GOUGEION BROTHERS, INC -- WEST SYSTEM 105 EPOXY RESIN  -- 8040-00-737-8387
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:WEST SYSTEM 105 EPOXY RESIN
MSDS Date:01/03/1994
FSC:8040
NIIN:00-737-8387
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GOUGEION BROTHERS, INC
Address:100 PATTERSON AVE
City:BAY CITY
State:MI
ZIP:48706
Country:US
Info Phone Num:517-684-7286(CHEMTREC)/313-745-5711
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)/313-745-5711
Preparer's Name:T.J ATKINSON/G.M. HOUSE
CAGE:7S147
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GOUGEON BROTHERS, INC
Address:100 PATTERSON AVE
Box:City:BAY CITY
State:MI
ZIP:48706
Country:US
Phone:517-684-7286
CAGE:7S147

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:BENZYL ALCOHOL
CAS:100-51-6
RTECS #:DN3150000
Fraction by Wt: <30%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:BISPHENO-F BASED EXPOSY RESIN PER CAS#:28064-14-4
Fraction by Wt: <20%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:BISPHENOL A EPOXY RESIN PER MSDS CAS#:25068-38-9
Fraction by Wt: >50%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:EPICHLOROHYDRIN  (SARA III)
CAS:106-89-8
RTECS #:TX4900000
Fraction by Wt: >4%PPM
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:S, 5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S, 2 PPM; 9394
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:2-BUTOXYETHANOL   (SARA III)
CAS:111-76-2
RTECS #:KJ8575000
Fraction by Wt: 0.2%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:S, 50 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S, 25 PPM; 9394

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT ESTABLISHED FOR PRODUCT AS WHOLE.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHAL:NOT CONSIDERED PROBLEM
    UNLESS HEATED TO HI TEMP.VAP MAY CAUSE MILD RESP IRRIT. SKIN:MAY
    CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN RESPONSE IN CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.MODERATE IRRIT.
    EYE:IRRIT. INGEST:LOW ACUTE TOXI CITY. CHRONIC:INHAL:MILD RESP
    IRRIT. SKIN:SENSITIZATION IN SUSCEPTIBLE INDIVIDUALS.MODERATE
    IRRIT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:PROD NOT LISTED AS WHOLE
    W/NTP/IARC/OSHA.EPICHLOROHYDRIN LISTED IN IARC & NTP;CANCER IN LAB
    ANIMALS/WEAK EVIDEC
Effects of Overexposure:MODERATE SKIN IRRIT SEEN AS REDNESS; POSSIBLE
    RASH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN & EYE DISORDERS
    MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO THIS PRODUCT. PRE-EXISTING LUNG &
    SKIN ALLERGIES MAY INCREASE THE CHANCE OF DEVELOPING ALLERGIC
    SYMPTOMS TO THIS PRODUCT.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH IMMED W/WATER FOR 5MINS.CONSULT PHYSICIAN.
    SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMIN CLOTHING. WIPE EXCESS FROM SKIN. WASH W/SOAP &
    WATER. CONSULT PHYSICIAN IF EFFECTS OCCUR. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR IF EFFECTS  OCCUR. CONSULT PHYSICIAN. INGEST:INDUCE VOMITING IF
    LARGE AMTS ARE INGESTED.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:>200F,>93C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:>800F
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
    COMPLETE FULL-BODY PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY RUPTURE (DUE TO
    BUILDUP OF PRESSURE) WHEN EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SOAK UP IN ABSORBENT MATERIAL OR SCRAPE UP.
    RESIDUAL CAN BE REMOVED WITH NON-FLAMMABLE SOLVENT, BUT SOLVENT
    SHOULD BE USED SPARINGLY & W/APPROPRIATE PRECAUTIONS.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE TEMP:40F(4C)/120F(49C).STORE
    IN COOL DRY PLACE.STORE IN TIGHTLY SEALED CNTNRS TO PREVENT
    MOISTURE ABSORPTION & LOSS OF VOLATILES.
Other Precautions:EXCESS HEAT OVER LONG PER OF TIME WILL DEGRADE
    RESIN.AVOID PROL/REP SKIN CONTACT.AVOID VAP INHAL FRM HEATED
    PROD.TAKE PRECAUT STEPS WHEN CURING PROD IN LG AMT.MASSES OF CURING
    PROD CAN GENERATE DANGER OUS EXO HEAT/VAP THAT VARY COMPOS/TOXIC.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:(USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORS.) USE
    RESPIRATORS WHENEVER EXPOUSRE OS VAOR/MIST IS LIKELY UNLESS LEVELS
    ARE BELOW APPLICABLE LIMITS.
Ventilation:GOOD ROOM VENTILATION USUALLY ADEQUATE FORE MOST
    OPERATIONS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAF GLASS W/SIDESHIELD OR CHEM SPLASH GO
Other Protective Equipment:CLEAN, BODY-COVERING CLOTHING. WASH
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING PRIOR TO REUSE.
Work Hygienic Practices:PRACTICE GOOD CAUTION & PERSONAL CLEANLINESS TO
    AVOID SKIN/EYE CONTACT. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS OF HEATED MATLS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PER TIR:ITEM CANCELLED W/O REPLACEMENT AS OF 02DEC92.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>400F,>204C
Vapor Pres:<1 @20C
Vapor Density:>AIR
Spec Gravity:1.15
Viscosity:1000 CPS
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:<1, BUAC=1.
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID, CLEAR TO PALE YELLOW, MILD ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:<15

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, BASES, AMINES AND MERCAPTANS CAN CAUSE POLYMERIZATION.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT OVER LONG PERIODS OF TIME
    DEGRADES THE RESIN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FUMES PRODUCED WHEN HEATED TO
    DECOMPOSITION MAY INCLUDE CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:BY ITSELF-NO,BUT MASS OF >1LB OF
    MATL PLUS ANY ALIPHATIC AMINE WILL CAUSE IRREVERSIBLE POLYMERIZ
    W/SIGNIFI HEAT BUILDUP.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:EVALUATION OF PROD USING RCRA CRITERIA SHOWS
    THAT NOT HAZ WASTE,EITHER BY LISTING OR CHARACTERISTICS IN ITS
    PURCHASED FORM.IT'S RESPONSIBILITY OF USER TO DETERMINE PROPER
    DISPOSAL METHODS.INCINERATE/L ANDFILL/BIO TREAT MAY BE PREFERR IAW
    ALL REGS.

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