SAFETY DATA SHEET
EPOXO 440GS - BASE
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Issued: 25/09/2007
Revision No: 2
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING
Product name: EPOXO 440GS - BASE
Product code: 43400A
Company name: ROCOL
ROCOL House
Swillington
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS26 8BS
ENGLAND
Tel: +44 (0) 113 232 2700
Fax: +44 (0) 113 232 2740
Emergency tel: +44 (0) 113 232 2600
Email: customer-service@rocol.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Main hazards: Flammable. Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause sensitisation by skin contact. Harmful to
aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous ingredients: BISPHENOL A-(EPICHLORHYDRIN) {REACTION PRODUCT} 5-15%
EINECS: 500-033-5 CAS: 25068-38-6
[Xi] R36/38; [Sens.] R43; [N] R51/53
• HEPTAN-2-ONE 1-5%
EINECS: 203-767-1 CAS: 110-43-0
[-] R10; [Xn] R20/22
4. FIRST AID MEASURES (SYMPTOMS)
Skin contact: There may be irritation and redness at the site of contact.
Eye contact: There may be irritation and redness. The eyes may water profusely.
Ingestion: There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat.
Inhalation: Exposure may cause coughing or wheezing.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES (ACTION)
Skin contact: Remove all contaminated clothes and footwear immediately unless stuck to skin. Wash
immediately with plenty of soap and water.
Eye contact: Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention if soreness or redness
persists.
Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell.
Inhalation: Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so. Seek medical
attention if you feel unwell.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media: Water spray. Dry chemical powder. Use water spray to cool containers.
Exposure hazards:
In combustion emits toxic fumes.
Protection of fire-fighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing to prevent co