MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

in accordance with 91/155/EEC

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING
Product Name: ARC® 855B (Part A), ARC® 855G (Part A)
Date of Preparation: 22 October 2004 MSDS No. 234A-9
Hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia.
Company: Supplier:
A.W. CHESTERTON COMPANY
860 Salem Street
Groveland, MA 01834-1563, USA
Tel.: +1 978-469-6446
(Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 5:00 PM EST)

For Chemical Emergency:

24 hours per day, 7 days per week
Call Infotrac: 1-800-535-5053
Outside N. America: +1 352-323-3500 (collect)
Use: ARC® Polymer Composite. Repair damage caused by impact, abrasion, erosion or corrosion; rebuild worn areas; fill
holes and cracks; provide abrasion resistant surfaces.

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Hazardous Ingredients1 % Wt. CAS No. EC No. Symbol R-phrases
Epoxy resin (number average molecular weight 10-20 25068-38-6 500-033-5 Xi 36/38-43-51/53
<= 700)
Silica (Quartz) 1-5 14808-60-7 238-878-4 – –
Graphite 1-5 7782-42-5 231-955-3 – –

See section 15 for labelling risk phrases and section 16 for others.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause sensitisation by skin contact. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse
effects in the aquatic environment. The safety and health hazards are detailed separately for Part A and Part B. The final cured
material is considered nonhazardous.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation: not applicable
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap and water. Consult physician if irritation
develops.
Eye Contact: Flush eyes for at least 15 minutes with large amounts of water. Consult physician if irritation
develops.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Contact physician immediately.
Advice to Physician: Treat symptoms.
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® Reg. US Patent and TM Office * Mass. Right-to-Know Law (ch. 40, M.G.L..O. 111F)
* Canadian WHMIS regulations
* 67/548/EEC (29th Adaptation) and 99/45/EC
* Worksafe Australia [NOHSC: 1008 (1999)]

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Date: 22 October 2004 MSDS No.: 234A-9

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Methods: Carbon Dioxide, dry chemical, foam or water fog
Unusual Fire and Explosion none
Hazards:
Special Fire Fighting Measures: Cool exposed containers with water. Recommend Firefighters wear self-contained
breathing apparatus.
Flammability Classification: –
HAZCHEM Emergency Action Code: 2 Z
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions: Avoid skin contact. Utilize exposure controls and personal protection as specified in
Section 8.
Environmental Precautions: Keep out of sewers, streams and waterways.
Methods of Clean Up: Contain spill to a small area. Pick up with absorbent material (sand, sawdust, clay,
etc.) and place in a suitable container for disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling: Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Wash clothing before reuse. Contaminated leather including
shoes cannot be decontaminated and should be discarded. Utilize exposure controls and personal protection as
specified in Section 8.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry area.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Hazardous Ingredients OSHA ACGIH TLV AUSTRALIA
ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3
Epoxy resin (number average molecular weight – – – – – –
<= 700)
Silica (Quartz) (resp) 0.1 (resp) 0.05 – 0.2

Graphite 15 mppcf (resp) (resp) 2 (resp) 3

Respiratory Protection: Not needed.

Ventilation: No special requirements. If necessary, provide adequate ventilation.
Protective Gloves: Chemical resistant gloves (e.g., butyl rubber, nitrile)
Eye Protection: Safety goggles.
Other: Impervious clothing as necessary to prevent skin contact.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical state viscous liquid Odour sweet odor
Colour black or gray Vapour pressure @ 20°C not determined
Initial boiling point not applicable % Aromatics by weight 0%
Melting point not applicable pH not applicable
% Volatile (by volume) < 1% Density 1,9-2,0 kg/l
Flash point 249°C (480°F) Weight per volume 15.8-16.6 lbs/gal.
Method Closed Cup Coefficient (water/oil) <1
Viscosity 700k-3.3mm cps @ 25°C Vapour density (air=1) >1
Autoignition temp. not applicable Rate of evaporation (ether=1) <1
Explosion limits not determined Solubility in water very slight
Other none

