Safety Data Sheet

ARALDITE LY 5052 Ident-No.: 0680756 1.

Ciba Specialty Chemicals Inc. Performance Polymers Version: 2 10/05/99 Print date: 14/10/99

Identification of substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking Trade name Company : ARALDITE LY 5052 : Ciba Specialty Chemicals PLC GB - DUXFORD CB2 4QA : 01223 83 21 21 Fax: 01223 49 31 28 : 01223 83 21 21

Phone number Emergency phone

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Composition/information on ingredients Chemical characterization Epoxy resin containing reactive diluent Ingredients butanedioldiglycidyl ether 2425-79-8 epoxy phenol novolak resin 28064-14-4 Xn Xi, N R20/21-R36/38-R43R52/53 R36/38-R43-R51/53 34 .. 42% CAS-no. Hazard symbols R-phrases Concentration : preparation

60 .. 72%

3.

Hazards identification Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin. Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact.

4.

First aid measures Eye contact Skin contact y Inhalation y Ingestion y Move to fresh air. Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed. Call a physician immediately. Immediately give plenty of water (if possible charcoal slurry) If a person vomits when lying on his back, place him in the recovery position. Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed. Do not induce vomiting. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. If skin irritation persists, call a physician. y Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.

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ARALDITE LY 5052 Ident-No.: 0680756

Ciba Specialty Chemicals Inc. Performance Polymers Version: 2 10/05/99 Print date: 14/10/99

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Fire fighting measures Protective equipment Extinguishing agents Non-suitable Extinguishing agents Additional inform. : Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit. : Water spray. Carbon dioxide (C02). Foam. Dry powder. : High volume water jet. : Burning produces obnoxious and toxic fumes. Carbon oxides.

6.

Accidental release measures Personal precautions Environmental precautions Methods for cleaning up : Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not breathe vapours/dust. : Prevent product from entering drains. Do not contaminate surface water. Avoid subsoil penetration. : Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste.

7.

Handling and storage Safe handling advice : Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms. Avoid formation of aerosol. Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle and open container with care. : Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Keep container tightly closed. Store at room temperature in the original container.

Additional inform.

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Exposure controls/personal protection Exposure limits Additional information on technical system design Technical measures Personal protection Respiratory protect. Eye protection Hand protection Body protection General personal protection : No special precautions required.

: In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment. : Tightly fitting safety goggles. Face-shield. : Rubber or plastic gloves : Protective suit. Safety shoes. : Do not breathe vapours/dust. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

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ARALDITE ILY 5052 Ident-No.: 0680756 9.

Ciba Specialty Chemicals Inc. Performance Polymers Version: 2 10/05/99 Print date: 14/10/99

Physical and chemical properties Physical state Colour Odour Boiling point Thermal decomposition Flash point : liquid : clear : slight : > 200 oC : > 200 oC : > 140 oC Method: DIN 51758 (Pensky-Martens Closed Cup) : < 0.2 Pa at 20 oC : 1.16 .. 1.18 g/cm3 at 25 oC : insoluble in/with water at 20 oC

Vapour pressure Relative density

Solubility (quant.)

pH-value Viscosity

: approx. 7 : 1:1 in water at 20 oC : dynamic 1000 .. 1500 mPa*s at 25 oC

10.

Stability and reactivity Hazardous reactions (conditions to avoid) Take necessary action to avoid static electricity discharge Materials to avoid Strong acids and strong bases. Strong oxidizing agents Hazardous decomposition products Carbon oxides. Burning produces obnoxious and toxic fumes.

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ARAILDM LY 5052 Ident-No.: 0680756 11. Toxicological information Acute toxicity (lethal doses) LD5O oral rat Dose

Ciba Specialty Chemicals Inc. Performance Polymers Version: 2 10/05/99 Print date: 14/10/99

: > 4070 mg/kg

Acute toxicity (irritation, sensitization etc.) Eye irritation rabbit Results : irritating Skin irritation dermal rabbit Results : irritating Sensitization guinea pig Results : Causes sensitization. 12. Ecological information Additional information about ecology Degradability : Avoid subsoil penetration. Prevent product from entering drains. Do not contaminate surface water.

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Disposal considerations Product Must be incinerated, when in compliance with local regulations EWC-code : 070208 Container Empty containers can be landfilled after cleaning, when in compliance with the Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991.

