EMS CATALOG NO: 1236
PRODUCT NAME: Epofix Hardener
DATE: 04/28/2004
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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PRODUCT NAME: Epofix Hardener
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS: Triethylenetotramine 80 - 100%
CAS NO: 112-24-3
EXPOSURE LIMITS: NAIF
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PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL DATA
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BOILING POINT (oC): 285
VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHg): N/A
REACTIVITY IN WATER: None
MELTING POINT (oC): N/A
VAPOR DENSITY (Air=1): N/A
SOL. IN OTHER SOLVENT: N/A
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H20=1): 0.97
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Miscible
APPEARANCE/ODOR: Clear light yellow liquid, amine odor.
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FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
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FLASH POINT (oC): 129
AUTO IGNITION TEMP (oC): N/A
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR: LEL: N/A
UEL: N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water fog, foam dry chemical & C02.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Keep fire exposed containers cool
with water.
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: May develop nitrogen oxides 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 oxidizing
agents.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Fumes of nitrogen oxides.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
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HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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ACUTE & CHRONIC: Irritation. May cause allergic skin response.
CHEMICAL LISTED AS
CARCINOGEN OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN:
NTP: NO I.A.R.C. MONOGRAPHA: NO OSHA: NO
ROUTES OF ENTRY: EFFECTS:
INHALATION: Irritation, coughing, shortness of breath.
EYES: Irritation, redness.
SKIN: Irritation, redness.
INGESTION: Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain.
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FIRST AID
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INHALATION: Fresh air and rest. Seek medical advice.
EYES: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Open eyes
widely. Seek medical advice.
SKIN: Wash thoroughly with water and soap. Remove
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contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
INGESTION: Give large amounts of water, do not induce vomiting.
Transport to hospital immediately.
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: None normally 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: Corrosive.
UN NO: 2259 IMGD ICAO RID/ADR(DOT)
PCK GR: II CLASS: 8 PASS: 808/1 I CLASS: 8
PAGE: 8240 CARGO: 812/30 I PKT: 53b
CLASS: 8
LABELLING: Corrosive.
R-PHRASES: 21-34-43 S-PHRASES: 26-36/37/39 DANGER SYMBOLS: C
NAIF = NO APPLICABLE INFORMATION FOUND
N/A = NOT APPLICABLE
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