eager polymers

Manufacturer: Eager Polymers 3350 W. 48th Place Chicago IL 60632

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Issue Date: 04/14/12
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SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Eager Plastics’ Product Number 
 
EP5301 – Resin           EP5883 – Resin          EP7320 – Resin
EP5310 – Resin           EP6110 – Resin          EP7328 – Resin
EP5312 – Resin           EP6112 – Resin          EP7330 – Resin
EP5340 – Resin           EP7112 – Resin          EP7346 – Resin
EP5341 – Resin           EP7120 – Resin          EP7347 – Resin
EP85-215 Resin           EP7122 – Resin          EP7349 – Resin
EP5347 – Resin           EP7130 – Resin          EP7350 – Resin
EP5351 – Resin           EP7136 – Resin          EP7356 – Resin
EP5353 – Resin           EP7140 – Resin          EP9004 – Resin
EP5356 – Resin           EP7150 – Resin          EP9027 – Resin
EP5360 – Resin           EP7156 – Resin          EP9028 – Resin
EP5361 – Resin           EP7220 – Resin          EP9043 – Resin
EP5364 – Resin           EP7222 – Resin          EP9078 – Resin
EP5365 – Resin           EP7230 – Resin          EP9087 – Resin
EP5410 – Resin           EP7240 – Resin          EP9096 – Resin
EP5411 – Resin           EP7310 – Resin          
                                    
Product Class: Epoxy resin in reactive diluent

C.A.S. Number: Mixture

HMIS Rating:   Health = 2    Fire = 2    Reactivity = 2

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SECTION  II  - INGREDIENTS

                          Maximum     Exposure

Ingredients                       CAS #          Content     Limits

Epoxy Resin                        ---          87.0 %      None assigned

Butyl Glycidyl Ether             2426-08-6      13.0 %      25.0 ppm

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SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA

Boiling Point: N.A.                        Vapor Density: Nonvolatile

Volatile %:    0 %                         Specific Grav: 1.13

Evap. Rate:   Nonvolatile

Appearance:   Straw colored liquid.

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SECTION  IV  - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

Flammability Class: 3A          Flash Point: 157 Deg. F.     LEL : N.A.

-EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:

      Foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical or fog.

-SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES:

      Firefighters should wear goggles and self-contained breathing 
      apparatus to avoid inhalation of smoke or vapors.

-UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS:

      None known.

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SECTION  V  - HEALTH HAZARD DATA

-PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LEVEL:

      The OSHA PEL and the ACGIH TLV for butyl glycidyl ether
      is 25 ppm for an 8-hour TWA.

-EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:

Inhalation - Nasal irritation, central nervous system depression lung
       injury.

Eye contact - Mild to moderate irritation, possible minor temporary 
       corneal injury.

      Skin contact - Mild irritation.  May be a skin sensitizer.

-EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
 
      Skin absorption - Not likely to be absorbed in toxic amounts.
 
-FIRST AID:
 
      Eyes - Flush with plenty of water and get medical attention.
      
Skin - Promptly wipe clean with paper or cloths and wash with soap 
       and water. Remove and wash any contaminated clothing before reuse.
      
Inhalation - If ill effects occur remove person to fresh air, keep that 
       person warm and quiet and get medical attention promptly.      
 
Ingestion - Not likely a problem. If large amounts are swallowed, 
       promptly induce vomiting and get medical attention.
 
-PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY:
 
      Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact.
 
-TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
 
This product does not contain 0.1% or more of any substance which is 
listed as a carcinogen by NTP, IARC or OSHA.      
 
BUTYL GLYCIDYL ETHER: LD50 (ORAL/RAT) 2050 MG/KG; 
LD50 (DRML/RABBIT) 2520 MG/KG; LC50 (INHL/RAT) 1030 PPM/8H
 
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SECTION VI  - REACTIVITY DATA

       STABILITY:                    [ ] Unstable       [x] Stable

       HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:     [ ] May occur      [x] Will not occur
 
-INCOMPATIBILITY:   Strong oxidizers, acids, bases and epoxy hardeners
             under uncontrolled conditions.
 
-CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Heat and warm storage.
 
-HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, smoke. 
             Other possible products unknown.
 
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SECTION  VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

 
-STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
 
Ventilate area.  Absorb spill with suitable absorbent material and 
place into a closed container.  For large spills, dike area and pump 
into closed containers.  Prevent this material from entering waterways.
Wear protective equipment during cleanup.
 
-WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
      
At this time, this material or its containers would not be considered 
hazardous wastes as defined under the federal RCRA regulations 
(40 CFR 261) if discarded. Care should be taken to ensure that the 
material or its containers are disposed of in an approved facility in 
accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations. 
 
For further information, contact your state or local waste agency or 
the United States Environmental Protection Agency's RCRA hotline 
(800-424-9346 or 202-382-3000).
 
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SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

 
-RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Should be worn to avoid breathing spray mist, 
 heated vapors or if TLV is exceeded.
 
-VENTILATION: Local exhaust and general ventilation recommended.
 
-PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemical-resistant plastic or rubber.
 
-EYE PROTECTION: Chemical goggles.
 
-OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: As required to prevent wetting skin or clothing.
 
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SECTION IX  - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

 
-PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING: This material may cause 
 sensitization.  Do not get in eyes, on skin or clothing. Do not allow 
 contaminated clothing to contact skin.  Avoid contact with vapors or fumes.
 
-OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Wear protective equipment.
 
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SECTION X  - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

 
-REGULATORY INFORMATION: None.
 
-SARA & WHMIS HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS: This material has been categorized 
as having the following hazard(s) as defined by SARA Title III 
regulations (40 CFR 370): acute, fire. CANADIAN WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: 
B3,D2A,D2B
 
-SARA SECTION 313 LISTED INGREDIENTS: The following ingredients in this 
material are subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of 
SARA and 40 CFR 372 [see Section II for percentage of ingredient(s)]:
 
-DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: NON-BULK: NOT REGULATED BY DOT – HMR BULK: 
COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID, N.O.S., (BUTYL GLYCIDYL ETHER) COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID, 
NA1993, III
 
-MSDS PREPARATION INFORMATION: 
 
PREPARED BY: Product Safety & Compliance Department Research Triangle Park, 
North Carolina, 27709
 
This information is provided in good faith and is correct to the best of 
Eager Plastics' knowledge as of the date hereof; however, Eager Plastics 
makes no representation as to its completeness or accuracy.  Customers are 
encouraged to make their own determination as to the suitability of this 
product for their purpose prior to use. Eager Polymers disclaims 
responsibility for damages of any kind resulting from the use of this 
information.  
 
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING 
THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT 
TO THIS INFORMATION OR TO THE PRODUCT IT DESCRIBES.