MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)
Section 1: CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: 3145 Hardener (TAP General Purpose Epoxy Hardener)
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Amido Amines
MFR??S NAME: Jeffco Products, 5252 Kearny Villa Way, San Diego, CA 92123
EMERGENCY PHONE: 800/535-5053(Infotrac) GENERAL INFORMATION:
(800) 246-5055 Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm (PST)
Section 2: COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT % CAS # EXPOSURE LIMITS
Nonylphenol >50 84852153 N/E
Tetraethylenepentamine reaction products >20 68953-36-6 N/E
Proprietary ingredients <10 Trade secret N/E
Section 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Corrosive epoxy hardener. Certain individuals may have pre-existing skin
or respiratory conditions causing a sensitivity or allergy which manifests as various reactions. Heating
or spraying this product or the mixed parts increases potential health hazards. Health and Safety
personnel should examine the handling procedures and remedy any existing or potential health and
safety hazards.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
EYE:
?? Can cause severe irritation. Significant, prolonged, or repeated contact can damage the
cornea.
SKIN:
?? Can cause irritation. Significant, prolonged, or repeated exposure can cause severe irritation.
INGESTION:
?? Can inflame or damage the G.I. tract. Large quantity ingestion can be harmful.
INHALATION:
?? Can cause irritation. Significant, prolonged, or repeated exposure to mist or vapor can
damage the respiratory system.
CHRONIC EFFECTS:
?? Repeated exposure can cause irritation and sensitization.
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS:
?? Skin rash, irritation, reddening, or eczema; Breathing irritation or difficulty.
Section 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
?USE APPROPRIATE BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS PROTECTIONS??
EYE:
?? Hold eyelids apart and flood with copious amounts of water. Seek medical attention.
SKIN:
?? Remove excess product. Wash thoroughly with soap and water. If irritation persists, seek
medical attention.
INGESTION:
?? Do not induce vomiting unless directed by medical personnel. Seek medical attention.
INHALATION:
ATTENTION: No representation is made as to the accuracy or correctness of the information contained herein,
other than to state that it is presented by this organization in good faith and we believe it to be correct and
accurate per the limits of our understanding and training as of the date of first publication. The user or handler of
this product is warned to take the most conservative and safest interpretation possible of all information
contained herein and to use the most extreme personal protection measures and exposure limitations prudently
dictated by the specific usage or handling situation, this MSDS information and good industrial safety and
hygiene practices.
MSDS: JEFFCO 3145 REV DATE: 1 Jan 2002 REV: 5 JEFFCO PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.
?? Remove to fresh air. Seek medical attention.
Section 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT: 225??F UEL: N.D.A. LEL: N.D.A. VAPOR DENSITY: N.D.A.
NFPA FLAMMABILITY RATING: 1 AUTOIGNITION: N.D.A.
COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: CO, CO2, NOx, & misc. hydrocarbons
SPECIAL HAZARDS: Firefighters should wear butyl rubber boots, gloves, and body suit with SCBA.
May generate toxic and irritating combustion products. Use DOT Response Guide #153.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use foam, CO2, dry chemical, water fog.
FIRE FIGHTER INSTRUCTIONS: Stay upwind. Wear at least full bunker gear and SCBA.
Section 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Isolate spill area. Keep out of sewer and storm drains. Stop the leak and contain the spill. Vacuum,
scoop, or absorb spill with non-combustible materials. Clean up spill residues with soap and water.
Section 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing vapors by appropriate measures. Do not eat or smoke
while handling this product. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling or exposure to this
product.
Store in original sealed container at ambient temperatures (65??-80??F) in dry, well-ventilated areas.
Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
For Personal exposure Limits (PEL), Threshold Limit Values (TLV), or other exposure limits, see
Sec.2.
GENERAL: Provide adequate ventilation that will keep airborne concentration at a minimum.
EYE/FACE: Safety glasses or splash goggles with face shield.
SKIN: Chemical resistant gloves. Don chemical resistant clothing where exposure may occur.
RESPIRATORY: NIOSH approved respirator with organic vapor/HEPA filter cartridges.
OTHER: Decontaminate or discard clothing and materials that have come in contact with this product.
Section 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE: amber ODOR: faint amine PHYSICAL STATE: liquid
pH: alkaline VAPOR PRESS: N.D.A. VAPOR DENSITY: N.D.A. SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.97
BOILING PT: N.D.A. MELT PT: N/A SOLUBILITY IN H2O: moderate
Section 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong oxidizers, acids, epoxy resins in uncontrolled conditions; contact with
other unpolymerized monomers or polymers.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: None known, other than Sec. 5??s Combustion Products.
Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ATTENTION: No representation is made as to the accuracy or correctness of the information contained herein,
other than to state that it is presented by this organization in good faith and we believe it to be correct and
accurate per the limits of our understanding and training as of the date of first publication. The user or handler of
this product is warned to take the most conservative and safest interpretation possible of all information
contained herein and to use the most extreme personal protection measures and exposure limitations prudently
dictated by the specific usage or handling situation, this MSDS information and good industrial safety and
hygiene practices.
MSDS: JEFFCO 3145 REV DATE: 1 Jan 2002 REV: 5 JEFFCO PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.
Oral: N.D.A.
Dermal: N.D.A.
Inhalation: N.D.A.
Carcinogens under OSHA, ACGIH, NTP, IARC, or Other: None ?? 0.1%.
Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
N.D.A.
Section 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Section 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT: Amines, Liquid, Corrosive n.o.s. (Nonylphenol), 8, UN 2735, PG III
IATA: Regulated.
IMO: Regulated.
Section 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
OSHA: 1910.1200 Hazardous Chemical ??Corrosive??, ??Sensitizer??.
TSCA: Contains listed ingredients.
SARA III: Sec311 & 312 Immediate Health Hazard; Sec313 Chemicals above de minimus level:
None.
CA PROP. 65 NOTICE: Not listed.
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (VOC) %: Zero.
NFPA: HEALTH 3 FIRE 1 REACTIVITY 0 OTHER N/A
Section 16: CANADIAN REGULATORY INFORMATION
WHMIS: Hazard Classification: Class D Division 2A, Class D Division 2B, Class E Corrosive.
WHMIS Symbols: Stylized T.
Trade Secrets: N/A.
Hazardous Products Act Information: This product MSDS contains ingredients which are Controlled
and/or on the Ingredient Disclosure List (HPA sections 13 and 14).
ABBREVIATIONS: N/A = not applicable; N.D.A. = no data available; NE = not established
END OF MSDS
ATTENTION: No representation is made as to the accuracy or correctness of the information contained herein,
other than to state that it is presented by this organization in good faith and we believe it to be correct and
accurate per the limits of our understanding and training as of the date of first publication. The user or handler of
this product is warned to take the most conservative and safest interpretation possible of all information
contained herein and to use the most extreme personal protection measures and exposure limitations prudently
dictated by the specific usage or handling situation, this MSDS information and good industrial safety and
hygiene practices.