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Material Safety Data Sheet
Material Name: Koester VAP 1® - 2000, part A ID: KAC-001

* * * Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company identification * * *
 
Product Use: Epoxy resin  
Manufacturer Information  
Koester America Corp. Phone: 1 -757-425-1206

2585 Aviator Drive

 
Virginia Beach, VA 23453 Emergency # INFOTREC: 1-800-535-5053
   
General Comments NOTE:
Emergency telephone numbers are to be used only in the event of chemical emergencies involving a spill, leak, fire, exposure, or accident involving chemicals. All non-emergency questions should be directed to customer service.
* * * Section 2 - Composition / Information on Ingredients * * *
     
CAS # Component Percent
25068-38-6 Bisphenol A - (epichlorohydrin, reaction product) 60-78
17557-23-2 Neopentyl glycol diglycidyl ether 5-10
28064-14-4 Bisphenol F - (epichlorohydrin) 3-5
100-51-6 Benzyl alcohol <1
     
Component Information/Information on Non-Hazardous Components
This product is considered hazardous under 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication).
* * * Section 3 - Hazards Identification * * *
Emergency Overview
This product is a combustible, colorless liquid epoxy resin with no odor, used as half of a two part system. This product is irritating to the eyes and skin. This product may cause sensitization by skin contact. Excessive inhalation of this material causes headache, dizziness, nausea and incoordination.
Potential Health Effects: Eyes
This product is irritating to the eyes.
Potential Health Effects: Skin
This product is irritating to the skin. This product may cause an allergic skin reaction.
Potential Health Effects: Ingestion
Ingestion of this product may cause nausea, vomiting and diarmea.
Potential Health Effects: Inhalation
Excessive inhalation of vapors from this product may cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
HMIS Ratings: Health: 2 Fire: 2 Reactivity: 1
Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe * = Chronic hazard
* * * Section 4 - First Aid Measures * * *
First Aid: Eyes
Immediately flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes, while holding eyelids open. Seek medical attention at once.
First Aid: Skin
For skin contact flush with large amounts of water. Wash affected area with mild soap and water. If irritation persists, get medical attention. Immediately take off ail contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
First Aid: Ingestlon
If the material is swallowed, get immediate medical attention or advice - Do not induce vomiting.
First Aid: Inhalation
If inhaled, immediately remove the affected person to fresh air. Seek medical attention if symptoms develop or persist.
* * * Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures * * *
   
Flash Point: >194°F (>90° C) Method Used: N/A
Upper Flammable Limit (UFL): N/A Lower Flammable Limit (LFL): N/A
Auto Ignition: N/A Flammabillty Classification: Combustible
Rate of Burning: N/A  
General Fire Hazards
This product is combustible at high temperatures. This product may polymerize if heated above 200° F.
Hazardous Combustion Products
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, various hydrocarbon fragments as well as thick smoke.
Extinguishing Media
Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide. Use water to cool fire-exposed containers and to protect personnel.
Fire Fighting Equipment/Instructions
Firefighters should wear full protective clothing including self contained breathing apparatus.
   
NFPA Ratings: Health: 2 Fire: 2 Reactivity: 1
Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe
* * * Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures * * *
Containment Procedures
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapor from the spilled material. Stop the flow of material, if this is without risk.
Clean-Up Procedures
Wear appropriate protective equipment and clothing during clean-up. Absorb spill with inert material. Shovel material into appropriate container for disposal. Ventilate the contaminated area.
Evacuation Procedures
Isolate area. Keep unnecessary personnel away.
Special Procedures
Remove soiled clothing and launder before reuse. Follow all Local, State, Federal and Provincial regulations for disposal. Do not allow product to enter sewer or waterways.
* * * Section 7 - Handling and Storage * * *
Handling Procedures
Do not get this material in contact with skin or eyes. Avoid breathing vapors or mists of this product. Do not reuse the empty container. Use this product with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep this product from heat, sparks, or open flame. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Storage Procedures
Store only in the original container. Store tightly closed and in an upright position in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
* * * Section 8 - Exposure Controls / Personal Protection * * *
Exposure Guidelines
A: General Product Information
No information available for the product. Attempts should be made to eliminate all contact with skin and eyes, and to limit inhalation exposure.
B: Component Exposure Limits
ACQIH, OSHA, and NIOSH have not developed exposure limits for any of this product's components.
Engineering Controls
Use general ventilation and use local exhaust, where possible, in confined or enclosed spaces.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Personal Protective Equipment: Eyes/Face
Wear chemical goggles; face shield (if splashing is possible).
Personal Protective Equipment: Skin
Use impervious gloves. Work clothing sufficient to prevent all skin contact should be worn, such as coveralls and long sleeves.
Personal Protective Equipment: Respiratory
If ventilation is not sufficient to effectively prevent buildup of vapors, appropriate NIOSH approved respiratory protection must be provided.
Personal Protective Equipment: General
Eyewash fountains and emergency showers are required.
* * * Section 9 - Physical & Chemical Properties * * *
   
