BRWZH - RG374

Product Identification

Product ID:RG374
MSDS Date:02/21/1990
FSC:8040
NIIN:00F029741
MSDS Number: BRWZH

Responsible Party
CIBA GEIGY CORP/PLASTICS & ADDITIVES
THREE SKYLINE DRIVE
HAWTHORNE, NY 10532-2119
US

Emergency Phone: 800-888-8372

Info Phone: 914-785-2000

Cage: EO487

Contractor
CIBA-GEIGY CORP ADDITIVES DIV.
HAWTHORNE, NY 10532-2119 US

Telephone: 800-888-8372

Cage: 07566

Ingredients

BISPHENOL A EPOXY RESIN


EPOXY CRESOL NOVOLAC


GLYCIDYL BENZENAMINE

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: IRRITATION,
SENSITIZATION, & DERMATITIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN & EYE CONDITIONS.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MIN. SKIN: REMOVE W/RESIN REMOVING
CREAMS. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE
PLENTY OF WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. **DON'T USE
SOLVENTS ** OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:CO2, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DECOMPOSITION & COMBUSTION PRODUCTS MAY
BE TOXIC.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:COLLECT & PLACE INTO A CLOSABLE CONTAINER FOR
DISPOSAL. WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY AREA IN CLOSED
CONTAINERS. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING & BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING
VAPOR, MIST OR SPRAY. USE ONLY W/GOOD VENTILATION.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE
RESPIRATOR WHEN VAPOR/MIST EXPOSURE IS LIKELY.
Ventilation:GOOD GENERAL MECHANICAL VENTILATION & LOCAL EXHAUST ARE
REQUIRED TO MEET THE RECOMMENDED TWA.
Protective Gloves:WORK GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. APPLY BARRIER
CREAM FOR THE PROTECTION OF EXPOSED SKIN.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:200C
Spec Gravity:1.2
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT YELLOW RESIN ON BLACK GRAPHITE FABRIC.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:<1

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, ACIDS & BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMP >200F
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2, NITROGEN OXIDES & OTHER TOXIC
ORGANIC SPECIES.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:DO NOT HEAT IN BULK, DANGEROUS
EXOTHERMIC REACTION MAY OCCUR.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DON'T INCINERATE.

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particular situation.