Page 1/8 * 1 Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking Product identifier Application of the substance / the preparation Epoxy curing agent Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Manufacturer/Supplier: GURIT (UK) Ltd GURIT (Canada) Inc. St. CROSS BUSINESS PARK 175, rue Péladeau NEWPORT I.O.W. Magog (Québec) PO30 5WU J1X 5G9 UNITED KINGDOM Canada TEL:+44(0)1983 828000 T: +1 819 847 2182 FAX:+44(0)1983 828100 F: +1 819 847 2572 Information department: Product safety department. Emergency telephone number: Contact as above 2 Composition/information on ingredients Chemical characterization: Mixtures Description: Mixture of the substances listed below with nonhazardous additions. Dangerous components: 2997-01-5 3,3'-ethylenedioxybis(propylamine) 25-50% 140-31-8 2-piperazin-1-ylethylamine 25-50% 98-54-4 4-tert-butylphenol 2.5-10% Additional information: For the wording of the listed risk phrases refer to section 16. 3 Hazards identification Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC Corrosive Causes burns. Harmful Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed. Irritant May cause sensitization by skin contact. Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment: The product has to be labelled due to the calculation procedure of the "General Classification guideline for preparations of the EU" in the latest valid version. Classification system: The classification was made according to the latest editions of international substances lists, and expanded upon from company and literature data. Label elements Labelling according to EU guidelines: The product has been classified and marked in accordance with directives on hazardous materials. (Contd. on page 2)
Page 2/8 Code letter and hazard designation of product: C Corrosive Hazard-determining components of labelling: 3,3'-ethylenedioxybis(propylamine) 2-piperazin-1-ylethylamine Risk phrases: Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed. Causes burns. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment Safety phrases: When using do not eat or drink. Do not breathe vapour. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheets Classification system: NFPA ratings (scale 0-4) (Contd. of page 1) 3 2 0 Health = 3 Fire = 2 Reactivity = 0 HMIS-ratings (scale 0-4) HEALTH FIRE REACTIVITY 3 2 0 Health = 3 Fire = 2 Reactivity = 0 4 First aid measures General information: Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product. Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident. After inhalation: Supply fresh air and to be sure call for a doctor. In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation. After skin contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor. After swallowing: Do not induce vomiting; immediately call for medical help. A person vomiting while lying on their back should be turned onto their side. Administer medicinal carbon Rinse out mouth and then drink plenty of water. (Contd. on page 3)
Page 3/8 (Contd. of page 2) 5 Firefighting measures Suitable extinguishing agents: Water haze Foam Fire-extinguishing powder Carbon dioxide For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Formation of toxic gases is possible during heating or in case of fire. Protective equipment: Wear self-contained respiatory protective device. Wear fully protective suit. Additional information Collect contaminated fire fighting water separately. It must not enter the sewage system. 6 Accidental release measures Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. Environmental precautions: Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system. Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up: Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust). Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13. Ensure adequate ventilation. Reference to other sections See Section 7 for information on safe handling. See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment. See Section 13 for disposal information. 7 Handling and storage Handling: Precautions for safe handling Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace. Keep away from heat and direct sunlight. Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed receptacles. Information about protection against explosions and fires: No special measures required. Storage: Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: Store in a cool location. Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required. Further information about storage conditions: Protect from heat and direct sunlight. Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available. * 8 Exposure controls/personal protection Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7. (Contd. on page 4)
Page 4/8 (Contd. of page 3) Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be monitored at the workplace. Additional information: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis. Personal protective equipment: General protective and hygienic measures: Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed. Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. Breathing equipment: WEAR A NIOSHH-APPROVED PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR. Protection of hands: Protective gloves The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation Material of gloves The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. As the product is a preparation of several substances, the resistance of the glove material can not be calculated in advance and has therefore to be checked prior to the application. Penetration time of glove material The exact break trough time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed. For the permanent contact of a maximum of 15 minutes gloves made of the following materials are suitable: Nitrile rubber, NBR As protection from splashes gloves made of the following materials are suitable: Nitrile rubber, NBR Eye protection: Tightly sealed goggles Body protection: Protective work clothing 9 Physical and chemical properties General Information Appearance: Form: Liquid Color: Red Odor: Amine-like Change in condition Melting point/melting range: Boiling point/boiling range: Undetermined. 221 C (430 F) Flash point: 88 C (190 F) (Contd. on page 5)
