SAFETY DATA SHEET

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

UNDERTAKING
Product Name: NITOBOND EP SLOW SET HARDENER
Application: Hardener component of epoxy bonding agent
Company: Fosam Company Limited
Address: Jeddah Industrial Area, Phase 4, Road 414, Street 407, P.O. Box 11081, Jeddah
Telephone: (02) 637 5345 (4 Lines) Fax (02) 637 5891
2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Composition: modified aromatic amine, pigment, inorganic fillers.
Hazardous Ingredient(s) Symbol Risk Phrases Other Information %
4,4'-diaminodiphenyl methane T, N R45-20/21/22- Cas No: 101-77-9 >25 <50
48/20/21-43- 51-53
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
May cause cancer.
Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by
prolonged exposure in contact with skin.
May cause sensitisation by skin contact.

TOXIC
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. Obtain medical advice if skin
disorders develop. Remove contaminated clothing immediately.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure, rest and keep warm and obtain medical attention urgently.
Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water and give sips of cold water to soothe the affected parts. Do NOT induce
vomiting. Obtain medical attention urgently.

5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, powder, foam or water fog - Do not use water jets.
Special Exposure Hazards: Toxic fumes. For further information see Section 10.
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.

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7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Maintain good standards of personal hygiene. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not eat, drink or
smoke whilst using this product. Do not use near sources of ignition. Avoid breathing vapours. Avoid
skin and eye contact. Never transfer to an unlabelled container.
Storage: Store in cool, dry area. Keep away from foodstuffs and food containers. Store only in original
container.
8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational Exposure Limits:-
Substance 8 Hour TWA STEL Source/Other Information
4,4'-methylenedianiline 0.08 mgm-3 ---- EH 40
( 4,4'-diaminodiphenyl methane ) (MEL)
Engineering Control Measures: Use only in well ventilated areas.
Personal Protective Equipment: In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment. Avoid
skin and eye contact. Impervious gloves (eg PVC). Safety glasses / Goggles.
Change contaminated clothing immediately and clean before re-use. A high
standard of personal hygiene is essential.
9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Liquid.
Colour: Green.
Odour: Amine.
pH(concentrate): Not applicable (non-aqueous).
Boiling Point/Range (°C): >200
Flash Point (closed, °C): >163
Autoflammability (°C): Not determined.

Oxidising Properties: Not determined.

Vapour Pressure (kPa at 20°C): >0.3
Relative Density (at 20°C): 1.125
Water Solubility: Insoluble

10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: Any source of ignition.
Materials to Avoid: Strong acids. Strong alkalis. Strong oxidising agents.
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:
Oral LD50, rat >1800 mg/kg
Health Effects
On Eyes: Irritating and may injure eye tissue if not removed promptly.
On Skin: Harmful by absorption through the skin. Mildly irritating. May cause sensitisation.
By Inhalation: Harmful by inhalation. May cause respiratory irritation.
By Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
Chronic: Based on the results of studies on experimental animals (rodents) 4,4'-diaminodiphenyl methane has
shown to be an animal carcinogen. If absorbed into the body by ingestion, inhalation or by contact with
skin or eyes it may cause damage to liver, kidney and eyes, especially from excessive exposure by
accident or misuse.

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12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental Assessment: When used and disposed of as intended, no adverse environmental effects are
foreseen.
Mobility: Mobile liquid. Insoluble in water.
Persistence and Degradability: Expected to be not readily biodegradable.
Bioaccumulative Potential: Not known.
Ecotoxicity: Expected to be ecotoxic to fish/daphnia/algae.
13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal must be in accordance with local and national legislation.
Unused Product: Classified as a special waste. Dispose of through an authorised waste contractor
to a licensed site.
Used/Contaminated Product: As for Unused product.
Packaging: Must be disposed of through an authorised waste contractor.
14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN Number: 2810
IMO: Class: 6.1 Packing Group: III Marine Pollutant: No
IATA/ICAO: Class: 6.1 Packing Group: III
ADR: Class: 6.1 Item: 12(c)
Transport Name: Toxic liquid, organic mixture, nos (4,4'-diaminodiphenylmethane)
Hazchem/Kemler Code: 2Z / 60
15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
Hazard Label Data:-
Named Ingredients: 4,4'-diaminodiphenylmethane
UN Number: 2810
Symbol(s): T
Risk Phrases: May cause cancer.
Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin.
Harmful if swallowed.
May cause sensitisation by skin contact
Safety Phrases: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label
where possible).
Restricted to professional users.
EC Directives: Dangerous Substances Directive, 67/548/EEC and adaptations.
Dangerous Preparations Directive, 88/379/EEC.
Safety Data Sheets Directive, 91/155/EEC.
Carcinogens Directive, 90/394/EEC.
Statutory Instruments: Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) (Amendment) Regs. 1996 (SI
1092).
Health & Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regs. 1994 (SI 3246).
The Special Waste Regulations 1996 (SI 972).
Codes of Practice: Control of substances hazardous to health & control of carcinogenic substances (L5).
Waste Management. The Duty of Care.
Guidance Notes: Occupational skin diseases: health and safety precautions (EH 26).
Occupational exposure limits (EH 40).
The above publications are available from HMSO

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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 Fosam Company Limited.
Date Printed: 05/01/1999 SDS Reference: 0360/1 NBEP SSHR
REVISION
Supersedes issue no: 01 dated: 30.01.94
Sections updated/revised - no(s): 1 , 2, 15.

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