Material Safety Data Sheet
SPECPOXY BINDER A & B
SpecChem
Phone: (866) 791-8700
444 Richmond Ave.
24 hour emergency contact: CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300
Kansas City, KS 66101
SECTION I PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Trade Name Specpoxy Binder 鈥? part A
Chemical Family Modified Bisphenol A 鈥? Epichlorohydrin
NFPA Ratings (Hazard ID) Health 鈥? 2 Fire 鈥? 1 Reactivity - 0
HMIS Ratings (Hazard ID) Health 鈥? 2 Fire 鈥? 1 Reactivity - 0
WARNING! Irritant to skin, eyes. May be fatal if ingested or overexposed. Harmful to lungs, central nervous system,
mucous membrane, possibly blood, kidneys, liver and reproductive system. Spill may create slipping hazard.
SECTION II INGREDIENTS, LIMITS AND TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Bisphenol A /
INGREDIENT Nonyl Phenol
Epichlorohydrin Resin
CAS# 25068-38-6 84852-15-3
5 mg/m3
ACGIH TLV/TWA N/A
3
ACGIH TLV/STEL 5 mg/m N/A
3
OSHA PEL/TWA 5 mg/m N/A
3
OSHA PEL/STEL 5 mg/m N/A
LD50, Oral 5000 mg/kg N/A
LD50, Dermal 20000 mg/kg N/A
LD50, Inhalation N/A N/A
PCT by weight 70-90 0-20
SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA
Physical State Liquid Specific Gravity 1.17
Appearance Clear/Yellow VOC, Calculated N/A
Odor Low Odor pH N/A
Boiling Range N/A Freezing Point N/A
Vapor Pressure 0.03 Water Solubility Negligible
SECTION IV FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Lowest closed cup flashpoint N/A
OSHA flammability classification N/A
Lower flammable limit in air N/A
Flash points N/A
Mechanical impact explosion N/A
Static electricity explosion N/A
Extinguishing media Dry chemical or CO2 is preferred
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED AND ISOLATE FROM HEAT, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT,
SPARKS AND FLAME. NEVER USE WELDING OR CUTTING TORCH ON OR NEAR DRUM (EVEN EMPTY) BECAUSE PRODUCT (EVEN JUST RESIDUE)
CAN IGNITE EXPLOSIVELY.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
SHOULD BE USED. WATER SPRAY MAY BE INEFFECTIVE. IF WATER IS USED, FOG NOZZELS ARE PREFERABLE. WATER MAY BE USED TO COOL
CLOSED CONTAINERS TO PREVENT PRESSURE BUILD-UP AND POSSIBLE AUTO-IGNITION OR EXPLOSION WHEN EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT.
Revision Date: 11/12/07 Specpoxy Binder MSDS 1 of 6
SECTION V HEALTH HAZARD DATA - Effects of overexposure 鈥? primary routes of entry
Primary Routes of Entry Inhalation Skin Ingestion
Skin contact: STRONG IRRITANT TO SKIN
Inhalation: N/A
Ingestion: DRINK PLENTY OF WATER, IMMEDIATELY CONTACT DOCTOR.
Medical conditions that may be aggravated by exposure to this product: PREEXISTING EYE, SKIN, LIVER, KIDNEY &
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS
Emergency & First Aid procedures: IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT, FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES AND GET MEDICAL ATTENTION; FOR SKIN, WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF AFFECTED BY INHALATION OF VAPORS OR
SPRAY MIST, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF SWALLOWED, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
Other health hazards: LABORATORY ANIMALS EXPOSED TO HIGH DOSES OF XYLENE SHOWED EVIDENCE OF EFFECTS IN THE LIVER,
KIDNEYS, LUNGS, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, GI TRACT AND BLOOD FORMING ELEMENTS.
SECTION VI REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: STABLE HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: NONE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS
Conditions to avoid: ELEVATED TEMPERATURES
Incompatibility (material to avoid) : STRONG ACIDS AND STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. IF THIS PRODUCT IS NOT WATER REDUCIBLE,
AVOID WATER.
Hazardous decomposition products: THERMAL DECOMPOSITION OR COMBUSTION CAN PRODUCE FUMES CONTAINING ORGANIC ACIDS,
CARBON DIOXIDE, AND CARBON MONOXIDE.
SECTION VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION (FLAMES, HOT SURFACES AND
ELECTRICAL, STATIC, OR FRICTIONAL SPARKS). AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. VENTILATE AREA. CONTAIN AND REMOVE WITH INERT ABSORBENT
AND NON-SPARKING TOOLS.
