Product ID:H-45, EPOXY CATALYST
MSDS Date:05/01/1996
FSC:8010
NIIN:00N073545
MSDS Number: CCNVX

CASTALL INC

WEYMOUTH INDUSTRIAL PARK
EAST WEYMOUTH, MA 02189
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 617-337-6075

Preparer: ROBERT DAVIS

Cage: DO809

CASTALL INC EAST WEYMOUTH INDUSTRIAL PARK

EAST WEYMOUTH, MA 02189-1699 US

Telephone: 617-337-6075

Cage: 29966

ANILINE, 4,4'-METHYLENEDI-; (4,4'-METHYLENE DIANILINE (SARA

CAS: 101-77-9

RTECS: BY5425000

Fraction By Weight: 35%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: S; 0.1 PPM; A2

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE

CAS: 108-45-2

RTECS: SS7700000

Fraction By Weight: 65%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 200 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EXCESSIVE OR CHRONIC EXPOSURE MAY
CAUSE LIVER DAMAGE. EXPERIMENTAL ANIMAL EVIDENCE SUGGESTS CARCIN
POTNTL. ACUTE:MODERATELY TOXIC BY ORAL EXPOSURE. MUTAGENCITY:AMES
SALMONELLA-POSITIVE (MDA). CHRONIC: DOSING OF RATS & MICE OF BOTH
SEXES W/150 OR 300 PPM IN WATER FOR 103 WEEKS PRODUCED TUMORS AT
SEVERAL (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:METHYLENE DIANILINE (4,4):IARC
MONOGRAPHS, SUPP, VOL 7, PG 56, 1987:GROUP 2B. NPT 7TH ANNUAL RPT
ON CARCINS, (SUPDAT)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:SITES (MDA). FEEDING TO RATS OF UP TO
0.1% DID NOT PRODUCE INCREASED TUMOR INCIDENCE (TONOX).
SUBCHRONIC:NUMEROUS CASES OF INDUSTRIAL & FOOD EXPOSURES HAVE
RESULTED IN TOXIC HEPATITIS. (MDA).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY SENSITIZATION
OR ASTHMA IN SUSCEPTIBLE INDIVIDUAL.

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH W/WATER FOR @ LEAST 15 MINS, PROMPT MED
CONSULTATION IS ESSNTL. SKIN:REMOVE UNCURED PROD W/DRY CLOTH OR
TOWEL, WASH THORO W/SOAP & WATER. CONSULT PHYS IF IRRIT DEVELOPS.
DO NOT USE SOLV TO R EMOVE PROD. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IF EFTS
OCCUR. CONSULT PHYS. INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. GIVE LG AMTS OF
WATER/MILK IF AVAILABLE & TRANSPORT TO MEDICAL FACILITY.

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:280F,138C
Extinguishing Media:MOST STANDARD FIREFIGHTING AGENTS ARE SUITABLE. IE.
SAND, ALCOHOL FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICALS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DURING A FIRE IRRITATING AND/OR TOXIC
GASES MAY BE PRESENT FROM THE DECOMPOSITION/COMBUSTION PRODUCTS.

Spill Release Procedures:COVER SPILLS WITH DRY ABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH
AS SAND OR SAWDUST; SCOOP UP AND PLACE IN AN APPROPRIATE CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STOR TEMP:(MIN/MAX):AMBIENT/80F(27C).
AVERAGE SHELF LIFE:12 MONTHS IN ORIGINAL SEALED CONTAINERS.
Other Precautions:SPEC SENSITIVITY(HEAT,LIGHT,MOISTURE):MOISTURE &
EXCESS HEAT. STORE IN DRY AREA AWAY FROM EXCESS HEAT. GROUND ALL
TRANSFER EQUIP. HOLD BULK STOR UNDER NITROGEN BLANKET. PROD SHOULD
NOT COME INTO CONT W/COPPER OR COPPER-BEARING ALLOYS.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPRVD RESP APPROP FOR EXPOS OF CONCERN .
USE ONLY W/ADEQ VENT. LOC EXHAUST VENT MAY BE NEC FOR SOME
OPERATIONS. EXCESS EXPOS MAY CAUSE IRRIT TO UPPER RESP TRACT.
Ventilation:LOC EXHAUST VENT STRONGLY REC. REFER TO 29CFR 1910.1050 FOR
SPECIFIC OSHA REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR HNDLG MDA(SUPDAT)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES. .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS BOOTS, APRON/FULL-BODY SUIT. CHEM
RESIST OUTER CLTHG. ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID ALL PERSONAL CONTACT. OBSERVE GOOD
HYGIENE BEFORE EATING AND SMOKING. LAUNDER CLTHG SEPARATELY BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLAN OF CARCIN:1994:ANTIC TO BE CARCIN. ANIMAL:BLADDER CANCER, LIV,
SKIN EFTS. VENT:CONTAINING MATLS.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:378F,192C
Vapor Pres:1.0 @ 212F
Vapor Density:3.85
Spec Gravity:1.14
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT KNOWN
Solubility in Water:36%
Appearance and Odor:DARK AMBER VISCOUS LIQUID, AMINE ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:<1

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACID, OXIDIZING MATERIALS, HALOGENATED ORGANIC COMPOUNDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION WILL PRODUCE
NITROGEN OXIDES WHEN BURNED.

Waste Disposal Methods:LANDFILL OR INCINERATE UNDER CONDITIONS WHICH
MEET FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL REGULATIONS.

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