Conforms to Regulation (EC) No.

1907/2006 (REACH), Annex II - United Kingdom (UK)

SAFETY DATA SHEET

ARALDITE DBF CH

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE

COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Identification of the substance or preparation
Product name : ARALDITE DBF CH
Product type : Liquid.
Product description : Preparation
Use of the : Component used for the manufacture of electrical insulation parts
substance/preparation

Supplier : Huntsman Advanced Materials (Europe)BVBA

Everslaan 45
3078 Everberg / Belgium
Tel.: +41 61 299 20 41
Fax: +41 61 299 20 40
Emergency telephone : EUROPE: +32 35 75 1234
number France ORFILA: +33(0)145425959
ASIA: +65 6336-6011
China: +86 20 39377888
Australia: 1800 786 152
New Zealand: 0800 767 437
USA: +1/800/424.9300

For further Product EHS related questions concerning this document or its contents, please
contact:
E-Mail:
[email protected]

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
The product is classified as dangerous according to Directive 1999/45/EC and its amendments.
Classification : Xi; R36/38
R43
N; R51/53
Physical/chemical hazards : Not applicable.
Human health hazards : Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
Environmental hazards : Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substance/preparation : Preparation
Ingredient name CAS % Number Classification
number
reaction product: bisphenol A-(epichlorhydrin); 25068-38-6 60 - 100 Xi; R36/38 [1]
epoxy resin (number average molecular weight < R43
700) N; R51/53
diethyl phthalate 84-66-2 13 - 30 Not classified. [2]
See section 16 for the full text of the R-phrases
declared above

There are no additional ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of the supplier and in the
concentrations applicable, are classified as hazardous to health or the environment and hence require reporting
in this section.
[1] Substance classified with a health or environmental hazard

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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
[2] Substance with a workplace exposure limit
[3] PBT-substance
[4] vPvB-substance

Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in section 8.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

First-aid measures
Inhalation : Move exposed person to fresh air. Keep person warm and at rest. If not breathing, if
breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or
oxygen by trained personnel. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Get medical attention if adverse health effects persist
or are severe. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention
immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt
or waistband.
Ingestion : Wash out mouth with water. Remove dentures if any. Move exposed person to fresh
air. Keep person warm and at rest. If material has been swallowed and the exposed
person is conscious, give small quantities of water to drink. Stop if the exposed
person feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous. Do not induce vomiting unless
directed to do so by medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept
low so that vomit does not enter the lungs. Get medical attention if adverse health
effects persist or are severe. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention
immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt
or waistband.
Skin contact : Wash contaminated skin with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and
shoes. Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly with water before removing it, or wear
gloves. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention. In the event
of any complaints or symptoms, avoid further exposure. Wash clothing before reuse.
Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.
Eye contact : Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower
eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 10
minutes. Get medical attention.
Protection of first-aiders : No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. It may
be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Wash
contaminated clothing thoroughly with water before removing it, or wear gloves.
Notes to physician : No specific treatment. Treat symptomatically. Contact poison treatment specialist
immediately if large quantities have been ingested or inhaled.
See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
Suitable : Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
Not suitable : None known.
Special exposure hazards : In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst.
Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if
there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable
training. This material is toxic to aquatic organisms. Fire water contaminated with this
material must be contained and prevented from being discharged to any waterway,
sewer or drain.
Hazardous thermal : No specific data.
decomposition products
Carbon oxides, Burning produces obnoxious and toxic fumes.
Special protective : Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained
equipment for fire-fighters breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.

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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions : No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.
Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from
entering. Do not touch or walk through spilt material. Avoid breathing vapour or mist.
Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is
inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8).
Environmental precautions : Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains
and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental
pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air). Water polluting material. May be harmful to
the environment if released in large quantities.
Methods for cleaning up
Small spill : Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Dilute with water and mop
up if water-soluble or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate
waste disposal container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.
Large spill : Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Approach the release from
upwind. Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas.
Wash spillages into an effluent treatment plant or proceed as follows. Contain and
collect spillage with non-combustible, absorbent material e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite
or diatomaceous earth and place in container for disposal according to local
regulations (see section 13). Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.
Contaminated absorbent material may pose the same hazard as the spilt product.
Note: see section 1 for emergency contact information and section 13 for waste
disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling : Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8). Eating, drinking
and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and
processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking and
smoking. Persons with a history of skin sensitization problems should not be
employed in any process in which this product is used. Do not get in eyes or on skin
or clothing. Do not ingest. Avoid breathing vapour or mist. Avoid release to the
environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet. Keep in the original
container or an approved alternative made from a compatible material, kept tightly
closed when not in use. Empty containers retain product residue and can be
hazardous. Do not reuse container.
Storage : Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in original container protected from
direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible
materials (see section 10) and food and drink. Keep container tightly closed and
sealed until ready for use. Containers that have been opened must be carefully
resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabelled containers.
Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.
Storage temperature : Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in original container protected from
direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible
materials (see section 10) and food and drink. Keep container tightly closed and
sealed until ready for use. Containers that have been opened must be carefully
resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabelled containers.
Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination. Store between
the following temperatures: 2 to 40°C (35.6 to 104°F).
Storage hazard class : Storage class 10, Environmentally hazardous liquids
Huntsman Advanced
Materials
Packaging materials
Recommended : Use original container.

