Material Safety Data Sheet
EPILUX 74
Hardener
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY
Product Name : Epilux 74 Hardener
Product Type : Epoxy based Primer
Supplier : Berger Paints Emirates Limited
P O Box 27524, Dubai, UAE
Telephone Number : 009714-3391000
Emergency Telephone Number : 009714-3391078
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS OF MIXTURE :
Weight% CAS Number LEL Vol% ACGIH TLV-TWA
• Formulated 25– 85
Amine hardener
• 2-Ethoxy Ethanol 0-4 110-80-5 1.7 5 ppm
• Xylene 5 - 10 1330-20-7 1.2 100 ppm
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION :
• Hazards identification of the preparation :
R-10 : Flammable
R-20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin
R-38 Irritating to skin
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES :
General : Remove contaminated clothing.
First Aid - Inhalation : Remove to fresh air. If rapid recovery does not occur,
obtain medical attention.
First Aid - Skin : Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Wash skin
thoroughly with soap and water.
First Aid - Eye : Irrigate copiously with clean, fresh water for atleast 10
minutes, holding the eye lids apart and seek medical
advice.
First Aid - Ingestion : Do not induce vomiting. Obtain immediate medical
attention.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES :
Specific hazards : Fire will produce dense, black smoke. Inhalation of
decomposition products may cause serious health
hazards.
Extinguishing media : Water spray-mist, foam, dry chemical powder, carbon
dioxide, sand.
Unsuitable extinguishing media : Water in a jet.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES :
Personal precautions : Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe
vapour. Extinguish naked flames. Remove ignition
sources. Avoid sparks.
Personal protection : Wear PVC gloves, safety boots. Wear full face-piece
respirator with organic vapour canister NPF 400. In a
confined space, wear self-contained breathing apparatus
open circuit type NPF 2000.
Environmental precautions : Prevent contamination of soil and water.
Processing for Cleaning/
Collecting : Contain and collect spillage with non-combustible
absorbent materials, e.g., sand, earth or spill control
material and place in a container for disposal
according to local regulation
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Do not breathe vapour, spray/mists.
Extinguish any naked flames. Remove ignition sources. Avoid spark. Do not smoke.
Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Handling temperature : Ambient
Storage : Keep container tightly closed and in a well ventilated
place. Keep away from direct sunlight and other sources
of heat or ignition. Do not smoke in storage areas.
Storage temperature : Ambient.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION :
Engineering Control measures : Use only in well ventilated areas.
Respiratory protection : When workers are facing concentrations above the
exposure limit they must use appropriate certified
respirators.
Hand protection : PVC gloves. Barrier creams may help to protect the
exposed areas of the skin.
Eye protection : Use safety eyewear designed to protect against splash
of products.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF MIXTURES :
Physical state : Liquid
Odour : Like organic solvents
Safety related information : Value
Flash Point 35 - 41ºC (Abel closed cup)
Ignition temperature > 350ºC
Initial Boiling Point 137ºC (Based on Xylene)
Vapour Density (Vs. Air) Heavier
Evaporation Rate (Vs. n-Bu. Acetate) Slower
Density at 25ºC 0.98 – 1.05 gm/cc
Solubility in water Negligible
10. STABILITY/REACTIVITY :
Stability : Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to avoid : Heat, flames and sparks. Caustic soda induce a
vigorous polymerisation at a temperature around 200ºC
Materials to avoid : Strong Oxidising agents. Strong acids and strong bases.
Hazardous decomposition : Unknown
products
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION :
Basis for assessment : This product was not tested but the information given is
based on the known toxicological data of the constituents
Acute toxicity - oral : LD 50 expected to be > 2000 mg/kg based on Xylene
Acute toxicity - dermal : LD 50 expected to be > 2000 mg/kg based on Xylene
Eye irritation : The liquid splashed in the eyes may cause irritation.
Skin irritation : Irritant
12. ECOLOGICAL : Avoid contamination of earth, rivers, lakes or sewages
INFORMATION
Water contamination class : 2 (self classification)
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS :
Precautions : Refer to Section 7
Waste disposal : Recover or recycle if possible. Otherwise incineration.
Container disposal : Allow the residue to dry and dispose of as scrap metal.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION :
UN Number : 1263
IMCO Class : 3.3
Page Number : 3149
Marine Pollutant : Yes
Proper shipping name : Paint
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION :
• EC Classification : Flammable, Harmful
Contains : Xylene
• EC Risk phrases
R-10 : Flammable.
R-20/21 : Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin
R-38 : Irritating to skin
• EC Safety Phrases
S-24 : Avoid contact with skin
S-25 : Avoid contact with eyes
S-36/37 : Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves
S51 : Use only in well ventilated areas.
16. DISCLAIMER :
This information is based on our current knowledge and is obtained from sources, which we believe
are reliable. However, the information is provided without any warranty, express or implied,
regarding the correctness. This information is extended to describe the product for the purposes of
health, safety and environmental requirements only. The conditions or methods of handling,
storage, use or disposal of the product are beyond our control. For this and other reasons, we do not
assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage connected with the handling,
storage, use or disposal of the product.