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Transport information Road transport ADR/RID Inform. applies to Class Number/letter: Hazard no. UN no.: TREM-CARD PropProper shipping name Additional inform. Maritime transport 4/6 : : : : : : : : product 9 11C 90 3082 9OUMW -94 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. EPOXYPHENOL NOVOLAK RESIN

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Ciba Specialty Chemicals Inc. Performance Polymers ARALDITE LY 5052 Ident-No.: 0680756 IMDG Inform. applies to: Class Air transport IATA Inform. applies to Class . UN/ID no. PG . Proper shipping name PAC CAC Additional inform. 15. Regulatory information Classification according to EC directives Classification Hazard labels R-phrases : Labelling required : (Xn) Harmful : (R20/21) Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin. (R36/38) Irritating to eyes and skin. (R43) May cause sensitization by skin contact. : (S26) In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of wate r and seek medical advice. (S28) After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water. (S37/39) Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. : Contains epoxy constituents. See information supplied by the manufacturer. : : : : : : : : product 9 3082 III ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. NO LIM 914 NO LIM 914 (EPOXYPHENOL NOVOLAK RESIN) Version: 2 10/05/99 Print date: 14/10/99

product : FREE

S-phrases

Special label

Hazardous ingredients Butanedioldiglycidyl ether epoxy phenol novolak resin National regulatory information 16. Other information The provision of Safety Data Sheets comes under Regulation 6 of CHIP (CHIP is the recognised abbreviation for the Chemicals Hazard Information and Packaging Regulations). This is an addition to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Users of products supplied by Ciba Specialty Chemicals Inc. should take appropriate measures to ensure working practices are in accordance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

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ARALDRM LY 5052 Ident-No.: 0680756

Ciba Specialty Chemicals Inc. Performance Polymers Version: 2 10/05/99 Print date: 14/10/99

Regulations (COSHH).

All information is based on results gained from experience and tests and is believed to be accurate but is given without acceptance of liability for loss or damage attributable to reliance thereon as conditions of use lie outside our control. Users should alwa ys carry out sufficient tests to establish the suitability of any products for their intended applications. No statements shall be incorporated in an y contract unless expressly agreed in writing nor construed as recommending the use of any product in conflict of any patent. All goods are supplied subject to Ciba Specialty Chemicals' General Conditions of Sale.

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Ciba Specialty Chemicals Inc. Performance Polymers HARDENER HY 5052 Ident-No.: 0680767 1. Version: 1 26/05/99 Print date: 14/10/99

Identification of substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking Trade name Company : HARDENER HY 5052 : Ciba Speciality Chemicals PLC GB - DUXFORD CB2 4QA : 01223 83 21 21 Fax: 01223 49 31 28 : 01223 83 21 21

Phone number Emergency phone 2.

Composition/information on ingredients Chemical characterization Mixture of polyamines Ingredients 2,2-dimethyl-4,4'methylenebis (cyclohexylamine) CAS-no. 6864-37-5 Hazard symbols T,C,N R-phrases Concentration 50 .. 60% : preparation

R22-R23/24-R35R51/53 R21/22-R34-R43 R52/53

isophorone diamine

2855-13-2

35 .. 45%

2,4,6-tris (dimethylaminomethyl) phenol 90-72-2 3. Hazards identification

Xn

R22-R36/38

1 .. 5%

Harmful if swallowed. Toxic by inhalation and in contact with skin. Causes severe burns. May cause sensitization by skin contact.

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First aid measures Eye contact Skin contact Inhalation Ingestion : Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist. : Wash off with soap and plenty of water. If skin irritation persists, call a physician. : Move to fresh air. If symptoms persist, call a physician . : Immediately give plenty of water (if possible charcoal slurry). if a person vomits when lying on his back, place him in the recovery position. Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed. Do not induce vomiting.

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HARDENER HY 5052 Ident-No.: 0680767

Ciba Specialty Chemicals Inc. Performance Polymers Version: 1 26/05/99 Print date: 14/10/99

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Fire fighting measures Protective equipment Extinguishing agents Non-suitable Extinguishing agents Additional inform. : Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit : Water spray. Carbon dioxide (C02). Foam. Dry powder. : High volume water jet. : Burning produces obnoxious and toxic fumes. Carbon oxides. Nitrogen oxides.

6.

Accidental release measures Personal precautions Environmental precautions Methods for cleaning up : Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not breathe vapours/dust. : Prevent product from entering drains. Do not contaminate surface water. Avoid subsoil penetration. : Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste.

7.

Handling and storage Safe handling advice Additional inform. : Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms. Handle and open container with care. : Keep away from food and drink. Store at room temperature in the original container. Keep container tightly closed.

8.

