HEXCEL CORPORATION Revision Date
Resins Group Division MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SAFETY Ol/05/95
EPOLITE 2410 RESIN
SECTION 1 - IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT IDENTIFIER.............. EPOLITE 2410 RESIN
CHEMICAL FAMILY................. EPOXY RESIN
COMPANY NAME.................... HEXCEL CORPORATION - RESINS GROUP
20701 Nordhoff Street
PO Box 2197
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 882-3022
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER: For emergency involving spill, leak, fire,
exposure or accident, call Chemtrec (800) 424-9300.
OTHER EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS: (800) 433-5072 (USA-except California)
(800) 343-4467 (Canada)
(800) 367-7527 (California)
SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS % PEL (OSHA)/TLV-(ACGIH) CAS NUMBER
Epoxy Resin 80-95 Not Established 25068-38-6
Aliphatic Epoxy Resin 5-20 Not Established 2425-79-8
SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Light yellow honey-like liquid with a mild epoxy
odor.
STATEMENTS OF HAZARD: May cause severe eye and skin irritation. Contains
a skin sensitizer.
CHRONIC HAZARD WARNING: Prolonged skin contact may cause chemical
sensitization and allergic skin reactions (dermatitis).
PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
SKIN CONTACT-yes INHALATION-yes INGESTION-no
CARCINOGEN LISTINGS BY OSHA, NTP OR IARC:
NO SPECIFIC LISTINGS
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: Eye contact causes severe irritation and
pain. Excessive exposure may cause conjunctivitis, corneal damage, and
other damage. Skin contact is irritating. Repeated or prolonged
exposure may cause rash, irritation, possible corrosion, and may result
in dermatitis. Skin or eye contact with heated material may cause
thermal burns. Heating this material may generate vapors that could
cause headaches, nausea, dizziness and respiratory irritation. This
product is not particularly toxic by ingestion. Swallowing large
amounts of this material may result in irritation to the mouth and
throat, nausea, abdominal discomfort, and diarrhea. Medical conditions
aggravated by overexposure to this product include eczema, allergy and
other skin conditions.
SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of (preferably lukewarm) water
for at least 15 minutes, keeping the eyelids open all the time. Seek
immediate medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Immediately wash skin with soap and plenty of water. Wash
contaminated clothing before re-use and destroy contaminated shoes.
INHALATION: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical attention.
INGESTION: If swallowed, get medical attention immediately. Induce
vomiting ONLY upon the advice of a physician.
SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASHPOINT & METHOD OF DETERMINATION: 470 F Tagliabue Closed Cup
MEANS OF EXTINCTION: Use water spray, dry chemical or CO to extinguish
fires. Use water to keep containers cool.
SPECIAL FIRE HAZARDS: Since vapors are exceedingly irritating when
inhaled, a self-contained, positive-pressure breathing apparatus
should be available to firemen.
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASE OR SPILLED: In case of
spill, contain with a suitable diking material. In addition to the
protective equipment listed in Section 8, wear impermeable boots.
Ventilate the area thoroughly. Keep all unnecessary people away.
Spilled material should be ABSORBENT sawdust, sand or other absorbant.
Place into open-topped containers and cover loosely; store for at least
12 hours before sealing the container.
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing vapor.
Keep the containers closed. Keep material away from heat, sparks and
open flames. If used indoors, use mechanical exhaust ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Consult Section 8 for personal
protection/engineering controls. Store in a cool, well ventilated area
in tightly closed containers. Avoid moisture contamination.
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS:
The level of engineering control depends on how this material is
processed. Selection of specific personal protective equipment will
depend on the operation.
VENTILATION: Use exhaust ventilation to keep airborne levels below
OSHA-recommended exposure limits. Do not use this product in a poorly
ventilated area. If handled indoors, provide local exhaust and
mechanical ventilation.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Wear protective clothing that is impervious to this
product. Selection of gloves, boots, apron or full-body suit will
depend on the operation.
EYE PROTECTION: Wear chemical splash-proof goggles or a face shield.
Vapor resistant goggles are necessary if contact lenses are worn by the
employee.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Wear a NIOSH-approved organic vapor respirator
when this product is heated or where there is insufficient ventilation.
GENERAL HYGIENE RECOMMENDATIONS: Before eating, drinking, smoking or
using toilet facilities, wash face and hands thoroughly with soap and
water. If significant amounts of this material get on work clothes,
the employee should shower immediately and the clothing should be
laundered before it is worn again.
