Product ID:CATALYST 17 UNPIGMENTED
MSDS Date:01/19/1996
FSC:8040
NIIN:00D007550
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: CGMRX

EMERSON & CUMING,INC., DIV OF W.R.GRACE AND CO.

61 HOLTON STREET
WOBURN, MA 01180
US

Emergency Phone: 800-225-1936(CHEMTREC 800-424-9300)

Info Phone: 800-225-1936

Preparer: DAVID HAAS

Cage: 0JMR7

EMERSON & CUMING,INC., DIV OF W.R.GRACE AND CO.

WOBURN, MA 01180 US

Telephone: 800-225-1936

Cage: 0JMR7

HEXAHYDROPHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE

Fraction By Weight: 45-55%

PYROMELLITIO DIANHYDRRIDE

Fraction By Weight: 45-55%

PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 85-44-9

RTECS: TI3150000

Fraction By Weight: 3-7%

OSHA PEL 2 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1 PPM; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CONTACT MAY
CAUSE SKIN & EYE IRRITATION. PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE
DERMATITIS, SENSITIZATION. INHALATION OF VAPORS FROM HEATED PRODUCT
MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, PU LMONARY SENSITIZATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES-BLURRED VISION, BURNING SENSATION,
TEARING. SKIN-IRRITATION, DEFATTING, DYING, DERMATITIS, RASH
ITCHING, HIVES, SWELLING OF EXTREMITIES. INHALED-RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION, PULMONARY SENSITIZATION. INGESTED-HARMFUL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREEXISITING SKIN AND/OR EYE
DISORDERS.

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLD LIDS OPEN. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. FLUSH WITH
WATER FOLLOWED BY WASHING WITH SOAP & WATER. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
IF SYMPTOM S PERSIST. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.RESTORE BREATHING
AS NEEDED. INGESTED-IF CONSCIOUS & NOT CONVULSING, GIVE PLENTY OF
WATER TO DRINK. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:310F,154C
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR WATER FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND
FULL FACE-PIECE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE
EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.EVACUATE IF NEEDED
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DECOMPOSITION AND COMBUSTION PRODUCTS MAY
BE TOXIC. CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY VIOLENTLY RUPTURE UNDER FIRE
CONDITIONS.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. WIPE UP OR ABSORB WITH
VERMICULITE OR SIMILAR MATERIAL. WASH WITH SOAPY WATER TO REMOVE
RESIDUE. COLLECT ABSORBED MATERIAL AND WATER RINSES IN APPROPRIATE
CONTAINERS. DISPOSE OF IAW LO CAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE WITH
ADEQUATE VENTILATION. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY SEALED WHEN NOT IN
USE. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT & SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Other Precautions:CONSULT THE PRODUCT TECHNICAL BULLETIN FOR DETAILED
STORAGE INFORMATION.

Respiratory Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Ventilation:USE MECHANICAL (GENERAL) OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN
EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:APPROPRIATE IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:APRON, FACESHIELD. DLA-HMIS: EYE WASH
STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
KEY1=N1. PART OF A TWO PART "KIT".

HCC:N1
Vapor Pres:NEGLIGIBLE
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:1.4-1.5
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:OFF-WHITE PASTE.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:<0.5

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, ACIDS, BASES, EPOXIES. MAY REACT WITH WATER TO
FORM A WEAK ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:PRODUCT IS STABLE UNDER NORMAL HANDLING &
STORAGE CONDITIONS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE,
ALDEHYDES, ACIDS, OTHER ORGANIC SUBSTANCES MAY BE FORMED DURING
COMBUSTION.

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

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