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Material Safety Data Sheet

SPI #02833-AB Araldite 6005

Component of 02635-AB SPI-Pon™ 812 - Araldite® 6005 Epoxy Embedding Kit
Component of 02650-AA, 02650-AB SPI-Chem™ Araldite® 6005 Embedding Resin Kit



Section 1: Identification

Date Effective..........  January 8, 2009
                          (most recent revision)

Chemical Name/Synonyms... Araldite 6005;
                          4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenoxymethyl oxirane

Chemical Family:  Epoxide, Liquid epoxy resin

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Information System
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Health2 National Fire
Protection Association
USA
Fire Hazard1
Reactivity0
Personal Protection 
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 1; Reactivity: 0



Section 2: Composition


Component Name      CAS #          Percent       EINECS/ELINCS

Glycols, polyethylene, mono[(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenyl]ether
4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenoxymethyl oxirane
                    3101-60-8      100           221-453-2





Section 3: Hazard Identification

Emergency overview:
May cause allergic reaction.  May cause eye, skin and respiratory tract
irritation.

Appearance: Clear liquid

Flash Point: 390° F  (closed cup)  

Potential Health Effects

Eye: May cause eye irritation.

Skin: May cause skin irritation.

Ingestion: Harmful if ingested.

Inhalation: May be irritating to the respiratory system.

Chronic: May cause skin sensitization.




Section 4: First Aid Measures


Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15
minutes.  If irritation occurs, seek medical attention.

Skin: In case of skin contact, flush skin with copious amounts of water for
at least 15 minutes.  Remove contaminated clothing and launder before
reuse. If irritation occurs, seek medical attention.

Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting.  If victim is conscious, give one or two
cupfuls of water or milk to drink. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.  Seek immediate medical attention.

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.  If respiratory irritation or difficulty
breathing develops, seek immediate medical attention. 

Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.






Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures


Flash Point: 390°F (Closed Cup)

Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not known 

Flammable Limits:
	Lower: Not applicable 
	Upper: Not applicable 

Hazardous Combustion/Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide or carbon
dioxide may be formed. 

Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide. Do
not use straight streams of water. 

Fire Fighting Instructions: Protective Equipment/Clothing: Wear a NIOSH
approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and
firefighter turnout gear. Remove non-emergency personnel from the area.




Section 6: Accidental Release Measures


General Information:
Avoid contact with eyes, skin or respiratory system.  Provide ventilation. 

Spills/Leaks: 
Contain the spill.  Pick up with absorbent material and place in closed 
containers for disposal.  Once pickup is complete, flush contaminated site
with water.




Section 7: Handling and Storage


Handling: Avoid contact with eyes, skin and respiratory system.
Wash thoroughly after handling.

Storage: Store in closed containers at room temperature.




Section 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection


Engineering Controls:
Safety shower and eyewash station required in the work area.  Provide
adequate ventilation.

Exposure Limits:

Chemical Name       ACGIH       NIOSH         OSHA - Final PELs
Araldite 6005       n/a         n/a           n/a

OSHA Vacated PELs: n/a

Personal Protective Equipment

Eyes: Chemical splash goggles

Skin: Chemical resistant gloves

Clothing: Protective clothing to prevent skin contact

Respirators:  Not expected to require personal respirator usage, but
use NIOSH approved respirator if respiratory irritation occurs.





Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties



Physical State:  Liquid
Appearance: Clear, pale straw colored
Odor:  Slight
pH:  n/a
Vapor Pressure:  n/a
Vapor Density:  n/a
Evaporation Rate: n/a 
Viscosity:  n/a
Boiling Point:  n/a
Freezing/Melting Point:  n/a 
Autoignition Temperature: n/a 
Flash Point: 390° F
Decomposition Temperature:  n/a
Explosion Limits:
	Lower:  n/a
	Upper: n/a 
Solubility in water:  slight
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.16 @25° C
Molecular Formula: C13H18O2 
Molecular Weight:  206





Section 10: Stability and Reactivity


Chemical Stability: Stable

Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures

Incompatibility with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous Decomposition of Products: Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide

Hazardous Polymerization:  Will not occur





Section 11: Toxicological Information


RTECS#: n/a 

LD50/LC50 Information:
	LD50 Oral, rat:               >5000 mg/kg
	LD50 Dermal, rabbit:          >6000 mg/kg
	LC50 Inhalation, rat:         3466 mg/m3
	Sensitization, guinea pig:  skin sensitizer
	Irritation, rabbit, skin:    mild skin irritant
	Irritation, rabbit, eye:     not an irritant


Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 3101-60-8 is not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, NTP, IARC, or
California Prop. 65.
 
