MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

U.S. Department of Labor

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

Polafloor Epoxy Topping Pt.B
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SECTION I - IDENTIFIERS                                                                                                                          

 

MANUFACTURER:        Andek Corporation

ADDRESS:                   850 Glen Avenue, Moorestown, NJ 08057

TELEPHONE:               (856) 786-6900 or emergency (800) 424-9300 (CHEMTREC)

TRADE NAME:             Polafloor Epoxy Topping Part B

CHEMICAL FAMILY:     Amido Amine Curing Agent

 

SECTION II - COMPOSITION                                                                                                                      

 

COMPONENT                                                   CAS #                           APPROX %      TLV

Polyamine Modified Fatty Amide                       N.O.S.                          100

                                                                        (Itasca File)

 

KNOWN CARCINOGENS OR MUTAGENS - TYPE & DEFINITION

None

 

 

SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA                                                                                                                  

 

BOILING POINT (F)                    Decomposes          SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H20=1)               1.05

VAPOR PRESSURE                  N/A                       PERCENT, VOLATILE BY VOLUME     Zero

VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1)          N/A                       EVAPORATION RATE (N.B.A.=1)         None

SOLUBILITY IN WATER             Insoluble                pH                                                      8.5

 

APPEARANCE & ODOR

Clear, syrup-like liquid with slight ammoniacal odor.

 

SECTION IV - FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA                                                                                     

 

FLASH POINT (METHOD USED):  485°F.  Pensky Martens Closed Cup.

FLAMMABLE LIMITS:  N/A

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:  Foam; COČ; dry chemical.

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:  None

UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS:  None

 

SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA                                                                                                        

 

EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:

 

SKIN:  Prolonged or repeated contact may cause skin irritation and/or result in skin sensitization or other

allergic response.

EYES:  Irritation and redness from direct eye contact.

BREATHING:  Dust emanating from the mixing process may be an irritant.  Prolonged exposure to

respirable crystalline quartz may cause delayed (chronic) lung injury (silicosis).

SWALLOWING:  Low acute oral toxicity.  (LD50 greater than 2,000 Mg/Kg for rats).

 

FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

 

SKIN:  Wash thoroughly with soap and water.  Launder clothing before re-use.

EYES:  Irrigate with water for fifteen minutes and seek medical attention.

BREATHING:  Remove to fresh air if effects occur.  Consult medical personnel.

SWALLOWING:  Induce vomiting if large amounts ingested.  Low toxicity, no specific antidote.

 

SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA                                                                                                               

 

STABILITY:  Stable.

INCOMPATABILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID):  None.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:  Thermal decomposition yields oxides of carbon and nitrogen

and halides if present.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:  May not occur.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID:  When large quantities are mixed, high exotherm may result. 

 

SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES                                                                                           

 

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:

Contain spill with absorbent material.  If necessary, soak contaminated area with 5% acetic acid and wash

with water.  Clean up area may be slippery; if so, spread sand or grit.

 

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:

Dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations in approved metal containers.

 

SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION                                                                              

 

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (SPECIFY TYPE):  During mixing, a NIOSH approved dust mask should be

worn, otherwise unnecessary.

EYE PROTECTION:  Safety glasses with side shields.

SKIN PROTECTION:  Rubber or polyethylene gloves.

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:  Adequate clothing to prevent direct contact to skin.

 

SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS                                                                                                     

 

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING:

Store in a dry area away from heat; keep container sealed until ready for use.

 

SECTION X - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION                                                                                       

 

 

This information accumulated herein is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be, whether

originating with the company or not.  Recipients are advised to confirm, in advance of need, that

the information is current, applicable and suitable to their circumstances.

 

 

DATE ISSUED:   JANUARY 2005

 

Copyright Andek Corporation 2005.  All rights reserved.