MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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SECTION 1 - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
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PRODUCT NAMES
EP5301 – Activator
EP5351 – Activator
EP7347 – Activator
EP7349 – Activator
EP84-0223 – Activator
EP85-1108 – Activator
EP9040 – Activator
MSDS REVISION NUMBER 10
MANUFACTURER Eager Polymers
3350 W. 48th Place
Chicago, IL 60632-3000
www.eagerpolymers.com/msds.htm
TELEPHONE NUMBER 773-927-3484
REVISION DATE October 1, 2011
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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 Fishy
HAZARDS Toxic (ANSI Z129.1 1988) by skin absorption.
Corrosive to eyes. Corrosive to skin. Severe eye
irritant. Severe skin irritant. Moderate
respiratory tract irritant. 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 TRIETHYLENETETRAMINE (TETA)
SYNONYMS 1,2-Ethanediamine,N,N'-bis(2-aminoethyl)
TETA
CHEMICAL FAMILY Aliphatic Amines
EMPIRICAL FORMULA C6 H18 N4
INTENDED USE Curing Agent
REVISION NOTES Updated health hazard information. SIGNS
AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE (Acute effects)
CHRONIC/SUBCHRONIC DATA Updated
respiratory protection information.
Updated handling and storage information.
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SECTION 2 - INGREDIENTS
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Num % CAS Number and Chemical Name
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1. 100.00 112-24-3 TRIETHYLENETETRAMINE (TETA)
OSHA (ACGIH) EXPOSURE LIMITS
TWA STEL CEILING
ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
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
N/E = Not Established.
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SECTION 3 - HEALTH HAZARDS
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ROUTES OF EXPOSURE
Eye Contact
Skin Contact
Ingestion
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
Toxic (ANSI Z129.1 1988) by
skin absorption.
Corrosive to eyes.
Corrosive to skin.
Severe eye irritant.
Severe skin irritant.
Moderate respiratory tract irritant.
May cause skin sensitization.
TARGET ORGANS
Eye
Skin
Respiratory system
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE (Acute effects)
Burns of the eye may cause blindness. Inhalation of vapors may
cause irritation in the respiratory tract. 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 aerosols and mists may severely damage contacted
tissue and produce scarring.
Product is absorbed through the skin and may cause malaise,
discomfort, injury and death unless treated promptly.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE (Possible Longer Term Effects)
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).
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) >115.56 C (>240.01 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. 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. Place in metal containers for recovery or
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
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. Store in steel containers
preferably located outdoors, above ground, and surrounded by dikes
to contain spills or leaks. 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.
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. Launder or
discard contaminated clothing.
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SECTION 9 - TYPICAL PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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PHYSICAL FORM Mobile liquid
COLOR Amber
ODOR Fishy
pH ALKALINE
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg at 21C (70F)) <0.00752
VAPOR DENSITY (Air = 1) 5.03
BOILING POINT 277.00 C (530.60 F)
MELTING POINT No Data
SOLUBILITY IN WATER Completely (100%)
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (Water = 1) 0.98
VISCOSITY (CPS) 20 @ 25C (77.00 F)
MOLECULAR WEIGHT 146
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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.). 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.
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. 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)
2500.00 mg/kg
ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITY (LD50, RABBIT)
805.00 mg/kg
ACUTE INHALATION TOXICITY (LC50, RAT)
No Data
OTHER ACUTE EFFECTS
No Data
IRRITATION EFFECTS DATA
Corrosive to the skin of a rabbit.
CHRONIC/SUBCHRONIC DATA
Sensitization has occurred in laboratory animals after repeated
exposures. Results from a battery of short term genotoxicity tests
on this material or its components indicate mutagenic activity.
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SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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No Data
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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 Triethylenetetramine // 8 // UN2259 //
PG II
DOT BULK SHIPPING NAME Refer to Bill of Lading.
IMO SHIPPING DATA Refer to Bill of Lading.
ICAO/IATA SHIPPING DATA Triethylenetetramine // 8 // UN2259 //
II // 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. Toxic by skin absorption.
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
None
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)
None
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SECTION 16 - INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS
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CANADA
DSL
Included on Inventory.
WHMIS HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
Class D Division 1B, Class D Division 2B, Class E Corrosive,
TRIETHYLENETETRAMINE (TETA)
WHMIS SYMBOLS
Test tube/hand, Skull and Crossbones,
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
Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse
effects in the aquatic environment (R52/53). May cause
sensitization by skin contact (R43). Causes burns (R34).
Harmful in contact with skin (R21).
EEC SAFETY PHRASES
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
Included on Inventory.
PHILIPPINES PICCS
Included on Inventory.
KOREA ECL
Included on Inventory.
CHINA SEPA
Included on Inventory.
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