Form RD250
Issue 4 19/09/02
Resene Paints Limited Telephone: (64) (4) 577 0500
32-50 Vogel Street Fax: (64) (4) 577 0600
Naenae e-mail: advice@resene.co.nz
Wellington
Emergency Phone: NZ 0800 737363
P O Box 38242
Emergency Phone: Aust. 1800 738383
Wellington Mail Centre
NEW ZEALAND
Version Number: 1
Date Issued: 12/08/2003
IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: ARMOURCOTE 221 HARDENER
Other Names:
Description: PAINT
Uses: Hardener component of two component protective coating
Classification of Hazardous Nature: Hazardous according to NZ Dangerous Goods and Toxic Substance Regulations.
U N Number: 1263
Dangerous Goods Class: 3.2
Hazchem Code: 3[Y]
Toxic Substances Schedule: Third
Packing Code: 11
Physical Description/Properties
Appearance-Viscosity-Odour-pH: Low viscosity clear amber liquid. Solvent odour.
Not known
Melting or Freezing Point:
Not known
Boiling Point:
Not known
Vapour Pressure (mm Hg @ 25 C):
Vapour Density (Air=1): Greater than 1
Solubility in Water (g/L @20 C): Less than 50
Percent Volatile (by weight): 54%
Specific Gravity (Water=1): 0.9
Greater than 1
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=1):
Approx. Proportion WES - TWA
INGREDIENTS CAS Reg. No.
Med 10-60%
Polyamide Resin 68410-23-1 None Established +
Med 10-60%
Xylene 1330-20-7 50ppm +
Med 10-60%
Glycol Ether 107-98-2 None Established +
Med 10-60%
Aromatic Hydrocarbon 64742-95-6 100ppm+
Low 0-10%
Amino Phenol 90-72-2 None Established +
+ NZ OSH (WES) 2002
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects:-
Skin: Irritating to skin upon repeated or prolonged contact. Can cause sensitization or allergic reaction such as rash or
hives.
Eyes: Moderately irritating to eyes.
Inhaled: Vapour or mist is irritating to mucous membranes and respiratory system. Excessive inhalation can cause
headache, nausea, dizziness, or asphyxiation.
Swallowed: Can be harmful if swallowed.
Long Term Hazard: Overexposure to solvents can damage kidneys, liver and lungs.
First Aid:-
Skin: Wash affected area thoroughly with soap and water.
Eyes: Flush eyes immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention.
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Inhaled: Provide fresh air; give oxygen or artificial respiration if breathing laboured.
Swallowed: If swallowed dilute by giving two glasses of water to drink. DO NOT induce vomiting. Consult Physician or
If swallowed dilute by giving two glasses of water to drink. DO NOT induce vomiting. Consult Physician or
New Zealand National Poisons Centre (Ph 0800 764766) or Australian National Poison Centre
(Ph 1800 131126) IMMEDIATELY. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Advice to Doctor: Treat symptomatically.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Personal Protection:-
Skin: Protective clothing. Gloves of neoprene or nitrile rubber-Industrial weight lined gauntlet recommended NZS
5812:1982 4.5.2(b).
Eyes: Solvent resistant safety eyewear with splash guards or side shields to prevent eye contact complying with AS/NZS
1337:1992. Refer to 'Eyes at Work' -OSH.
Breathing: Class AUS 1 half face respirator with type A organic vapour filter and class P1 particulate filter. Refer
AS/NZS 1715:1994, AS/NZS 1716:1994, 'A Guide to Respirators'- OSH
Other: Use in well ventilated area with explosion proof equipment. Mixed product contains hazards from both
components. Refer 'Practical Guide to Safe Use of Organic Solvents'- OSH
Ventilation: Sufficient ventilation , in volume and pattern, should be provided to keep air contaminant concentrations
below WES - TWA limits.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Storage and Transport:-
Maximum: 40掳C. Store cool at constant temperature.
Storage
Minimum: 1掳C
Temperature:
Container Type and Material: Steel tins.
Incompatible Substances: Strong oxidizers, acids, alkalis.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, open flame, arc or sparks
Hazardous Polymerisation: Will not occur.
Usual Decomposition Products Oxides of Carbon and Nitrogen.
Spills: Keep spectators away and avoid breathing vapours or dust. Floor may be slippery: use care to avoid falling. Dike
and contain spill with inert materials (eg sand). Transfer liquid to containers for recovery or disposal and solid
diking material to separate containers for disposal. Keep spills (and as much as possible cleaning runoffs) out of
municipal sewers and open bodies of water.
Disposal: Incinerate the liquid and contaminated diking material at a permitted facility, or otherwise dispose of in
accordance with all applicable regulations.
Fire/Explosion Hazard: Flash Point: 28掳C
Auto Ignition Temperature: Not known
Upper Explosion Limit %: Not known
Lower Explosion Limit %: Not known
Extinguishing Media: Foam, Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
Wear self contained breathing apparatus. Closed containers may explode when exposed to extreme heat. Isolate from heat,
electrical equipment, sparks and open flame.
Other Information:
Keep container closed, upright when not in use. Store in cool, dry, well ventilated area. Copies of 'Practical Guide to Safe Use of Organic Solvents' -OSH,
'A Guide to Respirators' -OSH and 'Eyes at Work' -OSH can be viewed at Resene Color Shops or obtained from OSH.
Contact Point: New Zealand Telephone 0800 737363 Australia Telephone 1800 738383 (24 hour)
It is Company Policy to maintain the most accurate and up to date information possible, and Resene Paints Limited aims to review these Data regularly. The information
contained herein is based on data considered accurate and reliable to the best of our knowledge as of the date issued and subsequently made available from Resene Paints
Limited. However, no warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of these Data or the results to be obtained from the use hereof. Persons using these Data are
urged by Resene Paints Limited to satisfy themselves that these Data are the latest available from Resene Paints Limited and remain current and suitable for particular
applications after intervening periods of time. Resene Paints Limited assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage to vendees, users, or third parties caused
by the material. Such users or vendees assume all risks associated with the use of the material.
End of MSDS
Issue Date: 12/08/2003
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