=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:XMH 8518 HARDENER
NIIN:00N085267
MSDS Number: CHBJM
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:CIBA-GEIGY CORP
Address:4917 DAWN AVE
City:EAST LANSING
State:MI
ZIP:48823
Country:US
Info Phone Num:517-351-5900
Emergency Phone Num:800-888-8372
Preparer's Name:M MUNSELL
CAGE:02684
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CIBA SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CORPORATION
Address:4917 DAWN AVE
Box:City:EAST LANSING
State:MI
ZIP:48823-5691
Country:US
Phone:517-351-5900
CAGE:02684

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:FURFURYL ALCOHOL
CAS:98-00-0
RTECS #:LU9100000
OSHA PEL:S, 50 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S, 10 PPM/15 STEL

Name:PHENOL, 4,4'-ISOPROPYLIDENEDI-; (4,4'-
    ISOPROPYLIDENEDIPHENOL) (SARA 313)
CAS:80-05-7
RTECS #:SL6300000
Fraction by Wt: 1.4260%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:DIETHYLENETRIAMINE
CAS:111-40-0
RTECS #:IE1225000
OSHA PEL:1 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S, 1 PPM

Name:ALUMINUM OXIDE (2:3) (SARA 313)
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
Fraction by Wt: 65%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Name:SILICA, FUMED.
CAS:7631-86-9
OSHA PEL:6 MG/M3 (MFR)
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 (MFR)

Name:BISPHENOL A, EPICHLOROHYDRIN, DIETHYLENETRIAMINE ADDUCT
CAS:68610-56-0
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:AMINE FUNCTIONAL POLYMER; (PENTANOIC ACID, 4,4'-
    AZOBIS(4-CYANO-, POLYMER WITH 1,3-BUTADIENE, 1-PIPERAZINE (ING 8)
CAS:68683-29-4
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:ING 7: ETHANAMINE AND 2-PROPENENITRILE)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Name:FATTY ACIDS, TALL-OIL, REACTION PRODUCTS WITH
    TRIETHYLENETETRAMINE
CAS:68919-79-9
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:PROPANE, 1,3-BIS(2,3-EPOXYPROPOXYL)-2,2-DIMETHYL-;
    (OXIRANE, 2,2'-(2,2-DIMETHYL-1,3-PROPENEDIYL)BIS (ING 11)
CAS:17557-23-2
RTECS #:TX3760000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:ING 10: (OXYMETHYLENE)BIS-NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIGLYCIDYL ESTER
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Name:BISPHENOL A-EPICHLOROHYDRIN COPOLYMER
CAS:25068-38-6
RTECS #:SL6475000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: SKIN IRRITATION: CORROSIVE,
    CAUSES BURNS. EYE IRRITATION: REGARD AS CORROSIVE. SENSITIZATION:
    POSSIBLE IN SUSCEPTBLE INDIVIDUALS. OVEREXPOSURE EFFECTS: DANGER.
    CORROSIVE. CAUSES SKIN AND EYE BU RNS AND ALLERGIC SKIN REACTIONS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN AND EYE CONDITIONS.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

Eyes: IMMED FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS. CALL PHYS.
    SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. REMOVE CONTAMD CLOTHING & LAUNDER BEFORE
    RE-USE. INGEST: IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE PLENTY OF WATER TO DRINK. DO NOT
    INDUCE  VOMITING. CALL PHYSICIAN. INHAL: REMOVETO FRESH AIR. GIVE
    OXYG AND/OR ARTF RESP, IF NEEDED. CALL PHYS. OTHER: REFERRAL TO
    PHYS IS RECOMMENDED IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION ABOUT SERIOUSNESS OF
    ANY INJURY.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:>200F,>93C
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DECOMPOSITION AND COMBUSTION PRODUCTS MAY
    BE TOXIC.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE SPILLAGE BY ABSORBING IN ABSORBENT
    MATERIAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:DANGER. CORROSIVE - CAUSES SKIN & EYE
    BURNS. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON
    SKIN, ON CLOTHING.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPOR OR MIST. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED.
    USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. NUISANCE DUST MAY BE GENERATED WHEN
    SANDING OR SAWING CURED MATERIAL.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE
    RESPIRATOR WHEN VAPOR/MIST EXPOSURE IS LIKELY.
Ventilation:GENERAL MECHANICAL AND LOCAL EXHAUST IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    ACGIH RECOMMENDATIONS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERMEABLE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS (SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROT: & FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Spec Gravity:1.955 (WATER=1)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT KNOWN
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:BROWN THIXOTROPIC PASTE.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NEGLIG

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, ACIDS, METAL-ORGANIC COMPOUNDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF
    TIME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COMBUSTION MAY FORM TOXIC MATERIALS;
    SUCH AS CARBON DIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT QUALIFIED LOCAL OR CORPORATE PERSONNEL
    FOR METHOD THAT WILL COMPLY WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL HEALTH
    AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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