Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

P-TERT-BUTYLPHENOL/ EPICHLOROHYDRIN COPOLYMER

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Synthetic polymer.

SYNONYMS

(C10-H14-O.C3-H5-Cl-O)x, "phenol, 4-(1, 1-diemthylethyl)-, polymer with
(chloromethyl)oxirane", "phenol, 4-(1, 1-diemthylethyl)-, polymer with
(chloromethyl)oxirane", "4-(1, 1-dimethylethyl)phenol polymer with (chloromethyl)oxirane",
"4-(1, 1-dimethylethyl)phenol polymer with (chloromethyl)oxirane", "phenol, 4-(1, 1-
dimethylethyl)-, polymer with chloromethyloxirane", "phenol, 4-(1, 1-dimethylethyl)-,
polymer with chloromethyloxirane", "4-(1, 1-dimethylethyl)phenol polymer with
chloromethyloxirane", "4-(1, 1-dimethylethyl)phenol polymer with chloromethyloxirane",
"para-tert-butylphenol-epichlorohydrin polymer"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  Accidental ingestion of the material may be harmful; animal experiments indicate that ingestion of less than 150 gram may be fatal or may produce serious damage to the health of the individual.  Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.  

EYE

  Although the material is not thought to be an irritant, direct contact with the eye may produce transient discomfort characterized by tearing or conjunctival redness (as with windburn).  

SKIN

  Skin contact with the material may be harmful; systemic effects may resultfollowing absorption.  The material is not thought to be a skin irritant (as classified using animal models). Temporary discomfort, however, may result from prolonged dermal exposures. Good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.  Epoxy materials may cause allergic and/or contact dermatitis responses, which may occur on exposure or may become apparent only after repeated exposures. Sensitization is possible. Photoallergic dermatitis may result from contact with the material. This type of response can be elicited only in individuals who have been previously allergically sensitized to the chemical agent and appropriate radiation. Photoallergic dermatitis presents, clinically, as an eczematous dermatitis in sun-exposed areas.  Sensitization may result in allergic dermatitis responses includingrash, itching, hives or swelling of extremities.  Sensitization reactions may appear suddenly after repeatedsymptom free exposures.  The material may accentuate any pre-existing dermatitis condition.  Bare unprotected skin should not be exposed to this material.  

INHALED

  The material is not thought to produce respiratory irritation (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless inhalation of the material, especially for prolonged periods, may produce respiratory discomfort and occasionally, distress.  Not normally a hazard due to non-volatile nature of product.  Inhalation hazard is increased at higher temperatures.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  There is some evidence that inhaling this product is more likely to cause a sensitization reaction in some persons compared to the general population.  

  Principal routes of exposure are usually by skin contact with liquid, inhalation of vapor and inhalation of vapor from the curing material.  Sensitization may result in allergic dermatitis responses includingrash, itching, hives or swelling of extremities.  Prolonged or continuous skin contact with the liquid may cause defatting with drying, cracking, irritation and dermatitis following.  Sensitization may give severe responses to very low levels of exposure, i.e. hypersensitivity. Sensitized persons should not be allowed to work in situations where exposure may occur.