Technical Specifications

Date Printed: 2/3/2016
4,4'-(1-Methylethylidene)
Bisphenol
80-05-7 5.0 N.E. N.E. N.E. N.E.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne
levels below recommended exposure limits. Prevent build-up of vapors by opening all doors and windows to achieve cross-
ventilation.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements must be
followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.
SKIN PROTECTION: Use gloves to prevent prolonged skin contact. Nitrile or Neoprene gloves may afford adequate skin protection.
EYE PROTECTION: Use safety eyewear designed to protect against splash of liquids.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Refer to safety supervisor or industrial hygienist for further guidance regarding types of
personal protective equipment and their applications. Refer to safety supervisor or industrial hygienist for further information
regarding personal protective equipment and its application.
HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Wash thoroughly with soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking. Remove contaminated clothing
immediately and launder before reuse.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:
Liquid
Physical State:
Liquid
Odor:
Slight Amine
Odor Threshold:
N.E.
Relative Density:
1.103
pH:
N.A.
Freeze Point, °C:
N.D.
Viscosity:
N.D.
Solubility in Water:
Slight
Partition Coefficient, n-octanol/
water:
N.D.
Decompostion Temp., °C:
N.D.
Boiling Range, °C:
200 - 260
Explosive Limits, vol%:
N.A. - N.A.
Flammability:
Does not Support Combustion
Flash Point, °C:
110
Evaporation Rate:
Slower than Ether
Auto-ignition Temp., °C:
N.D.
Vapor Density:
Heavier than Air
Vapor Pressure:
N.D.
(See "Other information" Section for abbreviation legend)
10. Stability and Reactivity
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid contact with strong acid and strong bases.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong alkalies.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: By open flame, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. When heated to decomposition, it emits
acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur under normal conditions.
STABILITY: This product is stable under normal storage conditions.
11. Toxicological information
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - EYE CONTACT: Causes eye irritation. Irritating, and may injure eye tissue if not removed
promptly.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - SKIN CONTACT: Substance may cause slight skin irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial
handling or commercial handling by trained personnel.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - INHALATION: High gas, vapor, mist or dust concentrations may be harmful if inhaled. Avoid
breathing fumes, spray, vapors, or mist. Low hazard for usual industrial handling or commercial handling by trained personnel.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - INGESTION: Substance may be harmful if swallowed.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - CHRONIC HAZARDS: No Information
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: Eye Contact, Ingestion, Inhalation, Skin Absorption, Skin Contact
ACUTE TOXICITY VALUES
The acute effects of this product have not been tested. Data on individual components are tabulated below:
CAS-No.
Chemical Name Oral LD50 Dermal LD50 Vapor LC50
25085-99-8 Bisphenol A Epoxy Resin >5000 >20000 >20
80-05-7 4,4'-(1-Methylethylidene) Bisphenol 3300 mg/kg Rat 3577 mg/kg Rabbit 2100 mg/L
112-57-2 Tetraethylenepentamine 3990 mg/kg Rat 659 mg/kg Rabbit 2500 mg/L
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