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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Ingredient name Occupational exposure limits

diethyl phthalate EH40/2005 WELs (United Kingdom (UK), 8/2007).
STEL: 10 mg/m³ 15 minute(s).
TWA: 5 mg/m³ 8 hour(s).

Recommended monitoring : If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal, workplace
procedures atmosphere or biological monitoring may be required to determine the effectiveness
of the ventilation or other control measures and/or the necessity to use respiratory
protective equipment. Reference should be made to European Standard EN 689 for
methods for the assessment of exposure by inhalation to chemical agents and
national guidance documents for methods for the determination of hazardous
substances.
Exposure controls
Occupational exposure : No special ventilation requirements. Good general ventilation should be sufficient to
controls control worker exposure to airborne contaminants. If this product contains ingredients
with exposure limits, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other
engineering controls to keep worker exposure below any recommended or statutory
limits.
Hygiene measures : Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before
eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period.
Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing.
Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety
showers are close to the workstation location.
Respiratory protection : Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved
standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must
be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the
safe working limits of the selected respirator.
Hand protection : Material of gloves for long term application (BTT>480min):
(BTT = Break Through Time)
Ethyl vinyl alcohol laminate (EVAL)., butyl rubber
Material of gloves for short term/splash application (10min<BTT<480min):
nitrile rubber, neoprene
Use gloves approved to relevant standards e.g. EN 374 (Europe), F739 (US).
Suitability and durability of a glove is dependent on usage, e.g. frequency and
duration of contact, chemical resistance of glove material and dexterity. Always seek
advice from glove suppliers.
Additional information can be found for instance at www.gisbau.de.
Eye protection : Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk
assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists or
dusts.
Skin protection : Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task
being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before
handling this product.

Environmental exposure : Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure
controls they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some
cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment
will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.

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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

General information
Appearance
Physical state : Liquid.
Colour : Clear.
Odour : Slight
Important health, safety and environmental information
pH : 7 [Conc. (% w/w): 50%] Water 20 deg C
Boiling point : >200°C (>392°F)
Flash point : Closed cup: 160°C (320°F) [DIN 51758 EN 22719 (Pensky-Martens Closed Cup)]
Decomposition : >200°C (>392°F)
temperature
Density : 1.1 to 1.2 g/cm 3 [25°C (77°F)]
Water solubility : Almost insoluble
Viscosity : Dynamic: 1300 to 1800 mPa·s (1300 to 1800 cP) 25 deg C

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical stability : The product is stable.
Possibility of hazardous : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur.
reactions
Conditions to avoid : Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet.
Materials to avoid : strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidising agents
Hazardous decomposition : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products
products should not be produced.
Carbon oxides, Burning produces obnoxious and toxic fumes.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicokinetics
Absorption : Not available.
Distribution : Not available.
Metabolism : Not available.
Elimination : Not available.
Potential acute health effects
Inhalation : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Ingestion : Irritating to mouth, throat and stomach.
Skin contact : Irritating to skin. May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
Eye contact : Irritating to eyes.
Acute toxicity
Product/ingredient name Result Species Dose Exposure
ARALDITE DBF CH LD50 Dermal Rat >2000 mg/kg -
LD50 Oral Rat >5000 mg/kg -
Conclusion/Summary : Not available.
Potential chronic health effects
Chronic toxicity
Conclusion/Summary : Not available.
Irritation/Corrosion
Conclusion/Summary : Not available.
Sensitiser
Product/ingredient name Route of Species Result
exposure
ARALDITE DBF CH skin Guinea pig Sensitising
Conclusion/Summary : Not available.

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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Carcinogenicity
Conclusion/Summary : Not available.
Mutagenicity
Conclusion/Summary : Not available.
Teratogenicity
Conclusion/Summary : Not available.
Reproductive toxicity
Conclusion/Summary : Not available.

