REF: SEHB1000B
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PAGE 1 OF 4
COMPANY:
MACLEOD INDUSTRIES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
DATE OF ISSUE:
JUNE 2004
PRODUCT NAME:
SWIFTEPOXY HB, PART B
THIS PRODUCT IS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO THE CRITERIA OF WORKSAFE AUSTRALIA
THIS PRODUCT IS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH SWIFTEPOXY HB, PART A. ENSURE YOU
HAVE BOTH MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS IN YOUR POSSESSION.
COMPANY DETAILS: MACLEOD INDUSTRIES AUSTRALIA P/L
ABN 31 072 805 513
UNIT 7 / 21 MALVERN STREET BAYSWATER VIC 3153 AUSTRALIA
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FAX: +613 9729 7400
IDENTIFICATION
UN NUMBER:
1263 (PAINT AND PAINT RELATED MATERIAL)
DANGEROUS GOODS CLASS:
3.2
SUBSIDIARY RISK:
8
HAZCHEM CODE:
3W
PACKAGING GROUP:
III
POISONS SCHEDULE:
5
USE:
PART B OF A 2-COMPONENT COATING FOR STEEL AND
CONCRETE.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION AND PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE:
PHASED LIQUID, DARK YELLOW BAND ON TOP OF
CLEAR LIQUID.
ODOUR:
AMINE ODOUR
BOILING POINT:
80º C
VAPOUR PRESSURE:
O.6kPa AT 20º C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
1.0
FLASH POINT:
35º C
pH:
APPROXIMATELY 11 (1:1 WITH WATER)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER:
PARTIALLY SOLUBLE IN WATER
INGREDIENTS:
CHEMICAL NAME:
CAS NUMBER
MASS PERCENT
CLASSIFICATION/RISK
BENZYL ALCOHOL
100-51-6
20 - 40%
Xn;
R20/22
ISOPHORONEDIAMINE
2855-13-2
APPROX 18%
NOT LISTED NOHSC
ETHANOL
64-17-5
3 - 5%
F, R11
4-NONYL PHENOL
25154-52-3
LESS THAN 3%
NOT LISTED NOHSC
2, 4, 6-TRIS(DIMETHYL-
AMINOMETHYL)PHENOL
90-72-2
LESS THAN 2%
BELOW CUT-OFF VALUE
OTHER INGREDIENTS NOT HAZARDOUS UNDER WORKSAFE GUIDELINES TO 100%
REF: SEHB1000B
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PAGE 2 OF 4
COMPANY:
MACLEOD INDUSTRIES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
DATE OF ISSUE:
JUNE 2004
PRODUCT NAME:
SWIFTEPOXY HB, PART B
THIS PRODUCT IS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO THE CRITERIA OF WORKSAFE AUSTRALIA
THIS PRODUCT IS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH SWIFTEPOXY HB, PART A. ENSURE YOU
HAVE BOTH MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS IN YOUR POSSESSION.
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
THIS PRODUCT IS CLASSIFIED AS HARMFUL (Xn), USING THE APPROPRIATE AUSTRALIAN CRITERIA.
THIS PRODUCT IS FLAMMABLE AND CORROSIVE.
HEALTH EFFECTS - ACUTE
SWALLOWED:
MAY CAUSE VOMITING. MAY CAUSE NAUSEA. LARGE AMOUNTS MAY CAUSE
BURNS TO LIPS, MOUTH, AND ESOPHAGUS.
EYE:
CORROSIVE TO EYES, MAY CAUSE CORNEAL BURNS OR OEDEMA.
SKIN:
CORROSIVE TO SKIN. MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. MAY CAUSE SKIN
SENSITISATION.
INHALED:
SOME COMPONENTS OF THIS MIXTURE ARE IRRITATING TO MUCOUS
MEMBRANES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. INHALATION OF SIGNIFICANT
AMOUNTS OF THE SOLVENTS IN THIS PRODUCT MAY RESULT IN HEADACHES,
DIZZINESS, AND POSSIBLE NAUSEA.
HEALTH EFFECTS - CHRONIC
SWALLOWED:
NOT APPLICABLE.
EYE:
REPEATED OR PROLONGED CONTACT WITH EYES MAY RESULT IN PERMANENT
DAMAGE.
SKIN:
PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT MAY LEAD TO DERMATITIC EFFECTS. THIS
PRODUCT IS A SKIN SENSITISER.
INHALED:
INHALATION OF HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF VAPOUR OVER A PERIOD OF TIME
MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE RESPIRATORY TRACT.
FIRST AID
SWALLOWED:
GIVE PLENTY WATER TO DRINK. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. ADMINISTER ACTIVATED CHARCOAL
SLURRY, IF AVAILABLE. IF VICTIM VOMITS, ENSURE AIRWAY IS NOT
OBSTRUCTED. ADMINISTER OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION, IF NEEDED.
