Material Safety Data Sheet
Material Name: Koester VAP I庐 - 2000, part B ID: KAC-002
* * * Section 1 鈥? Chemical Product and Company Identification * * *
Product Use: Epoxy resin
Manufacturer Information
Koester America Corp. Phone: 1-757-425-1206
2585 Aviator Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23453 Emergency # INFOTREC: 1-800-535-5053
General Comments
NOTE: Emergency telephone numbers are to be used only in the event of chemical emergencies involving a spill,
leak, fire, exposure, or accident involving chemicals. All non-emergency questions should be directed to customer
service.
* * * Section 2 鈥? Composition / Information on Ingredients * * *
CAS # Component Percent
2855-13-2 Isophorone diamine 50-61.5
98-54-4 p-tert-Butylphenol 10-15
25068-38-6 Bisphenol A 鈥? (epichlorohydrin), reaction product 6.0-8.5
15520-10-2 2-Methylpentamethylene diamine 1-5
100-51-6 Benzyl alcohol <1
Component Information/Information on Non-Hazardous Components
This product is considered hazardous under 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication).
* * * Section 3 鈥? Hazards Identification * * *
Emergency Overview
This product is a combustible, colorless liquid epoxy resin with an amine-like odor, used as half of a two part system.
This product is harmful by inhalation and if it is swallowed. Contact with this material will caused burns to the skin,
eyes and mucous membranes. This product may cause sensitization by skin contact.
Potential Health Effects: Eyes
This product causes eye burns. Contact with the eyes may cause moderate to severe eye injury. Eye contact may
result in corneal injury. Symptoms may include discomfort or pain, excess blinking and tear production, with marked
redness and swelling of the conjunctiva.
Potential Health Effects: Skin
This product is severely irritating to the skin and may cause burns. This product may cause an allergic skin reaction.
Potential Health Effects: Ingestion
This product may be harmful if it is swallowed. This product may produce corrosive damage to the gastrointestinal
tract if it is swallowed.
Potential Health Effects: Inhalation
This product is harmful by inhalation. Excessive inhalation of vapors from this product may cause nausea, vomiting
and diarrhea. Inhalation of vapors or mists of the product may be irritating to the respiratory system.
HMIS Ratings: Health: 3 Fire: 2 Reactivity: 1
Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe * = Chronic hazard
* * * Section 4 鈥? First Aid Measures * * *
First Aid: Eyes
Immediately flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes, while holding eyelids open. Seek medical attention at once.
First Aid: Skin
For skin contact flush with large amounts of water. Wash affected area with mild soap and water. If irritation
persists, get medical attention. Immediately take off all contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before
reuse.
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Material Safety Data Sheet
Material Name: Koester VAP I庐 - 2000, part B ID: KAC-002
First Aid: Ingestion
If the material is swallowed, get immediate medical attention or advice 鈥? Do not induce vomiting.
First Aid: Inhalation
If inhaled, immediately remove the affected person to fresh air. Seek medical attention if symptoms develop or
persist.
* * * Section 5 鈥? Fire Fighting Measures * * *
Flash Point: >194掳 F (>90掳 C) Method Used: Not available
Upper Flammable Limit (UFL): Not available Lower Flammable Limit (LFL): Not available
Auto Ignition: Not available Flammability Classification: Combustible
Rate of Burning: Not available
General Fire Hazards
This product is combustible at high temperatures.
Hazardous Combustion Products
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, various hydrocarbon fragments as well as thick smoke.
Extinguishing Media
Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide. Use water to cool fire-exposed containers and to protect personnel.
Fire Fighting Equipment/Instructions
Firefighters should wear full protective clothing including self contained breathing apparatus.
NFPA Ratings: Health: 3 Fire: 2 Reactivity: 1
Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe
* * * Section 6 鈥? Accidental Release Measures * * *
Containment Procedures
Do not allow contact with skin, eyes or mucous membranes. Avoid inhalation o vapor from the spilled material.
Contain the discharged material.
Clean-Up Procedures
Absorb spill with inert material. Shovel material into appropriate container for disposal. Ventilate the contaminated
area. Wear appropriate protective equipment and clothing during clean-up.
Evacuation Procedures
Isolate area. Keep unnecessary personnel away.
