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Invensys Foxboro Foxboro Rev Date: March 2005
Foxboro, MA 02035 U.S.A. Part Number X0117BY
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NATIONAL STARCH AND CHEMICAL
PRODUCT NUMBER EC600008 28-June-2004

*** MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET ***

1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NUMBER EC600008
PRODUCT NAME CATALYST 9
Catalyst for Epoxy Resin
Manufacturer Emerson & Cuming
A National Starch & Chemical Company
46 Manning Road
Billerica, MA 01821

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS:
MEDICAL: 866-359-5657 (Health & Safety Call Center-24 hours)
TRANSPORT: CHEMTREC: 800.424.9300 (24 hours)
CHEMTREC International: 703.527.3887 (call collect)
Corporate Emergency Phone: 978.436.9781 (8AM-5PM, Mon-Fri EST)
MSDS Requests/Cust. Service:781.828.3300 (8AM-5PM, Mon-Fri EST)

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL FAMILY Amines
COMPONENT CAS NUMBER CONCENTRATION
(% by weight)
Tetraethylenepentamine 112-57-2 >50
Ethane, 1,2-dichloro-, polymer with ammonia 29320-38-5 5 - 10
Triethylenetetramine 112-24-3 5 - 10

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
DANGER!
CORROSIVE. CAUSES SEVERE BURNS TO SKIN.
CORROSIVE. CAUSES SEVERE OR PERMANENT DAMAGE TO EYES.
SEVERE SKIN IRRITANT. MAY CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE.
HARMFUL IF INHALED.

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EYE IRRITANT.
CORROSIVE IF SWALLOWED.
RESPIRATORY SENSITIZER.
SKIN SENSITIZER.
Pink Liquid Amine odor

EYE Extremely severe irritant/corrosive. May cause severe burns which could lead to
permanent damage or total loss of vision. The vapor and the liquid may cause
burning, intense irritation and excessive watering of the eye.
SKIN CONTACT Severely irritating; may cause permanent skin damage. Corrosive, causes
permanent skin damage. Moderately toxic. Can be rapidly absorbed through
skin. Repeated and/or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
INHALATION Vapor or aerosol, if generated, can cause irritation of the eyes, nose and
respiratory tract. Avoid breathing vapors or mists. Exposure to high
concentrations may produce lung damage.
INGESTION Corrosive to mouth, throat and stomach.

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
EYE Immediately irrigate with eyewash solution or clean water, holding the eyelids
apart, for at least 10 minutes. Obtain immediate medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT Immediately flush with large amounts of water; use soap if available. Remove
contaminated clothing, including shoes, after flushing has begun. Obtain
immediate medical attention.
INHALATION Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If breathing has
stopped, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention.
INGESTION DO NOT attempt to give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. DO NOT
induce vomiting. If individual is conscious, give milk or water to dilute stomach
contents. Keep warm and quiet. Get prompt medical attention.

5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
AUTOIGNITION Not available
FLASH POINT Not applicable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Foam; Water Fog; CO2; Dry Chemical
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES A self contained breathing apparatus and suitable protective
clothing should be worn in fire conditions.
FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS Combustible at high temperatures.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, ammonia, amines.
LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT (%) Not applicable
UPPER EXPLOSION LIMIT (%) Not applicable

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

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SPILL AND LEAK PROCEDURES No smoking, flames or flares in hazard area. Keep unnecessary people
away; isolate hazard area and deny entry. Employee must wear appropriate
protective clothing and equipment to prevent any possibility of skin contact
with this substance. Wear rubber safety shoes or rubber boots over leather
safety shoes. Ventilate area. Do not allow to enter drains, sewers or
watercourses. Absorb spillages onto sand, earth or any suitable absorbent
material. Scrape up and place in suitably labeled container for disposal.
Disposal should be in accordance with local, state or national legislation.
Wash the spillage area with water. Washings must be prevented from
entering surface water drains.

