MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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SECTION 1 - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
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PRODUCT NAMES
EP5312 – Activator
EP5314 – Activator
EP6151 – Activator
EP9024 – Activator
EP9052 – Activator
MSDS REVISION NUMBER 9
FROM Eager Plastics, Inc.
3350 W. 48th Place
Chicago, IL 60632-3000
www.eagerplastics.com/msds.htm
TELEPHONE NUMBER 773-927-3484
REVISION DATE APRIL 2001
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
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HMIS/NFPA HEALTH 3 FLAMMABILITY 1 REACTIVITY 0
PHYSICAL FORM Mobile liquid
COLOR Amber
ODOR Ammoniacal
HAZARDS Corrosive to eyes. Corrosive to respiratory
system. Corrosive to skin. Severe eye irritant.
Severe respiratory tract irritant. Severe skin
irritant. May cause respiratory sensitization.
May cause skin sensitization.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Ignition will give rise to a Class B fire. In
case of large fire use: alcohol foam, water
spray. In case of small fire use: carbon dioxide
(CO2), dry chemical, dry sand or limestone.
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C.A.S. CHEMICAL NAME Mixture
SYNONYMS None
CHEMICAL FAMILY Amidoamine
EMPIRICAL FORMULA Mixture
INTENDED USE Curing Agent, Epoxy
REVISION NOTES Updated European Information Updated
health hazard information. SIGNS AND
SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE (Possible Longer Term
Effects) EEC RISK PHRASES EEC SAFETY
PHRASES CHRONIC/SUBCHRONIC DATA
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SECTION 2 - INGREDIENTS
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Num % CAS Number and Chemical Name
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1. >55.00 68953-36-6 TOFA, Reaction Products With TEPA
2. <15.00 111-40-0 DIETHYLENETRIAMINE(DETA)
3. <15.00 112-57-2 TETRAETHYLENEPENTAMINE(TEPA)
4. <10.00 80-05-7 PHENOL, 4,4'-(1-METHYLETHYLIDENE)BIS-
The remaining components are trade secret.
OSHA (ACGIH) EXPOSURE LIMITS
TWA STEL CEILING
ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3
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1. OSHA N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E
ACGIH N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E
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2. OSHA 1.0000 4.0000 N/E N/E N/E N/E
ACGIH 1.0000 4.2000 N/E N/E N/E N/E Skin
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3. OSHA N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E
ACGIH N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E
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4. OSHA N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E
ACGIH N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E
N/E = Not Established.
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SECTION 3 - HEALTH HAZARDS
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ROUTES OF EXPOSURE
Eye Contact
Skin Contact
Ingestion
Inhalation
Skin Absorption
EXPOSURE STANDARDS
See Section 2 for exposure standards on ingredients. Maintain air
contaminant concentrations in the workplace at the lowest feasible
levels.
HEALTH HAZARDS
Corrosive to eyes.
Corrosive to respiratory system.
Corrosive to skin.
Severe eye irritant.
Severe respiratory tract irritant.
Severe skin irritant.
May cause respiratory sensitization.
May cause skin sensitization.
TARGET ORGANS
Eye
Skin
Respiratory system
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE (Acute effects)
Product vapor in low concentrations can cause lacrimation,
conjunctivitis and corneal edema when absorbed into the tissue of
the eye from the atmosphere. Corneal edema may give rise to a
perception of ''blue haze'' or ''fog'' around lights. The effect
is transient and has no known residual effect. Burns of the eye
may cause blindness. Contact of undiluted product with the eyes or
skin quickly causes severe irritation and pain and may cause
burns, necrosis and permanent injury.
Inhalation of vapors may severely damage contacted tissue and
produce scarring. Inhalation of aerosols and mists may severely
damage contacted tissue and produce scarring.
Product is absorbed through the skin and may cause nausea,
headache and general discomfort.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE (Possible Longer Term Effects)
This substance may cause respiratory sensitization and chronic
lung toxicity to exposed workers.
Repeated and/or prolonged exposure may cause allergic
reaction/sensitization.
Repeated and/or prolonged exposures may result in: adverse
respiratory effects (such as cough, tightness of chest or
shortness of breath), adverse eye effects (such as conjunctivitis
or corneal damage), adverse skin effects (such as rash, irritation
or corrosion).
Effects from inhalation of vapors may be delayed. Repeated and/or
prolonged exposure to low concentrations of vapor may cause: sore
throat which are transient.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
Asthma
Chronic respiratory disease (e.g. Bronchitis, Emphysema)
Eye disease
Skin disorders and Allergies
CARCINOGENS UNDER OSHA, ACGIH, NTP, IARC, OTHER
This product contains no carcinogens in concentrations of 0.1
percent or greater.
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SECTION 4 - FIRST AID
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EYE CONTACT
Hold eyelids apart and immediately flush eyes with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical advice.
SKIN CONTACT
Remove product and immediately flush affected area with water for
at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
Destroy contaminated leather apparel. Cover the affected area with
a sterile dressing or clean sheeting and transport for medical
care. Do not apply greases or ointments. Control shock, if
present. Launder contaminated clothing prior to reuse.