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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: Stable
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition Carbon Monoxide, aldehydes, acids and other toxic fumes.
Products:
Conditions to Avoid: Extreme heat above 149°C (300°F).
Materials to Avoid: Strong mineral acids and bases, strong organic bases and strong oxidizers like liquid
Chlorine and concentrated Oxygen.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Primary Route of Exposure Under Skin and eye contact. Personnel with pre-existing skin or lung allergies may be
Normal Use: aggravated by exposure.
Acute Effects: Moderate eye and skin irritant. May cause skin sensitization as evidenced by rashes or
hives.
Chronic Effects: Although the significance is unknown, Epoxy resin (number average molecular
weight <= 700, CAS no. 25068-38-6) has been shown to be mutagenic in some
microbial tests but has failed to show mutagenicity in others. Chromosomal
aberrations were observed in cultured rat liver cells. Repeated inhalation of respirable
free silica may cause scarring of the lungs with cough and shortness of breath.
Silicosis, a delayed lung injury that is a disabling, progressive and sometimes fatal
pulmonary fibrosis, may result. The International Agency for Research on Cancer
(IARC) and the National Toxicology Program (NTP) have classified inhaled silica as
a human carcinogen.
Other Information: Based on recent 2-year mice skin painting studies and other available information, the
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) concluded that they did not have
enough information to classify Epoxy resin (number average molecular weight <=
700, CAS no. 25068-38-6).

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicological data have not been determined specifically for this product. The information given below is based on a
knowledge of the components and the ecotoxicology of similar substances.
Mobility: Viscous liquid. Solubility in water: very slight. In determining environmental mobility, consider the
product's physical and chemical properties (see Section 9). Epoxy resin: if product enters soil, it will be
mobile and may contaminate groundwater.
Degradability: Epoxy resin: not readily biodegradable.
Accumulation: Epoxy resin: has the potential to bioaccumulate.
Ecotoxicity: Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Unreacted components are a special waste. Combine resin and curative. The final cured material is considered nonhazardous.
Landfill sealed containers with stabilized and solidified liquids in an approved area. Check local, state and national/federal
regulations and comply with the most stringent requirement.
EWC-code: 08 04 09

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

TDG: NONHAZARDOUS, NOT REGULATED U.S. DOT :
Shipping Name: NONHAZARDOUS
IMDG: NONHAZARDOUS, NOT REGULATED
Hazard Class: NOT REGULATED
IATA/ICAO: NONHAZARDOUS, NOT REGULATED UN/NA # : NOT APPLICABLE

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ADR/RID: NONHAZARDOUS, NOT REGULATED Packaging Group # NOT APPLICABLE

Emergency Response Guide Book No. - NOT
APPLICABLE
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
European Classification: 1 Xi - Irritant; N - Dangerous for the environment
R-Phrase(s): R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
S-Phrase(s): S37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
S24 Avoid contact with skin.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
S28A After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water.
S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data
sheets.
Name of the substances on the Epoxy resin (number average molecular weight <= 700)
label:
Other information: Contains epoxy constituents. See information supplied by the manufacturer.
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Canadian Classification: D2A: Very toxic materials causing other effects; D2B: Toxic materials causing other
effects
Risk Phrase(s): Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause sensitisation by skin contact. IARC has classified
inhaled silica as a human carcinogen.
Precautionary and First Aid Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. Avoid contact with skin.
Measure(s): 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 soap and water.
Other Information: none

16. OTHER INFORMATION

US EPA SARA TITLE III Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS)
312 Hazards : 313 Chemicals : 4 = Severe Hazard HEALTH 1
3 = Serious Hazard
Immediate None 2 = Moderate Hazard FLAMMABILITY 1
Delayed 1 = Slight Hazard REACTIVITY 1
0 = Minimal Hazard
* = See Section 8 Personal Protection *

JAPAN PRTR Class I Chemicals : Class II Chemicals :

Bisphenol A type epoxy resin (liquid) none
Risk phrases in section 2: See Section 15.
Changes to the MSDS in this revision: sections 1 (address and telephone number), 8.

This information is based solely on data provided by suppliers of the materials used, not on the mixture itself. No warranty is
expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of the data or the suitability of the product for the user’s particular purpose. The
user must make their own determination as to suitability.

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