Exposure controls/personal protection Exposure limits Additional information on technical system design Personal protection Eye protection Hand protection Body protection General personal protection : : : : Tightly fitting safety goggles. Face-shield, Rubber or plastic gloves Protective suit. Safety shoes. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

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Ciba Specialty Chemicals Inc. Performance Polymers HARDENER HY 5052 Ident-No.: 0680767 9. Physical and chemical properties Physical state Colour Odour Boiling point Thermal decomposition Flash point : liquid : clear : slight : 135 oC : > 200 oC : > 110 oC Method: DIN 51758 (Pensky-Martens Closed Cup) : < 1.2 Pa at 20 oC : 0.93 .. 0.95 g/cm3 at 25 oC Version: 1 26/05/99 Print date: 14/10/99

Vapour pressure Relative density

Solubility (quant.)

: partly soluble in/with water at 20 oC : 11 . . 12 : 1:1 in water at 20 oC : dynamic 40 .. 60 mPa*s at 25 oC

pH-value Viscosity

10.

Stability and reactivity Hazardous reactions (conditions to avoid) Take necessary action to avoid static electricity discharge. Materials to avoid Strong acids and strong bases. Strong oxidizing agents. Hazardous decomposition products Carbon oxides. Burning produces obnoxious and toxic fumes. Nitrogen oxides.

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HARDENER HY 5052 Ident-No.: 0680767 11. Toxicological information Acute toxicity (lethal doses) LD50 oral rat Dose

Ciba Specialty Chemicals Inc. Performance Polymers Version: 1 26/05/99 Print date: 14/10/99

: 810 mg/kg

Acute toxicity (irritation, sensitization etc.) Eye irritation rabbit Results Skin irritation dermal rabbit Results Sensitization guinea pig Results 12. Ecological information Additional information about ecology Degradability : Avoid subsoil penetration. Prevent product from entering drains. Do not contaminate surface water.

: Corrosive : Corrosive : Causes sensitization.

13.

Disposal considerations Product Must be incinerated, when in compliance with local regulations. EWC-code : 070204

Container

Empty containers can be landfilled, when in compliance with the Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991.

14.

Transport information Road transport ADR/RID Inform. applies to Class Number/letter Hazard no. UN no. TREM-CARD Proper shipping name Additional inform. Maritime transport IMDG 4/6 : : : : : : : : product 8 53C 80 2735 8OG16 -12 AMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S CYCLOALIPHATIC POLYAMINE

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HARDENER HY 5052 Ident-No.: 0680767

Ciba Specialty Chemicals Inc. Performance Polymers Version: 1 Inform. applies to Class UN no PG EmS number Proper shipping name IMDG code page MFAG number (first) Additional inform. 26/05/99 Print date: 14/10/99

: : : : : : : : :

product 8 2735 III 8-05 AMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S 08109 320 (CYCLOALIPHATIC POLYAMINE)

Air transport IATA Inform. applies to Class UN/ID no PG Proper shipping name PAC CAC Additional inform. 15. Regulatory information Classification according to EC directives Classification Hazard labels R-phrases Labelling required (T) Toxic (C) Corrosive (R23/24) Toxic by inhalation and in contact with skin. (R35) Causes severe burns. (R22) Harmful if swallowed. (R43) May cause sensitization by skin contact. (S26) In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. (S28) After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water. (S36/37/39) Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. (S45) In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible). : : : : : : : : product 8 2735 III AMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S 5 L 818 60 L 820 (CYCLOALIPHATIC POLYAMINE)

S-phrases

Hazardous ingredients

2,2'-dimethyl-4,4 'methylenebis (cyclohexylamine) isophorone diamine

National regulatory information

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HARDENER HY 5052 Ident-No.: 0680767 16. Other information

Ciba Specialty Chemicals Inc. Performance Polymers Version: 1 26/05/99 Print date: 14/10/99

The provision of Safety Data Sheets comes under Regulation 6 of CHIP (CHIP is the recognised abbreviation for the Chemicals Hazard Information and Packaging Regulations). This is an addition to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Users of products supplied by Ciba Specialty Chemicals Inc. should take appropriate measures to ensure working practices are in accordance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH).

All information is based on results gained from experience and tests and is believed to be accurate but is given without acce ptance of liability for loss or damage attributable to reliance thereon as conditions of use lie outside our control. Users should always carry out sufficient tests to establish the suitability of any products for their intended applications. No statements shall be incorpo rated in any contract unless expressly agreed in writing nor construed as recommending the use of any product in conflict of any patent. All goods are supplied subject to Ciba Specialty Chemicals' General Conditions of Sale.

A vertical bar ( | ) in the left margi n indicates an amendment from the previous version.

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