Armor-Hard (Part A)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H317, H319

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification of the substance or mixture Skin Irritant 2; H315: Causes skin irritation Eye Irritant 2; H319: Causes serious eye irritation Skin Sensitizer 1; H317: May cause and allergic skin reaction

Hazard statements

H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H317: May cause and allergic skin reaction. H302+H312:Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. H314:Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317:May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H335:May cause respiratory irritation. H361:Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.

Precautionary statements

P280: wear protective gloves / eye protection. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P264: Wash thoroughly after handling. P261: Avoid breathing mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do .Continue rinsing. P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/attention P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention P201:Obtain special instructions before use. P260:Do not breath dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P281:Use personal protective equipment as required P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P304+340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing 7 of 19 (Armor-Hard-B) 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 CENTRE or doctor/physician. P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Additional information

Contains epoxy constituents. May produce an allergic reaction Cool endangered receptacles with water fog or haze, Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so 6 Accidental release measures 6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Use respiratory protective device against the effects of fumes/dust/aerosol. Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from ignition sources. 6.2 Environmental precautions: Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water. Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system. Prevent from spreading (e.g. by damming–in or oil barriers). 6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up: Absorb liquid components with liquid-binding material. Send for recovery or disposal in suitable receptacles. Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13. Ensure adequate ventilation. 7 Handling and storage 7.1 Precautions for safe handling: Use only in well-ventilated areas. Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed receptacles (60-80ºF recommended). 7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:Use only receptacles specifically permitted for this substance/product. Avoid storage near extreme heat, ignition sources or open flame. Further Information about storage conditions: Keep container tightly sealed. Store in an area with adequate ventilation. 2 of 19 (Armor-Hard-A) US 8 Exposure controls/personal protection 8.1 Control parameters Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be monitored at the workplace. DNELs: No further relevant information available. PNECs: No further relevant information available. The lists valid during the making were used as basis 8.2 Engineering controls Provide readily accessible eye wash stations and safety showers. Provide ventilation adequate to ensure concentrations are minimized. 8.3 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. Do not inhale gases / fumes / aerosols. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. Respiratory protection: Not required under normal conditions of use. Use suitable respiratory protective device in case of insufficient ventilation. For spills, respiratory protection may be advisable.Use respiratory protection when grinding or cutting material. Hand protection: Protective, impervious gloves. (Neoprene, PVC, Nitrile rubber) The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product / the substance/ the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. Eye protection: Safety glasses with side shields. Contact lenses should not be worn. Skin and Body protection: Protective work clothing. Where potential exposure warrants, rubber or plastic boots and chemically resistant protective suit. 9 Physical and chemical properties 9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties General Information Appearance Form: Liquid Colour: Colorless Odour: Sweet Odour threshold: No data available pH: No data available Melting point/range: No data available Boiling point/range: >392 °F / >200 °C Flash point: >302 °F / >150 °C Evaporation rate: No data available Flammability (solid, gaseous): Not applicable Upper/lower flammability or explosive limit: Not applicable Vapor pressure: No data available Vapor density: No data available Relative Density at 20°C: 1.12g/cm³ Solubility in / Miscibility with Water: Not miscible or difficult to mix. Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): No data available Auto/Self-ignition temperature: No data available Decomposition temperature: No data available Viscosity 900 – 1,400 cps 10 Stability and reactivity 10.1 Reactivity 10.2 Chemical stability Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications. 3 of 19 (Armor-Hard-A) 10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions: Reacts with strong alkali. Exothermic polymerization. Reacts with strong acids and oxidizing agents. Reacts with catalysts. 10.4 Conditions to avoid: Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents, excessive heat or flames. 10.5 Incompatible materials: Strong acids, bases and oxidizing agents. 10.6 Hazardous decomposition products: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. This product contains a component that is toxic by inhalation when aerosolized or sprayed. Please refer to Sections 11 for toxicity information. If product is not being aerosolized or sprayed, the inhalation toxicity may not be applicable.

HMIS® ratings

Health: 2 Flammability: 1 Health: 3 Flammability: 1

Physical hazards

0 1 of 19 (Armor-Hard-A) 3.2 Mixture Description: Mixture of substances listed below with nonhazardous additions. 0

Hazardous Ingredients

CAS: 25068-38-6 Reaction product: bisphenol - A- (epichlorhydrin) epoxy resin 60-90% (number average molecular weight<700) Trade Secret Glycidyl ether 10-20% In conformity with 29CFR 1910.1200(i) the specific chemical identity may be withheld as Trade Secret, while all health/safety properties and effects are included in the SDS. 4 First aid measures 4.1 Description of first aid measures General information: Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product. Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident. Take affected persons out into the fresh air. After inhalation: Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints. After skin contact: Immediately rinse with water. If skin irritation continues, consult a doctor. After eye contact: Remove contact lenses if worn, if possible. Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor. After swallowing: Rinse out mouth and then drink plenty of water. Do not Induce vomiting; call for medical help immediately. 4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed: Allergic reactions, Nausea, Coughing, Gastric or intestinal disorders, Irritant to skin and mucous membranes, Irritant to eyes. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Contains reaction product bisphenol- A-(epichlorhydrin) epoxy resin (number average molecular weight < 700), Reaction May produce an allergic reaction. If necessary oxygen respiration treatment. Later observation for pneumonia and pulmonary edema. Medical supervision for at least 48 hours. 5 Firefighting measures 5.1 Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing agents: Water haze or fog, Foam, Fire-extinguishing powder, Carbon dioxide. For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet, Water spray 5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture: Formation of toxic gases is possible during heating or in case of fire. 5.3 Advice for the firefighters Protective equipment: Wear self-contained respiratory protective device, Wear fully protective suit.

