
Material Safety Data Sheet
Part No. 1500
2-TON CLEAR EPOXY HARDENER
Page 2
ITW Devcon
Inhalation:
If the hardener is strongly heated or atomized, the
vapor or mist can cause severe irritation of the
respiratory tract. Coughing and chest pain may result.
Ingestion:
Causes severe damage to mucous membranes if
swallowed. May cause malaise, headache,
discomfort bleeding and vomiting of blood.
Effects of chronic overexposure:
Prolonged or repeated overexposure by skin contact or inhalation may cause skin sensitization, with itching, swelling
and rashes upon further exposure. Adverse eye effects may include conjunctivitis or corneal damage. Nonyphenol
has caused allergic sensitization in humans.
Medical conditions which may be aggravated by exposure:
Asthma, eczema, or skin disorders and allergies, eye disease.
No
National Toxicology Program:
No
ACGIH:
No
OSHA regulated:
Carcinogenicity --
International Agency for Research on Cancer: No
None
Cancer-suspect constituent(s):
None known.
Other effects:
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
First aid for eyes:
Flush with clear water holding eyelids open for at
least 15 minutes. Get immediate medical
attention.
First aid for skin:
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wipe
off hardener and wash thoroughly with mild soap
and water; see a doctor if redness or swelling
occurs
First aid for inhalation:
Remove patient to fresh air. Administer oxygen if
breathing is difficult. Get medical attention if
symptoms persist.
First aid for ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting. If patient is conscious,
dilute by giving milk or water. Get immediate
medical attention.
Note to physician:
Highly injurious to all tissues, similar to that of ammonia or ammonia gas. Chemical pneumonitis, pulmonary
edema, laryngeal edema and delayed scarring of the airway or other attected tissues may occur following
exposure. Give supportive treatment similar to thermal burns.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media:
Water
Carbon dioxide
Dry chemical
Foam
Alcohol foam
Flash Point (°F): 275
Method:
PMCC
Explosive limits in air -- Lower:
n/d
Upper:
Special firefighting procedures:
Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing
apparatus and protective clothing (butyl rubber).
Water spray may be useful in cooling containers
and dispersing vapors.
Unusual fire and explosion hazards:
A sudden reaction and fire may result when mixed
with an oxidizing agent.
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