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EPOLITE 2427-2428 RESIN

HEXCEL CORPORATION                                 Revision Date 0l/05/95

Resins Group Division       Material SAFETY Data Sheet
                            Epolite 2427-2428 RESIN


SECTION 1 - IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT IDENTIFIER..............        EPOLITE 2427-2428 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 sensistivity


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

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE Material IS Released 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 absorbant 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 EXPOSURE CONTROLS): ~o Ine ~    UK~ ~NlK~L~): 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).....  53.0
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.





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 inhalation 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.

Notice: I scanned in this document and spell checked with my word processor. My purpose is to relate information I have received from HEXCEL Corporation. I believe the above is correct and users of this DATA shall assume all responsibility.

Judd Stewart


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