Special Procedures
Remove soiled clothing and launder before reuse. Follow all Local, State, Federal and Provincial regulations for
disposal. Do not allow product to enter sewer or waterways.
* * * Section 7 鈥? Handling and Storage * * *
Handling Procedures
Do not get this material in your eyes, on your skin, or on your clothing. Do not inhale vapors or mists of this product.
Do not reuse the empty container. Use this product with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep
this product from heat, sparks, or open flame. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not mix this
product with fluids which contain NITRITES/NITRATES. NITROSAMINE may be formed.
Storage Procedures
Store only in the original container. Store tightly closed and in an upright position in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
* * * Section 8 鈥? Exposure Controls / Personal Protection * * *
Exposure Guidelines
A: General Product Information
No information available for the product. Attempts should be made to eliminate all contact with skin and eyes, and to
limit inhalation exposure.
B: Component Exposure Limits
ACGIH, OSHA, and NIOSH have not developed exposure limits for any of this product鈥檚 components.
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Material Name: Koester VAP I庐 - 2000, part B ID: KAC-002
Engineering Controls
Use general ventilation and use local exhaust, where possible, in confined or enclosed spaces.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Personal Protective Equipment: Eyes/Face
Wear chemical goggles; face shield (if splashing is possible).
Personal Protective Equipment: Skin
Use impervious gloves. Work clothing sufficient to prevent all skin contact should be worn, such as coveralls and
long sleeves.
Personal Protective Equipment: Respiratory
If ventilation is not sufficient to effectively prevent buildup of vapors, appropriate NIOSH approved respiratory
protection must be provided.
Personal Protective Equipment: General
Eyewash fountains and emergency showers are required.
* * * Section 9 鈥? Physical & Chemical Properties * * *
Appearance: Colorless Odor: Amine-like
Physical State: Liquid pH: Not applicable
Vapor Pressure: Not available Vapor Density: Not available
Boiling Point: Not available Melting Point: Not available
Solubility (H2O): Not available Specific Gravity: 1.02 g/cm (Density)
Viscosity: 800 mPas @ 73.4掳 F (23掳 C) VOC: <10 g/L
* * * Section 10 鈥? Chemical Stability & Reactivity Information * * *
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions.
Chemical Stability: Conditions to Avoid
Keep away from heat, ignition sources and incompatible materials. Do not mix this product with nitrates or other
nitrosating agents because a carcinogenic nitrosamine may be formed.
Incompatibility
This product may react with oxidizers, acids, bases, amines, phenols, mercaptans, isocyanates and anhydrides.
Hazardous Decomposition
Upon decomposition, this product emits carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide, chlorine, aldehydes and phenol.
Hazardous Polymerization
Will not occur.
* * * Section 11 鈥? Toxicological Information * * *
Acute and Chronic Toxicity
A: General Product Information
Product contains Bisphenol A which may cause allergic skin sensitization reactions in sensitive individuals.
B: Component Analysis 鈥? LD50/LC50
p-tert-Butylphenol (98-54-4)
Oral LD50 Rat : 3250 uL/kg
Dermal LD50 Rabbit : 2520 uL/kg
Bispheonol A 鈥? (epichlorohydrin), reaction product (25068-38-6)
SL6475000:Pheonol, 4,4鈥濃??-isopropylidenedi-, polymer with 1-chloro-2,3-eposypropane (10/1/97)
Oral LD50 Rat : 11400 mg/kg
Dermal LD50 Rabbit : 15600 mg/kg
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Benzyl alcohol (100-51-6)
Oral LD50 Rat : 1230 mg/kg
Oral LD50 Mouse : 1360 mg/kg
Dermal LD50 Rabbit : 2 gm/kg
Carcinogenicity
A: General Product Information
No information available for the product.
B: Component Carcinogenicity
None of this product鈥檚 components are listed by ACGIH, IARC, OSHA, NIOSH, or NTP.
* * * Section 12 鈥? Ecological Information * * *
Ecotoxicity
No data available for this product.
Environmental Fate
Slightly harmful to aquatic systems. Keep liquid from entering sewers and natural waterways.
* * * Section 13 鈥? Disposal Considerations * * *
US EPA Waste Number & Descriptions
A: General Product Information
Wastes must be tested using methods described in 40 CFR Part 261 to determine if it meets applicable definitions of
hazardous wastes. As shipped, this product would be considered a D002 (corrosive) waste.