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

11.1 Information on likely routes of exposure: Inhalation May cause respiratory irritation Ingestion: No data Skin contact: May cause skin irritation Eye contact: May cause eye irritation 11.2 Symptoms related to physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics: No available data 11.3 Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure: (Data for primary component, Reaction product: bisphenol - A- (epichlorhydrin) epoxy resin) Acute toxic: Oral LD50 > 2,000 mg/kg (rat) Dermal LD50 > 2,000 mg/kg (rat) Inhalation No data Skin Corrosive/irritant: Test material was slightly irritating to skin in key studies. For the skin, mean erythema and edema scores were 0.8 and 0.5 respectively. Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Respiratory sensitization: No data available Test material was slightly irritating to the eye in key studies. The mean eye score was 0.4 Skin sensitization: In a local lymph node assay, the concentration that would cause a 3-fold increase in proliferation (EC-3) was calculated to be 5.7% which is consistent with moderate dermal sensitization potential. 11.4 Numerical measures of toxicity: No data available for mixture. Additional toxicological information:The product show the following dangers according to the calculation method of the General EU, Classification Guidelines for Preparations as issued in the latest version: Irritant, Danger through skin absorption. Toxic and /or corrosive effects may be delayed up to 24 hours, Inhalation of concentrated vapours as well as oral intake will lead to anesthesia-like conditions and headache,dizziness ,etc.

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1 Toxicity Aquatic toxicity: (Data taken from SDS of primary component, Reaction product: bisphenol - A- (epichlorhydrin) epoxy resin) Fish 96hr-LC50 = 3.6mg/L test mat. Oncorhynchus mykiss (direct application, nominal) (OECD Guideline 203) LC50 1.41 mg/L 96hr Oryzias latipes Crustacea 48hr-EC50 = 2.8mg/L test mat Daphnia magna (direct application, nominal, based on: mobility) (OECD Guideline 202) EC50 1.7mg/L 48hr Aquatic Plant 72hr-EC50 > 11 mg/L Scenedesmus capricornutum water soluble fraction (meas. (arithm. mean)) based on: growth rate (EPA-660/3-75-009) 12.2 Persistence and degradability: No data available. 12.3 Bioaccumulative potential: No further relevant information available. 12.4 Mobility in soil: No further relevant information available.

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable

Other hazards

No further relevant information available 4 of 19 (Armor-Hard-A) 13 Disposal considerations 13.1 Waste treatment methods Waste from residue/unused product: This product should not be allowed to enter drains, water courses or the soil. Dispose of this material in a safe manner and in accordance with federal, state and local regulations Contaminated packaging: Disposal must be made in accordance with official federal, state and local regulations. 14 Transport information DOT

UN Number

Not Regulated IATA Not Regulated IMDG Not Regulated TDG Not Regulated 15 Regulatory Information 15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture United States (USA) SARA Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances): None of the ingredients is listed. Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings): Component(s) above ‘de minimus’ level: None TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act): All the ingredients are listed. Proposition 65 (California): Chemicals known to cause cancer: None Canada Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL): All ingredients are listed. Canadian Ingredient Disclosure list (limit 0.1%) None of the ingredients is listed. Canadian Ingredient Disclosure list (limit 1%) None of the ingredients is listed. 15.2 Chemical Safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

Further 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. · Date of preparation / last revision June 20, 2018 / August 1, 2025 Abbreviation and acronyms: ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road 5 of 19 (Armor-Hard-A) IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods DOT: US Department of Transportation IATA: International Air Transport Association GHS: Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienist. EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances ELINCS: European List of Notified Chemical Substance CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society) HMIS: Hazardous Materials Identification System (USA) WHMIS: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (Canada) 6 of 19 (Armor-Hard-A) 1 Identification of the substance/mixture and the company/undertaking

Product definition

Trade name: Armor-Hard (Part B) 1.2 Application of the substance / the mixture: Epoxy binder 1.3 Details of the supplier of the Safety Data Sheet Manufacturer/Supplier: Metzger/McGuire Co. Mailing Address: P. O. Box 2217 Concord, NH 03302 Shipping Address: 8 Integra Dr. Concord, NH 03301 Toll Free: (800) 223-6680 Telephone: (603) 224-6122 1.4 Emergency telephone number: ChemTel Inc. (800) 255-3924 (North America) +1 (813) 248-0585 (International)

Classification according to GHS

Acute Toxicity – Oral; Category 4 Acute Toxicity – Dermal; Category 4 Skin Corrosion; Category 1B Serious Eye Damage; Category 1 Skin Sensitization; Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity; Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity – single exposure; Category 3

Signal word

Danger

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin Irritant 2; H315: Causes skin irritation. Eye Irritant 2; H319: Causes serious eye irritation. Skin Sensitizer 1; H317: May cause and allergic skin reaction.