Chronic effects : Once sensitized, a severe allergic reaction may occur when subsequently exposed to
very low levels.
Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Over-exposure signs/symptoms
Inhalation : No specific data.
Ingestion : No specific data.
Skin : Adverse symptoms may include the following:
irritation
redness
Eyes : Adverse symptoms may include the following:
irritation
watering
redness

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Environmental effects : Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
Aquatic ecotoxicity
Conclusion/Summary : Not available.
Biodegradability
Conclusion/Summary : Not available.
Other adverse effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Methods of disposal : The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible. Empty
containers or liners may retain some product residues. This material and its container
must be disposed of in a safe way. Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products
via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Disposal of this product, solutions and any
by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of environmental
protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority
requirements. Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil,
waterways, drains and sewers.
European waste catalogue : The relevant EU Directives and local, regional and national regulations must be
(EWC) complied with. It is among the tasks of the end user to assign the waste to waste
codes specific to industrial sectors and processes according to the European Waste
catalogue. It is recommended that the details be agreed with the waste disposer
responsible.
070208
07 02 08* other still bottoms and reaction residues
Hazardous waste : The classification of the product may meet the criteria for a hazardous waste.

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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

International transport regulations
Proper shipping name
ADR : Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s. BISPHENOL A EPOXY RESIN
IMDG : Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s. (BISPHENOL A EPOXY RESIN)
IATA : Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s. (BISPHENOL A EPOXY RESIN)

Regulatory UN number Classes Packing Label Additional information

information group
ADR/RID Class UN3082 9 III Classification code M6
Hazard identification 90
9 number

IMDG Class UN3082 9 III Emergency schedules (EmS)

F-A, S-F
9

IATA Class UN3082 9 III Passenger and Cargo Aircraft

Quantity limitation: 450 L
9 Packaging instructions: 914
Cargo Aircraft OnlyQuantity limitation:
450 L
Packaging instructions: 914

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

EU regulations
Classification and labeling have been determined according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC
(including amendments) and take into account the intended product use.
Hazard symbol or symbols :

Xi, N Irritant, Dangerous for the environment

Risk phrases : R36/38- Irritating to eyes and skin.
R43- May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
R51/53- Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.
Safety phrases : S24- Avoid contact with skin.
S37- Wear suitable gloves.
S61- Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet.
Contains : reaction product: bisphenol A-(epichlorhydrin); epoxy resin (number average
molecular weight < 700)
Exceptional labelling of : Contains epoxy constituents. See information supplied by the manufacturer.
special preparations
Additional warning phrases : Not applicable.
International regulations

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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

International lists : Australia inventory (AICS): All components are listed or exempted.
China inventory (IECSC): All components are listed or exempted.
Japan inventory (ENCS): All components are listed or exempted.
Japan inventory (ISHL): Not determined.
Korea inventory (KECI): All components are listed or exempted.
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC): Not determined.
Philippines inventory (PICCS): All components are listed or exempted.
United States inventory (TSCA 8b): All components are listed or exempted.
Europe inventory: All components are listed or exempted.
Canada inventory: All components are listed or exempted.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Full text of R-phrases : R36/38- Irritating to eyes and skin.
referred to in sections 2 and R43- May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
3 - United Kingdom (UK) R51/53- Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.
Full text of classifications : Xi - Irritant
referred to in sections 2 and N - Dangerous for the environment
3 - United Kingdom (UK)
References
Epoxy Resins and Curing Agents; Toxicology, Health, Safety and Environmental Aspects (Plastics Europe, May 2006)
The provision of Safety Data Sheets comes under Regulation 6 of CHIP (CHIP is the recognised abbreviation for the
Chemicals Hazard Information and Packaging Regulations). This is an addition to the Health and Safety at Work Act
1974.
Users of products supplied by Huntsman Advanced Materials should take appropriate measures to ensure working
practices are in accordance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH).
History
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Notice to reader
While the information and recommendations in this publication are to the best of our knowledge, information and
belief accurate at the date of publication, NOTHING HEREIN IS TO BE CONSTRUED AS A WARRANTY, EXPRESS
OR OTHERWISE.

IN ALL CASES, IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER TO DETERMINE THE APPLICABILITY OF SUCH
INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS AND THE SUITABILITY OF ANY PRODUCT FOR ITS OWN
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

THE PRODUCT MAY PRESENT HAZARDS AND SHOULD BE USED WITH CAUTION. WHILE CERTAIN HAZARDS
ARE DESCRIBED IN THIS PUBLICATION, NO GUARANTEE IS MADE THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY HAZARDS
THAT EXIST.

Hazards, toxicity and behaviour of the products may differ when used with other materials and are dependent
upon the manufacturing circumstances or other processes. Such hazards, toxicity and behaviour should be
determined by the user and made known to handlers, processors and end users.

Enquiries should be addressed to your nearest Huntsman sales office or to:

Huntsman Belgium (BVBA)
Everslaan 45
B-3078 Everberg
Belgium
Tel.:+32-(0)2-758-9211

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