Page 5/8 Ignition temperature: 315.0 C (599 F) Auto igniting: Product is not selfigniting. Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard. Vapor pressure at 20 C (68 F): 0.1 hpa Density: Not determined. Solubility in / Miscibility with Water: Not miscible or difficult to mix. Solvent content: Organic solvents: 0.0 % Water: 0.0 % Other information No further relevant information available. (Contd. of page 4) 10 Stability and reactivity Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications. Incompatible materials: No further relevant information available. Hazardous decomposition products: Danger of toxic pyrolysis products. 11 Toxicological information Acute toxicity: LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification: 2997-01-5 3,3'-ethylenedioxybis(propylamine) Oral LD50 2830 mg/kg (Rat) Dermal LD50 1250 mg/kg (Rabbit) 140-31-8 2-piperazin-1-ylethylamine Oral LD50 1470 mg/kg (rat) Dermal LD50 866 mg/kg (rbt) Primary irritant effect: on the skin: Caustic effect on skin and mucous membranes. on the eye: Strong caustic effect. Sensitization: Sensitization possible through skin contact. Additional toxicological information: The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations: Harmful Corrosive Irritant Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of esophagus and stomach. 12 Ecological information Aquatic toxicity: No further relevant information available. Persistence and degradability No further relevant information available. (Contd. on page 6)
Page 6/8 Behavior in environmental systems: Bioaccumulative potential No further relevant information available. Additional ecological information: General notes: Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system. Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water (Contd. of page 5) * 13 Disposal considerations Waste treatment methods Recommendation: Hand over to hazardous waste disposers. Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system. DO NOT RELEASE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER. RINSE ALL SHIPPING CONTAINERS WITH SUITABLE SOLVENT PRIOR TO DISPOSAL. ALL RINSATES FROM SHIPPING CONTAINERS OR EQUIPMENT AND ANY WASTE CONTAINING THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE ADDED TO HAZARDOUS WASTE AND INCINERATED. Uncleaned packagings: Recommendation: Packagings that cannot be cleansed are to be disposed of in the same manner as the product. * 14 Transport information UN-Number DOT, ADR, IMDG, IATA UN2735 UN proper shipping name DOT, IMDG, IATA POLYAMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. (3,3'- e t h y l e n e d i o x y b i s ( p r o p y l a m i n e ), N - AMINOETHYLPIPERAZINE) ADR 2735 POLYAMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. (3,3'- e t h y l e n e d i o x y b i s ( p r o p y l a m i n e ), N - AMINOETHYLPIPERAZINE) Transport hazard class(es) DOT, IMDG, IATA Class 8 Corrosive substances. Label 8 ADR Class 8 Corrosive substances Label 8 (Contd. on page 7)
Page 7/8 Packing group DOT, ADR, IMDG, IATA III Environmental hazards: Marine pollutant: No (Contd. of page 6) Special precautions for user Warning: Corrosive substances Danger code (Kemler): 80 EMS Number: F-A,S-B Segregation groups Alkalis Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code Not applicable. * 15 Regulatory information Sara Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances): None of the ingredient is listed. Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings): TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act): 140-31-8 2-piperazin-1-ylethylamine 98-54-4 4-tert-butylphenol Proposition 65 Chemicals known to cause cancer: Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females: Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males: Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity: Cancerogenity categories EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) NTP (National Toxicology Program) TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH) MAK (German Maximum Workplace Concentration) (Contd. on page 8)
Page 8/8 NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) (Contd. of page 7) National regulations: All components in this formulation are listed in the EPA TSCA chemical inventory. They comply with applicable rules and orders of the regulations. Water hazard class: Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water. 16 Other information This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Canadian Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations. This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship. Department issuing MSDS: Health, Safety & Environmental department. Contact: SIMON RHODES * Data compared to the previous version altered.