Product ID:LIQUID PHENOLIC RESIN ALPHASET 9015
MSDS Date:09/06/1989
FSC:8040
NIIN:00N016246
MSDS Number: BQTCJ

BORDEN CHEMICAL CO

180 E BROAD ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43215-3705
US

Emergency Phone: 614-225-6124

Info Phone: 614-225-6124

Cage: 86142

BORDEN CHEMICAL CO

COLUMBUS, OH 43215-3705 US

Telephone: 614-225-6124

Cage: 86142

DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT YOUR PROGRAMS ARE ADEQUATE.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

IRRIT (PRIMARY SKIN IRRIT INDEX <5.0/8.0)

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

CAUSES BURNS.SIMILAR PROD WAS SEV IRRIT WHEN TESTED

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POTNTL CANCER HAZ. RATS CHRONICALLY EXPOS TO 14 PPM

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DATA & LIMITED EPIDEMIOLOGICAL EVIDENCE, NTP,IARC &

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HUMAN CARCIN. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN RXN. SOME

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PRE-EXISTING RESP & SKIN DISORDERS MAY BE

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SYMPS MAY INCL HDCH, DIZZ,NAUS, VOMIT & DROW. ING 3

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CNS DEPRESS. SIGNS & SYMPS MAY INCL HEADACHE,

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IARC MONOGRAPHS VOL SUPPLEMENT 7, P. 211,

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FORMALDEHYDE (SARA III)

CAS: 50-00-0

RTECS: LP8925000

Fraction By Weight: 0.1-1%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1048

ACGIH TLV: C 0.3 PPM; A2; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

ETHYL ALCOHOL; (ETHANOL)

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

Fraction By Weight: 1-5%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM

PHENOL (SARA III)

CAS: 108-95-2

RTECS: SJ3327000

Fraction By Weight: 1-5%

OSHA PEL 5 PPM, S

ACGIH TLV: 5 PPM, S

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 10-30%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3, C

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3, C

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

COMBINATION W/APPROP USE OF PERS PROT EQUIP &

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ALL ISSUES PERTAINING TO YOUR OPERS. WE, THEREFORE,

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LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: SKIN ABSORP: SIMILAR PROD WAS
FOUND TO BE NON-TOX DERMALLY WHEN TESTED AS DESCRIBED IN 16 CFR
PART 1500.3 (C) (1) & (2). INGEST: SIMILAR PROD WAS FOUND TO BE
NON-TOX ORALLY WHEN TESTED AS DESCR IBED IN 16 CFR PART 1500.3 (C)
(1) & (2). INHAL: NOT EXPECTED TO BE HARMFUL UNDER NORM CNDTNS OF
USE, (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:FORMALDEHYDE: ANTICIPATED TO BE A
CARCINOGEN, NTP SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT ON CARCINOGENS, 1991 SUMMARY;
GROUP 2A, (ING 16)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: HOWEVER, OVEREXP MAY CAUSE CNS
DEPRESS. ALSO, IF ALLOWED TO BECOME AIRBORNE, MAY CAUSE IRRIT OF
NOSE, THROAT & LUNGS. SIMILAR PROD WAS FOUND TO BE NON-TOX BY INHAL
WHEN TESTED AS DESCRIBED I N 16 CFR PART 1500.3 (C) (1) & (2).
SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRIT ON PRLNGD/RPTD CONT. SIMILAR PROD WAS NOT
PRIMARY (ING 8)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:FORMALDEHYDE: PRE-EXISTING
RESPIRATORY AND SKIN DISORDERS MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE.

First Aid:INGEST: DILUTE BY DRINKING LARGE QTYS OF WATER. IMMED CONTACT
POISON CONTROL CENTER OR HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM FOR ANY OTHER
ADDITIONAL TREATMENT DIRECTIONS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
SKIN: FLU SH WITH WATER. EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. EYELIDS SHOULD BE HELD APART DURING
IRRIGATION TO INSURE WATER CONTACT W/ENTIRE SURF OF EYES & LIDS.
CALL PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point Method:SCC
Flash Point:115F,46C
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, "ALCOHOL" FOAM OR CARBON
DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS
COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTIBLE. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT AND
FLAME.

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL IGNITION SOURCES. LARGE
QUANTITIES: ENCLOSE WITH DIKING MATERIAL TO PREVENT SEEPAGE INTO
NATURAL BODIES OF WATER, THEN CONSULT BORDEN, INC. SMALL
QUANTITIES: SOAK UP WITH ABSORBENT MATER IAL AND REMOVE TO CHEMICAL
DISPOSAL AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. STORE IN COOL,
DRY PLACE. EMPTY CONTAINER MAY CONTAIN PRODUCT RESIDUES. DO NOT
CUT, TORCH OR REUSE WITHOUT COMMERCIAL CLEANING.
Other Precautions:USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. STORAGE LIFE AT 70F-1
MONTH. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED BREATHING OF VAPOR. AVOID
PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT WITH SKIN. DO NOT GET IN EYES.

Respiratory Protection:WHERE AIR CONTAMS CAN EXCEED ACCEPTABLE
CRITERIA, USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESP PROTECTION EQUIPMENT.
RESPIRATORS SHOULD BE SELECTED BASED ON FORM & CONCENTRATION OF
CONTAMS IN AIR I/A/W OSHA 29 CFR 19 10.134/OTHER APPLIC STDS OR
GUIDELINES.
Ventilation:IF AIRBORNE CONTAMS ARE GEN WHEN MATL IS HEATED/HNDLD, SUFF
VENT IN VOL & AIR FLOW PATTERNS SHOULD BE PROVIDED (SUPDAT)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOG/FULL LGTH FACESHLD .
Other Protective Equipment:WHERE FULL PROTECTIVE SUIT AND BOOTS IF
CONTACT IS LIKELY.
Work Hygienic Practices:HNDL I/A/W GOOD INDUS HYGIENE & SAFETY PRACT.
PRACTS INCL AVOIDING UNNEC EXPOS & REMOVAL OF MATL FROM EYES,SKIN
(SUPDAT)
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPEC GRAV: 1.205-1.220 @ 25/25C. PH: 11.5-12.30 @ 25C. HYGIENE PRACT: &
CLTHG. WASH THORO AFTER HNDLG. VENT: TO KEEP AIR CONTAM CONC LEVS
BELOW ACCEPTABLE CRITERIA. FOLLOWING EXPOS CNTRL TECHNIQUES MA Y BE
USED TO EFT MIN EMPLOYEE EXPOS: LOC EXHST VENT, ENCLOSED SYS
DESIGN, PROCESS ISOLATION & REMOTE CNTRL IN (ING 5)

HCC:F4
Spec Gravity:SUPP DATA
pH:SUPDAT
Appearance and Odor:DARK LIQUID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS, ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES (MAY BECOME UNSTABLE).
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON, ALDEHYDES (INCLUDING
FORMALDEHYDE), PHENOLS, AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS.

Waste Disposal Methods:RECOVER FREE LIQUID. ABSORB RESIDUE AND DISPOSE
OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE/PROVINCIAL, AND FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS.
EMPTY CONTAINER: MAY CONTAIN EXPLOSIVE VAPORS. DO NOT CUT, PUNCTURE
OR WELD ON OR NEA RBY.

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