Material Safety Data Sheet

Date of issue: 15/04/10

1 – Product and company identification

• Material identification: Spabond 340LV Resin
• Application of the substance/preparation: Epoxy resin adhesive
• Supplier/Manufacturer: Gurit (Canada) Inc
175, rue Péladeau
Magog, Québec, J1X 7L1
Canada
Tel: +1 819 847-2182
• For transportation emergencies, call: Chemtrec: 1-800-424-9300 or Canutec (Canada): 613-996-6666

• For additional information: Health, Safety and Environment department

Email: christian.moreau@gurit.com

2 – Hazards identification

• Emergency overview: Viscous liquid material contains epoxy constituents.

• Hazardous status: This material is classified hazardous under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 and under
the Canadian Controlled Products Regulations

• Warning statement: WARNING!

CAUSES EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION
MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION
MAY CAUSE SENSITIZATION BY SKIN CONTACT

Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Do not breathe vapor, use only with adequate
ventilation. Wash thoroughly when appropriate

• Potential acute health effects: Eyes: Irritant to eyes

Skin: Irritant to skin and mucus membranes.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Ingestion: May cause illness.
• Potential chronic health effects: Prolonged skin contact can cause sensitization.

3 – Composition/ information on ingredients

• Description: Mixture of the substances listed below with nonhazardous additions.

Chemical name CAS number % Concentration

Propane, 2,2-bis[p-(2,3-epoxypropoxy)phenyl]-, polymers 25085-99-8 60 – 100 %
Alkyl (C12, C14) Glycidyl Ether 68609-97-2 5 – 10 %
1,4-Butanediol Diglycidyl Ether 2425-79-8 5 – 10 %
Phenol, polymer with formaldehyde, Glycidyl Ether 28064-14-4 1–5%

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4 – First aid measures

• Eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
• Skin contact: Immediately wash with soap and rinse thoroughly. Remove clothing soiled by the product.
• Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Rinse out mouth and drink plenty of water. Call for medical help.
• Inhalation: Remove individual to fresh air. Consult a doctor if symptoms persist.

5 – Fire-fighting measures
• Suitable extinguishing media:
• Not suitable extinguishing media:
• Special exposure hazards:
• Protective equipment:
Water haze, foam, fire-extinguishing powder, carbon dioxide.
Water with full jet.
Formation of toxic gases will occur during overheating or in case of fire.
Wear fully protective suit with self contained breathing apparatus
(SCBA) with a face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.

6 – Accidental release measures

• Personal precautions: Wear protective clothing to avoid contact with eyes and skin.
• Environmental precautions: Prevent material from entering waterways, sewers surface or ground water.
• Measures for cleaning up: Scoop up spilled material.

7 – Handling and storage

• Handling: Wear appropriate personal protection when handling. Avoid inhalation of vapors.

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place in tightly closed receptacles. Keep away from heat.

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8 – Exposure controls and personal protection

• Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: None established

• Engineering measures: Use only with adequate ventilation or use respiratory protection.

• General measures: Keep product away from food and beverages.

Wash hands before eating and whenever appropriate.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin.

• Personal protection equipments: Eyes : Wear safety glasses

Skin: Wear gloves and protective work clothes

• Suitable gloves: Nitrile rubber (NBR). Selection of gloves should take in consideration the quality aspect
(thickness, strength, etc.) which varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.

9 – Physical and chemical properties

• Physical state: Pasty

• Color: Yellow
• Odor: Characteristic (slight)
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• Flash point: > 101 C (> 214 F)
• Melting point: Not available
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• Boiling point: > 200 C (> 392 F)
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• Ignition temperature: 460 C (860 F); Product is not self-igniting
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• Vapor pressure (20 C (68 F): 0.075 mm Hg
• Relative density: Not determined
• Solubility in water: Not miscible

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10 – Stability and reactivity

• Stability and reactivity: This product is stable.

• Dangerous reaction: No dangerous reactions known.
• Incompatibility with other substances: Strong oxidizers, strong acids and bases, amines.
• Hazardous decomposition products: Decomposition products include but are not limited to: Carbon
monoxide, Carbon dioxide and toxic pyrolysis products.

11 – Toxicological information
• Toxicological information

Ingredient name Test Result Route / species

Propane, 2,2-bis[p-(2,3- poxypropoxy)phenyl]-, polymers LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Oral rat
Alkyl (C12, C14) Glycidyl Ether LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Oral rat
1,4-Butanediol Diglycidyl Ether LD50 > 1000 mg/kg Oral rat
Phenol, polymer with formaldehyde, Glycidyl Ether LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Oral rat

• Acute toxicity: Irritant to eyes.

Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
May cause illness if ingested.

• Sensitization: Sensitization possible through skin contact.

• Mutagenic effects: Not available
• Teratogenic effects: Not available
• Carcinogenic effects: Not listed as carcinogenic by ACGIH, OSHA, IARC and NTP.

12 – Ecological information
• General notes: Toxic to some aquatic organisms. Prevent material to reach ground water, waterways or
sewage system.
• Ecotoxicity data: Not available
• Persistence and biodegradability: Not available
• Mobility: Not available

13 – Disposal consideration

• Waste disposal: Disposal must be in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local regulations.
• Remarks: Do not allow material to enter drains, sewers or surface water.

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14 – Transport information

• Regulatory status
(UN/ IMDG/IATA ; DOT/TDG): Not regulated for transport

15 – Regulatory information
• U.S. Federal regulations:
TSCA: All components listed.
SARA 302; 304; 311/312; 313: None of the ingredient listed.

• U.S. State regulations:

California Proposition 65: None of the ingredient listed.

• Canadian regulations:
DSL: All components listed
WHMIS classification: D2B - Toxic materials causing other effects;

HMIS-rating Hazard rating NFPA-rating

HEALTH *2 0-Minimal
1
Flammability
1-Slight
FLAMMABILITY 1 2-Moderate Health 2 0
3-Serious Reactivity
PHYSICAL HAZARDS 0 4-Extreme

16 – Other information

• References: AINSI Z400.1, MSDS Standard, 2004;

29CFR 1910.1200 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard;
Controlled products regulations (DORS/88-66) Canada.

• Notice to the reader:

To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate at the date of its publication. However,
this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid
contractual relationship. The data relates only to the specific product designated and does not relate to use of the
product in any process or in combination with any other material.

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* 1 Identification of substance
· Product details
· Trade name: Spabond 340 Extra Slow Hardener
· Application of the substance / the preparation Epoxy curing agent
· Manufacturer/Supplier:
GURIT (UK) Ltd GURIT (Canada) Inc.
St. CROSS BUSINESS PARK 175, rue Péladeau
NEWPORT I.O.W. Magog (Québec)
PO30 5WU J1X 5G9
UNITED KINGDOM Canada
TEL:+44(0)1983 828000 T: +1 819 847 2182
FAX:+44(0)1983 828100 F: +1 819 847 2572
· Information department: Product safety department.
· Emergency information: Contact as above

* 2 Composition/Data on components
· Chemical characterization
· Description: Mixture of the substances listed below with nonhazardous additions.
· Dangerous components:
9046-10-0 Polyoxyalkyleneamine 25-50%
2855-13-2 3-aminomethyl-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexylamine 10-25%
100-51-6 Benzyl alcohol 2.5-10%

3 Hazards identification
· Hazard description:

C Corrosive

· Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment:

The product has to be labelled due to the calculation procedure of the "General Classification guideline for
preparations of the EU" in the latest valid version.
Causes burns.
May cause sensitization by skin contact.
· Classification system:
The classification was made according to the latest editions of international substances lists, and expanded
upon from company and literature data.
· NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4)
Health = 3
1 Fire = 1
3 0 Reactivity = 0
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· HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4)
HEALTH 3 Health = 3
FIRE 1 Fire = 1
REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0

4 First aid measures

· General information: Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
· After inhalation:
Supply fresh air and to be sure call for a doctor.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
· After skin contact:
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Immediately rinse with water.
· After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
· After swallowing:
Do not induce vomiting; immediately call for medical help.
A person vomiting while lying on their back should be turned onto their side.
Administer medicinal carbon
Rinse out mouth and then drink plenty of water.

5 Fire fighting measures

· Suitable extinguishing agents:
Water haze
Foam
Fire-extinguishing powder
Carbon dioxide
· For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet
· Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or resulting gases:
Formation of toxic gases is possible during heating or in case of fire.
· Protective equipment:
Mount respiratory protective device.
Wear fully protective suit.

6 Accidental release measures

· Person-related safety precautions: Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
· Measures for environmental protection: Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
· Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Pick up mechanically.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.

7 Handling and storage

· Handling:
· Information for safe handling:
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed receptacles.
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Trade name: Spabond 340 Extra Slow Hardener

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Keep away from heat and direct sunlight.
· Information about protection against explosions and fires: No special measures required.
· Storage:
· Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
· Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
· Further information about storage conditions: Keep receptacle tightly sealed.