EYE:
IRRIGATE EYE WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. HOLD EYE(S) OPEN
AND FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES OR UNTIL IRRITATION CEASES.
SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.
SKIN:
WASH CONTAMINATED AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER. DO NOT WASH
SKIN WITH SOLVENTS. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. IF
IRRITATION PERSISTS, OR IF VICTIM FEELS UNWELL, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
INHALED:
REMOVE VICTIM FROM EXPOSURE. AVOID BECOMING A VICTIM. ENSURE
VICTIM HAS A SUPPLY OF FRESH AIR. SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IF FULL RECOVERY
DOES NOT OCCUR.
ADVICE TO MEDICAL PERSONNEL: NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY. THIS
PRODUCT IS A CORROSIVE ALKALINE. POISONS INFORMATION
CENTRES IN EACH STATE CAPITAL CAN PROVIDE ADVICE FOR
SCHEDULED POISONS.
REF: SEHB1000B
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PAGE 3 OF 4
COMPANY:
MACLEOD INDUSTRIES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
DATE OF ISSUE:
JUNE 2004
PRODUCT NAME:
SWIFTEPOXY HB, PART B
THIS PRODUCT IS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO THE CRITERIA OF WORKSAFE AUSTRALIA
THIS PRODUCT IS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH SWIFTEPOXY HB, PART A. ENSURE YOU
HAVE BOTH MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS IN YOUR POSSESSION.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
EXPOSURE STANDARDS FOR VARIOUS INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL NAME:
CAS NUMBER
MASS PERCENT
TYPE
VALUE
BENZYL ALCOHOL
100-51-6
20 - 40%
NONE ESTABLISHED
ISOPHORONEDIAMINE
2855-13-2
APPROX 18%
NONE ESTABLISHED
ETHANOL
64-17-5
3 - 5%
TLV
1900mg/m3
4-NONYL PHENOL
25154-52-3
LESS THAN 3%
NONE ESTABLISHED
2, 4, 6-TRIS(DIMETHYL-
AMINOMETHYL)PHENOL
90-72-2
LESS THAN 2%
NONE ESTABLISHED
OTHER INGREDIENTS NOT HAZARDOUS UNDER WORKSAFE GUIDELINES TO 100%
AS A NUMBER OF THE CHEMICAL ENTITIES HAVE NO TLV OR TWA APPROVED BY NOHSC, IT IS RECOMMENDED
THAT CARE BE TAKEN WITH EXPOSURE. PLEASE FOLLOW ALL RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES FOR PERSONAL
PROTECTION.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
THE WORKPLACE OR SITE WHERE THIS PRODUCT AND ITS RESIN AND SOLVENT ARE BEING USED, SHOULD BE
VENTILATED SUFFICIENTLY TO ENSURE THAT EXPOSURE TO THE CHEMICAL ENTITIES IN THIS PRODUCT ARE
BELOW THE APPROPRIATE LIMITS.
ENSURE AIRFLOW WHERE THIS PRODUCT IS BEING USED. WHERE SUFFICIENT AIRFLOW DOES NOT EXIST, USE
APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTION, AS INSTRUCTED.
IF FULLY CURED EPOXY COATING MADE FROM THIS PRODUCT IS CUT OR ABRADED, PLEASE ENSURE THAT CARE IS
TAKEN TO AVOID ANY RESIRABLE OR INSPIRABLE DUST CREATED.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES. AVOID SKIN CONTACT. AVOID CONTACT WITH CLOTHING.
SOLVENT RESISTANT GLOVES SHOULD BE USED (TREATED NITRILE OR PVC).
OVERALLS SHOULD BE WORN.
CHEMICALLY RESISTANT GOGGLES, SAFETY GLASSES, OR A FACE SHIELD SHOULD BE USED.
IF AIRFLOW IS NOT SUFFICIENT TO KEEP EXPOSURE BELOW APPROPRIATE LIMITS, PLEASE USE A CARTRIDGE
FILTER MASK SUITABLE FOR ORGANIC VAPOURS AND PARTICULATE MATTER. IN EXTREME CASES, AN AIR-FED
HELMET SHOULD BE USED.
DO NOT APPLY THIS PRODUCT IF YOU HAVE BECOME SENSITIZED TO THE CHEMICAL ENTITIES LISTED IN THIS
PUBLICATION OR THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR THE EPOXY RESIN TO BE USED WITH THIS PRODUCT.
PERSONS WITH ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, OR OTHER LUNG COMPLAINTS SHOULD AVOID THIS AND OTHER
INDUSTRIAL COATINGS WHICH MAY TRIGGER AN ATTACK.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT USERS OF THIS PRODUCT AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL COATINGS BECOME CONVERSANT
WITH AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: (AS 1336, 1337, 1715, 1716, 2161, 2919, AND
3765)
DO NOT SMOKE WHILE USING THIS PRODUCT. WHILE USING THIS PRODUCT, WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY BEFORE
EATING, SMOKING, OR USING TOILET FACILITIES. CLEAN CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT BEFORE REUSING. CONSIDER THE USE OF AN INDUSTRIAL LAUNDRY SPECIALIZING IN TWO-
COMPONENT COATINGS.
