BFMTX - ARALDITE GY 6020

Product Identification

Product ID:ARALDITE GY 6020
MSDS Date:03/30/1988
FSC:8040
NIIN:00-737-8387
MSDS Number: BFMTX

Responsible Party
CIBA-GEIGY CORP, PLASTICS & ADDITIVES DIV
THREE SKYLINE DRIVE
HAWTHORNE, NY 10532

Emergency Phone: (914)347-4700

Info Phone: (914)347-4700

Preparer: JONAS WEISS

Cage: 04482

Contractor
CIBA-GEIGY CORP, CIBA PHARMACEUTICALS DIV.
SUMMIT, NJ 07901-1303 US

Telephone: 201-277-5405

Cage: 04482

Ingredients

BISPHENOL A DIGLYCIDYL ETHER RESIN

CAS: 25068-38-6

RTECS: KC2100000

Fraction By Weight: Fraction by Wt

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50:(RAT)>5,000 MG/KG (SUP DAT)
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEE SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE
SECTION .
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT APPLICABLE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, SENSITIZATION & DERMATITIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ALLERGY, ECZEMA OR SKIN CONDITIONS.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES:IMME FLUSH W/LGE AMTS OF WTR FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN .CALL A
PHYSICIAN. SKIN:PROMPTLY WASH THOROUGHLY W/MILD SOAP & WATER.
INGESTION:IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LGE QUAN OF WTR. INDUCE VOMITING. CALL
A PHYSICIAN. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING
(GIVE O*2/ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION).OTHER:PROMPTLY REMOVE WET
CONTAMINATED NON-IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING. WASH BEFORE REUSE.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:490F/254C
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DECOMPOSITION & COMBUSTION PRODUCTS MAY
BE TOXIC.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID ALL PERSONAL CONTACT. TAKE UP WITH
ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SHOVEL INTO CLOSABLE CONTAINERS. FLUSH
CONTAMINATED AREA W/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:N/K

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:WARNING! CAUSES IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE
ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION.AVOID BREATHNG VAPOR,MIST/SPRAY.USE W/GOOD
(SUP DAT)
Other Precautions:N/K

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED ORGANIC CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE
RESPIRATOR, IF NEEDED.
Ventilation:GOOD GENERAL MECHANICAL VENTILATION & LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SPLASH-PROOF CHEMICAL GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT EYE OR
SKIN CONTACT. USE OF BARRIER CREAM RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:N/K
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH:N/K .LD50-LC50 MIX:DERMAL LD50:(RBT)>4,000 MG/KG.HND/STOR
PRECAU:VENT.WASH AFTER HANDLING.STORE IN COOL,DRY AREA IN CLOSED
CNTNRS.RTE ENTRY:N/K .

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:N/K
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:N/K
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K
Vapor Pres:N/K
Vapor Density:N/K
Spec Gravity:1.16
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/K
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID, SLIGHT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NIL
Corrosion Rate:

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:ELEVATED TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
ALDEHYDES.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:STRONG ACIDS OR BASES IN BULK.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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