For safety and environmental precautions, please review entire Material Safety Data Sheet for necessary
information.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
STORAGE TEMPERATURE Ambient.
SHELF LIFE, (Days) 365
HANDLING/STORAGE Keep in a tightly closed container. Protect from
physical damage. Store in a cool, dry area away from
water.
SENSITIVITY TO STATIC ELECTRICITY No
SPECIAL SENSITIVITY Store in tightly closed containers to protect from
atmospheric moisture. Use and store with adequate
exhaust ventilation.
SENSITIVITY TO MECHANICAL IMPACT No

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS Mechanical ventilation recommended. Open drums in well-ventilated
area.
EYE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS Safety glasses, goggles or face shield to protect against splashing.
GLOVE REQUIREMENTS Impervious neoprene or rubber gloves are recommended.
CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS Employee must wear appropriate protective clothing and equipment to
prevent any possibility of skin contact with this substance.
Uniforms, coveralls, or a lab coat should be worn.
Rubber boots and apron if exposure is severe.
CHANGE/REMOVAL OF CLOTHING Remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse. Discard
shoes, belts, wallets, and any other contaminated leather items.
WASH REQUIREMENTS Wash before eating, drinking, or using toilet facilities.
RESPIRATOR REQUIREMENTS NIOSH approved respirator if required. Self-contained breathing
apparatus in emergency and non-routine situations.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PURE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE Mixture
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PHYSICAL FORM Liquid
COLOR Pink
ODOR Amine
ODOR THRESHOLD Not available
PH AS IS Not applicable
pH IN (1%) SOLUTION Not applicable
OXIDIZING PROPERTIES Not applicable
BOILING POINT = 604 ??F
MELTING/FREEZING POINT Not applicable
SOLUBILITY IN WATER Soluble
PARTITION COEFFICIENT (n-octanol/water) Not applicable
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER=1) 1.000
BULK DENSITY Not available
EVAPORATION RATE Not applicable
VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHg) < 0.001 mm Hg
VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1) Not applicable
VOLATILES None
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS Not available
AUTOIGNITION Not available
FLASH POINT Not applicable

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY Stable
STABILITY DETAIL Stable under normal temperature and pressure.
MATERIALS TO AVOID Acids, Strong oxidizers, Epoxy resins
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, ammonia, amines.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
CONDITIONS

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ROUTE OF ENTRY Eye Contact; Skin Contact; Inhalation; Ingestion

CHRONIC (LONG TERM) EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE The severity of acute effects is such that significant repeated
or prolonged exposure is unlikely.
TARGET ORGANS Eyes; Skin; Respiratory system
RESPIRATORY SENSITIZATION Sensitizer. May cause allergic reaction.
SKIN SENSITIZATION Sensitizer. May cause allergic reaction.
CARCINOGEN No.

PRODUCT TOXICOLOGY
PRODUCT INFORMATION This material is a severe irritant and may cause burns
following skin and eye contact.
EYE IRRITATION This material is a severe irritant and may cause burns
following skin and eye contact.

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COMPONENT ORAL TOXICITY NOTES ON ORAL TOXICITY
Tetraethylenepentamine Oral LD50: Rat 2.1 g/kg Corrosive to mouth, throat and stomach.

Triethylenetetramine Oral LD50: Rat 4.3 g/kg Low oral toxicity. Corrosive to mouth, throat and
Oral LD50: Rat 2.5 g/kg stomach. May cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Oral LD50: Mouse 1.6 g/kg

COMPONENT DERMAL TOXICITY NOTES ON DERMAL TOXICITY
Tetraethylenepentamine Dermal LD50: Rabbit 660 Corrosive, causes permanent skin damage. Repeated
mg/kg and/or prolonged contact may cause skin
sensitization. Can be rapidly absorbed through skin.

Triethylenetetramine Dermal LD50: Rat 805 Corrosive, causes permanent skin damage. Repeated
mg/kg and/or prolonged contact may cause skin
sensitization.

