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S ' i-f //y/ MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR COATINGS. RESINS AND RCLAr ED MAT ERIALS lApttnivtJbrUS 0o<in<*nin((tt)t( ( itni>|iir 5.ni|> to i .*OSHA toi Section I uAw.fMTu-iKs-.ut Reichhold Chemicals, Inc. BIR'842 5imtiomis 525 No. Broadway iu(RGiNcvmrFHONr<o 914/682-5700 cvsu.u White Plains, New York 10603 ______ ^ RHOOUOCI.S.S Modified Urea-Formaldehyde Resinf 21-133 THROE NAMC WETstre2 INGREDIENT Formaldehyde, Maximum Section It - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS I PM TW f/m VAPQR PRESSURE Note: With respect to formaldehyde, tHe 1976 Registry] of Toxic] Effect s of Chemical Substances" gives the QSHA stanjdlards as 3 ppm, HA in ir, with a ceiling of 5 ppm. The oral 0 figuras range from 260| 800 mg/kg body wieight while the LD50 via jinhalati 3n rangefc from 2SD 900 mg/kg. B 60IL1HG KAHC.f 200-215"F Section III - PHYSICAL DATA vPO HI -ISlTr oo H> AVtf h LIGHTER tHAhAlR EVAPORATION Rate [j ______ l--J I v I SLOWER than Pfmi m pi MCf Nt vOtATaf #tltiTR U5J 'XXK*WtM - 46 CMtoM 10.2 - 10.5 Lbs. Section IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA OOY CATEGORY N.A. - Nonflammable Aqueous Solution 11 ASH P<HN ( None l At (HGUt&KtKG MtUA This essentially.aqueous resin solution is not combustible. If evaporatedto dryness, the resin solids may.be ignited, in which case water is a suitable extinguishing .agent. UNU&uAtflAlcANOl Pl OStON HAfAROS None known. SPECIAL f IMC PiOHTiMG PROCEOwRE* When exposed to heat, this resin may evolve formaldehyde fumes. Fire fighters should wear self contained breathing apparatus to avoid inhalation of vapors._______________________________________________ /t^Thts Information la furnished without warranty, representation, inducement or license 5li/of any kind, except that it is accurate to the best of Reichhold Chemicals, Inc.'s knowledge, or obtained from sources believed by Reichhold ChemLcals, Inc. to be accurate, and Reichhold Chemicals, Inc. does not assume any legal responsibility for use or reliance upon same. Customers are encouraged to conduct theLr own tests. Before using any product, read its labe1 /` BIRD 013293 t mHI J.mOI U UMir VALUE >tct!o(ovtHLxposimi: Section V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA See attached Section V Supplement "Formaldehyde 777." twi nor ncv anohrjaT aid procedures \ Section Vt - REACTIVITY DATA _______________________________________________ 1 STAIllltTY | [ UNSTABLE [ X 1 STABLE I INCOMPATAB'UT V ((MMlitl* la Avoid) CONDITIONS TO AVOID I hazardous decomposition PBooucTs s^e attached Section VI Supplement No. VI A-175. i HAZARDOUS POlYMERlIATICIN CONDITIONS TO AVOID | yi HAY OCCUR | 1 WILL NOT OCCUR Section VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES STEPS TOOL TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLE 0 WAS'* OiSPOSAt Mt THOU See attached Section VII Supplement No. VII A-275. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION Section VIII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION See attached Section VIIISupplement No. VIII A-175. ventilation PROTECTIVE GLOVE5 EVE PROTECTION OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . .... Section IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS PRtCAU' IONS TO BE TAKE N IN HANOEING AND STORING OTHER PRCCAUTIONS Protect from exposure to above ambient storage temperature to assure normal storage life. Avoid contamination with strong acids as such will Initiate premature gelation. Avoid physical contact. BIRD 013294 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET TOR RCI CODE Section V SupplementFormaldehyde 777 The 1976 "Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances'1 (HEW NIOSH) states that the lowest repotted oral dose of formaldehyde (100% basis) to result in human fatality is 36 mg/kg of body weight. The lowest toxic (not lethal) concentration in air (breathing) is simi larly reported to be 13.8 ppm. The LD^q oral dose when tested on rats is 800 mg/kg. The 1974 USOS for formaldehyde is listed as 3 ppm TWA with a ceiling concentration of 5 ppm. The recommended threshold limit value for formaldehyde is stated to be 2 ppm or 3 mg/ M3 (ACGIH, 1974 list). Formaldehyde is highly irritating to the eyes, resulting in weeping and reddening. It is also highly irritating to the respiratory tract causing loss of breath, a burning sensation and