SAFETY DATA SHEET
Epo-Fix Embedding Resin
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Epo-Fix Embedding Resin
Other Names:
Epo-Fix Embedding Kit
Product Number(s):
1232, 1232-A, 1232-R
CAS Number:
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory chemicals
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS07
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation
Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation
Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
Label Elements
Signal Words
Warning
Hazard Statement(s)
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace.
Wear protective gloves / eye protection / face protection.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace.
Wear protective gloves / eye protection / face protection.
Primary route(s) of entry
Human Health
Inhalation:
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
Ingestion:
No information available
Eyes:
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing
Continue rinsing
Skin:
Wash with plenty of water
Environment
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
bisphenol-A-(epichlorhydrin) epoxy resin
25068-38-6
>50-≤100%
Not Available
oxirane, mono
68609-97-2
>25-≤50%
Not Available
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air and to be sure call for a doctor.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
Other Information
No further relevant information available.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
: Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Not required.
Environmental precautions
Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Conditions for safe storage
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Engineering controls
The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be monitored at
the workplace
the workplace
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles
Skin protection
Protective gloves
Body protection
No information available
Respiratory protection
No information available
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Light yellow liquid
Odour
Odorless
pH
Not determined.
Vapour Pressure
Not determined.
Density
1.1 g/cm³ (9.1795 lbs/gal) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Boiling Point
Undetermined
Melting Point
Undetermined
Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix.
Specific Gravity of Density
Undetermined
Flash Point
177 °C (350.6 °F)
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not flammable
Ignition Temperature
Product is not selfigniting.
Formula
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
No decomposition if used according to specifications
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
No information
Eye contact
Irritating effect.
Skin contact
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
Ingestion
No information
Inhalation
No information
Toxicity and irritation
Sensitization possible through skin contact
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
No further relevant information available
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available
Other adverse effects
Toxic for fish
Water hazard class 2 (Self-assessment): hazardous for water
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
Toxic for aquatic organisms
Water hazard class 2 (Self-assessment): hazardous for water
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
Toxic for aquatic organisms
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system. Disposal must be made according to official regulations
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
UN Number
UN3082
Proper shipping name
bisphenol-A-(epichlorhydrin)epoxy resin
Transport hazard class
9 Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles
Packing group
III
Environmental hazard
Symbol (fish and tree)
Special precautions for users
Warning: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles
Additional information
Not applicable.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
Other Information
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
7 June 2022
Comments
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
specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice February 2016. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this SDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.