Epoxy resin

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazardous Nature: Classified as Hazardous according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) and Safe Work Australia criteria. Classified as Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (7th edition). Flame Flammable Liquids 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Corrosion Skin Corrosion/Irritation 1C H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Serious Eye Damage/Irritation 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage.

Environmental hazards

Aquatic Chronic 2 H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Skin Sensitisation 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. STOT SE 3 H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Aquatic Acute 3 H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H402 Harmful to aquatic life. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. (Contd. of page 1)

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P321 Specific treatment (see on this label). P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire Use to extinguish CO2, powder or water spray P391 Collect spillage. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national regulations.