EMS CATALOG NO: 1235
PRODUCT NAME: Epofix Resin
DATE: 03/18/2003
PAGE NUMBER: ONE of 3
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL DATA
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BOILING POINT (oC): >200
VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHg): <0.1
REACTIVITY IN WATER: None
MELTING POINT (oC): No applicable information found.
VAPOR DENSITY (Air=1): No applicable information found.
SOL. IN OTHER SOLVENT: No applicable information found.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H20=1):1.20
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: None.
APPEARANCE/ODOR: Clear light yellow liquid.
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FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
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FLASH POINT (oC): >100
AUTO IGNITION TEMP (oC): 460
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR: LEL: NAIF
UEL: NAIF
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water spray or foam.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear self contained breathing
apparatus.
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: May develop toxic fumes when
heated.
NFPA HAZARD CLASS:
HEALTH: NAIF
FLAMMABILITY: NAIF
REACTIVITY: NAIF
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REACTIVITY DATA
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STABILITY (Conditions to avoid): Heat & direct sunlight.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Avoid contact with organic amines.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Glycidol vapors when heated.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Polymerizes when in contact with
hardener.
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HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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ACUTE & CHRONIC: May cause allergic skin response.
CHEMICAL LISTED AS
CARCINOGEN OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN:
FIRST AID
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INHALATION: Fresh air and rest.
EYES: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Open eyes
widely.
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SKIN: Wash thoroughly with water and soap. Remove
contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
INGESTION: Give plenty of water to drink.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: No specific antidote.
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SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND SPILL/LEAK PROCEDURES
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PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING & STORAGE:
Practice good caution and personal cleanliness.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS:
For emergencies a self contained breathing apparatus is
recommended.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Should not be needed.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses.
VENTILATION: Ventilation, local exhaust.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Rubber.
ACTION TO TAKE
FOR SPILL/LEAKS: Soak up with absorbent material.
DISPOSAL METHOD: Consult Federal, State and Local regulations.
Dispose in accordance with local approved
regulations.
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TRANSPORT & LABELLING
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TRANSPORT CLASSIFICATION: The product is not comprehended by the
rules of dangerous goods.
LABELLING: Irritant.
R-PHRASES: 36/38-43 S-PHRASES: 28-37/39 DANGER SYMBOLS: Xi
NAIF = NO APPLICABLE INFORMATION FOUND
N/A = NOT APPLICABLE
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