B: Component Waste Numbers
No EPA Waste Numbers are applicable for this product鈥檚 components.
Disposal Instructions
Purchaser is advised to review regulations referenced for applicability as determined by purchaser鈥檚 use of the
product. All wastes must be handled in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
* * * Section 14 鈥? Transportation Information * * *
US DOT Information
Shipping Name: Polyamines, liquid, corrosive, n.o.s. (Isophoronediamine , p-tert-Butylphenol , 2-Methyl-1,5-
pentamethylenediamine )
Hazard Class: 8
UN/NA #: UN 2735
Packing Group: II
Required Label(s): CORROSIVE
Additional Info.: This product contains a Marine Pollutant which must be added to the shipping information if the
product is shipped in bulk packaging (containers >119 gallons or 450 liters) via surface transportation and all
packages shipped via water transportation.
International Transportation Regulations
International Air Transportation Association (IATA):
Shipping Name: Polyamines, liquid, corrosive, n.o.s. (Isophorondiamine, p-tert-butylphenol,2-methyl-1,5-
pentmethylenediamine)
Hazard Class: 8
UN/NA #: UN 2735
Packing Group: II
Required Label(s): Corrosive
Additional Info.: This product contains a Marine Pollutant which must be added to the shipping information if the
product is shipped in bulk packaging (containers >119 gallons or 450 liters) via surface transportation and all
packages shipped via water transportation.
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Material Name: Koester VAP I庐 - 2000, part B ID: KAC-002
* * * Section 15 鈥? Regulatory Information * * *
US Federal Regulations
A: General Product Information
All components are on the U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory List.
B: Component Analysis
None of this products components are listed under SARA Section 302 (40 CFR 355 Appendix A), SARA Section 313
(40 CFR 372.65), or CERCLA (40 CFR 302.4).
Acute Health: Yes Chronic Health: No Fire: Yes Pressure: No Reactive: Yes
State Regulations
A: General Product Information
Other state regulations may apply. Check state requirements.
B: Component Analysis
The following components appear on one or more of the following state hazardous substances lists:
Component CAS # CA FL MA MN NJ PA
Isophoronediamine 2855-13-2 No No No No Yes No
Benzyl alcohol 100-51-6 No Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Component Analysis 鈥? WHMIS IDL
The following components are identified under the Canadian Hazardous Products Act Ingredient Disclosure List:
Component CAS # Minimum Concentration
Isophoronediamine 2855-13-2 1%; English Item 899; French Item 1048
p-tert-Butylphenol 98-54-4 1%; English Item 258; French Item 366
Additional Regulatory Information
A: General Product Information
No additional information available.
B: Component Analysis 鈥? InventoryComponent Analysis 鈥? Inventory
Component CAS # TSCA DSL EINECS
Isophoronediamine 2855-13-2 Yes Yes Yes
p-tert-Butylphenol 98-54-4 Yes Yes Yes
Bisphenol A 鈥? (epichlorohydrin), reaction product 25068-38-6 Yes Yes No
2-Methylpentamethylenediamine 15520-10-2 Yes Yes Yes
Benzyl alcohol 100-51-6 Yes Yes Yes
* * * Section 16 鈥? Other Information * * *
Other Information
Reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this information, but the manufacturer makes no warranty of
merchantability or any other warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to this information. The manufacturer
makes no representations and assumes no liability for any direct, incidental or consequential damages resulting from
its use.
MSDS History
New MSDS Date: 04/30/2007
Revision Update: 04/30/2007
Key/Legend
ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. BOD = Biological Oxygen Demand. CERCLA = Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act. CFR = Code of Federal Regulations. EINECS = European Inventory of Existing
Commercial Chemical Substances. EPA = Environmental Protection Agency. HEPA = High Efficiency Particulate Air. HMIS = Hazardous Material
Information System. IARC = International Agency for Research on Cancer. NFPA = National Fire Protection Association. NIOSH = National
Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. NJTSR = New Jersey Trade Secret Registry. NTP = National Toxicology Program. OSHA = Occupational
Safety and Health Administration. NA = Not available or Not Applicable. SARA = Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act. ThOD =
Theoretical Oxygen Demand. TLV = Threshold Limit Value. TSCA = Toxic Substance Control Act.
This is the end of MSDS # KAC-002
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