Page 1/9 * 1 Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking Product identifier Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Application of the substance / the preparation Epoxy resin 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: 25068-38-6 bisphenol-a-(epichlorhydrin) epoxy resin (number average molecular weight 700) 25-50% 9003-36-5 Diglycidylether of Bisphenol F 25-50% 16096-31-4 1,6 Hexanedioldiglycidylether 2.5-10% 2425-79-8 1,4-bis(2,3-epoxypropoxy)butane 2.5-10% 64742-95-6 Solvent naphtha (petroleum), light arom. < 0.5% * 3 Hazards identification Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC Irritant Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Dangerous for the environment Toxic 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 2/9 Code letter and hazard designation of product: Xi Irritant N Dangerous for the environment Hazard-determining components of labelling: bisphenol-a-(epichlorhydrin) epoxy resin (number average molecular weight 700) Diglycidylether of Bisphenol F 1,6 Hexanedioldiglycidylether 1,4-bis(2,3-epoxypropoxy)butane Solvent naphtha (petroleum), light arom. (Contd. of page 1) Risk phrases: Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment Safety phrases: Keep locked up and out of the reach of children. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not empty into drains, dispose of this material and its container at hazardous or special waste collection point Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. Special labelling of certain preparations: Contains epoxy constituents. See information supplied by the manufacturer. Classification system: NFPA ratings (scale 0-4) 1 1 0 Health = 1 Fire = 1 Reactivity = 0 HMIS-ratings (scale 0-4) HEALTH *1 FIRE 1 REACTIVITY 0 Health = *1 Fire = 1 Reactivity = 0 Other hazards Results of PBT and vpvb assessment PBT: Not applicable. vpvb: Not applicable. * 4 First aid measures Description of first aid measures 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. (Contd. on page 3)
Page 3/9 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. of page 2) * 5 Firefighting measures Extinguishing media 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. Advice for firefighters Protective equipment: Mount respiratory 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. 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 Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed receptacles. Keep away from heat and direct sunlight. Information about protection against explosions and fires: No special measures required. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Storage: Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements. Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required. Further information about storage conditions: Keep receptacle tightly sealed. (Contd. on page 4)
Page 4/9 (Contd. of page 3) * 8 Exposure controls/personal protection Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7. Control parameters 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. Exposure controls 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: Use suitable respiratory protective device in case of insufficient ventilation. Protection of hands: Protective gloves 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 Information on basic physical and chemical properties General Information Appearance: Form: Fluid Color: Clear Odor: Weak, characteristic (Contd. on page 5)
Page 5/9 Change in condition Melting point/melting range: Boiling point/boiling range: Undetermined. > 200 C (> 392 F) Flash point: > 101 C (> 214 F) Ignition temperature: 460.0 C (860 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 at 25 C (77 F): 1.145 g/cm3 Solubility in / Miscibility with Water: Viscosity: Dynamic at 25 C (77 F): Not miscible or difficult to mix. 900 mpas Solvent content: Organic solvents: 0.1 % Water: 0.0 % Solids content: 0.0 % (Contd. of page 4) * 10 Stability and reactivity Reactivity Chemical stability Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications. Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known. Hazardous decomposition products: Danger of toxic pyrolysis products. 11 Toxicological information Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity: Primary irritant effect: on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes. on the eye: Irritating effect. Sensitization: Sensitization possible through skin contact. Additional toxicological information: The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations: Irritant * 12 Ecological information Toxicity Acquatic toxicity: No further relevant information available. (Contd. on page 6)
Page 6/9 Additional ecological information: General notes: Water hazard class 2 (Self-assessment): hazardous for water Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system. Results of PBT and vpvb assessment PBT: Not applicable. vpvb: Not applicable. (Contd. of page 5) * 13 Disposal considerations Waste treatment methods Recommendation: Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system. Uncleaned packagings: Recommendation: Packagings that cannot be cleansed are to be disposed of in the same manner as the product. * 14 Transport information DOT regulations: Hazard class: 9 Identification number: UN3082 Packing group: III Proper shipping name (technical name): ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (bisphenol-a-(epichlorhydrin) epoxy resin (number average molecular weight 700)) Label 9 Remarks: Special marking with the symbol (fish and tree). Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border): ADR/RID class: 9 Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles Danger code (Kemler): 90 UN-Number: 3082 Packaging group: III Special marking: Symbol (fish and tree) (Contd. on page 7)
Page 7/9 (Contd. of page 6) UN proper shipping name: 3082 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (bisphenol-a-(epichlorhydrin) epoxy resin (number average molecular weight 700)) Maritime transport IMDG: IMDG Class: 9 UN Number: 3082 Label 9 Packaging group: III Marine pollutant: Yes Symbol (fish and tree) Propper shipping name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (bisphenol-a-(epichlorhydrin) epoxy resin (number average molecular weight 700)) Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR: ICAO/IATA Class: 9 UN/ID Number: 3082 Label 9 Special marking: Symbol (fish and tree) Packaging group: III Propper shipping name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (bisphenol-a-(epichlorhydrin) epoxy resin (number average molecular weight 700)) Special precautions for user Warning: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles * 15 Regulatory information Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture Sara Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances): None of the ingredient is listed. Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings): TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act): All ingredients are listed. Proposition 65 Chemicals known to cause cancer: Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females: (Contd. on page 8)
Page 8/9 Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males: Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity: (Contd. of page 7) 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) NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) Product related hazard informations: The product has been classified and marked in accordance with directives on hazardous materials. Hazard symbols: Xi Irritant N Dangerous for the environment Hazard-determining components of labelling: bisphenol-a-(epichlorhydrin) epoxy resin (number average molecular weight 700) Diglycidylether of Bisphenol F 1,6 Hexanedioldiglycidylether 1,4-bis(2,3-epoxypropoxy)butane Solvent naphtha (petroleum), light arom. Risk phrases: Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment Safety phrases: Keep locked up and out of the reach of children. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not empty into drains, dispose of this material and its container at hazardous or special waste collection point Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. Special labeling of certain preparations: Contains epoxy constituents. See information supplied by the manufacturer. (Contd. on page 9)
Page 9/9 (Contd. of page 8) 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. Technical instructions (air): Class Share in % II 0.3 Water hazard class: Water hazard class 2 (Self-assessment): hazardous for water. Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out. 16 Other information 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.