8 Exposure controls and personal protection

· Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7.
· Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be
monitored at the workplace.
· Additional information: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis.
· Personal protective equipment:
· General protective and hygienic measures:
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
· Breathing equipment: Use suitable respiratory protective device in case of insufficient ventilation.
· Protection of hands:

Protective gloves

· Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality
and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. As the product is a preparation of several substances, the
resistance of the glove material can not be calculated in advance and has therefore to be checked prior to
the application.
· Penetration time of glove material
The exact break trough time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be
observed.
· For the permanent contact of a maximum of 15 minutes gloves made of the following materials are
suitable:
Nitrile rubber, NBR
· Eye protection: Safety glasses
· Body protection: Protective work clothing

9 Physical and chemical properties

· General Information
Form: Pasty
Color: Blue
Odor: Amine-like
· Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: Undetermined.
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Boiling point/Boiling range: 247°C (477°F)

· Flash point: 117°C (243°F)
· Ignition temperature: 240.0°C (464°F)
· Auto igniting: Product is not selfigniting.
· Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard.
· Density at 20°C (68°F): 1.090 g/cm³
· Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water: Not miscible or difficult to mix.
· Viscosity:
Dynamic at 20°C (68°F): 260000 mPas
· Solvent content:
Organic solvents: 0.0 %
Water: 0.0 %
· Solids content: 17.0 %

10 Stability and reactivity

· Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
· Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known.
· Dangerous products of decomposition: Danger of toxic pyrolysis products.

11 Toxicological information
· Acute toxicity:
· LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
9046-10-0 Polyoxyalkyleneamine
Oral LD50 2855 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 2980 mg/kg (rab)
· Primary irritant effect:
· on the skin: Caustic effect on skin and mucous membranes.
· on the eye: Strong caustic effect.
· Sensitization: Sensitization possible through skin contact.
· Additional toxicological information:
The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for
preparations:
Corrosive
Irritant
Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of
esophagus and stomach.

12 Ecological information
· General notes:
Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water
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Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.

* 13 Disposal considerations
· Product:
· Recommendation:
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
· Uncleaned packagings:
· Recommendation:
Packagings that cannot be cleansed are to be disposed of in the same manner as the product.

14 Transport information
· DOT regulations:

· Hazard class: 8
· Identification number: UN3259
· Packing group: II
· Proper shipping name (technical name): P O L Y A M I N E S , S O L I D , C O R R O S I V E , N.O.S.
(Polyoxyalkyleneamine, ISOPHORONEDIAMINE)
· Label 8
· Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border):

· ADR/RID class: 8 Corrosive substances

· Danger code (Kemler): 80
· UN-Number: 3259
· Packaging group: II
· Description of goods: 3259 POLYAMINES, SOLID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.
(Polyoxyalkyleneamine, ISOPHORONEDIAMINE)
· Maritime transport IMDG:

· IMDG Class: 8
· UN Number: 3259
· Label 8
· Packaging group: II
· EMS Number: F-A,S-B
· Marine pollutant: No
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· Propper shipping name: POLYAMINES, SOLID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.

(Polyoxyalkyleneamine, ISOPHORONEDIAMINE)
· Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:

· ICAO/IATA Class: 8
· UN/ID Number: 3259
· Label 8
· Packaging group: II
· Propper shipping name: POLYAMINES, SOLID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.
(Polyoxyalkyleneamine, ISOPHORONEDIAMINE)

* 15 Regulations
· Sara
· Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances):
None of the ingredient is listed.
· Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings):
None of the ingredients is listed.
· TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act):
All ingredients are listed.
· Proposition 65
· Chemicals known to cause cancer:
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females:
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males:
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity:
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Cancerogenity categories
· EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
None of the ingredients is listed.
· IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
7631-86-9 silicon dioxide, chemically prepared 3
· NTP (National Toxicology Program)
None of the ingredients is listed.
· TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
None of the ingredients is listed.
· MAK (German Maximum Workplace Concentration)
None of the ingredients is listed.
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· NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
None of the ingredients is listed.
· OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Product related hazard informations:
The product has been classified and marked in accordance with directives on hazardous materials.
· Hazard symbols:
C Corrosive
· Hazard-determining components of labelling:
3-aminomethyl-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexylamine
Benzyl alcohol
Polyoxyalkyleneamine
· Risk phrases:
Causes burns.
May cause sensitization by skin contact.
· Safety phrases:
When using do not eat or drink.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately.
This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
· National regulations:
All components in this formulation are listed in the EPA TSCA chemical inventory. They comply with
applicable rules and orders of the regulations.
· Technical instructions (air):
Class Share in %
II 3.9

· Water hazard class: Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.

* 16 Other information
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any
specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
· Department issuing MSDS: Health, Safety & Environmental department.
· Contact: SIMON RHODES
· * Data compared to the previous version altered.
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