Conforms to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH), Annex II - Europe 1. SAFETY DATA SHEET IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING Product name Use of the substance/preparation Manufacturer Distributor Emergency telephone number HARDENER 2579 Identification of the substance or preparation Code 2579 Company/undertaking identification E-mail address of person responsible for this SDS 2. HARDENER 2579 Hardener CASCO ADHESIVES AB Box 11538 SE-100 61 Stockholm, Sweden Phone + 46 8 743 40 00 CASCO ADHESIVES AB Box 11538 SE-100 61 Stockholm, Sweden Phone + 46 8 743 40 00 hse.adhesives@akzonobel.com +46 8 33 70 43 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION The product is classified as dangerous according to Directive 1999/45/EC and its amendments. Classification C; R34 Human health hazards Causes burns. See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms. 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Substance/preparation Ingredient name Preparation CAS number formic acid 64-18-6 10-25 200-579-1 C; R35 [1] [2] See section 16 for the full text of the R-phrases declared above [1] Substance classified with a health or environmental hazard [2] Substance with a workplace exposure limit Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in section 8. 4. First-aid measures Skin contact Eye contact FIRST AID MEASURES % EC number Classification Move exposed person to fresh air. Keep person warm and at rest. Get medical attention if irritation occurs. Wash out mouth with water. Keep person warm and at rest. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low so that vomit does not enter the lungs. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If affected person is conscious, give plenty of water to drink. Seek medical attention. Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Chemical burns must be treated promptly by a physician. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Chemical burns must be treated promptly by a physician. 2009-05-19. 1/5
4. FIRST AID MEASURES See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing media Suitable Special exposure hazards Hazardous combustion products Special protective equipment for fire-fighters Personal precautions Environmental precautions Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray (fog) or foam. No specific fire or explosion hazard. Decomposition products may include the following materials carbon dioxide carbon monoxide Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Large spill Small spill 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Do not touch or walk through spilt material. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Use suitable protective equipment (section 8). Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Contain and collect spillage with non-combustible, absorbent material e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite or diatomaceous earth and place in container for disposal according to local regulations (see section 13). Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas. Contaminated absorbent material may pose the same hazard as the spilt product. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Absorb with an inert material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. Contaminated absorbent material may pose the same hazard as the spilt product. Handling Storage materials Recommended Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not breathe vapour or mist. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep away from alkalis. Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Keep away from heat and direct sunlight. Separate from alkalis. Use original container. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure limit values Ingredient name formic acid Occupational exposure limits EU OEL (Europe, 5/2006). Notes Indicative limit value 8 hours 9 mg/m³ 8 hours. limit value 8 hours 5 ppm 8 hours. Exposure controls Occupational exposure controls Hygiene measures Respiratory protection Hand protection Eye protection Skin protection Use only with adequate ventilation. If user operations generate dust, fumes, gas, vapour or mist, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location. Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Organic vapour (Type A) and acid gas (Type E) filter. Neoprene gloves. Nitrile gloves. PVC gloves. Tightly-fitting goggles. Protective clothing. 2009-05-19. 2/5
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES General information Appearance Physical state Colour Density Solubility Liquid. White. Odour Pungent. Important health, safety and environmental information ph Flash point Viscosity 1,3 to 2 Closed cup >100 C (>212 F) 1,1 g/cm 3 Easily soluble in the following materials cold water and hot water. Dynamic 1700 to 2700 mpa s (1700 to 2700 cp) 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability Conditions to avoid Materials to avoid Hazardous decomposition products The product is stable. No specific data. Reactive or incompatible with the following materials alkalis Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Potential acute health effects Skin contact Eye contact Acute toxicity Potential chronic health effects Chronic effects Carcinogenicity Mutagenicity Target organs May give off gas, vapor or dust that is very irritating or corrosive to the respiratory system. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach. Corrosive to the skin. Causes burns. Corrosive to eyes. Causes burns. Product/ingredient name Result Species Dose Exposure formic acid LD50 Oral Rat 1100 mg/kg - Teratogenicity Developmental effects Fertility effects Over-exposure signs/symptoms Skin Eyes No specific data. Adverse symptoms may include the following stomach pains Adverse symptoms may include the following pain or irritation redness blistering may occur Adverse symptoms may include the following pain watering redness Contains material which may cause damage to the following organs kidneys, lungs, liver, upper respiratory tract, skin, eye, lens or cornea. 2009-05-19. 3/5
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Environmental effects Aquatic ecotoxicity Product/ingredient name formic acid Conclusion/Summary Biodegradability Conclusion/Summary 13. There is no data available on the preparation itself. Result Acute LC50 80 to 90 mg/l Marine water DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Methods of disposal European waste catalogue (EWC) Hazardous waste 14. ADR/RID Class 08 04 09 Yes. International transport regulations Regulatory information TRANSPORT INFORMATION UN number UN3412 Species Crustaceans - Carcinus maenas Exposure 48 hours The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible. Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional, national and local laws and regulations. Liquid residues and packages contaminated with those shall be treated as hazardous waste. Dried/cured product, with or without packing material, may be handled as normal industrial waste. Consult the local waste contractor and the local authority about the best way of handling cured adhesive. 08 04 09* waste adhesives and sealants containing organic solvents or other dangerous substances Proper shipping name FORMIC ACID MIXTURE Classes 8 II PG* Label Additional information Hazard identification number 80 Limited quantity LQ22 CEFIC Tremcard 80S3412-II-III IMDG Class UN3412 FORMIC ACID mixture 8 II Emergency schedules (EmS) F-A, S-B IATA Class UN3412 Formic acid mixture 8 PG* Packing group II Passenger and Cargo Aircraft Quantity limitation 1 L instructions 808 Cargo Aircraft Only Quantity limitation 30 L instructions 812 Limited Quantities - Passenger Aircraft Quantity limitation 0.5 L instructions Y808 2009-05-19. 4/5
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION EU regulations Classification and labeling have been determined according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC (including amendments) and take into account the intended product use. Hazard symbol or symbols Risk phrases Safety phrases Contains Product use Corrosive R34- Causes burns. 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). formic acid 200-579-1 Industrial applications. 16. OTHER INFORMATION Full text of R-phrases referred to in sections 2 and 3 - Europe Full text of classifications referred to in sections 2 and 3 - Europe History R34- Causes burns. R35- Causes severe burns. C - Corrosive 2009-05-19. Date of previous issue 2007-07-09. Version Prepared by 1.02 Kristofer Modin Indicates information that has changed from previously issued version.