Product ID:ARALDITE GY 502
MSDS Date:12/02/1994
FSC:8040
NIIN:00-893-8165
MSDS Number: CFQWP

CIBA-GEIGY CORP

SEVEN SKYLINE DR
HAWTHORNE, NY 10532
US

Emergency Phone: 800-888-8372

Info Phone: 914-785-3327

Cage: 07566

CIBA-GEIGY CORP ADDITIVES DIV.

HAWTHORNE, NY 10532-2119 US

Telephone: 800-888-8372

Cage: 07566

BISPHENOL A-EPICHLOROHYDRIN COPOLYMER; (PHENOL,

CAS: 25068-38-6

RTECS: SL6475000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

PHTHALIC ACID, DIBUTYL ESTER; (1,2-BENZENEDICARBOXYLIC

CAS: 84-74-2

RTECS: TI0875000

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

PROPANE, 2,2-BIS(P-(2,3-EPOXYPROPOXY)PHENYL)-; (BISPHENOL A

CAS: 1675-54-3

RTECS: TX3800000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

PROPANE, 1-CHLORO-2,3-EPOXY-; (EPICHLOROHYDRIN)

CAS: 106-89-8

RTECS: TX4900000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL, RAT) >5-8 G/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:OVEREXPOSURE TO THIS MATERIAL CAN
CAUSE EYE AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION AND ALLERGIC SKIN REACTIONS.
IN ANIMAL STUDIES, A COMPONENT IN THIS PRODUCT HAS AFFECTED THE
TESTES, FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE CAPACITY AND THE DEVELOPING FETUS. MAY
ALSO CAUSE NAUSEA, VERTIGO, PHOTOPHOBIA AND BLOOD AND PROTEIN IN
THE (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:EPICHLOROHYDRIN: IARC MONO, SUPP, VOL 7,
PG 202, 1987:GROUP 2A. NTP 7TH ANNUAL RPT ON CARCINS, 1994:ANTIC TO
BE CARCIN.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: URINE FROM INGESTING A LARGE SINGLE
DOSE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ALLERGY, ECZEMA OR SKIN CONDITIONS.

First Aid:EYES: IMMED FLUSH EYES FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN W/RUNNING WATER.
HOLD EYELIDS APART TO ENSURE RINSING OF ENTIRE EYE SURFACE & LIDS
W/WATER. GET IMMED MED ATTN. SKIN: WIPE AWAY EXCESS MATL W/DRY
TOWEL. THEN WASH AFFECTED AREAS W/PLENTY OF WATER & SOAP, IF
AVAILABLE, FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. GET MED ATTN IF IRRIT OCCURS.
INGEST: GIVE AT LEAST 3-4 GLASSES OF WATER BUT DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. DO NOT (SUPDAT)

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:400F,204C
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DECOMPOSITION AND COMBUSTION PRODUCTS MAY
BE TOXIC.

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB ONTO SAND OR OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
SHOVEL INTO CLOSABLE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. WEAR PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AS SPECIFIED. FLUSH CONTAMINATED AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING.
AVOID BREATHING VAPOR, MIST OR SPRAY. STORE IN DRY AREA IN CLOSED
CONTAINERS. FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY.
Other Precautions:USE ONLY WITH GOOD VENTILATION. INDIVIDUALS SHOULD
WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. WARNING: CAN CAUSE SKIN
SENSITIZATION AND IRRITATION. MAY HAVE EFFECT ON REPRODUCTION AND
THE DEVELOPING FETUS.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED ORGANIC CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE
RESPIRATOR, IF NEEDED.
Ventilation:GOOD GENERAL MECHANICAL VENTILATION RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:NEAR IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
WEAR APPROP EQUIP TO PVNT EYE/SKIN CONT. USE OF BARRIER CREAM REC.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC: GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO UNCON OR CONVULSING PERSON.
INHAL: REMOVE FROM AREA TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG, GIVE ARTF RESP.
IF BRTHG IS DIFFICULT, TRANSPORT TO MED CARE &, IF AVAILABLE, GIVE
SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN. PROMPTLY REMOVE WET, CONTAMINATED,
NON-IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING. WASH BEFORE REUSE.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>392F,>200C
Spec Gravity:1.13 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT COLORED LIQUID; SLIGHT AROMATIC ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS AND NITRATES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:ELEVATED TEMPERATURES. STRONG ACIDS OR
BASES IN BULK.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
ALDEHYDES.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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