SAFETY DATA SHEET
Ident-No: ARALDITE KIT K330 PART A
Hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC.
Version 1 Print Date 04.08.2003
Revision Date 04.07.2003
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product information
Trade name : ARALDITE KIT K330 PART A
Use : General purpose filled epoxy resin
Company : Vantico Pty Ltd
235 Settlement Road
Thomastown 3074
Telephone : +61392802300
Telefax : +61392802329
Emergency telephone : Australia: 1800 033 111 New Zealand: 0800 734 607 Asia-
number Pacific: +61 3 9663 2130
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical nature
Formulated bisphenol A/F epoxy resin
Hazardous components
Chemical Name CAS-No. Symbol(s): R-phrase(s) Concentration [%]
reaction product: bisphenol A- 25068-38- Xi, N R36/38 R43 R51/53 >= 30.00 - < 60.00
(epichlorhydrin); epoxy resin 6
(number average molecular
weight < 700)
butanedioldiglycidyl ether 2425-79-8 Xn R20/21 R36/38 R43 >= 10.00 - < 30.00
R52/53
bisphenol A/F-epoxy resins, 40216-08- Xi, N R36/38 R43 R51/53 >= 10.00 - < 30.00
mw <700 8
Also contains other ingredients not hazardous to the criteria of NOHSC.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Irritating to eyes and skin.
May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Poison schedule: 5
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation : Move to fresh air.
If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Eye contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids,
for at least 15 minutes.
If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.
Skin contact : Wash off with soap and plenty of water.
Do NOT use solvents or thinners.
If skin irritation persists, call a physician.
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Ingestion : Immediately give plenty of water (if possible charcoal slurry).
If a person vomits when lying on his back, place him in the
recovery position.
Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed.
Do not induce vomiting.
Notes to physician
Treatment : No specific antidote. Treat symptomatically.
First aid facility: Eye wash station . Showering facility.
Poisons Information Centres in each State capital city can
provide advice for scheduled poisons.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing : Water spray.
media Carbon dioxide (CO2).
Foam.
Dry powder.
Extinguishing media which : High volume water jet.
must not be used for safety
reasons
Special protective : Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.
equipment for fire-fighters
Further information : Burning produces obnoxious and toxic fumes.
Carbon oxides.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions : Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Do not breathe vapours/dust.
Environmental precautions : Prevent product from entering drains.
Do not contaminate surface water.
Avoid subsoil penetration.
If in doubt contact Vantico Pty. Limited using contact details
provided on this SDS.
Methods for cleaning up : Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as
hazardous waste.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Advice on safe handling : Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Handle and open container with care.
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Storage
Further information on : Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
storage conditions Keep container tightly closed.
Keep at temperatures between 10 and 30掳C.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Components with workplace control parameters
Components CAS-No. Control Update Basis
parameters
Engineering measures
Wherever possible, the workplace must be ventilated sufficiently to ensure that exposure standards
are met. Ensure airflow, where this product is being used, is directed away from the operators.
If cured material made from this product is to be cut or sanded, ensure that dust is kept below the
Worksafe Exposure Standard for inspirable dusts (10mg/m3) or the ACGIH Exposure Standard for
respirable dusts (3mg/m3).
Personal protective equipment
Eye protection : Tightly fitting safety goggles.
Face-shield.
Hand protection : rubber or plastic gloves
Skin and body protection : Protective suit.
Safety shoes.
Protective measures : Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Use with adequate ventilation. If risk of inhalations exists, wear
an organic vapour respirator meeting the requirements of
AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716.
Wear overalls, chemical resistant goggles and impervious
gloves (as per AS 2161, or as recommended by supplier).
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form : paste
Colour : white
Odour : slight
pH : no data available
Boiling point : > 200 掳C
Thermal decomposition : > 200 掳C
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Flash point : 172 掳C
Method: DIN 51758 (Pensky-Martens Closed Cup)
Vapour pressure : at 20 掳C
Note: negligible
Density : 1.40 - 1.45 g/cm3
at 25 掳C
Water solubility : at 20 掳C
Note: insoluble
Miscibility with water : immiscible
Viscosity, dynamic : at 25 掳C
Note: no data available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to avoid : Note: Take necessary action to avoid static electricity
discharge.
Materials to avoid : Strong acids and strong bases.
Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous decomposition : Carbon oxides. Burning produces obnoxious and toxic fumes.
products
Product will not decompose explosively.
Hazardous reactions : Product as received will not present a dust explosion hazard.
If cured material made using this product is to be machined, or
sanded, a dust explosion hazard may be created.
All dust generated should be removed as quickly as possible,
preferably by the use of a vacuum cleaner.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute oral toxicity : LD50 rat
Dose: > 2,000 mg/kg
Remarks: No adverse health effects expected, however large
amounts may cause nausea and vomiting.
Acute inhalation toxicity : Remarks: Where product is used in poorly ventilated areas,
and/or in confined spaces and/or at elevated temperatures,
vapours may be irritating to the respiratory system.
Eye irritation : irritating
rabbit
Skin irritation : irritating
rabbit
dermal
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Sensitization : Causes sensitization.
guinea pig
dermal
Further information : Chronic exposure: Repeated or prolonged contact with low
molecular weight (liquid) epoxy resins may result in skin
sensitisation.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity effects
Toxicity to fish : LC50
Species: Rainbow trout (...)
Dose: 2.4 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
Toxicity to daphnia : LC50
Species: Daphnia magna Straus 1820
Dose: 3.6 mg/l
Exposure time: 24 h
Further information on ecology
Additional ecological : Avoid subsoil penetration.
information Prevent product from entering drains.
Do not contaminate surface water.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product : Spilt / waste material should be disposed of by incineration by
an approved agent according to local regulations.
Container : Empty containers should either be sent to an approved agent
for cleaning and recycling or incineration according to local
regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Land transport
Road/ADR:
Regulation: Not dangerous goods
Rail/RID:
Regulation: Not dangerous goods
Sea transport
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Hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC.
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Revision Date 04.07.2003
IMDG:
Regulation: Not dangerous goods
Air transport
IATA-DGR:
Regulation: Not dangerous goods
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Labelling according to EEC Directive
Labelling required
Symbol(s): : Xi Irritant
R-phrase(s) : R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
R43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
S-phrase(s) : S28 After contact with skin, wash immediately
with plenty of soap and water.
S37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face
protection.
S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to
special instructions/Safety data sheets.
Exceptional labelling of : Contains epoxy constituents. See information supplied by the
special preparations manufacturer.
Hazardous components : reaction product: bisphenol A-(epichlorhydrin); epoxy resin
which must be listed on the (number average molecular weight < 700)
label
butanedioldiglycidyl ether
bisphenol A/F-epoxy resins, mw <700
National legislation
Notification status
: AICS yes
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Ident-No: ARALDITE KIT K330 PART A
Hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC.
Version 1 Print Date 04.08.2003
Revision Date 04.07.2003
16. OTHER INFORMATION
All information is based on results gained from experience and tests and is believed to be accurate
but is given without acceptance of liability for loss or damage attributable to reliance thereon as
conditions of use lie outside our control. Users should always carry out sufficient tests to establish
the suitability of any products for their intended applications. No statements shall be incorporated in
any contract unless expressly agreed in writing nor construed as recommending the use of any
product in conflict of any patent. All goods are supplied subject to Vantico's General Conditions of
Sale.
CONTACT POINT:
EH&S MANAGER
TELEPHONE: (03) 9280 2325 or (03) 9280 2300 (switch)
FACSIMILE: (03) 9280 2329
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