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CHEMICAL ANCHOR EPOXY AH RESIN

STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE

Hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia

IDENTIFICATION

USE

Chemical Anchor Epoxy AH Resin is an epoxy resin that is used in conjunction with Chemical Anchor Epoxy AH Hardener to form a fast setting chemical anchor designed for permanently setting bolts, starter bars, threaded rods, etc.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES

INGREDIENTS

HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION

HEALTH EFFECTS - ACUTE

Swallowed:
Moderately toxic. Ingestion can result in nausea.

Eyes:
A mild eye irritant.

Skin:
Contact with skin may result in irritation. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may lead to dermatitic effects. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause skin sensitization.

Inhaled:
Not normally an inhalation risk due to low vapour pressure at ambient temperatures.

HEALTH EFFECTS - CHRONIC

Knowledge is based on that of the constituents.
Repeated or prolonged skin contact can cause sensitisation.
Repeated or prolonged skin contact can cause chronic dermatitis.
Repeated and prolonged skin contact may cause irritation.

FIRST AID

Swallowed:
Give water to drink. DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical advice.

Eyes:
Immediately irrigate with copious quantity of water for at least 15 minutes. Eyelids to be held open. Seek medical advice if effects persist.

Skin:
Wash with plenty of soap and water. Seek medical advice if effects persist. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before re-use.

Inhaled:
Remove victim to fresh air. Allow patient to assume most comfortable position and keep warm. Recovery should be rapid after removal from exposure. Keep at rest until fully recovered. Seek medical advice if effects persist.

First aid facility:
Ensure that eye wash bath is readily accessible.

Advice to Doctor:
Treat symptomatically

Toxicity Data:
No data available for the compounded product.

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

EXPOSURE STANDARDS

No data available for the compounded product.

ENGINEERING CONTROLS

Use in an adequately ventilated area. General factory ventilation is normally sufficient. Local exhaust ventilation will be required in confined areas or where natural ventilation is not sufficient to maintain concentrations below exposure limits. In poorly ventilated or confined areas the use of a respirator may be required.

PERSONAL PROTECTION

Wearing of the following protective equipment is recommended:
Safety glasses, goggles or faceshield as appropriate. PVC, neoprene or nitrile rubber gloves.
Avoid repeated and prolonged skin contact.

Always wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and protective equipment before storing/re-using. Ensure that safety shower and eye wash bath are readily accessible.

FLAMMABILITY

Will burn if involved in a fire but not considered to be a significant fire risk.

ENVIRONMENT

Avoid contaminating waterways.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS

Polymerisation with considerable heat build up will occur if masses >0.5kg are mixed with amines in uncontrolled conditions.

Ensure that people handling this product are not allergic (sensitive) to epoxy resins.

SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION

STORAGE AND TRANSPORT

Store in cool place and out of direct sunlight. Keep containers closed tightly when not in use.
Do not store in conditions of excessive heat or cold.
Do not interchange "D" plugs between resin and hardener cartridges.

SPILLS AND DISPOSAL

Wear appropriate protective equipment when cleaning up spillage's. Contain spillage using absorbent (soil or sand, sawdust, vermiculite, inert material). Prevent any contamination of drains or waterways. Scrape up and seal in properly labelled drums for disposal. Remove residue from contaminated areas with specific clean-up solution or use water and detergent. Observe local regulations when disposing of waste material.

FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD

No unusual fire or explosion hazards. In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed. Fire fighters to wear self-contained breathing apparatus if risk of exposure to vapour or products of combustion.

Hazardous decomposition products of combustion: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, soot and smoke, oxidative products of polymeric material.

Reactivity Data

Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents, mineral acids and epoxy curing agents under uncontrolled conditions.

OTHER SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION

Avoid breathing vapour if product is heated.

OTHER INFORMATION

MANUFACTURERS ADVICE

This product must be used in conjunction with Chemical Anchor AH Hardener. Refer to Technical Data Sheet or label for mixing ratio and application information.

FURTHER INFORMATION

This MSDS summarises our best knowledge of the Health and Safety Information of the product and how to safely handle the product. Each user should read this MSDS and consider the information in the context of how the product will be handled and used in the workplace including in conjunction with other products.

Since we cannot anticipate or control the many different conditions under which this information and our products may be used, each user should review these recommendations in the specific context of the intended application and confirm that they are appropriate.

CONTACT POINT

Peter Coundouris General Manager Svenic Australia (Contact Information below)

OTHER CONTACT

Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26