BFSHC - EPON RESIN 815;SHELL CODE:43220

Product Identification

Product ID:EPON RESIN 815;SHELL CODE:43220
MSDS Date:04/28/1986
FSC:8040
NIIN:00-843-7873
MSDS Number: BFSHC

Responsible Party
SHELL CHEMICAL COMPANY,A DIVISION OF SHELL OIL CO
1-SHELL PLAZA
HOUSTON, TX 77001
US

Emergency Phone: 713-473-9461

Info Phone: 713-241-4819

Preparer: JOHN P. SEPESI

Cage: 86961

Contractor
SHELL CHEMICAL COMPANY A DIV. OF SHELL OIL CO.
2463 HOUSTON, TX 77001 US

Telephone: 713-473-9461

Cage: 86961

Ingredients

BIPHENOL A/EPICHLOROHYDRIN RESIN

CAS: 25068-38-6

RTECS: KC2100000

Fraction By Weight: 86.5%


N-BUTYL GLYCIDYL ETHER (BGE)

CAS: 2426-08-6

RTECS: TX4200000

Fraction By Weight: 13.5%

OSHA PEL 50 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 25 PPM; 9293


EPICHLOROHYDRIN (SARA III)

CAS: 106-89-8

RTECS: TX4900000

Fraction By Weight: <10% PPM

OSHA PEL S, 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 2 PPM; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:EYES-SEVERELY IRRITATING TO
EYES.SKIN:MILDLY IRRITATING TO SKIN,DEFAT,DRYING,SKIN SESITIZATION
IS POSSIBLE. INHALATION:CNS DEPRESSION;NOSE,THROAT AND RESPIRATORY
TRACT. CHRONIC:SKIN SENSITIZATIO N,RASHES,DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:COMPONENT #3 EPICHLOROHYDRIN HAS BEEN
REPORTED TO,PRODUCE CANCER IN LAB ANIMALS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:SEVERELY IRRITATING. SKIN
CONTACT:IRRITATION,DEFAT,DRYING,DERMATITIS,OR SKIN SENSITIZATION.
INHALATION:CNS DEPRESSION,IRRITATION OF NOSE,THROAT AND RESPIRATORY
TRACT. INGESTION:SLIGHTLY TOXIC,MAY PRODUCE CNS DEPRESSION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
WORSEN.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES:GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INHALATION:REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING;GET MEDICAL ATTENTION
AT ONCE.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:SCC
Flash Point:164F/73C
Extinguishing Media:CO*2,FOAM,DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY WEAKEN THE STRUCTURE
OF A CAN AND MAY RUPTURE.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE SOURCES OF IGNITION.ABSORB ON POROUS
INERT MATERIAL.PLACE IN A CLOSED CONTAINER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN WARM AREAS TO PREVENT
CRYSTALLIZATION.AVOID SKIN CONTACT AND INHALATION OF VAPOR.

Exposure Controls

Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST-HOOD TYPE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CREAM
Supplemental Safety and Health
PROCURED UNDER SHELL EPON 815 TYPE A

Chemical Properties

HCC:V4
Vapor Pres:1.0 MMHG
Vapor Density:4.5
Spec Gravity:1.13
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT YELLOW LIQUID

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS,MINERAL ACIDS,ORGANIC BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DURING COMBUSTION:CO GAS,ALDEHYDES AND
ACIDS.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:(A)RENDER HARMLESS BY REACTION WITH EPOXY CURING
AGENT. (B)BURY IF PERMITTED.

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