SAFETY DATA SHEET

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

UNDERTAKING
Product Name: NITOCOTE EP403 HARDENER
Application: Hardener component of two part epoxy coating.
Company: Fosroc Limited
Address: Coleshill Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire. B78 3TL
Telephone: 01827 262222 (Out of Hours) 01827 265279 Fax: 01827 262444
2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Composition: mixture of aliphatic and aromatic amines.
Hazardous Ingredient(s) Symbol Risk Phrases Other Information %
polyoxyalkyleneamine C R34, 21/22, 36 Cas No: 9046-10-0 >10 <25
p-tertiarybutyl phenol Xi R36 Cas No: 98-54-4 >10 <25
1,3-benzenedimethylamine C R35, 20/22 Cas No: 1477-55-0 >10 <25
nonyl phenol C R34 Cas No: 25154-52-3 >10 <25
trimethylhexamethylene C; N R22, 34, 43, 51/53 Cas No: 25620-58-0 >2.5 <10
diamine
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

Causes severe burns.

Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.
May cause sensitisation by skin contact.

CORROSIVE
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.

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Decontamination Procedures: Soak up with inert absorbent or contain and remove by best available means.
Gather into containers. Dispose of as waste.

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:- None assigned.
Source/Other Information
EH 40
Engineering Control Measures: Use only in well ventilated areas. Local exhaust ventilation is recommended.
Personal Protective Equipment: In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment. Avoid
skin and eye contact. Impervious gloves (eg PVC). 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: Brown.
Odour: Amine.
pH(concentrate): Not applicable (non-aqueous).
Boiling Point/Range (°C): >200
Flash Point (closed, °C): 110
Autoflammability (°C): Not determined.

Oxidising Properties: Not determined.

Vapour Pressure (kPa at 20°C): 0.01
Relative Density (at 20°C): 1.03
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 >1630 mg/kg
Health Effects
On Eyes: Severe irritation. Causes irreversible damage to eye tissue if not removed promptly.
On Skin: Harmful by absorption through the skin. Corrosive - causes severe burns. May cause sensitisation.
By Inhalation: May cause respiratory irritation. High concentrations of vapours may cause headaches, dizziness and
central nervous system depression..
By Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Corrosive - causes severe damage to mouth, throat and digestive tract. May
cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

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Other: p-tertiarybutyl phenol can cause a cosmetic effect known as "occupational vitiligo" or leucoderma. It is
believed that repeated contact with this substance can lead to this depigmentation of the skin in
sensitive individuals.

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: Has the potential to bioaccumulate.
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: 2735
IMO: Class: 8 Packing Group: III Marine Pollutant: Yes
IATA/ICAO: Class: 8 Packing Group: III
ADR: Class: 8 Item: 53(c)
Transport Name: Amines, liquid, corrosive, nos (1,3-benzenedimethylamine/trimethylhexamethylene diamine /
nonyl phenol mixture)
Hazchem/Kemler Code: 2W / 80

15: REGULATORY INFORMATION

Hazard Label Data:-
Named Ingredients: 1,3-benzenedimethylamine
trimethylhexamethylene diamine
nonyl phenol
UN Number: 2735
Symbol(s): C
Risk Phrases: Causes severe burns.
Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.
May cause sensitisation by skin contact
Safety Phrases: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label
where possible).
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. 1999 (SI
1092).
Health & Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regs. 1999 (SI 437).
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.

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Guidance Notes: Occupational skin diseases: health and safety precautions (EH 26).
Occupational exposure limits (EH 40).
The above publications are available from HMSO
16: OTHER INFORMATION
Also refer to the Safety Data Sheet(s) for information on other components of this product.

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 Fosroc Limited.
Date Printed: 08/11/2000 SDS Reference: 33442/HIM/2
REVISION
Supersedes issue no: 02 dated: 13.08.96
Sections updated/revised - no(s): 1 2, 3, 8, 11, 14, 15.

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