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* SECTION 1: Identification
· 1.1 Product identifier
· Trade name: B-55 BOYSEN EPOXY REDUCER
· 1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
No further relevant information available.
· Application of the substance / the mixture Boysen Epoxy Reducer is a solvent used for epoxy-based coating.
· 1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
· Manufacturer/Supplier:
Pacific Paint (Boysen) Phils., Inc.
292 D. Tuazon St., Quezon City
1115 Philippines
· Further information obtainable from: Product safety department
· 1.4 Emergency telephone number:
Telephone Nos. : +63 2 8365 0505 to 09; +63 2 8365 0561 to 64
Facsimile Nos. : +63 2 8367 8878; +63 2 8361-7164; +63 2 8367-8881
Email Address : inquiry@boysen.com.ph
Website Address : www.boysen.com.ph

* SECTION 2: Hazard identification

· 2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
· Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

GHS02 flame

Flam. Liq. 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

GHS07

Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.

Skin Sens. 1B H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Acute Tox. 5 H333 May be harmful if inhaled.

Eye Irrit. 2B H320 Causes eye irritation.
Aquatic Acute 3 H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
· 2.2 Label elements
· Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
The product is classified and labelled according to the CLP regulation.
· Hazard pictograms

GHS02 GHS07

· Signal word Danger

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· Hazard-determining components of labelling:

xylene
2-butoxyethanol
· Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H333 May be harmful if inhaled.
H315+H320 Causes skin and eye irritation.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
· Precautionary statements
P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
P102 Keep out of reach of children.
P103 Read label before use.
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with
water/shower.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international
regulations.
· 2.3 Other hazards
· Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
· PBT: Not applicable.
· vPvB: Not applicable.

SECTION 3: Composition / information on ingredients

· 3.2 Chemical characterisation: Mixtures
· Description: Mixture of substances listed below with nonhazardous additions.
· Dangerous components:
CAS: 1330-20-7 xylene 25-50%
EINECS: 215-535-7 Flam. Liq. 3, H226; Acute Tox. 4, H312; Acute Tox. 4, H332; Skin Irrit.
2, H315; Acute Tox. 5, H303
CAS: 78-93-3 butanone 25-50%
EINECS: 201-159-0 Flam. Liq. 2, H225; Eye Irrit. 2, H319; STOT SE 3, H336; Acute Tox. 5,
H303; Acute Tox. 5, H313
CAS: 111-76-2 2-butoxyethanol 10-25%
EINECS: 203-905-0 Acute Tox. 4, H302; Acute Tox. 4, H312; Acute Tox. 4, H332; Skin Irrit. 2,
H315; Eye Irrit. 2, H319; Flam. Liq. 4, H227
· Additional information: For the wording of the listed hazard phrases refer to section 16.

SECTION 4: First-aid measures

· 4.1 Description of first aid measures
· General information:
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours
after the accident.
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· After inhalation:
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms
persist.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
· After skin contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
· After eye contact:
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
· After swallowing: If symptoms persist consult doctor.
· 4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed No further relevant information available.
· 4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No further relevant information available.

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures

· 5.1 Extinguishing media
· Suitable extinguishing agents: CO2, sand, extinguishing powder. Do not use water.
· For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet
· 5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture No further relevant information available.
· 5.3 Advice for firefighters
· Protective equipment: Mouth respiratory protective device.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

· 6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
· 6.2 Environmental precautions:
Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course.
Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
· 6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents
· 6.4 Reference to other sections
See Section 7 for information on safe handling.
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

· 7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
· Information about fire - and explosion protection:
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
· 7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
· Storage:
· Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: Store in a cool location.
· Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
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· Further information about storage conditions:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
· 7.3 Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls / personal protection

· 8.1 Control parameters
· Additional information about design of technical facilities: No further data; see item 7.
· Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
1330-20-7 xylene
PEL (USA) 435 mg/m³, 100 ppm
REL (USA) Short-term value: 655 mg/m³, 150 ppm
Long-term value: 435 mg/m³, 100 ppm
TLV (USA) Short-term value: 651 mg/m³, 150 ppm
Long-term value: 434 mg/m³, 100 ppm
BEI
IOELV (EU) Short-term value: 442 mg/m³, 100 ppm
Long-term value: 221 mg/m³, 50 ppm
Skin
78-93-3 butanone
PEL (USA) 590 mg/m³, 200 ppm
REL (USA) Short-term value: 885 mg/m³, 300 ppm
Long-term value: 590 mg/m³, 200 ppm
TLV (USA) Short-term value: 885 mg/m³, 300 ppm
Long-term value: 590 mg/m³, 200 ppm
BEI
IOELV (EU) Short-term value: 900 mg/m³, 300 ppm
Long-term value: 600 mg/m³, 200 ppm
111-76-2 2-butoxyethanol
ACGIH (USA) Short-term value: 20 ppm
PEL (USA) 240 mg/m³, 50 ppm
Skin
REL (USA) 24 mg/m³, 5 ppm
Skin
TLV (USA) 97 mg/m³, 20 ppm
BEI
IOELV (EU) Short-term value: 246 mg/m³, 50 ppm
Long-term value: 98 mg/m³, 20 ppm
Skin
· Additional information: The lists valid during the making were used as basis.
· 8.2 Exposure controls
· Personal protective equipment:
· General protective and hygienic measures:
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
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· Respiratory protection:
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure
use self-contained respiratory protective device.
· Protection of hands:

Protective gloves

The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the
chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
· Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality
and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. As the product is a preparation of several substances, the
resistance of the glove material can not be calculated in advance and has therefore to be checked prior to the
application.
· Penetration time of glove material
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be
observed.
· Eye protection:

Tightly sealed goggles

* SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

· 9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
· General Information
· Appearance:
Form: Liquid
Colour: According to product specification
· Odour: Like aromatic solvents
· Odour threshold: Not determined.
· pH-value: Not applicable
· Change in condition
Melting point/freezing point: Not determined
Initial boiling point and boiling range: 79 °C
· Flash point: -4 °C
· Flammability (solid, gas): Not applicable.
· Ignition temperature: Not determined
· Decomposition temperature: Not determined.
· Auto-ignition temperature: Product is not selfigniting.
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· Explosive properties: Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/vapour

mixtures are possible.
· Explosion limits:
Lower: Not determined
Upper: Not determined
· Vapour pressure: Not determined
· Density: 0.79- 0.89 Kg/Li
· Relative density Not determined.
· Vapour density Not determined.
· Evaporation rate Not determined.
· Solubility in / Miscibility with
water: Not miscible or difficult to mix.
· Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: Not determined.
· Viscosity:
Dynamic: Not determined.
Kinematic: Not determined.
· Solvent content:
VOC (EC) 980- 1000 g/Li
· 9.2 Other information No further relevant information available.

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

· 10.1 Reactivity No further relevant information available.
· 10.2 Chemical stability
· Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
· 10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known.
· 10.4 Conditions to avoid No further relevant information available.
· 10.5 Incompatible materials: No further relevant information available.
· 10.6 Hazardous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

· 11.1 Information on toxicological effects
· Acute toxicity
May be harmful if inhaled.
· LD/LC50 values relevant for classification:
1330-20-7 xylene
Oral LD50 4300 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 2000 mg/kg (rabbit)
111-76-2 2-butoxyethanol
Oral LD50 1480 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 400 mg/kg (rab)
· Primary irritant effect:
· Skin corrosion/irritation
Causes skin and eye irritation.
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· Serious eye damage/irritation Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
· Respiratory or skin sensitisation
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
· Additional toxicological information:
· CMR effects (carcinogenity, mutagenicity and toxicity for reproduction)
· Germ cell mutagenicity Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
· Carcinogenicity Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
· Reproductive toxicity Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
· STOT-single exposure Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
· STOT-repeated exposure Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
· Aspiration hazard Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

· 12.1 Toxicity
· Aquatic toxicity: No further relevant information available.
· 12.2 Persistence and degradability No further relevant information available.
· 12.3 Bioaccumulative potential No further relevant information available.
· 12.4 Mobility in soil No further relevant information available.
· Additional ecological information:
· General notes:
Water hazard class 2 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): hazardous for water
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.
· 12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
· PBT: Not applicable.
· vPvB: Not applicable.
· 12.6 Other adverse effects No further relevant information available.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

· 13.1 Waste treatment methods
· Recommendation
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
· Uncleaned packaging:
· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

* SECTION 14: Transport information

· 14.1 UN-Number
· ADR, IMDG, IATA UN1263
· 14.2 UN proper shipping name
· ADR, IMDG, IATA 1263 PAINT
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· 14.3 Transport hazard class(es)

· ADR

· Class 3 (F1) Flammable liquids.

· Label 3
· IMDG, IATA

· Class 3 Flammable liquids.

· Label 3
· 14.4 Packing group
· ADR, IMDG, IATA II
· 14.5 Environmental hazards:
· Marine pollutant: No
· 14.6 Special precautions for user Warning: Flammable liquids.
· Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 33
· EMS Number: F-E,S-E
· 14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of
Marpol and the IBC Code Not applicable.
· Transport/Additional information:
· ADR
· Limited quantities (LQ) 1L
· Transport category 2
· Tunnel restriction code D/E
· UN "Model Regulation": UN1263 PAINT

* SECTION 15: Regulatory information

· 15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
No further relevant information available.
· Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
All ingredients are listed.
· 15.2 Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
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* SECTION 16: Other information

This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any
specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
· Relevant phrases
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
H227 Combustible liquid.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H303 May be harmful if swallowed.
H312 Harmful in contact with skin.
H313 May be harmful in contact with skin.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
· Department issuing SDS:
Product Safety:
inquiry@boysen.com.ph
· Abbreviations and acronyms:
RID: Règlement international concernant le transport des marchandises dangereuses par chemin de fer (Regulations Concerning the
International Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail)
ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organisation
ADR: Accord relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (European Agreement Concerning the
International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods
IATA: International Air Transport Association
GHS: Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
ELINCS: European List of Notified Chemical Substances
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds (USA, EU)
LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 percent
LD50: Lethal dose, 50 percent
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
Flam. Liq. 2: Flammable liquids – Category 2
Flam. Liq. 3: Flammable liquids – Category 3
Flam. Liq. 4: Flammable liquids – Category 4
Acute Tox. 5: Acute toxicity – Category 5
Acute Tox. 4: Acute toxicity – Category 4
Skin Irrit. 2: Skin corrosion/irritation – Category 2
Eye Irrit. 2: Serious eye damage/eye irritation – Category 2
Eye Irrit. 2B: Serious eye damage/eye irritation – Category 2B
Skin Sens. 1B: Skin sensitisation – Category 1B
STOT SE 3: Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) – Category 3
Aquatic Acute 3: Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute aquatic hazard – Category 3
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