Product ID:EPON 815
MSDS Date:07/13/1989
FSC:8030
NIIN:00-116-1283
MSDS Number: BKYGW

SHELL OIL COMPANY

HOUSTON, TX 77210

Emergency Phone: (713) 473-9461

Info Phone: (713) 241-4819

Preparer: J. C. WILLETT

Cage: 54527

SHELL OIL COMPANY

2463 HOUSTON, TX 77210 US

Telephone: 800-231-6950

Cage: 54527

BISPHENOL A DIGLYCIDYL ETHER RESIN, EPOXY RESIN,

CAS: 25068-38-6

RTECS: KD4380000

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: TRACE

OSHA PEL S, 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 2 PPM; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IRRITATION TO THE NOSE,
THROAT & RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION: SLIGHTLY TOXIC. SKIN:
IRRITATION, SENSITIZATION (ALLERGY), DEFATTING, DRYING, &
DERMATITIS. EYES: IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:EPICHLOROHYDRIN HAS BEEN SHOWN TO CAUSE
CANCER & IS CONSIDERED TO BE AN A2 CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: IRRITATION TO THE NOSE, THROAT &
RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION: SLIGHTLY TOXIC. SKIN: IRRITATION,
SENSITIZATION (ALLERGY).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN OR RESPIRATORY ALLERGIES &
DISORDERS

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. SKIN:
FLUSH W/WATER. FOLLOW BY WASHING W/SOAP & WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE
TO FRESH AIR/PROVIDE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT. INGESTION:
DON'T IN DUCE VOMITING. KEEP HEAD BELOW HIPS TO PREVENT ASPIRATION
OF LIQUID INTO THE LUNGS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point Method:SCC
Flash Point:164F
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:DON'T ENTER CONFINED FIRE SPACE W/O FULL
BUNKER GEAR/A POSITIVE PRESSURE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA. USE WATER TO
KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY RUPTURE, VENT, DUE
TO HEAT OR FLAMES & SHOULD BE COOLED W/WATER TO PREVENT VAPOR
PRESSURE BUILDUP.

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. SHUT OFF
LEAK IF SAFE TO DO SO. FLUSH AREA W/WATER TO REMOVE TRACE RESIDUE;
DISPOSE OF FLUSH SOLUTION AS ABOVE. SMALL SPILLS: TAKE UP W/AN
ABSORBENT MATERIAL & PLACE IN NON-LEAKING CONTAINER FOR PROPER
DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN
USE. VAPORS MAY ACCUMULATE & TRAVEL TO IGNITION SOURCES DISTANT
FROM HANDLING SITE & FLASH FIRE CAN RESULT.
Other Precautions:DISCARD CONTAIMINATED LEATHER ITEMS. EMPTY CONTAINERS
RETAIN HAZARDOUS PRODUCT RESIDUES. DON'T CUT, DRILL, GRIND, WELD,
PERFORM SIMILAR OPERATIONS ON/NEAR CONTAINERS. BOND/GROUND TRANSFER
CONTAINERS/E QUIPMENT. AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.

Respiratory Protection:IF >TLV, USE A NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR TO
PREVENT OVEREXPOSURE. USE EITHER A FULL FACE, ATMOSPHERE-SUPPLYING
RESPIRATOR OR AN AIR-PURIFYING RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC VAPORS.
Ventilation:USE EXPLOSION-PROOF VENTILATION AS REQUIRED TO CONTROL
VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT
Eye Protection:GOGGLES, FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN, SAFETY SHOWERS, RUBBER
BOOTS, BUNKER COATS
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. WASH
W/SOAP & WATER BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING, APPLYING
COSMETICS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID BREATHING VAPOR OR MISTS. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: IF >2.0 ML/KG HAS
BEEN INGESTED & VOMITING HASN'T OCCURED, EMESIS MAY BE INDUCED
W/SUPERVISION. KEEP VICTIM'S HEAD BELOW HIPS TO PREVENT ASPIRATION.
IF LOSS OF GAG REFLEX, CONVULSION OR UNCONSCIOUSNES OCCUR, LAVAGE
IS INDICATED.

Vapor Pres:1
Vapor Density:4.5
Spec Gravity:1.13
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT YELLOW LIQUID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG LEWIS, MINERAL ACIDS, STRONG
MINERAL/ORGANIC BASES, & ALIPHATIC AMINES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:SPARKS, HEAT, FLAME, SOURCES OF IGNITION,
STATIC ELECTRICITY, PILOT LIGHTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, ALDEHYDES, & ACIDS

Waste Disposal Methods:COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID.

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