SAFETY DATA SHEET

1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY /

UNDERTAKING
Product Name: NITOMORTAR S HARDENER
Application: Hardener component of three part high performance epoxy mortar system.
Company: Fosroc Limited
Address: Coleshill Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire. B78 3TL
Telephone: 01827 262222 (Out of Hours) 01827 265279 Fax: 01827 262444
2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Composition: polyamide resin, modified aliphatic polyamine.
Hazardous Ingredient(s) Symbol Risk Phrases Other Information %
diethylenetriamine C R21/22, 34, 43 Cas No: 111-40-0 >10 <25
benzyl alcohol Xn R20/22 Cas No: 100-51-6 >10 <25
polyamide resin Xi R36/38 Cas No: 68410-23-1 >50
All constituents of this product are listed in EINECS (European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances)
or ELINCS (European List of New Chemical Substances) or are exempt.
Refer to Section 8 for Occupational Exposure Limits.
3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Causes burns.
Harmful if swallowed.
May cause sensitisation by skin contact

CORROSIVE
4: FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Irrigate immediately with copious quantities of water for several minutes. Obtain medical attention
urgently.
Skin: Wash immediately with soap and water or suitable skin cleanser. Remove contaminated clothing
immediately.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure, rest and keep warm and obtain medical attention urgently.
Ingestion: Obtain medical attention urgently. Do NOT induce vomiting. Beware of aspiration if vomiting occurs.

5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, powder, foam or water.
Special Exposure Hazards: Toxic fumes. Nitrogen compounds.
Special Protective Equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus.
6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into drains, sewers and water courses.
Decontamination Procedures: Soak up with inert absorbent or contain and remove by best available means.
Gather into containers. Dispose of as waste. Clean contaminated area with water.

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7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid breathing vapours. Ensure adequate ventilation. Maintain good standards of personal hygiene.
Avoid skin and eye contact. Do not eat, drink or smoke whilst using this product.
Storage: Keep away from foodstuffs and food containers. Keep containers dry and tightly closed.

8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Occupational Exposure Limits:-
Substance 8 Hour TWA STEL Source/Other Information
2,2'-Iminodiethylamine 4.3 mgm-3 -- EH40
( diethylenetriamine )
Engineering Control Measures: Use only in well ventilated areas. Local exhaust ventilation is recommended.
Personal Protective Equipment: Avoid skin and eye contact. Impervious gloves (eg PVC). Goggles. Plastic
apron and overalls.
9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Liquid.
Colour: Clear.
Odour: Amine. Musty.
Boiling Point/Range (°C): >180
Melting Point/Range (°C): Not applicable
Flash Point (closed, °C): >110
Viscosity (at 20°C): <15 poise
Explosive Properties (%): Not applicable.
Oxidising Properties: Not determined.
Vapour Pressure (kPa at 20°C): 0.1
Relative Density (at 20°C): 0.98
Water Solubility: Partially soluble

10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: Stable if used as directed
Conditions to Avoid: Temperatures (ºC) below 0°C
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidising agents. Strong acids. Strong alkalis.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal decomposition:- Oxides of carbon. Nitrogen compounds,
in some fire circumstances, hydrogen cyanide.
11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The following toxicological assessment is based on a knowledge of the toxicity of the product's components:
Expected oral LD50, rat > 2g/kg.
Classified as a skin sensitiser.
Health Effects
On Eyes: Causes irreversible damage to eye tissue if not removed promptly.
On Skin: Corrosive - causes burns.
By Inhalation: May cause respiratory irritation.
By Ingestion: May cause irritation of mouth, throat and digestive tract. Ingestion of significant amounts may result in
severe systemic effects.
Chronic: Repeated or prolonged skin contact will result in severe irritation leading to burns.

12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Environmental Assessment: When used and disposed of as intended, no adverse environmental effects are
foreseen.

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Mobility: Mobile liquid. Partially soluble in water.
Persistence and Degradability: Expected to be not readily biodegradable.
Bioaccumulative Potential: Not expected to be bioaccumulative.
Ecotoxicity: Ecotoxic to fish/daphnia/algae. Not expected to be inhibitory to sewage bacteria.
13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal must be in accordance with local and national legislation.
Unused Product: Classified as a special waste. May be reacted with base component to give an
inert polymeric material.
Used/Contaminated Product: Classified as a special waste. Dispose of through an authorised waste contractor
to a licensed site.
Packaging: Must be disposed of through an authorised waste contractor.
14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN Number: 1760
IMO: Class: 8 Packing Group: III Marine Pollutant: No
IATA/ICAO: Class: 8 Packing Group: III
ADR: Class: 8 Item: 66 (c)
Transport Name: Corrosive liquids, nos (diethylenetriamine mixture)
Hazchem/Kemler Code: 2X / 80
15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
Hazard Label Data:-
Named Ingredients: diethylenetriamine
UN Number: 1760
Symbol(s): C
Risk Phrases: Causes burns.
Harmful if swallowed.
May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
Safety Phrases: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice.
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label
where possible).
EC Directives: Safety Framework Directive, 89/391/EEC.
Dangerous Substances Directive, 67/548/EEC and adaptations.
Dangerous Preparations Directive, 88/379/EEC.
Safety Data Sheets Directive, 91/155/EEC.
Statutory Instruments: Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) (Amendment) Regs. 1996 (SI
1092).
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regs. 1994 (SI 3246).
Health & Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974.
Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regs. 1991 (SI 2839).
The Special Waste Regulations 1996 (SI 972).
Codes of Practice: Waste Management. The Duty of Care.
Classification and labelling of dangerous substances for carriage by road in tankers, tank
containers & packages (L14)
Guidance Notes: Occupational skin diseases: health and safety precautions (EH 26).
Storage of packaged dangerous substances [HS(G)71].
The above publications are available from HMSO
16: OTHER INFORMATION
Also refer to the Safety Data Sheet(s) for information on other components of this product.

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The data and advice given apply when the product is used for the stated application or applications. The product is not sold as suitable for any other
application. Use of the product for applications other than as stated in this sheet may give rise to risks not mentioned in this sheet. The product should
not be used other than for the stated application or applications without seeking advice from Fosroc Ltd.
If this product has been purchased for supply to a third party for use at work, it is the purchaser's duty to take all necessary steps to secure that any person
handling or using the product is provided with the information in this sheet.
It is the responsibility and duty of the employer to inform employees and others who may be affected of any hazards described in this sheet and of any
precautions which should be taken.
This sheet does not constitute or substitute for the users own assessment of workplace risk, as required by other health and safety legislation.
Further copies of this Safety Data Sheet may be obtained from Fosroc Limited.
Date Printed: 05/01/1999 SDS Reference: 0292/01 NMS HARD
REVISION
Supersedes issue no: 03 dated: 01.10.96
Sections updated/revised - no(s): 1 . 8.

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