Product ID:AUTOCOAT LV HARDENER STANDARD, 004058
MSDS Date:11/06/1998
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:N EN
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKSRZ

AKZO NOBEL COATINGS INC.

5555 SPALDING DRIVE
NORCROSS, GA 30092
US

Emergency Phone: (800)424-9300

Info Phone: 770-441-8628

Cage: TO923

AKZO NOBEL COATINGS LTD.

ETOBICOKE, ONTARIO, M9W5S6, ON 30092 CN

Telephone: UNK

Cage: TO942

BUTYL ACETATE

CAS: 123-86-4

RTECS: AF7350000

OSHA PEL 150 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 150 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

POLYHEXAMETHYLENE DIISOCYANATE

CAS: 28182-81-2

RTECS: NQ9170000

OSHA PEL N. AV.

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3

HEXAMETHYLENE DIISOCYANATE. (SARA 313)

CAS: 822-06-0

RTECS: MO1740000

OSHA PEL N. AV.

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

AROMATIC SOLVENT. (MFR CAS NO. 000)

OSHA PEL N. AV.

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM

C-11 KETONE SOLVENT. (MFR CAS NO. MIXTURE)

OSHA PEL N. AV.

ACGIH TLV: N. AV.

METHYL AMYL KETONE

CAS: 110-43-0

RTECS: MJ5075000

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM

XYLENE-MIXED ISOMERS. (SARA 313)

CAS: 1330-20-7

RTECS: ZE2100000

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ETHYLBENZENE. (SARA 313)

CAS: 100-41-4

RTECS: DA0700000

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

TOLUENE. (SARA 313)/(P65)

CAS: 108-88-3

RTECS: XS5250000

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE EFFECTS: INHALATION: NASAL &
RESP IRRIT,DIZZINESS,WEAKNESS,FATIGUE,NAUSEA,HEADACHE,
BRONCHITIS,BRONCHIAL SPASMS, PULMONARY EDEMA,ASTHMATIC
CONDITIONS,REDUCED LUNG FUNCTION, POSS UNCON,CHEM PNEUM ONITIS, CNS
DEPRESSION,ASPHY IXIATION. CHRONIC: SENSITIZATION CAUSING
BRONCHITIS, BRONCHIAL SPASMS,PULMONARY EDEMA,ASTHMATIC CONDITIONS.
DECREASE IN LUNG FUNCTION,PERMANENT LUNG DAMAGE,KIDNEY/LIVER/CA
RDIAC DISORDERS,RED BLOOD CELL & LEUKOCYTE DISORDERS WHICH MAY
RESULT IN ANEMIA. SKIN: EXTRACTION OF NATURAL OILS W/RESULTING DRY
SKIN MAY OCCUR CAUSING REDNESS,IRRITATION & DERMATITIS. EYES:
IRRIT/RE DNESS/PAIN/BLURRED (OVEREXPOSURE)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PRODUCT CONTAINS ETHYLBENZENE. NTP STUDY
STATES LIFETIME EXPOS OF RATS/MICE TO CONC OF ETHYLBENZENE (750PPM)
RESULTED IN INCREASES IN CERTAIN CANCERS, INCL. KIDNEY TUMORS-RATS
& LUNG/LIVER TUMORS-MICE . EFFECTS NOT OBSERVED IN ANIMALS EXPOSED
TO LOWER CONCENTRATIONS OF ETHYLBENZENE (75 OR 250 PPM). REPORT
DOES NOT ADDRESS RELEVANCE OF THESE RESULTS TO HUMANS.
Effects of Overexposure:SIGNS OF OVEREXPOSURE: NAUSEA, COUGH,
DIZZINESS, WEAKNESS, HEADACHE, CHEST PAIN, LACK OF COORDINATION,
SHORTNESS OF BREATH,DERMATITIS, REDNESS AND/OR PAIN IN EYES.
HEALTH HAZARDS (CONT): VISION/SENSA TION OF SEEING HALOS AROUND
LIGHTS & REVERSIBLE DAMAGE. CHRONIC: MAY RESULT IN CORNEAL OPACITY
(CLOUDING OF EYE SURFACE). INGESTION: GI IRRIT/POSSIBLE CORROSIVE
ACTION TO DIGESTIVE TRACT/NAUSEA/ VOMIT ING/DIARRHEA. CHRONIC:
KIDNEY DAMAGE, BLOOD SYSTEM DAMAGE. OTHER HEALTH EFFECTS:
INTENTIONAL MISUSE BY DELIBERATELY CONCENTRATING/INHALING CONTENTS
MAY BE HARMFUL OR FATAL. REPORTS HAVE ASSOCIATED (ME D CONDITION
AGGRAVATED)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ISOCYANTE SENSITIZATION, LUNG &
SKIN DISORDERS. SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOS (CONT): REPEATED AND
PROLONGED OCCUPATIONAL OVEREXPOSURE TO SOLVENTS WITH PERMANENT
BRAIN & NERVOUS SYSTEM DAMAGE.

