LIQUID HARDENER (MEKP) Product: 0081 Revision date: 2001/07/25 Section 1 : PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Chemical family: Mixture. Supplier: Same as manufacturer. Manufacturer: Fibreglass Evercoat Inc. 6500 Cornell Rd Cincinnati, OH 45242. Manufacturer emergency number: SETIQ 01 800 00 214. Manufacturer emergency phone number: 800 424 9300. Section 2 : INGREDIENT INFORMATION C.A.S. CONCENTRATION % Ingredient Name T.L.V. LD/50 LC/50 131 11 3 20 60 DIMETHYL PHTHALATE 5 MG/M3 6800 MG/KG 6800 MG/KG 4400 UL/KG RABBIT ORAL > 4800 MG/KG RAT DERMAL > 20 ML/KG RABBIT DERMAL 1338 23 4 20 50 METHYL ETHYL KETONE PEROXIDE 0.2 PPM CL 484 MG/KG 470 MG/KG NOT AVAILABLE 200 PPM/4H RAT INHALATION 170 PPM/4H MOUSE INHALATION 7722 84 1 0 10 HYDROGEN PEROXIDE NOT AVAILABLE NOT AVAILABLE NOT AVAILABLE 78 93 3 0 5 METHYL ETHYL KETONE (MEK) 200 PPM 2737 MG/KG 23,500 MG/M3/ 8H RAT INHALATION 4050 MG/KG 32,000 MG/M3/ 4H MOUSE INHALATION 6480 MG/KG RABBIT DERMAL Section 2A: ADDITIONAL INGREDIENT INFORMATION Note: CAS# 7722 84 1:TLV 1 ppm. Section 3 : HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Route of entry: Skin contact, eye contact, inhalation and ingestion. Effects of acute exposure Eye contact: May cause redness. May cause corneal damage. May cause severe irritation. May cause blurred vision. 0081 LIQUID HARDENER (MEKP) 1/5
Skin contact: May cause itching. Can cause irritation and defatting. May be corrosive on contact with moist skin. May cause dermatitis. Inhalation: May cause headache, dizziness and nausea. May cause nasal and respiratory irritation. Vapors are corrosive to nose, throat and lungs. Possible asphyxiation. May cause fatigue. Ingestion: May be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Extremely corrosive to the mouth and throat. Effects of chronic exposure: Prolonged & repeated inhalation may be harmful to the respiratory system. Sensitization to product: Not available. Carcinogenic effects: Not listed as a carcinogen. Reproductive effects: Methyl ethyl ketone has caused reproductive effects. Teratogenicity: Not available. Mutagenicity: Not available. Synergistic materials: Methyl ethyl ketone may increase the nervous system effects of other solvents. Section 4 : FIRST AID MEASURES Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with soap water. Get medical attention. Eye contact: Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower lids. Get prompt medical attention. Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. If not breathing qualified personnel should administer artificial respiration. Get medical attention. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. Ingestion: Get medical attention immediately. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Additional information: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. This company shall not be held liable for any inaccuracies. Flammability: Combustible. Section 5 : FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Conditions of flammability: Excessive heat, sparks and open flames. Extinguishing media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam. Special procedures: Self contained breathing apparatus required. Firefighters should wear the usual protective gear. Use water to cool exposed containers. Auto ignition temperature: Not available. Flash point ( C), method: Setaflash closed cup. 60 C 0081 LIQUID HARDENER (MEKP) 2/5
Lower flammability limit (% vol): Upper flammability limit (% vol): Explosion Data Not available. Not available. Sensitivity to static discharge: Not available. Sensitivity to mechanical impact: Not available. Hazardous combustion products: Peroxides. Rate of burning: Not available. Explosive power: Peroxides formed during combustion and decomposition are explosives. Handling procedures and equipment: Section 6 : ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Leak/Spill: Absorb with inert material. Prevent entry into drains, sewers, and other waterways. Ventilate area. Wear appropriate protective equipment. Shovel into containers. Flush residue with water. Section 7 : HANDLING AND STORAGE Use adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after using, particularly before eating or smoking. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid breathing vapor, fumes or mist. Launder contaminated clothing prior to reuse. Do not ingest. Storage requirements: Store away from incompatible materials. Store in corrosion proof area. Store in a cool, dry and well ventilated area. Precautionary Measures Section 8 : EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Gloves/Type: Wear appropriate gloves. Respiratory/Type: Eye/Type: NIOSH approved respirator, if necessary. Safety glasses, goggles or face shield. Footwear/Type: Safety boots per local regulations. Clothing/Type: Wear adequate protective clothes. 0081 LIQUID HARDENER (MEKP) 3/5
Other/Type: Eye wash facility should be in close proximity. Emergency shower should be in close proximity. Ventilation requirements: Local exhaust at points of emission. Exposure limit of material: Not available for mixture, see the ingredients section. Section 9 : PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical state: Liquid. Appearance & odor: Not available. Odor threshold (PPM): Not available. Vapour pressure (mm hg): Not available. Vapour density (air=1): Heavier than air. Volatiles (%) By volume: Negligible. By weight: Not available. Evaporation rate (butyl acetate = 1): Boiling point ( C): Decomposes. Slower than Butyl Acetate. Freezing point ( C): Not available. PH: Not available. Specific gravity @ 20 C: 1.11 1.18 @ 25 C Solubility in water (%): Not available. Coefficient of water\oil dist.: Not available. Section 10 : STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions. Conditions of reactivity: Heat Hazardous polymerization: Not available. Incompatible substances: Strong acids. Strong bases. Reducing agents. Oxidizers. Polymerisation acceptors. Hazardous decomposition products: See hazardous combustion products in section 4. Section 11 : TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION LD50 of product, species & route: Not available for mixture, see the ingredients section. LC50 of product, species & route: Not available for mixture, see the ingredients section. 0081 LIQUID HARDENER (MEKP) 4/5
Environmental toxicity: No data at this time. Section 12 : ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Environmental fate: No data at this time. Section 13 : DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste disposal: In accordance with municipal, provincial and federal regulations. Section 14 : TRANSPORT INFORMATION TDG classification: Flammable Liquid N.O.S. (sec butanol) UN 1993 Class 3 PKG III. Special shipping information: See transportation information. WHMIS classification: E, B3, D2A, D2B. Section 15 : REGULATORY INFORMATION DSL status: The substance(s) listed in section 2 appear on the domestic substances list. Supplier MSDS date: 1995/05/19 Section 16 : OTHER INFORMATION This MSDS was generated by Conform Plus Application Service. Visit us at www.netmsds.com. 0081 LIQUID HARDENER (MEKP) 5/5