Overalls. Barrier cream. Skin cleansing cream. Eyewash unit. ENGINEERING CONTROLS Use in a well-ventilated area or Local exhaust ventilation may be required for safe working, i.e. to keep exposures below required standards, otherwise PPE is required. General exhaust is adequate under normal operating conditions. If risk of overexposure exists, wear SAA approved respirator. Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE Black paste. Slight odour. Immisciblewith water. The product may contain very low levels of residual epichlorohydrin. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Liquid. Does not mix with water. Sinks in water. Molecular Weight: Not applicable Boiling Range ( C): Not available Melting Range ( C): Not available Specific Gravity (water=1): 1.5 Solubility in water (g/l): Immiscible ph (as supplied): Not applicable ph (1% solution): 7 (5% extract) Vapour Pressure (kpa): Negligible Volatile Component (%vol): Nil. Evaporation Rate: Not applicable Relative Vapour Density (air=1): >1 Flash Point ( C): >205 Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not available Upper Explosive Limit (%): Not available Autoignition Temp ( C): Not available. Decomposition Temp ( C): Not available.

9 Issue Date: 30-Mar-2006 CHEMWATCH CD 2008/2 Page 4 of 5 Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES State: Non slump paste Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY Presence of incompatible materials. Product is considered stable. Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes and skin. CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS May cause SENSITISATION by skin contact. TOXICITY AND IRRITATION No data for this material. Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Toxic to aquatic organisms,may cause long-termadverseeffects in the aquatic environment. Avoidrelease to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safetydata sheets. Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Recycle wherever possible or consult manufacturer for recycling options. Consult State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal. Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION HAZCHEM: None NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS:UN, IATA, IMDG Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION POISONS SCHEDULE: S5 REGULATIONS DevconWet SurfaceRepair Putty (UW) Resin (CAS: None): No regulationsapplicable bisphenola/ epichlorohydrinresin, liquid (CAS: )is found on the following regulatorylists; AustraliaHazardousSubstances AustraliaInventoryof ChemicalSubstances(AICS) AustraliaStandardfor the UniformSchedulingof Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP)- AppendixE (Part 2) AustraliaStandardfor the UniformSchedulingof Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP)- AppendixF (Part 3) AustraliaStandardfor the UniformSchedulingof Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP)- Schedule4 AustraliaStandardfor the UniformSchedulingof Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP)- Schedule5 OECD RepresentativeList of High ProductionVolume (HPV) Chemicals bisphenola/ epichlorohydrinresin, liquid (CAS: )is found on the following regulatorylists; AustraliaInventoryof ChemicalSubstances(AICS) AustraliaStandardfor the UniformSchedulingof Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP)- AppendixE (Part 2) AustraliaStandardfor the UniformSchedulingof Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP)- AppendixF (Part 3) AustraliaStandardfor the UniformSchedulingof Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP)- Schedule4 AustraliaStandardfor the UniformSchedulingof Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP)- Schedule5 OECD RepresentativeList of High ProductionVolume (HPV) Chemicals

10 Issue Date: 30-Mar-2006 CHEMWATCH CD 2008/2 Page 5 of 5 Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION INGREDIENTS WITH MULTIPLE CAS NUMBERS Ingredient Name CAS bisphenol A/ epichlorohydrin resin, liquid , Classification of the preparation and its individual components has drawn on official and authoritative sources as well as independent review by the Chemwatch Classification committee using available literature references. A list of reference resources used to assist the committee may be found at: The (M)SDS is a Hazard Communication tool and should be used to assist in the Risk Assessment. Many factors determine whether the reported Hazards are Risks in the workplace or other settings. This document is copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of private study, research, review or criticism, as permitted under the Copyright Act, no part may be reproduced by any process without written permission from CHEMWATCH. TEL (+61 3) Issue Date: 30-Mar-2006 Print Date: 28-Jul-2008