1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Classified as
Hazardous
according to criteria of ASCC
and
Dangerous Goods
according to the ADG
Code
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UN NO:
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3082
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D.G. Class:
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9
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Pack. Group:
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III
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HAZCHEM:
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.3Z
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SUB. RISK:
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None allocated
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SUSDP:
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5
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PROPER SHIPPING NAME: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (Epoxy Resin)
PRODUCT USE: Surface coating.
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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Component
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CAS No
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Weight %
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Epoxy resin
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25068-38-6
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30-60
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Inorganic pigments andextenders
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Not Required
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10-30
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Additives
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*
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<5
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Water
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Not Required
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30-60
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*
substances either not classified as hazardous or below relevant concentration cut-offs.
See Section 8, Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
May cause sensitisation by skin contact. Irritating to eyes and skin.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes:
Immediately flush with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
Skin:
Take off all contaminated clothing.
Wash contaminated area with soapy warm water. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. Apply resuscitation if victim is not breathing. Give oxygen if breathing is difficult. Get medical attention.
Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth thoroughly. Give water to drink. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a doctor immediately. A decision to induce vomiting should be made by medical personnel.
Further Advice:
Contact a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre. Call
Australia, 13 1126.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: No data
Auto-ignition Temperature: No data
Lower Explosive Limit: Not applicable
Upper Explosive Limit: Not applicable
Suitable Extinguishing Media:
Alcohol resistant foam is the preferred fire fighting medium but, if it is not available, normal foam can be used.
Protective Equipment for Fire Fighting:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Fire Fighting Procedures:
Use water spray to cool exposed containers. Stay up-wind and fight fire from a safe distance. Prevent spillage from entering drains or watercourses.
Decomposition Products:
Decomposes with fire to give off toxic and irritating fumes.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Small Spills:
Caution
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floor may be slippery. Wear suitable protective equipment and clothing to prevent eye and skin contact. Contain spill. Do not allow into drains or waterways. Take up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, dirt, or vermiculite). Fill into marked, sealable containers for disposal. Dispose of
empty containers in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
Large Spills:
Notify Emergency Services and advise nature of spill and material hazard. Isolate area.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Avoid inhaling vapour and/or mists. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing.
Storage:
Store away from incompatible materials.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limit Information
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ASCC
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TWA
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STEL
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Component
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(ppm)
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(mg/m3)
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(ppm)
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(mg/m3)
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Epoxy resin
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-
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a
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a
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-
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a = not listed
TWA = Time Weighted Average
STEL= Short term Exposure Limit
1 Australian Safety and Compensation Council
Respiratory Protection
In case of vapours or dust, a respiratory protection program meeting Australian and
New Zealand
Standards AS/NZS-1715 and AS/NZS -1716 requirements must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use. None required if airborne concentrations are maintained below the exposure limit listed in "Exposure Limit Information"
Eye Protection
Use chemical splash goggles (Australian and New Zealand Standards AS/NZS-1337) or approved equivalent. Eye protection worn must be compatible with respiratory protection system employed.
Hand Protection
Chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing as necessary to prevent skin contact.
Engineering Controls (Ventilation)
Use local exhaust ventilation sufficient to maintain exposure levels below exposure limit concentrations. Refer to Australian Standard AS-1668.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance and colour: Grey, viscous
State: Liquid
Odour Characteristic: Characteristic
pH: Not specified
Viscosity:
Not specified
Specific Gravity (Water = 1): 1-1.5
Vapour Density (Air = 1): No data
Vapour Pressure:
No data
Melting Point: No data
Boiling Point: No data
Solubility in Water: Dispersible
Flash Point: No data
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Considered stable under normal conditions of use and handling.
Hazardous decomposition products:
Oxides of carbon. Decomposition by heat may give off toxic and irritating fumes.
Materials to avoid:
Acids, bases, oxidising agents, amines, polymerisation initiators.
Polymerisation:
This product may undergo polymerisation in the presence of an amine. Polymerisation may be
accompanied by liberation of heat. If the product is seen to be heating up, treat as a fire incident.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No toxicity data available for product.
Epoxy resin toxicity data.
(supplier data)
Bisphenol A-(epichlorohydrin), reaction product Conc>=5%: Xi; R36/38; R43.
LD50 (Oral), Rat >5000mg/kg LD50 (Dermal), Rabbit 20,000mg/kg
Except for skin sensitivity, repeated exposure is not expected to cause any adverse skin effects.
Not classified as carcinogenic by ASCC, IARC or NTP.
No evidence of Development, reproductive or genetic toxicity.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxic to aquatic organisms, May cause long-term adverse effects to the aquatic environment. Keep out of waterways, drains and sewers.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Do not empty into drains or waterways.
Dispose of empty containers in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Material is a Marine Pollutant.
The material is not subject to the provisions of the Australian Code For
The Transport Of Dangerous Goods By Road And Rail (Seventh Edition) when transported by road and
rail unless transported in bulk of more than 500 kg or litres. See ADG Code1 Special Provision AU01.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Workplace Labelling Requirements:
According to Criteria of the Australian Safety and Compensation Council.
Risk Phrases
R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
Safety Phrases
S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice.
S28 After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Australian Safety and Compensation Council
Australian Dangerous Goods Code - Seventh Edition
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