COMPONENT INHALATION TOXICITY NOTES ON INHALATION TOXICITY
Tetraethylenepentamine May cause irritation to eyes and respiratory system.
Possible respiratory sensitizer.

Triethylenetetramine May cause irritation to eyes and respiratory system.
Avoid breathing vapors or mists.

COMPONENT NOTES ON EYE IRRITATION
Tetraethylenepentamine Extremely severe irritant/corrosive. May cause
severe burns which could lead to permanent damage
or total loss of vision.

Triethylenetetramine Extremely severe irritant/corrosive. May cause
severe burns which could lead to permanent damage
or total loss of vision.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL EFFECT ON ENVIRONMENT Do not allow to enter drains, sewers or watercourses.
MOBILITY The product is soluble in water.
POTENTIAL TO BIOACCUMULATE The product has low potential for bioaccumulation.
ECOTOXICITY May cause harm to aquatic organisms.
AQUATIC TOXICITY None Established

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS Disposal should be in accordance with local, state or national legislation.

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EMPTY CONTAINER WARNINGS Empty containers may contain product residue; follow MSDS and label
warnings even after they have been emptied.

14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
This section provided for general information only.
FOR NON-BULK SHIPMENTS.
FOR MORE COMPLETE TRANSPORTATION REGULATORY INFORMATION PLEASE REFER TO THE
SHIPPING DOCUMENTS ACCOMPANYING THE SHIPMENT OF THIS PRODUCT.

DOT CLASSIFICATION
PROPER SHIPPING NAME AMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE N.O.S.
TECHNICAL NAME (Tetraethylenepentamine Solution)
HAZARD CLASS 8
U.N. NUMBER UN2735
PACKING GROUP III

ICAO/IATA CLASSIFICATION
PROPER SHIPPING NAME AMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE N.O.S.
TECHNICAL NAME (Tetraethylenepentamine Solution)
HAZARD CLASS 8
SUB. HAZARD CLASS
U.N. NUMBER UN2735
PACKING GROUP III

The information provided herein may not include the impact of additional regulatory requirements (eg, for
materials meeting the definition of a hazardous waste under RCRA, hazardous substances under CERCLA, and/of
marine pollutants under CWA or other similar federal, state or local laws) or any associated exceptions or
exemptions under regulations applicable to the transport of this material.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA All components are on the TSCA inventory.

SARA/TITLE III CAS NUMBE Contains no substances at or above the reporting
threshold under Section 313.

Canadian Domestic Substance List (DSL) Is on DSL

WHMIS CLASS D1B D2B E

16. OTHER INFORMATION
HMIS? Hazard Ratings

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PRODUCT NUMBER EC600008 28-June-2004
HMIS? ratings are based on a 0-4 rating scale, with 0 representing minimal hazards or risks, and 4 representing
significant hazards or risks. Although HMIS? ratings are not required on MSDSs by OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.1200,
we choose to provide them as a service to our customers using HMIS?. These ratings are to be used only with a
fully implemented HMIS? program. To deal adequately with the safe handling of this material, all the information
contained in this MSDS must be considered.

NPCA recommends that employers must determine appropriate PPE for the actual conditions under which this
product is used in their workplace. For information on PPE codes, consult the HMIS? Implementation Manual.

HMIS? is a registered trademark of the National Paint and Coatings Association (NPCA).
Health Flammability Reactivity
3 1 0

MSDS DATE 28-June-2004
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Emerson & Cuming Product Safety:
Tel: 978.436.9781
Fax: 978.436.9707
CHANGES SINCE PREVIOUS ISSUE Entire Material Safety Data Sheet.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The information given and the recommendations made herein apply to our
product(s) alone and are not combined with other product(s). Such are based on our research and on data from
other reliable sources and are believed to be accurate. No guaranty of accuracy is made. It is the purchaser's
responsibility before using any product to verify this data under their own operating conditions and to determine
whether the product is suitable for their purposes.

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