coughing or, in extreme cases, bronchitis and/or laryngitis. Extensive contact with the skin will result in redness, dryness, cracking and, in sensitive people, dermatitis. Ingestion causes severe burning to the mucous membrane, nausea and dizziness. In case of body contact, remove contaminated clothing and wash with water and, if available, a mild soap. Eyes should be flushed with a gentle stream of water, as from an eye fountain, for fifteen (15) minutes. For inhalation, remove patient to fresh air and keep warm and quiet. For ingestion, give milk or 1% ammonium acetate solution and induce vomiting. Syrup of ipecac, USP, is the preferred emetic (2 - 3 tea spoons for an adult, repeated once only if indicated). In ail cases of overexposure, immediately secure medical attention. For a more detailed discussion, see Chemical Safety Data Sheet SD'-I on "Formaldehyde, " available from : Manufacturing Chemists' Association, Inc. 1825 Connecticut Avenue, N. V/. Washington, D. C. 20009 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR RCi CODE Section VI Supplement No. VI A-175 21-133 This resin is reasonably stable under normal storage conditions. Since it is designed to cure or harden, it is obvious that it is reactive under certain conditions. Thermal polymerization alone Is generally too slow to be haz ardous. Normal, acid-catalyzed (acids or materials that liberate acid in the presence of formaldehyde) polymerization of this resin is vigorous but not necessarily hazardous. Uncontrolled and possibly hazardous polymerization may result from the com bination of acid catalyst and elevated temperatures depending on thd amount of resin involved. Heat resulting from uncontrolled polymerization in closed or inadequately vented containers may generate sufficient vapor pressure to cause hazardous rupture of the drum or tank. This type of polymerization frequently generates large volumes of resin foam which may plug or block otherwise adequate vent lines ar openings as the foam hardens. * Polymerization of this resin frequently results in evolution of formaldehyde fumes. See Sections V and VIII. BIRD 013296 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR RCl CODE Section VII Supplement No. VII A-275 21-13'J Small amounts of this resin may' be washed up with water or the resin may be adsorbed on sawdust or the like and then burned. Major spills should/ if possible, be diked and reclaimed or pumped to a waste pond. large quantities of this resin con best be disposed of by incineration in an incinerator designed for aqueous wastes. Adequately diluted, the resin is biodegradable by acclimated organisms. If it is possible to mix the waste or spilled resin with an acid, the resin may be hardened and then buried or burned. * Refer to Section II for maximum concentration of hazardous materials present in this resin. Cleanup personnel may need be provided gas masks to protect against solvent vapors and/or formaldehyde fumes. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR RCI CODE 21-133 Section VJII Supplement No. VIII A-175 Under normal conditions of use this resin does not present any unusual hazards. If, however, targe volumes of resin are being handled in open containers, or if the resin is hot or is being handled in an enclosed loca tion, certain precautions are recommended to protect personnel against possible exposure to methanol and/or formaldehyde fumes. See Section V for information as to which material is or may be present. Section II will indicate the maximum possible concentration of such materials as an indi cation of the degree or extent of hazard involved. Under the working conditions described above, personnel handling the resin may need be provided canister-type gas masks approved for organic vapors. Extreme conditions may dictate need for some type of self-contained breath ing apparatus. Induced-draft or blower-type mechanical ventilation may substitute for per sonal respiratory protective devices. This will depend entirely where and how the resin is used or handled*. If a free-formoldehyde content is indicated, personnel handling this resin should be provided rubber or plastic gloves. Chemical-type safety goggles and rubber or plastic aprons may also be indicated. Physical contact with this resin should be avoided since many workers have ar develop allergic sensitivity to formaldehyde on repeated physical contact. V : V' BIRD 013298