INHALATION
Move patient to fresh air. If breathing has stopped or is labored
give assisted respiration (e.g. mouth-to-mouth). Supplemental
oxygen may be indicated. Prevent aspiration of vomit. Turn
victim's head to the side. Seek medical advice.
INGESTION
In the event of ingestion, administer 3-4 glasses of milk or
water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice.
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SECTION 5 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
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FLASH POINT (closed cup) 126.11 C (259.00 F)
UPPER EXPLOSION LIMIT (UEL) No Data
LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT (LEL) No Data
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE No Data
FIRE HAZARD CLASSIFICATION (OSHA/NFPA)
Class IIIB
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Ignition will give rise to a Class B fire. In case of large fire
use: water spray, alcohol foam. In case of small fire use: carbon
dioxide (CO2), dry chemical, dry sand or limestone.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
A face shield should be worn. Firefighters should wear butyl
rubber boots, gloves, and body suit and a self-contained breathing
apparatus.
Retain expended liquids from fire fighting for later disposal.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
May generate toxic or irritating combustion products.
Contact of liquid with skin must be prevented.
Sudden reaction and fire may result if product is mixed with an
oxidizing agent.
May generate carbon monoxide gas.
May generate toxic nitrogen oxide gases. May generate ammonia gas.
Personnel in vicinity and downwind should be evacuated.
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SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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CONTAINMENT TECHNIQUES (Removal of ignition sources, diking etc)
Stop the leak, if possible. Ventilate the space involved. Reduce
vapor spreading with a water spray. Shut off or remove all
ignition sources. Construct a dike to prevent spreading (includes
molten liquids until they freeze).
CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES
If recovery is not feasible, admix with dry soil, sand or non-
reactive absorbent and place in an appropriate chemical waste
container. Transfer to containers by suction, preparatory for
later disposal. Flush area with water spray. Clean-up personnel
must be equipped with self contained breathing apparatus and butyl
rubber protective clothing. For large spills, recover spilled
material with a vacuum truck.
OTHER EMERGENCY ADVICE
Open enclosed spaces to outside atmosphere. Wear protective
clothing, boots, gloves, and eye protection.
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SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
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STORAGE
Keep away from: acids, oxidizers. Keep in cool, dry, ventilated
storage and in closed containers. Do not store in reactive metal
containers.
HANDLING
Avoid contact with skin or eyes. Avoid breathing of vapors. Handle
in well ventilated work space. When handling, do not eat, drink,
or smoke. Avoid using in any spray application without strict
conformance to all applicable electrical codes and the OSHA limit
for maximum allowable airborne concentrations.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
Emergency showers and eye wash stations should be readily
accessible. Adhere to work practice rules established by
government regulations (e.g. OSHA). Do not use sodium nitrite or
other nitrosating agents in formulations containing this product.
Cancer-causing nitrosamines could be formed.
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SECTION 8 - PERSONAL PROTECTION / EXPOSURE CONTROLS
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EYE PROTECTION
Full face shield with goggles underneath.
HAND PROTECTION
Neoprene rubber gloves. Impermeable gloves. Cuffed butyl rubber
gloves. Nitrile rubber gloves. Polyvinyl chloride gloves.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Not required under normal conditions in a well-ventilated
workplace. Under the following conditions a respirator may be
required: when product vapor concentration exceeds the limits
listed in section 2, during repair and cleaning of equipment,
during transfer or discharge of the product, sampling, spray
applications. Types of respirators that may be used include the
following: Chemical Cartridge Respirator with face piece to
protect against the organic vapor, Supplied air respirator with
full face piece, Self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure
demand mode. In emergency conditions use a self-contained
breathing apparatus in pressure demand mode.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Impervious clothing. Slicker Suit. Rubber boots. Full rubber suit
(rain gear). Butyl or latex protective clothing.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Maintain air concentrations in work spaces in accord with
standards outlined in Sections 2 and 3.
WORK AND HYGIENIC PRACTICES
Provide readily accessible eye wash stations and safety showers.
Wash at the end of each workshift and before eating, smoking or
using the toilet. Promptly remove clothing that becomes
contaminated. Discard contaminated leather articles.
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SECTION 9 - TYPICAL PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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PHYSICAL FORM Mobile liquid
COLOR Amber
ODOR Ammoniacal
pH ALKALINE
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg at 21C (70F)) <5.17293
VAPOR DENSITY (Air = 1) No Data
BOILING POINT >190.00 C (>374.00 F)
MELTING POINT No Data
SOLUBILITY IN WATER Slight (0.1 - 1%)
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (Water = 1) 0.98
MOLECULAR WEIGHT Mixture
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SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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CHEMICAL STABILITY
Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID (if unstable)
Not applicable
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to Avoid)
Mineral acids (i.e. sulfuric, phosphoric, etc.). Organic acids
(i.e. acetic acid, citric acid etc.). Oxidizing Agents (i.e.
perchlorates, nitrates etc.). Reactive metals (i.e. sodium,
calcium, zinc etc.). Sodium or Calcium Hypochlorite. CAUTION! N-
Nitrosamines, many of which are known to be potent carcinogens,
may be formed when the product comes in contact with nitrous acid,
nitrites or atmospheres with high nitrous oxide concentrations.