Teratogenicity: Not available

Reproductive Effects: Not available

Neurotoxicity:  Not available

Mutagenicity: Not available

Other Studies: Not available  
 




Section 12: Ecological Information


Exotoxicity: Not available

Environmental Fate: Not available 

Aquatic: Not available

Atmospheric: Not available

Physical:  Not available




Section 13: Disposal Considerations


Use a licensed professional disposal service to dispose of this
material. Dispose of in accordance with all applicable local, state, and
federal laws and regulations. Consult your appropriate regulatory officials
for information on such disposal

RCRA P-Series:  None listed.
RCRA U-Series:  None listed.





Section 14: Transport Information

This material is considered to be non-hazardous from the standpoint of
shipping.

US DOT Hazard Class: not regulated

IATA (for international shipments): not regulated




Section 15: Regulatory Information


United States:

TSCA
CAS# 3101-60-8 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.

Health & Safety Reporting List
CAS# 3101-60-8 is not on the Health & Safety Reporting List.

Chemical Test Rules
CAS# 3101-60-8 does not have a Chemical Test Rule.

Section 12b:
CAS# 3101-60-8 is not listed under TSCA Section 12b.

TSCA Significant New Use Rule:
CAS# 3101-60-8 does not have a Significant New Use Rule.

CERCLA Section 103:
CAS# 3101-60-8 is not listed under CERCLA Section 103.

SARA:

Section 302 (RQ)
CAS# 3101-60-8 does not have an RQ.

Section 302 (TPQ)
CAS# 3101-60-8 does not have a TPQ.

SARA:
CAS# 3101-60-8 is not listed under SARA.

OSHA:
CAS# 3101-60-8 is not considered highly hazardous by OSHA.

State (Individual states in the USA)
CAS# 3101-60-8 is listed on the NJ and PA state Right To Know Lists.

California Prop. 65:
CAS# 3101-60-8 is not listed under California Prop. 65.
  

European/International Regulations:
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives

Hazard Symbols: n/a
Risk Phrases:        
	R 38  Irritating to skin
	R 43  May cause skin sensitization
Safety Phrases:
	S  2  Keep out of reach of children
	S 15  Keep away from heat
	S 24/25	Avoid contact with skin and eyes 

WGK (Water Danger/Protection):
CAS#: n/a 

Canada

WHMIS:
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of
the Controlled Products Regulations and contains all of the information
required by the Controlled Products Regulations. 

DSL/NDSL:
CAS# 3101-60-8 is listed on the DSL List
CAS# 3101-60-8 is not listed on the NDSL List. 

NOTE: n/a = not available 





Section 16: Other Information


If this product should be used in ways that are outside of the intended
applications in scanning electron microscope laboratories, and if it is
going to be formulated into some other system, so that it becomes just
another component of that other system, read the MSDS sheets for the other
components before blending as the resulting mixture may have the hazards of
all of its parts.

Disclaimer of Liability:

Caution!  Do not use SPI Supplies products or materials in applications 
involving implantation within the body; direct or indirect contact with 
the blood pathway; contact with bone, tissue, tissue fluid, or blood; or 
prolonged contact with mucous membranes.  Products offered by SPI Supplies 
are not designed or manufactured for use in implantation in the human body 
or in contact with internal body fluids or tissues.  SPI Supplies will not 
provide to customers making devices for such applications any notice, 
certification, or information necessary for such medical device use 
required by US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) regulation or any 
other statute. SPI Supplies and Structure Probe, Inc. make no representation, 
promise, express warranty or implied warranty concerning the suitability of 
these materials for use in implantation in the human body or in contact with 
internal body tissues of fluids. This product is intended for external contact 
only with human skin.

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The information and recommendations set forth above are taken from sources believed to be accurate as of the date hereof, however SPI Supplies and Structure Probe, Inc. make no warranty with respect to the accuracy of the information or the suitability of the recommendations, and assume no liability to any user thereof. The information contained in this sheet does not constitute a hazard assessment and should not be used in place of the user's own assessment of work place risks as required by other health and safety legislation. Be aware of the Structure Probe, Inc. Copyright Policy. Structure Probe, Inc. grants a nonexclusive license to make unlimited copies of this safety sheet for internal use only. Quite obviously, this information would pertain only to this material when purchased from SPI Supplies as product from other sources, with other ingredients and impurity levels could have substantially different properties.


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