Product ID:EPOCAST 2226B
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:8030
NIIN:00K001341
MSDS Number: BCCSR

CIBA SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CORP, N. A. / PERFORMANCE

LOS ANGELES, CA 90039-1011 US

Telephone: 818-247-6210/800-873-1138

Cage: GO766

METHYL TETRAHYDROPHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE;CAS#26590-20-5(GE/IMS

CAS: 26590-20-5

RTECS: TI3325000

Fraction By Weight: 99%

CATALYST(TYPE NOT SPECIFIED)

Fraction By Weight: 1.0%

THE 1976 ACGIM TLV FOR PHTHALIK ACID WAS 1 PPM.

Effects of Overexposure:SKIN:IRRITANT;EYES:VAPOR/LIQUID
IRRITATING/DAMAGING;INHALE:IRRITATING/CHOKING FUMES.

First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FREH AIR, GIVE CPR/O*2 IF
NEED;EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O FOR 15 MIN;INGEST:RINSE
MOUTH,DRINK 3 GLASSES MILK INDUCE VOMIT;GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR
EYES,IMMEDIATELY;BREATHING DIFF ULTY,OR OTHER SYMPTOMS OF
OVEREXPOSURE.

Flash Point:212F,100C CC
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:887F
Extinguishing Media:CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL,OR FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL CONT, KNOCK-DOWN
VAPORS. WEAR SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINER MAY RUPTURE IN HEAT OF
FIRE;DIRECT H*2O SPRAY MAY SPATTER;HEAT RELEASES NOXIOUS FUMES.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE UNPROTECTED PERSONS. ELIM IGNITION
SOURCES. STOP LEAK. H*2O SPRAY COOL CONT/DIVERT SPILL FROM
FIRE/HEAT. PROVIDE VENTILATION. ABSORB W/COMMERCIAL
ABSORBENT,SHOVEL INTO METAL DRUMS:LG SPILL:DI KE W COMMERCIAL
ABSORBENT,PUMP INTO COVERED DRUMS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENT,LOW FIRE
RISK AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID ANY PHYSICAL CONTACT.
KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:MAINTAIN STRICT HYGIENE,AVOID PHYSICAL CONTACT,
REMOVE & WASH CONTAM CLOTHING.AVOID MOISTURE CONTACT;AVOID
BREATHING/INGEST.EXHAUST CURING OVENS TO OPEN AIR. AVOID
TEMPERATURE EXTREMES.

Respiratory Protection:IF EXPOSED,ORGANIC VAPOR ACID CANISTER
RESPIRATOR OR SCBA.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST)
Protective Gloves:BUTYL/BUNA 10
Eye Protection:CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL WORK CLOTHING;EYE BATH;SAFETY
SHOWER;FACE SHIELD.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PART B OF 2 PART PRODUCTS.THIS PART IS CATALYST. NO DATA RECD FOR PART
A(EPOXY RESIN). MSDS FROM GE/MIS DATED 10/77,NO. 1101.KEY1:N1.

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:385F,196.1C
Vapor Pres:.01
Vapor Density:5.9
Spec Gravity:1.195
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,LIGHT YELLOW TO BROWN LIQUID;PUNGENT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTIVE WITH ALCOHOLS,GLYCOLS,AND EPOXIES;ACIDS,BASES
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT W WATER CAUSES EXOTHERMIC
REACTION,FORMS DIACID.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE NOTED,BUT EXPECT CO, CO*2 H*2O

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED CONTAINERS PENDING DISPOSAL.
HANDLE AND DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.GE/MIS SUGGESTS
INCINERATION OR BURY IN APPROVE D LANDFILL. AVOID CONTACT WITH
WATER.

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