First Aid:IN ALL CASES IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
NECESSARY. ASTHMA LIKE CONDITIONS MAY BE IMMEDIATE OR DEVELOP IN
SEVERAL HOURS. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY. SKIN CONTACT:REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH EFFECTED SKIN WITH SOAP & WATER. DO NOT
USE THINNERS OR SOLVENTS. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY. EYES: CONTACT
LENSES MUST BE REMOVED. FL USH WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN. CONSULT A
PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. INGESTION: DRINK 1-2 GLASSES WATER TO
DILUTE. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. CONSULT PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL
CENTER IMMEDIATELY. TREAT SYMPTOMA TICALLY.

Flash Point Method:SCC
Flash Point:=25.6C, 78.F
Lower Limits:1.0
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER FOG OR
SPRAY. WATER JET OR STREAM IS UNSUITABLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER SHOULD BE USED TO COOL CONTAINERS. USE
NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . FLAMMABLE
LIQUID, REFER TO GUIDE 127 OF THE NORTH AMERICAN EMERGENCY
GUIDEBOOK. FORMS EXPLOSIVE M IXTURE WITH AIR.MATERIAL MAY REACT
WITH H20 OR ACIDS TO SWELL & PRESSURIZE CONT OR RAPIDLY FROTH AND
EXPAND IN THE OPEN
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR & MAY TRAVEL
TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION & FLASH BACK. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY
CLOSED, ISOLATE FROM HEAT, ELEC EQUIPMENT, SPARKS & OPEN FLAME.
CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE WHE N EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT. FIRE
WILL PRODUCE DENSE BLACK SMOKE CONTAINING HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS OF
(FED REGULATORY)

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN-UP: ELIMINATE SOURCES OF IGNITION. DIKE
TO REDUCE EXTENT OF SPILL. REMOVE WITH INERT ABSORBENT
(VERMICULITE, CLAY, OIL-DRY, KITTY LITTER, ETC) USING NON-SPARKING
TOOLS. TRANSFER TO GROUNDED META L CONTAINER, SEAL CONTAINER. AVOID
BREATHING VAPORS, VENTILATE CONFINED AREA. IF NECESSARY, REPORT TO
APPLICABLE GOVERNMENT AGENCY.

Handling and Storage Precautions:WEAR ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE RESP
(NIOSH)/SOLVENT-RESISTANT GLOVES/SAFETY EYE PROTECTION DESIGNED TO
GUARD AGAINST LIQUID SPLASHES. USE APPROVED BONDING/GROUNDING
PROCEDURES WHEN TRANSFERRING TO ANOTH ER CONTAINER. CLOSE ALL
CONTAINERS TIGHTLY AFTER USE. DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR (OTHER
PRECAUTIONS)
Other Precautions:(HAND/STOR)-SMOKE IN WORK AREAS. STORE PLASTIC
CONTAINERS OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS INSIDE CLOSED, APPROVED BOXES OR
SAFETY CABINETS. STORE CONTAINERS OUT OF SUN & AWAY FROM
HEAT/SPARKS/OPEN FLAMES. CLOSE ALL CONTAINERS AFTER EACH USE.
CONSULT NFPA & LOCAL CODES FOR ADDITIONAL STORAGE REQUIREMENTS.

Respiratory Protection:ADEQUATE VENT REQD. PRODUCT CONTAINS
ISOCYANATES. USE NIOSH APPROVED POSITIVE AIR SUPPLY RESPIRATOR
.WHEN PERSONNEL,WHETHER SPRAYING OR NOT,ARE INSIDE A SPRAY
BOOTH,VENT IS UNLIKELY TO BE SUFF T O CONTROL PART & CHEMICAL VAPOR
IN ALL CASES. IN SUCH CASES AIR SUPPLIED RESP EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED
UNTIL PART & VAPOR CONC HAS FALLEN BELOW EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Ventilation:SUFFICIENT TO KEEP VAPOR CONCENTRATION BELOW TLV AND/OR
PEL.FOR BAKING FINISHES, EXHAUST VAPORS EMITTED DURING HEATING.
REMOVE DECOMP(SUPPL SAFETY & HEALTH)
Protective Gloves:SOLVENT RESISTANT GLOVES.BARRIER CREAMS NOT A
SUBSTITUTE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD DESIGNED TO PROTECT FROM
LIQUID SPLASHES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYEBATH AND SHOWER SHOULD BE AVAILABLE.
CHEMICAL RESISTANT APRON/BOOTS/OTHER CLOTHING IF NEEDED TO AVOID
REPEATED/FREQUENT CONTACT. LIQUID MAY PENETRATE SHOES/LEATHER
CAUSING DELAYED IRRITATION.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE IN WORK AREAS. WASH
HANDS BEFORE EATING, SMOKING, USING WASHROOM. LAUNDER CLOTHING
BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VENTILATION (CONT): PRODUCTS FORMED DURING WELDING OR FLAME CUTTING OF
SURFACE COATED WITH THIS PRODUCT.

