BGGSQ - ARALDITE 508

  • MSDS: BGGSQ
  • Manufacturer: CIBA GEIGY CORP
  • Product Name: ARALDITE 508
  • National Stock Number: 8040-01-036-8963
Product Identification

Product ID:ARALDITE 508
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:8040
NIIN:01-036-8963
MSDS Number: BGGSQ

Responsible Party
CIBA-GEIGY CORP.

Emergency Phone: 914-478-3131

Cage: EO102

Contractor
CIBA-GEIGY CORP. PLASTICS & ADDITIVES DIV
18300 HAWTHORNE, NY 10532 US

Telephone: 800-888-8372

Cage: EO102

Ingredients

EPOXY RESIN

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY= LD 50=> 4.5 GR/KG

First Aid

First Aid:WASH SKIN AT FIRST OPPORTUNITY W/SOAP & WATER.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:430F COC 221C
Extinguishing Media:CLASS B CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:BRUSH OR WORK INTO THE SPILLED RESIN PENETONE
SRN OR BUTYL CARBITOL & FLUSH W/WATER. FOR SMALL SPILLS ACETONE CAN
BE USED.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN SEALED CONTAINERS. KEEP
CONTAINERS CLOSED TO PREVENT MOISTURE ABSORPTION. AVOID SKIN & EYE
CONTACT, WASH IMMED. AFT CONTCT W/SOAP & WATER.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NOT NECESSARY
Ventilation:SEE TSN 89.
Protective Gloves:RECOM,NOT REQD
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Supplemental Safety and Health
PROCURED UNDER ARALDITE 508; KEY1:N1.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:9.4
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<.1
Solubility in Water:NONE
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT YELLOW LIQUID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:<1

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO*2, ALDEHYDES & OTHER ORGANICS

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:LAND FILLING IN METAL CONTAINERS. DISPOSAL:
CONTAINERIZED INTERNMENT.

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