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

MSDS NAME:EPOCAST 1843 A TY-4 GRADE-A FPCF2186
NIIN:00-469-5736
MSDS Number: BDZNY
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:CIBA-GEIGY CORPORATION/FURANE PRODUCTS
Address:5121 SAN FERNANDO ROAD WEST
City:LOS ANGELES
State:CA
ZIP:90039
Info Phone Num:(818) 247-6210
Emergency Phone Num:(818) 247-6210
Preparer's Name:RAJEST S. PATEL
CAGE:99384
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CIBA SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CORP, N. A. / PERFORMANCE
    POLYMERS
Address:5121 SAN FERNANDO RD WEST
Box:City:LOS ANGELES
State:CA
ZIP:90039-1011
Country:US
Phone:818-247-6210/800-873-1138
CAGE:99384

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

Name:PHENOL, POLYMER WITH FORMALDEHYDE, GLYCIDYL ETHER
CAS:28064-14-4
Fraction by Wt: 50%

Name:VINYL CYCLOHEXENE DIOXIDE
CAS:106-87-6
RTECS #:RN8640000
Fraction by Wt: 20%
OSHA PEL:S, 10 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S, 10 PPM ;A2; 9192

Name:CALCIUM CARBONATE (MARBLE) (LIMESTONE)
CAS:1317-65-3
RTECS #:EV9580000
Fraction by Wt: 10%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9192

Name:PHENOLIC RESIN, PHENOL FORMALDEHYDE RESIN
CAS:9003-35-4
Fraction by Wt: 10%

Name:GLASS, FIBROUS
RTECS #:LK3651000
Fraction by Wt: 10%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 (DUST)
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 (DUST);9192

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IRRITATION THE
    NOSE/THROAT, & TOXIC. EYE: PERSISTENT IRRITATION, POSSIBLY
    PERMANENT INJURY. SKIN: IRRITATION, HARMFUL, ALLERGIC REACTION, &
    SENSITIZER. INGESTION: NAUSEA, VOMITING, & ABDOM INAL PAIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:VINYL CYCLOHEXENE DIOXIDE WHICH IS
    SUSPECTED HUMAN CANCER HAZARD BY ACGIH.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE OF
    LIQUID OR BREATHING OF VAPORS OR MISTS MAY CAUSE DELAYED & SERIOUS
    INJURY.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ALLERGIC DERMATITIS, RESPIRATORY
    RESPONSE

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

Eyes: FLUSH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
    SKIN: WASH THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER. INGESTION: DILUTE BY GIVING 2
    GLASSES OF WATER TO DRINK. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN
    UNCONSCI OUS PERSON. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION INALL CASES.

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

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:>110F
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR BREATHING APPARATUS (MSHA/NIOSH-APPROVED,
    PRESSURE, DEMAND, SELF-CONTAINED OR EQUIVALENT & FULL PROTECTIVE
    GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HEATED SEALED CONTAINERS CAN EXPLODE
    DECOMPOSITION & COMBUSTION MAY PRODUCE TOXIC PRODUCTS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE THE SPILL AREA. VENTILATE AREA. CLEAN
    UP ALL TRACES OF SPILL. SHOVEL AS MUCH OF MATERIAL AS POSSIBLE INTO
    CLEAN, DRY CONTAINERS. ON HARD SURFACES USE ABSORBENT MATERIAL TO
    PICK UP REMAINDER;	ON LOOSE SURRFACES SHOVEL UP CONTAMINATED
    LAYER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT,
    STEAMPIPES, RADIATORS, FROM SOURCES OF IGNITIONS, & FROM REACTIVE
    MATERIALS. AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN, & BREATHING VAPORS.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR RESPIRATOR (MSHA/NIOSH-APPROVED) SUITABLE
    FOR CONCENTRATIONS & TYPES OF AIR CONTAMINANTS RENCOUNTERED.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION AT POINT OF
    CONTAMINANT RELEASE.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS, RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, EYEWASH FACILITY,
    SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
    WASH AFTER HANDLING & SHOWER AT END OF WORK PERIOD.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN A CHEMICAL WHICH IS KNOWN TO STATE OF
    CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER.

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

HCC:F4
Vapor Pres:<1
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:0.80
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(BU AC = 1): <1
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:DARK REDDISH BROWN COLOR PASTE, NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:<1%

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, WATER
Stability Condition to Avoid:ELEVATED TEMPERATURES, STEAMPIPES,
    RADIATORS, SOURCES OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2, HYDROCARBONS, TOXIC PRODUCTS
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HEAT

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DILUTE W/A SUITABLE FLAMMABLE SOLVENT; THEN
    INCINERATE IN APPROVED EQUIPMENT IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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