CRAWFORD LABORATORIES, INC -- EPOXY -- 8010-01-441-5910 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:EPOXY
MSDS Date:03/07/1996
FSC:8010
NIIN:01-441-5910
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CRAWFORD LABORATORIES, INC
Address:4165 SOUTH EMERALD AVENUE
City:CHICAGO
State:IL
ZIP:60609
Country:US
Info Phone Num:312-376-7132
Emergency Phone Num:(800)424-9300
Preparer's Name:DAVID SCHMETTERER
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:5V430
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CRAWFORD LABORATORIES, INC
Address:4165 SOUTH EMERALD AVENUE
Box:City:CHICAGO
State:IL
ZIP:60609
Country:US
Phone:312-376-7132
CAGE:5V430

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

Ingred Name:METHYL ETHYL KETONE
CAS:78-93-3
RTECS #:EL6475000
= Wt:14.
OSHA PEL:100 PPM
ACGIH STEL:200 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:100 SOLVENT
CAS:64742-95-6
RTECS #:WF3400000
= Wt:1.7
OSHA PEL:50 PPM
ACGIH STEL:50 PPM

Ingred Name:EPOXY RESIN
CAS:25085-99-8
= Wt:21.

Ingred Name:TOLUENE
CAS:108-88-3
RTECS #:XS5250000
= Wt:3.4
OSHA PEL:100 PPM
ACGIH STEL:100 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:SILICONE DIOXIDE
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
= Wt:19.
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3

Ingred Name:DILUENT 8
CAS:68609-97-2
Code:F
= Wt:2.2

Ingred Name:DIATOMACEOUS EARTH, FLUX-CALCINED
CAS:68855-54-9
= Wt:8.6

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

Effects of Overexposure:OVEREXPOSURE MAY PRODUCE VARIOUS EFFECTS,
    INCLUDING: 1-ACUTE TOXICITY, RESULTING IN HEADACHE, DIZZINESS,
    NAUSEA, AND LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS. 2- SEVERE EYE IRRITATION
    POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERMANENT DAM AGE.  3- IRRITATED MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES.	4- VOMITTING DUE TO INGESTION.	5- DEFATTING AND DRYING
    OF THE SKIN.  6- SENSITIZATION AFTER REPEATED CONTACT.

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

First Aid:EYE CONTACT-FLUSH WITH LUKEWARM LOW PRESSURE WATER FOR 15
    MINUTES.  OCCASIONALLY LIFTING EYELIDS.  GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. 
    -INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR AND PROVIDE OXYGEN IF
    BREATHING IS DI FFICULT.  GIVE ARTIFICAL RESPIRATION IF NOT
    BREATHING.	GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.	KEEP VICTIM WARM AND
    COMFORTABLE.  INGESTION: IF SWALLOWED, CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. 
    ONLY INDUCE VOMITTIN ON INSTRUC TIONS OF PHYSICIAN. IF VOMITTING
    OCURS SPONTANEOULSY, KEEP HEAD BELOW HIPS TP PREVENT ASPIRATION OF
    LIQUID INTO LUNGS. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO UNCONSCIOUS
    PERSON.  -*

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

Flash Point Method:SCC
Flash Point:=-2.2C, 28.F
28F
Lower Limits:1.4
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CO2, OR DRY CHEMICAL.  -
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER MAY BE USED TO KEEP EXPOSED CONTAINERS
    COOL, AND TO KEEP FLAMMABLE STRUCTURES WET.  DO NOT ENTER FIRE AREA
    WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTION BECAUSE HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
    MAY BE PRESENT.  -
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WATER PRESSURE MAY SPREAD A FLAMMABLE
    LIQUID FIRE.  SEALED CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE IF OVERHEATED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:FLAMMABLE. ELIMANATE ALL IGNITION SOURCES. 
    HANDLING EQUIPMENT MUST BE GROUNDED TO PREVENT SPARKING.  SOAK UP
    WITH AN ABSORBENT AND PLACE IN NON-LEAKING CONTAINERS.  SEAL
    TIGHTLY FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:TREAT AS A HAZARDOUS- FLAMMABLE
    MATERIAL.
Other Precautions:ANY PROPOSED USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ELEVATED
    TEMPERATURE PROCESSES SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY EVALUTED TO ASSURE THAT
    SAFE OPERATING CONDITIONS ARE ESTABLHISHED AND MAINTAINED.

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

Respiratory Protection:IMPORTANT MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO
    MAINTAIN VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS BELOWTHE ESTABLISHED TLV LIMIT AS
    GIVEN BY OSHA.  IN MORE CONFINED AREAS A KIOSH-MSHA APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR EEQUIPPED WITH OR GANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE SHOULD BE WORN. 
    -
Ventilation:MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.	-
Protective Gloves:USE RUBBER GLOVES.  -
Eye Protection:WEAR APPROVED SAFETY GOGGLES AND/OR FACE SHEILD. -
Other Protective Equipment:HAVE EYE BATH AND SAFETY SHOWER AVAILABLE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:>79.4C, 175.F
B.P. Text:175-344F
Vapor Density:>AIR
Spec Gravity:1.32
Viscosity:71KU
Evaporation Rate & Reference:3.87 X N-BUTYL ACETATE
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:GREEN LIQUID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:34.5

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH OXIDIZING AGENTS AND STRONG ALAALIES. -
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES, AND
    INCOMPATIBILTIES ABOVE.  -
Hazardous Decomposition Products:INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION FOR PRODUCTS
    LIKE THIS MAY GENERATE HIGHLY POISONOUS CARBON MONOXIDE AND OTHER
    TOXIC GASES.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:SKIN CONTACT: FLUSH WATER WHILE REMOVING
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHNG. WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. DO NOT REUSE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.  IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE CODE: D001  CHARACTERISTICS:IGNITABLE
    *HOT ORGANIC CHEMICAL VAPORS/MISTS SUSCEPTIBLE-SUDDEN SPONTANEOUS
    COMBUSTION WH-MIXED W/AIR.IGNITION MAY OCCUR@TEMPERATURES BELOW
    PUBLISHED IN  LITERATURE
    AS"AUTOIGNITION"/"IGNITION"TEMPERATURES.IGNITION TEMPERATURES
    DECREASE W/INCREASING VAPOR VOLUME&VAPOR/AIR CONTACT
    TIME&INFLUENCED BY PRESSURE CHANGES.IGNITION MAY OCCUR@TYPICAL
    ELEVATED T EMPERATURE PROCESS CONDTIONS,ESPECIALLY IN PROCESS
    OPERATING UNDER VACUUM IF SUBJECTED-SUDDEN INGRESS OF AIR/OUTSIDE
    PROCESS.EQUIPMENT OPERATING UNDER ELEVATED PRESSURE IF SUDDEN
    ESCAPE OF VAPORS/MIST S-ATMOSHERE OCCURS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT
    LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATION.  CONTACT AN APPROVED DISPOSAL
    FACILITY.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:KNOW APPLICABLE D.O.T. REGULATIONS BEFORE
    ATTEMPING TO TRANSPORT THIS MATERIAL .

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:METHYL ETHYL KETONE
State Regulatory Information:

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