Revision Date 07/11/2012 Revision 3 Supersedes date 02/02/2012 SAFETY DATA SHEET According to Regulation (EU) No 453/2010 According to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 According to EC Directive 2001/58/EC SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING 1.1. Product identifier Product name Product No. U2220 1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Identified uses 1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Epoxy Resin for Electrical Insulation Supplier AEV LIMITED MARION STREET BIRKENHEAD MERSEYSIDE CH41 6LT Tel. +44(0)151 647 3322 Fax. +44(0)151 647 3377 1.4. Emergency telephone number SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION 2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture Classification (1999/45/EEC) Human health Xi;R36/38. R43. N;R51/53. The liquid is irritating to eyes and skin. The product contains a small amount of sensitising substance which may provoke an allergic reaction among sensitive individuals in contact with skin. Environment The product contains a substance which is toxic to aquatic organisms. 2.2. Label elements Contains Labelling Bisphenol A/F epoxy resins mw<700 BUTANEDIOLDIGLYCIDYL ETHER Epoxy phenol novolac resin Risk Phrases Safety Phrases 2.3. Other hazards Irritant Dangerous for the environment R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin. R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact. R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S26 S37 S57 S60 S61 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable gloves. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination. This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheets. 1 / 6
SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS 3.2. Mixtures Bisphenol A/F epoxy resins mw<700 CAS-No.: 40216-08-8 EC No.: Not classified. Xi;R36/38. N;R51/53. R43. BUTANEDIOLDIGLYCIDYL ETHER 5-10% CAS-No.: 2425-79-8 EC No.: 219-371-7 Acute Tox. 4 - H312 Acute Tox. 4 - H332 Skin Irrit. 2 - H315 Eye Irrit. 2 - H319 Skin Sens. 1 - H317 Xn;R20/21 R43 Xi;R36/38 Epoxy phenol novolac resin 36-50 CAS-No.: 28064-14-4 EC No.: Skin Irrit. 2 - H315 Eye Irrit. 2 - H319 Skin Sens. 1 - H317 Aquatic Chronic 2 - H411 Xi;R36/38. N;R51/53. R43. TRICHLORO(N,N DIMETHYLOCTYLAMINE)BORON 1-5% CAS-No.: 34762-90-8 EC No.: 252-200-4 Skin Irrit. 2 - H315 Eye Irrit. 2 - H319 STOT SE 3 - H335 Xi;R36/37/38. The Full Text for all R-Phrases and Hazard Statements are Displayed in Section 16. SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES 4.1. Description of first aid measures General information Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. Inhalation Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Keep the affected person warm and at rest. Get prompt medical attention. Ingestion DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! Immediately rinse mouth and provide fresh air. Get medical attention immediately! Skin contact Remove affected person from source of contamination. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash the skin immediately with soap and water. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. 2 / 6
Eye contact Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Make sure to remove any contact lenses from the eyes before rinsing. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. 4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed 4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES 5.1. Extinguishing media Extinguishing media Fire can be extinguished using: Water spray, fog or mist. Foam. Powder. 5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture 5.3. Advice for firefighters SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures 6.2. Environmental precautions 6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Ventilate well. Wear necessary protective equipment. Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers. 6.4. Reference to other sections SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE 7.1. Precautions for safe handling Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact. Ventilate well, avoid breathing vapours. Use approved respirator if air contamination is above accepted level. Persons susceptible to allergic reactions should not handle this product. 7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store in tightly closed original container in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep in original container. Keep separate from food, feedstuffs, fertilisers and other sensitive material. 7.3. Specific end use(s) SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 8.1. Control parameters 8.2. Exposure controls Protective equipment Engineering measures Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation. Respiratory equipment No specific recommendation made, but respiratory protection must be used if the general level exceeds the recommended occupational exposure limit. Hand protection Use protective gloves. Eye protection Wear approved safety goggles. Other Protection Wear appropriate clothing to prevent any possibility of liquid contact and repeated or prolonged vapour contact. 3 / 6
Hygiene measures DO NOT SMOKE IN WORK AREA! Wash hands at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet. Wash promptly with soap & water if skin becomes contaminated. Promptly remove any clothing that becomes contaminated. When using do not eat, drink or smoke. SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties Appearance Colourless-pale yellow liquid. Initial boiling point and boiling range >200 Relative density 1.18 23 Viscosity 50 Ps 25 Flash point 110 9.2. Other information SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 10.1. Reactivity 10.2. Chemical stability Stable under normal temperature conditions. 10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions 10.4. Conditions to avoid Avoid heat, flames and other sources of ignition. 10.5. Incompatible materials Materials To Avoid Strong oxidising substances. Strong acids. Strong alkalis. 10.6. Hazardous decomposition products High temperatures generate: Toxic gases/vapours/fumes of: Carbon dioxide (CO2). Carbon monoxide (CO). SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION 11.1. Information on toxicological effects Skin contact May cause sensitisation by skin contact. Health Warnings Preparation contains an epoxy resin, which may cause sensitisation and development of allergy. SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity Dangerous for the environment: May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. 12.1. Toxicity 12.2. Persistence and degradability 12.3. Bioaccumulative potential 12.4. Mobility in soil 12.5. Results of PBT and vpvb assessment 12.6. Other adverse effects 4 / 6
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS 13.1. Waste treatment methods Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements. SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION 14.1. UN number UN No. (ADR/RID/ADN) 3082 UN No. (IMDG) 3082 UN No. (ICAO) 3082 14.2. UN proper shipping name Proper Shipping Name Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid N.O.S. 14.3. Transport hazard class(es) ADR/RID/ADN Class 9 ADR/RID/ADN Class Class 9: Other dangerous substances. IMDG Class 9 ICAO Class/Division 9 14.4. Packing group ADR/RID/ADN Packing group IMDG Packing group ICAO Packing group III III III 14.5. Environmental hazards Environmentally Hazardous Substance/Marine Pollutant 14.6. Special precautions for user EMS Tunnel Restriction Code FA SF (E) 14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION 15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture Uk Regulatory References The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (S.I 2002 No. 2677) with amendments. Chemicals (Hazard Information & Packaging) Regulations. Environmental Listing Rivers (Prevention of Pollution) Act 1961. Control of Pollution (Special Waste Regulations) Act 1980. Statutory Instruments The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2009 (S.I 2009 No. 716). Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. Guidance Notes Workplace Exposure Limits EH40. CHIP for everyone HSG(108). 5 / 6
EU Legislation Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC, including amendments. 15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION Revision Date 07/11/2012 Revision 3 Supersedes date 02/02/2012 Risk Phrases In Full R20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin. R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin. R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact. R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Hazard Statements In Full H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H315 Causes skin irritation. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. 6 / 6