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FLAMMABILITY
THIS PRODUCT IS FLAMMABLE.
DO NOT USE OR STORE IN THE PRESENCE OF HEAT, NAKED FLAMES, SPARKS, OR OXIDIZING MATERIALS. TAKE
PRECAUTIONS AGAINST DISCHARGES OF STATIC ELECTRICITY. DO NOT ALLOW EXPLOSIVE VAPOUR TO BUILD UP.
UTILIZE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
REF: SEHB1000B
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PAGE 4 OF 4
COMPANY:
MACLEOD INDUSTRIES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
DATE OF ISSUE:
JUNE 2004
PRODUCT NAME:
SWIFTEPOXY HB, PART B
THIS PRODUCT IS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO THE CRITERIA OF WORKSAFE AUSTRALIA
THIS PRODUCT IS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH SWIFTEPOXY HB, PART A. ENSURE YOU
HAVE BOTH MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS IN YOUR POSSESSION.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE, CONTINUED
RISK PHRASES
R20/22: HARMFUL BY INHALATION AND IF SWALLOWED.
R43:
MAY CAUSE SENSITISATION BY SKIN CONTACT.
R11:
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
SAFE HANDLING
STORAGE/TRANSPORT
CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD, CLASS 3.2, SUBSIDIARY RISK 8, PACKAGING GROUP III, FOR TRANSPORT
PURPOSES.
STORE IN A WELL-VENTILATED STOREROOM AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES.
DO NOT STORE NEAR OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS, OR STRONG BASES. DO NOT STORE NEAR FOODSTUFFS.
STORE IN A DRY LOCATION BETWEEN 5º - 30º C. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
HAZCHEM CODE 3X
SPILLS AND DISPOSAL
ENSURE THERE IS NO SOURCE OF IGNITION. WEAR APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. CONTAIN
THE SPILL WITH SAND, EARTH, OR OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PLACE THIS ABSORBENT MATERIAL IN A
SEALED CONTAINER AND CONSULT A QUALIFIED HAZARDOUS GOODS DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR DISPOSAL WHICH
CONFORMS TO THE RELEVANT STATE AND COMMONWEALTH REGULATION.
DO NOT ALLOW THIS PRODUCT TO ENTER THE WATERWAYS.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARDS
THIS PRODUCT IS A HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID. COMBUSTION OF THIS PRODUCT PRODUCES OXIDES OF CARBON
AND NITROGEN. OTHER TOXIC GASES/VAPOURS MAY ALSO BE CREATED.
USE SELF-CONTAINTED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL BODY PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
SOME OF THE SOLVENTS IN THIS PRODUCT CAN FORM EXPLOSIVE VAPOURS.
USE FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, OR WATER SPRAY AS EXTINGUISHING MEDIA.
THIS PRODUCT MAY REACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
ENVIRONMENTAL
SOME COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE CONSIDERED A HAZARD TO AQUATIC LIFE. DO NOT ALLOW THIS
PRODUCT OR ITS HARDENER TO ENTER WATERWAYS OR SUBSOIL. FULLY CURED AND DRIED PRODUCT IS NOT
BIOLOGICALLY AVAILABLE. . THE EPOXY RESIN USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS PRODUCT IS A INJURIOUS TO
AQUATIC LIFE IN ITS UNCURED STATE. THIS CONTAINER THIS PRODUCT IS SHIPPED IN SHOULD BE RESEALED
AFTER USE. MACLEOD INDUSTRIES AUSTRALIA WILL ACCEPT PACKAGING FOR ANY OF ITS PRODUCTS FOR SAFE
DISPOSAL. IF THIS IS NOT PRACTICABLE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR COUNCIL OR AN INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISPOSAL
COMPANY FOR APPROPRIATE INFORMATION. THIS MATERIAL AND ITS CONTAINER MUST BE DISPOSED OF AS
HAZARDOUS WASTE.
AUTHOR’S STATEMENT
THIS MSDS IS OFFERED IN GOOD FAITH, AND REPRESENTS THE BEST KNOWLEDGE AVAILABLE TO THE AUTHOR AS
TO THE APPROPRIATE HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES PERTAINING TO THIS PRODUCT. THE USER SHOULD READ THIS
MSDS AND THE MSDS FOR PART A TO BE USED WITH THIS PRODUCT AND RELATE IT TO HOW HE/SHE WILL BE
USING THE PRODUCT. SOME RISK OR SAFETY PHRASES HAVE BEEN USED WHERE THEY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN
MANDATED BY REGULATION, BUT WHERE THE AUTHOR BELIEVES THAT PROVIDING THOSE RISK OR SAFETY
PHRASES IS IN THE INTEREST OF THE USER.
AUTHOR: MIKE FINKE