Appearance: Colorless Odor: Odorless
Physical State: Liquid pH Vapor Pressure: Not available
Vapor Pressure: Not available Vapor Density: Not available
Boiling Point: Not available Melting Point: Not available
Solubility (H20): Not available Specific Gravity: Not available
Viscosity: 1100 mPas @ 73.4° F (23° C) VOC: <10 g/L
* * * Section 10 - Chemical Stability & Reactivity information * * *
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions. Instability caused by elevated temperatures.
Chemical Stability: Conditions to Avoid
Keep away from heat, ignition sources and incompatible materials. Avoid contact with caustic soda solution/sodium hydroxide
Incompatibility
This product may react with oxidizers, acids, bases, amines, phenols, mercaptans and anhydrides.
Hazardous Decomposition
Upon decomposition, this product emits carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, chlorine, aldehydes and phenol.
Hazardous Polymerization
Hazardous polymerization can occur at temperatures >200 °F.
* * * Section 11 - Toxicoloqical Information * * *
Acute and Chronic Toxicity
A: General Product Information
Product contains Bisphenol A which may cause allergic skin sensitization reactions in sensitive individuals.
B: Component Analysis - LD50/LC50
Bisphenol A - (epichlorohydrin), reaction product (25068-38-6)
SL6475000:Phenol, 4,4""-isopropylidenedi-, polymer with 1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane (10/1/97)
Oral LD50 Rat: 11400 mg/kg
Oral LD50 Mouse : 15600 mg/kg
 
Neopentyl glycol diglycidyl ether (17557-23-2)
Oral LD50 Rat: 4500 mg/kg
 
Benzyl alcohol (100-51 -6)
Oral LD50 Rat: 1230 mg/kg
Oral LD50 Mouse : 1360 mg/kg
Dermal LD50 Rabbit: 2 gm/kg
 
Carcinogenicity
A: General Product Information
No information available for the product.
B: Component Carcinogeniclty
None of this product's components are listed by ACGIH, IARC, OSHA, NIOSH, or NTP.
* * * Section 12 - Ecological Information * * *
Ecotoxicity
No information available for the product.
Environmental Fate
Slightly harmful to aquatic systems. Keep liquid from entering sewers and natural waterways.
* * * Section 13 - Disposal Considerations * * *
US EPA Waste Number & Descriptions
A: General Product Information
Wastes must be tested using methods described in 40 CFR Part 261 to determine if it meets applicable definitions of hazardous wastes.
B: Component Waste Numbers
No EPA Waste Numbers are applicable for this product's components.
Disposal Instructions
Purchaser is advised to review regulations referenced for applicability as determined by purchaser's use of the product. All wastes must be handled in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
* * * Section 14 - Transportation Information * * *
US DOT Information
Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous substances, liquid, n.o.s.(epoxy resin)
Hazard Class: 9
UN/NA #: UN3082
Packing Group: III
Required Label(s): CLASS 9
Additional Info.: Product may release epichlorohydrin which is a Marine Pollutant. This product contains a Marine Pollutant which must be added to the shipping information if the product is shipped in bulk packaging (containers >119 gallons or 450 liters) via surface transportation and all packages shipped via water transportation.
 
International Transportation Regulations
International Air Transportation Association (IATA):
Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s. (Bisphenol A - (epichlorohydrin), reaction product)
Hazard Class: 9
UN/NA #: UN 3082
Packing Group: III
Required Label(s): Miscellaneous
*** Section 15-Regulatory Information ***
US Federal Regulations
A: General Product Information
All components are on the U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory List.
B: Component Analysis
None of this products components are listed under SARA Section 302 (40 CFR 355 Appendix A), SARA Section 313 (40 CFR 372.65), or CERCLA (40 CPR 302.4).
 
Acute Health: Yes Chronic Health: No Fire: Yes Pressure: No Reactive: Yes
State Regulations
A: General Product Information
Other state regulations may apply. Check individual state requirements.
B: Component Analysis - State
The followinq components appear on one or more of the followina state hazardous substances lists:
Component CAS # CA FL MA MN NJ PA
Benzyl Alcohol 100-51-6 No Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Component Analysis - WHMIS IDL
No components are listed in the WHMIS IDL.
Additional Regulatory Information
A: General Product Information
No additional information available
B: Component Analysis - InventoryComponent Analysis - Inventory
Component CAS # TSCA DSL EINECS
Bisphenol - (epichlorohydrin), reaction product 25068-38-6 Yes Yes No
Neopentyl glycol diglycidyl ether 17557-23-2 Yes Yes Yes
Bisphenol F - (epichlorohydrin) epoxy resin 28064-14-4 Yes Yes No
Benzyl alcohol 100-51-6 Yes Yes Yes
*** Section 16 - Other Information * * *
Other Information
Reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this information, but the manufacturer makes no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to this information. The manufacturer makes no representations and assumes no liability for any direct, incidental or consequential damages resulting from its use.
MSDS History
New MSDS Date: 02/19/2001
Revision Update: 08/29/2001
Key/Legend
ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. BOD = Biological Oxygen Demand. CERCLA = Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act. CFR = Code of Federal Regulations. EINECS = European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances. EPA = Environmental Protection Agency. HEPA = High Efficiency Paniculate Air. HMIS = Hazardous Material Information System. IARC = International Agency for Research on Cancer. NFPA = National Fire Protection Association. NIOSH == National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. NJTSR = New Jersey Trade Secret Registry. NTP = National Toxicology Program. OSHA = Occupational Safety and Health Administration. NA = Not available or Not Applicable. SARA = Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act. ThOD = Theoretical Oxygen Demand. TLV = Threshold Limit Value. TSCA = Toxic Substance Control Act.
 
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