Waste disposal method: DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DO NOT INCINERATE CLOSED
CONTAINERS, INCINERATE IN APPROVED FACILITY.
SECTION VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection: DON鈥橳 BREATHE VAPORS. WEAR AN APPROPRIATE, PROPERLY FITTED RESPIRATOR (NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED)
DURING USE OF THIS PRODUCT UNTIL VAPORS ARE EXHAUSTED, UNLESS AIR MONITORING DEMONSTRATES VAPOR LEVELS ARE BELOW
APPLICABLE LIMITS, FOLLOW RESPIRATOR MANUFACTURER鈥橲 DIRECTIONS FOR RESPIRATOR USE. OBSERVE OSHA STANDARD 29CFR
1910.134.
Ventilation: PROVIDE GENERAL CLEAN AIR DILUTION OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IN VOLUME AND PATTERN TO KEEP THE AIR
CONTAMINANT CONCENTRATION BELOW THE LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT AND BELOW CURRENT APPLICABLE EXPOSURE LIMITS. REFER TO OSHA
STANDARD 1910.94.
Protective gloves: USE SOLVENT IMPERMEABLE GLOVES TO AVOID CONTACT WITH PRODUCT.
Eye protection: DO NOT GET IN EYES. USE SAFETY EYEWEAR WITH SPLASH GUARDS OR SIDE SHIELDS, CHEMICAL GOGGLES AND FACE
SHIELDS.
Other protective equipment: DO NOT GET ON SKIN. USE IMPERMEABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. PREVENT SKIN CONTACT WITH
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. THOROUGHLY CLEAN CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH BEFORE REUSE.
THOROUGHLY CLEAN CONTAMINATED SHOES. EYE BATH AND SAFETY SHOWER SHOULD BE AVAILABLE.
SECTION IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to be taken in handling & storage: DO NOT PRESSURIZE, CUT, WELD OR GRIND. DO NOT STORE ABOVE 120OF. STORE
LARGE QUANTITIES IN BUILDINGS DESIGNED TO COMPLY WITH OSHA 1910.106. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS AND FLAME. KEEP
CONTAINERS CLOSED AND UPRIGHT WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT LEAKAGE.
Other precautions: DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. WASH HANDS AFTER USING AND BEFORE SMOKING OR EATING. EMPTIED CONTAINERS MAY
RETAIN HAZARDOUS RESIDUE AND EXPLOSIVE VAPORS. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, FLAMES AND STATIC ELECTRICITY. DON鈥橳 CUT OR
WELD ON OR NEAR EMPTIED CONTAINERS. FOLLOW ALL HAZARD PRECAUTIONS GIVEN IN THIS SHEET UNTIL CONTAINER IS THOROUGHLY
CLEANED OR DESTROYED.
Revision Date: 11/12/07 Specpoxy Binder MSDS 2 of 6
SARA TITLE III INFORMATION
SECTION X
This product contains the following substances subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of Title III of the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372: N/A
NAME
CAS#
PC. WEIGHT
SECTION XI D.O.T. REGULATIONS (TRANSPORTATION)
Hazard class NOT REGULATED BY THE D.O.T.
ID number
Packing group
Proper shipping name
Label
US Domestic Ground Shipments
US Domestic Ground Shipments non-bulk
(in containers 119 gallons or less)
Cross Border Transport (ADR/RID)
ADR/RID Class N/A
Danger Code (Kemler)
UN Number
Packing Group
Description
Marine Transport (IMDG)
IMDG Class N/A
UN Number
Label
Packing Group
EMS Number
Marine Pollutant
Proper Shipping Name
Air Transport (ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR)
ICAO/IATA Class N/A
UN Number
Label
Packing Group
Proper Shipping Name
DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The information presented herein has been compiled from sources considered to be dependable and is accurate to the best of
the knowledge of SpecChem; however, SpecChem makes no warranty whatsoever, expressed or implied, of
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR THE PARTICULAR PURPOSE, regarding the accuracy of such data or the results to be
obtained from the use thereof. SpecChem assumes no responsibility for injury to recipient, to third persons or to any property.
Recipient assumes all risk.