Product slowly corrodes copper, aluminum, zinc and galvanized
surfaces. Reaction with peroxides may result in violent
decomposition of peroxide possibly creating an explosion.
Materials reactive with hydroxyl compounds. Nitrites, nitrosating
agents. A reaction accompanied by large heat release occurs when
the product is mixed with acids. Heat generated may be sufficient
to cause vigorous boiling creating a hazard due to splashing or
splattering of hot material.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS (from burning, heating, or reaction
with other materials).
Nitrogen oxide can react with water vapors to form corrosive
nitric acid (TLV=2 ppm). Carbon Monoxide in a fire. Carbon Dioxide
in a fire. Ammonia when heated. Nitrogen Oxides in a fire.
Irritating and toxic fumes at elevated temperatures. Nitric acid
in a fire. nitrosamines. Aldehydes. The oxides of nitrogen gases
(except nitrous oxide) emitted on decomposition are highly toxic.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
Will not occur
CONDITIONS TO AVOID (if polymerization may occur)
Not applicable
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SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
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ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY (LD50, RAT)
>1000.00 mg/kg (No deaths) (Estimate)
ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITY (LD50, RABBIT)
>2000.00 mg/kg (No deaths) (Estimate)
ACUTE INHALATION TOXICITY (LC50, RAT)
No Data
OTHER ACUTE EFFECTS
No Data
IRRITATION EFFECTS DATA
Corrosive to the eyes of a rabbit. Severe irritant to the skin of
a rabbit.
CHRONIC/SUBCHRONIC DATA
Component has caused skin and respiratory senstization in humans.
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SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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ECOTOXICITY
No Data
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE
No Data
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Waste from this product may present long term environmental
hazards, thus landfill disposal must be considered less acceptable
than incineration..
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SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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WASTE DISPOSAL
Comply with all Federal, State and Local Regulations.
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SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
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DOT NON-BULK SHIPPING NAME Amines, liquid, corrosive, n.o.s.
(Diethylenetriamine
/Tetraethylenepentamine) // 8 // UN2735
// PG III
DOT BULK SHIPPING NAME Refer to Bill of Lading.
IMO SHIPPING DATA Refer to Bill of Lading.
ICAO/IATA SHIPPING DATA Amines, liquid, corrosive, n.o.s.
(Diethylenetriamine
/Tetraethylenepentamine) // 8 // UN2735
// III // Shipment per 49 CFR 171.11
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SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
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US FEDERAL REGULATIONS
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)-
All components are included in the EPA Toxic Substances Control
Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory.
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29CFR1910.1200) hazard class(es)
Corrosive. Sensitizer.
EPA SARA Title III Section 312 (40CFR370) hazard class
Immediate Health Hazard. Delayed Health Hazard.
EPA SARA Title III Section 313 (40CFR372) toxic chemicals above "de
minimis" level are
PHENOL, 4,4'-(1-METHYLETHYLIDENE)BIS-
STATE REGULATIONS
PROPOSITION 65 SUBSTANCES (component(s) known to the State of
California to cause cancer and/or reproductive toxicity and subject
to warning and discharge requirements under the "Safe Drinking Water
and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986")
None
NEW JERSEY TRADE SECRET REGISTRY NUMBER(S)
05995500-(H501-U)
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SECTION 16 - INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS
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CANADA
DSL
Included on Inventory.
WHMIS HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
Class D Division 2A, Class D Division 2B, Class E Corrosive,
WHMIS TRADE SECRET REGISTRY NUMBER(S)
None
WHMIS HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
DIETHYLENETRIAMINE(DETA)
TETRAETHYLENEPENTAMINE(TEPA)
PHENOL, 4,4'-(1-METHYLETHYLIDENE)BIS-
WHMIS SYMBOLS
Test tube/hand, Stylized T,
EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (EEC)
EINECS/ELINCS MASTER INVENTORY
Included on EINECS inventory or polymer substance, monomers
included on EINECS inventory or no longer polymer.
EEC SYMBOL
CORROSIVE (C)
EEC RISK (R) PHRASES
May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact
(R42/43). Causes burns (R34).
EEC SAFETY PHRASES
Do not breathe vapors (S23V). In case of contact with
eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice (S26). Wear suitable protective clothing,
gloves and eye/face protection (S36/37/39). In case of
accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately (show the label where possible) (S45).
AUSTRALIA
AICS
Included on Inventory.
JAPAN MITI
Not determined
PHILIPPINES PICCS
Not on Inventory.
KOREA ECL
Not on Inventory.
CHINA SEPA
Included on Inventory.
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