SPECIAL ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS:
HMIS RATING:
Health: 1
Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 0
PERSONAL PROTECTION GUIDELINES (Refer to the EXPOSURE CONTROLS): HMIS
CODE B-Safety Glasses and Gloves.
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Light yellow honey-like liquid with a mild epoxy odor.
BOILING POINT........ >200 C
MELTING POINT........ Not Available
PH................... Not Available
VAPOR DENSITY........ Not Available
SOLUBILITY IN WATER.. Insoluble VAPOR
PRESSURE............. Not Available
VOC (grams/liter).... 24 (mix)
DENSITY (g/ml)....... 1.16
SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CHEMICAL STABILITY...... Stable
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.. Avoid contact strong acids or bases.
Avoid strong oxidizers.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION Epoxy resins decompose into aldehydes, acids,
carbon
PRODUCTS................ monoxide and carbon dioxide.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION. Will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID....... Avoid excessively large masses of mixed
resin and hardener. If the mass is of sufficient size, the material may
self-ignite (exotherm). This is not a problem during normal usage
conditions. Consult the Technical Data Bulletin for more information.
Avoid excessive heat, moisture contamination and cross-contamination of
resin and hardener.
SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicological information on components of this product are as follows:
Mice receiving skin applications for two years of an epoxy resin very
similar to the one in this product have yielded very limited evidence
of weak carcinogenicity. The published report on this study concluded
that the epoxy resin "is not a systemic carcinogen when applied to the
skin of CF1 mice" and the tumor data "was of no biological importance."
Based on all available data, IARC concluded in 1988 that this class of
epoxy resins is not classified as a carcinogen. The aliphatic epoxy
resin has an oral LD50(rat) of 1410 mg/kg and a dermal LD50(rabbit) of
1100 mg/kg. The inhlation LC50 is >11.3 mg/liter. Animal studies
(guinea pig) have shown this resin to be a skin sensitizer. Mutagenicity
studies are mixed. The sister chromatid exchange(chinese hamster) test
had negative results, but the Ames test, the nucleus anomaly
test(chinese hamster) and mouse lymphoma tests(with and without
activation) had positive results. However, in a 2 year skin painting
study of carcinogenicity (mice), no biologically significant effects
were noted.
SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No ecological data is available.
SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Controlled incineration or buried landfill disposal should be in
accordance with all federal, state and local environmental regulations.
RCRA WASTE CODE: None
CERCLA HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ~ RQ: None
SECTION 14 - SHIPPING INFORMATION
DOT SHIPPING INFORMATION:
DOT SHIPPING NAME: Not Regulated
DOT HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE (PRODUCT RQ): None
DOT TRANSPORT LABEL: Not Regulated
IATA shipping INFORMATION:
IATA SHIPPING NAME: Not Regulated
IATA HAZARD CLASS/SUBSIDIARY HAZARD: None
REQUIRED TRANSPORT LABEL: None
SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
NOTICE: Regulatory requirements are subject to change and may differ
from one location to another. It is the buyer's responsibility to
ensure that his activities comply with federal, state and local laws.
The following information is made for the purpose of complying with
numerous federal, state and local local laws and regulations. THIS
INFORMATION IS NOT MEANT TO BE ALL-INCLUSIVE. SELECTED REGULATIONS ARE
PRESENTED.
All the components in this product are listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA 313 INFORMATION: 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. None
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: The following chemicals are known to the
state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
Epichlorohydrin CAS#: 106-89-8 (Trace)
SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
FOOT NOTES
REFERENCES
REASON FOR ISSUE:
Changed wording in Section 15.
PREPARED BY............... HEXCEL CORPORATION - RESINS GROUP
MSDS CONTROL GROUP
20701 Nordhoff Street, PO Box 2197
Chatsworth, CA 91311
DATE PREPARED............. 01/05/95
PHONE NUMBER OF PREPARER. (818) 882-3022
DISCLAIMER: The information contained herein is accurate to the best of
our knowledge, but no liability whatsoever is assumed. Final
determination of the suitability of a material is the sole
responsibility of the user. A11 products may present unknown health
hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are
described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards
that exist.
The product formulation information contained herein is for occupational
safety and health related usage. Any misuse of this information,
including divulgence to third parties or use to gain a competitive
advantage is strictly prohibited.
Judd Stewart