Revision Date: 11/12/07 Specpoxy Binder MSDS 3 of 6
Material Safety Data Sheet
SPECPOXY BINDER A & B
SpecChem
Phone: (866) 791-8700
444 Richmond Ave.
24 hour emergency contact: CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300
Kansas City, KS 66101
SECTION I PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Trade Name Specpoxy Binder 鈥? part B
Chemical Family Modified Amines
NFPA Ratings (Hazard ID) Health 鈥? 2 Fire 鈥? 1 Reactivity - 0
HMIS Ratings (Hazard ID) Health 鈥? 2 Fire 鈥? 1 Reactivity - 0
WARNING! Strong irritant to skin, eyes. Wear protective equipment prior to use. Corrosive. May be fatal if ingested or
overexposed. Harmful to lungs, central nervous system, mucous membrane, possibly blood, kidneys, liver and
reproductive system. Spill may create slipping hazard.
SECTION II INGREDIENTS, LIMITS AND TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
N-Amino Ethyl Aliphatic Polyamido
INGREDIENT Nonyl Phenol
Piperazine Amine Modified
CAS# 140-31-8 N/A 84852-15-3
ACGIH TLV/TWA N/A N/A N/A
ACGIH TLV/STEL N/A N/A N/A
OSHA PEL/TWA N/A N/A N/A
OSHA PEL/STEL N/A N/A N/A
LD50, Oral N/A N/A N/A
LD50, Dermal N/A N/A N/A
LD50, Inhalation N/A N/A N/A
PCT by weight 0-30 0-50 0-50
SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA
Physical State Liquid Specific Gravity 0.96
Appearance Mobile Amber Liquid VOC, Calculated N/A
Odor Ammoniacal / Fishy pH Alkaline
Boiling Range N/A Freezing Point N/A
Vapor Pressure <1 Water Solubility Negligible
SECTION IV FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Over 212oF
Lowest closed cup flashpoint
OSHA flammability classification N/A
Lower flammable limit in air N/A
Over 212oF
Flash points
Mechanical impact explosion N/A
Static electricity explosion N/A
Extinguishing media Dry chemical or CO2 is preferred
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED AND ISOLATE FROM HEAT, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT,
SPARKS AND FLAME. NEVER USE WELDING OR CUTTING TORCH ON OR NEAR DRUM (EVEN EMPTY) BECAUSE PRODUCT (EVEN JUST RESIDUE)
CAN IGNITE EXPLOSIVELY.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
SHOULD BE USED. WATER SPRAY MAY BE INEFFECTIVE. IF WATER IS USED, FOG NOZZELS ARE PREFERABLE. WATER MAY BE USEDTO COOL
CLOSED CONTAINERS TO PREVENT PRESSURE BUILD-UP AND POSSIBLE AUTO-IGNITION OR EXPLOSION WHEN EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT.
Revision Date: 11/12/07 Specpoxy Binder MSDS 4 of 6
SECTION V HEALTH HAZARD DATA - Effects of overexposure 鈥? primary routes of entry
Primary Routes of Entry Inhalation Skin Ingestion
Skin contact: STRONG IRRITANT TO SKIN
Inhalation: N/A
Ingestion: DRINK PLENTY OF WATER, IMMEDIATELY CONTACT DOCTOR.
Medical conditions that may be aggravated by exposure to this product: PREEXISTING EYE, SKIN, LIVER, KIDNEY &
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS
Emergency & First Aid procedures: IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT, FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES AND GET MEDICAL ATTENTION; FOR SKIN, WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF AFFECTED BY INHALATION OF VAPORS OR
SPRAY MIST, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF SWALLOWED, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
Other health hazards: LABORATORY ANIMALS EXPOSED TO HIGH DOSES OF XYLENE SHOWED EVIDENCE OF EFFECTS IN THE LIVER,
KIDNEYS, LUNGS, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, GI TRACT AND BLOOD FORMING ELEMENTS.
SECTION VI REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: STABLE HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: NONE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS
Conditions to avoid: ELEVATED TEMPERATURES
Incompatibility (material to avoid) : STRONG ACIDS AND STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. IF THIS PRODUCT IS NOT WATER REDUCIBLE,
AVOID WATER.
Hazardous decomposition products: THERMAL DECOMPOSITION OR COMBUSTION CAN PRODUCE FUMES CONTAINING ORGANIC ACIDS,
CARBON DIOXIDE, AND CARBON MONOXIDE.
SECTION VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION (FLAMES, HOT SURFACES AND
ELECTRICAL, STATIC, OR FRICTIONAL SPARKS). AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. VENTILATE AREA. CONTAIN AND REMOVE WITH INERT ABSORBENT
AND NON-SPARKING TOOLS.