Boiling Pt:=126.7C, 260.F
B.P. Text:RANGE 260-342F
Vapor Pres:8.1(MM HG @ 20C)
Vapor Density:> AIR
VOC Grams/Liter:2.6
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID; OFFENSIVE ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:37.3

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALIS, OXIDIZERS, ALKALI METALS, WATER, AMINES, ACIDS, SODIUM
HYPOCHLORITE, METAL COMPOUNDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:OPEN FLAME, HEAT, SPARKS, MOISTURE.
STABLE UNDER NON-EMERGENCY CONDITIONS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON & NITROGEN, VARIOUS
HYDROCARBONS, HYDROGEN CYANIDE, HEXAMETHYLENE DIISOCYANATE (HDI).

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF AS HAZARDOUS WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL POLLUTION REQUIREMENTS. RAGS/SPRAY
BOOTH FILTERS/PAINT SUITS/EMPTY CANS, ETC. CONTAM W/PRODUCT MAY BE
HAZ WASTE. DETERMINE WHETHER CONTAM ITEMS ARE HAZARDOUS & DISPOSE
OF AS APPROPRIATE. CLEAN PREFERABLY WITH DETERGENT. AV OID THE USE
OF SOLVENTS.

Toxicological Information:BUTYL ACETATE: LD50 ORAL-10788, LD50
DERM-17600, LC50 INHAL-2200. POLYHEXAMETHYLENE DIISOCYANATE: LD50
ORAL-N. AV., LD50 DERM-N. AV., LC50 INHAL-18500. HEXAMETHYLENE
DIISOCYANATE: LD50 ORAL-738, LD50 DERM-593, LC50 INHAL- 30.
AROMATIC SOLVENT: LD50 ORAL, LD50 DERM, LC50 INHAL: N. AV. C-11
KETONE SOLVENT: LD50 ORAL->3200, LD50 DERM- N. AV., LC50 INHAL-N.
AV. METHYL AMYL KETONE: LD50 ORAL-1670, LD 50 DERMAL-10286, LC50
INHAL-2000. XYLENE-MIXED ISOMERS: LD50 ORAL-4300, LD50 DERM->1700,
LC50 INHAL-5000. ETHYLBENZENE: LD50 ORAL-3500, LD50 DERM-15486,
LC50 INHAL-N.AV. TOLUENE: LD50 ORAL-5000, LD50 DERM-14000, LC50
INHAL-4000.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:N/P. (OTHER INFO CONT'D)REFERENCE SOURCES USED IN ADDITION
TO RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIER MSDS INFO: ACGIH, 1998 THRESHOLD LIMIT
VALUES FOR CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES & PHYSICAL AGENTS & BIOLOGICAL
EXPOSURE INDICE S, ACGIH, CINCINNATI, OH 1998. LEWIS, RICHARD J.
SR, HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS DESK REFERENCE, 4TH EDITION, VAN NOSTRAND
REINHOLD, NEW YORK 1997. U.S. DEPT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SVCS, CENTERS
FOR DISEASE CONTRO L, NIOSH POCKET GUIDE TO CHEMICAL HAZARDS,
NIOSH, CINCINNATI, OH 1997. INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANPSORT
ASSOCIATION, DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS (IATA RESOLUTION 618,
ATTACHMENT A), MONTREAL, GENEVA, 1998.

Transport Information:FOR CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCIES: CANUTEC:
613-996-6666. CANADIAN SUPPLIER: AKZO NOBEL COATINGS LTD. (SEE
ASSOC CONTRACTOR FOR COMPLETE DATA). TRANSPORT CLASS: UN1263.
SHIPPING NAME: PAINT REL ATED MATERIAL. PACKING GROUP: III. PRODUCT
USE: PAINT HARDENER. PRODUCT CODE: 004099/004199.

SARA Title III Information:INGREDIENTS HEXAMETHYLENE DIISOCYANATE,
XYLENE-MIXED ISOMERS, ETHYLBENZENE & TOLUENE CONTAIN CHEMICAL SUBJ
TO RQMTS OF SECTION 313 OF EMERGENCY PLANNING & COMMUNIT
RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT OF 1986 (EPCRA). Y OU MAY BE REQD TO SUBMIT THIS
MSDS TO LOCAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE AGENCIES (SERC/LEPC) & LOCAL FIRE
DEPT. CALL EPA HOTLINE (800) 535-0202 FOR FURTHER INFO. REGARDING
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES.
Federal Regulatory Information:N/P (UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPL HAZARDS CONT'D)
COMBUSTION. SYMPTOMS MAY NOT BE IMMEDIATELY APPARENT. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTION.
State Regulatory Information:WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A CHEMICAL
KNOWN TO STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER. (PHYS/CHEM)-VAPOR
PRESSURE: MM HG @ 20C: 2.3. WEIGHT SOLIDS: 69.8%. WEIGHT PER
GALLON: 8.7. VOLATILE ORGANIC CO MPOUNDS: 2.6 LBS/GAL.