Waste disposal method: DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DO NOT INCINERATE CLOSED
CONTAINERS, INCINERATE IN APPROVED FACILITY.
SECTION VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection: DON鈥橳 BREATHE VAPORS. WEAR AN APPROPRIATE, PROPERLY FITTED RESPIRATOR (NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED)
DURING USE OF THIS PRODUCT UNTIL VAPORS ARE EXHAUSTED, UNLESS AIR MONITORING DEMONSTRATES VAPOR LEVELS ARE BELOW
APPLICABLE LIMITS, FOLLOW RESPIRATOR MANUFACTURER鈥橲 DIRECTIONS FOR RESPIRATOR USE. OBSERVE OSHA STANDARD 29CFR
1910.134.
Ventilation: PROVIDE GENERAL CLEAN AIR DILUTION OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IN VOLUME AND PATTERN TO KEEP THE AIR
CONTAMINANT CONCENTRATION BELOW THE LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT AND BELOW CURRENT APPLICABLE EXPOSURE LIMITS. REFER TO OSHA
STANDARD 1910.94.
Protective gloves: USE SOLVENT IMPERMEABLE GLOVES TO AVOID CONTACT WITH PRODUCT.
Eye protection: DO NOT GET IN EYES. USE SAFETY EYEWEAR WITH SPLASH GUARDS OR SIDE SHIELDS, CHEMICAL GOGGLES AND FACE
SHIELDS.
Other protective equipment: DO NOT GET ON SKIN. USE IMPERMEABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. PREVENT SKIN CONTACT WITH
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. THOROUGHLY CLEAN CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH BEFORE REUSE.
THOROUGHLY CLEAN CONTAMINATED SHOES. EYE BATH AND SAFETY SHOWER SHOULD BE AVAILABLE.
SECTION IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to be taken in handling & storage: DO NOT PRESSURIZE, CUT, WELD OR GRIND. DO NOT STORE ABOVE 120OF. STORE
LARGE QUANTITIES IN BUILDINGS DESIGNED TO COMPLY WITH OSHA 1910.106. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS AND FLAME. KEEP
CONTAINERS CLOSED AND UPRIGHT WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT LEAKAGE.
Other precautions: DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. WASH HANDS AFTER USING AND BEFORE SMOKING OR EATING. EMPTIED CONTAINERS MAY
RETAIN HAZARDOUS RESIDUE AND EXPLOSIVE VAPORS. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, FLAMES AND STATIC ELECTRICITY. DON鈥橳 CUT OR
WELD ON OR NEAR EMPTIED CONTAINERS. FOLLOW ALL HAZARD PRECAUTIONS GIVEN IN THIS SHEET UNTIL CONTAINER IS THOROUGHLY
CLEANED OR DESTROYED.
Revision Date: 11/12/07 Specpoxy Binder MSDS 5 of 6
SARA TITLE III INFORMATION
SECTION X
This product contains the following substances subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of Title III of the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372: N/A
NAME
CAS#
PC. WEIGHT
SECTION XI D.O.T. REGULATIONS (TRANSPORTATION)
Hazard class 8
ID number UN 2735
III
Packing group
Proper shipping name Amines, Liquid, Corrosive NOS
Label 8
US Domestic Ground Shipments Corrosive Liquid NOS
US Domestic Ground Shipments non-bulk
Corrosive Liquid NOS
(in containers 119 gallons or less)
Cross Border Transport (ADR/RID)
ADR/RID Class 8 Corrosive Substances
Danger Code (Kemler) 8
UN Number 2735
III
Packing Group
Description 2735 Amines, Corrosive Liquid NOS
Marine Transport (IMDG)
IMDG Class 8
UN Number 2735
Label 8
III
Packing Group
EMS Number F-A, S-B
Marine Pollutant No
Proper Shipping Name Amines, Corrosive Liquid NOS
Air Transport (ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR)
ICAO/IATA Class 8
UN Number 2735
Label 8
III
Packing Group
Proper Shipping Name Amines, Corrosive Liquid NOS
DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The information presented herein has been compiled from sources considered to be dependable and is accurate to the best of
the knowledge of SpecChem; however, SpecChem makes no warranty whatsoever, expressed or implied, of
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR THE PARTICULAR PURPOSE, regarding the accuracy of such data or the results to be
obtained from the use thereof. SpecChem assumes no responsibility for injury to recipient, to third persons or to any property.
Recipient assumes all risk.
Revision Date: 11/12/07 Specpoxy Binder MSDS 6 of 6
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