1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

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1 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING Product information Trade name : Product code : UL39 Product Type : Liquid UF Resin Application: : Woodworking Adhesive Manufacturer, importer, supplier : Hexion Specialty Chemicals UK Ltd. Sully Moors Road Sully South Glamorgan Wales CF64 5YU Telephone : General Information: +44(0) Emergency telephone number: CARECHEM24 +44(0) COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Chemical nature : An aqueous solution of urea-formaldehyde resin Hazardous components Chemical Name CAS-No. / EINECS-No. Formaldehyde Symbol(s) R-phrase(s) Weight % T Carcinogenic Category 3 R23/24/25; R34; R40; R R-phrases mentioned in this section are written out in full text under heading HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Classification : Harmful R-phrase(s) : R40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. R43 4. FIRST AID MEASURES 1/7

2 Eye contact : Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water. Seek medical attention if irritation persists. Skin contact : In case of contact, immediately flush with plenty of water. Inhalation : If inhalation causes adverse effects, remove to fresh air. If problem persists, seek medical advice. Ingestion : If accidently swallowed, give large quantities of water or milk to dilute the effects on the stomach. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Fire Hazard : Will not burn unless water has evaporated. Suitable extinguishing media : In case of fire, use water spray, dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide extinguishers. Use water to keep fire-exposed containers cool. For large fires, fire-fighters should wear full emergency protective equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Methods for cleaning up : Always wear appropriate protective clothing (refer to "Section 8"). Large Quantities: Contain and absorb with sand or sawdust and prevent from entering drains or watercourses; should this occur, the relevant Local Authority must be notified. Small Quantities: Soak up with absorbent material and remove to a chemical disposal area. Additional advice : If airborne contaminants are generated when the material is heated or handled, sufficient ventilation in volume and air flow patterns should be provided to keep air contaminant concentrations below acceptable levels. Refer to Section 8 which details specific exposure limits where applicable. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Hygiene measures : Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices. Refer to Section 8 for appropriate personal protection equipment. Wash thoroughly after handling. Respiratory protection : Avoid prolonged or repeated breathing of vapour. Hand protection : Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin or clothing. Eye protection : Avoid contact with eyes. 2/7

3 Storage Requirements for storage areas and containers : Store at or below 20 C. Usable life is shortened if stored above the recommended storage temperature. Please refer to technical information. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Components with workplace control parameters Regulation / Update Exposure time Value Remarks Formaldehyde UKWEL 8-hr TWA 2 ppm 2.5 mg/m3 EH40/2005 Formaldehyde UKWEL STEL (15 min) 2 ppm 2.5 mg/m3 EH40/2005 Personal protective equipment Protective measures : Where air contaminants can exceed acceptable criteria, use approved full facepiece respiratory protection equipment. Respirators should be selected based on the form and concentration of contaminants in air. Wear chemical splash goggles or some other type of complete protection for the eye if contact is likely. Wear protective (impervious) gloves as required to prevent skin contact. Where high concentrations of hazardous ingredients may be present, such as in an emergency, full body protection should be worn. Other protective equipment: Eye wash fountain, safety shower. Reusable protective clothing should be cleaned and ventilated after any formaldehyde contamination. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Form : White liquid Physical state : Liquid Colour : White Safety data ph : 8.0 Boiling point : 104 C Flash point : Not applicable Autoignition temperature : Greater than 250 C Not applicable 3/7

4 Lower explosion limit : Not applicable Upper explosion limit : Not applicable Partition coefficient (noctanol/water) : Not determined Solubility in water : Partial Viscosity, dynamic : 30 Poise Oxidizing properties : Not oxidising Flammability : Non-flammable 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Normally considered stable and inert. Conditions to avoid Materials to avoid Hazardous decomposition products : Heat, direct sunlight. : Acids. : CO, CO2, aldehydes (including formaldehyde), hydrogen cyanide, particulate matter and other organic compounds. Hazardous polymerisation : Hazardous polymerization is not expected to occur. Hazardous reactions : None known to company. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute oral toxicity : May be harmful if accidently swallowed. Acute inhalation toxicity : May be harmful if inhaled. May cause irritation of nose, throat and lungs. Acute dermal toxicity : May cause irritation on prolonged or repeated contact. Eye irritation : May cause irritation on contact. Acute Health Hazard Formaldehyde : Formaldehyde is a pungent gas which can cause irritation to the eyes and upper respiratory tract. Most people can detect formaldehyde at 0.5 ppm and at 2 ppm noticeable unpleasant irritation affects the eyes, nose and throat. Chronic Health Hazard 4/7

5 Formaldehyde : Rats chronically exposed to 14 ppm formaldehyde contracted nasal cancer. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has concluded formaldehyde is carcinogenic to humans. Formaldehyde has been classified by the EEC as a Category 3 carcinogen - substances which cause concern for man owing to possible carcinogenic effects. Safe handling and use instructions are provided in this MSDS. Please review and understand the guidance contained in this MSDS and refer to the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the French Institut National de Recherche et de Securite (INRS) or other prevailing national government required standards. For further information and a review of various studies, go to and other authoritative websites. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Elimination information (persistence and degradability) Biodegradability : Not tested but expected to be readily biodegradable. Bioaccumulation : Not tested but expected to be minimal. Mobility : Viscous liquid Partially water soluble Will thicken and eventually solidify on storage Aquatic toxicity : Toxicity to bacteria, algae and higher marine organisms not tested. COD: Not determined. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Product disposal : DO NOT reuse containers containing residual product without commercial cleaning. All waste should be disposed of using a Registered Waste Carrier operating under the Environmental Protection Act (Duty of Care) Regulations 1992 (S.I. No. 2839). 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION ADR: ADNR: ICAO / IATA cargo aircraft only: ICAO/IATA-DGR: 5/7

6 IMDG: 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION EU Regulations Classification : Harmful Contains : Formaldehyde Symbol(s) Harmful R-phrase(s) : R40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. R43 S-phrase(s) : S36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S60 This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Other Regulations This document has been produced in accordance with the Safety Data Sheet Directive, 91/155/EC, as amended by 2001/58/EC. It complies with 2004/73/EC, the 29th adaptation to the Dangerous Substances Directive, 67/548/EC, and 2001/60/EC, the 1st adaptation to the Dangerous Preparations Directive, 1999/45/EC. Users should satisfy themselves that they have considered any regulations which may apply to the transport, storage, use and disposal of this material and that they comply with the relevant national legislation. A duty of care exists for the user to control Occupational Exposure and Environmental Pollution. 16. OTHER INFORMATION Further information Text of R phrases mentioned in Section 2: 6/7

7 R23/24/25 R34 R40 R43 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Causes burns. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. The information provided herein was believed by Hexion Specialty Chemicals ("Hexion") to be accurate at the time of preparation or prepared from sources believed to be reliable, but it is the responsibility of the user to investigate and understand other pertinent sources of information, to comply with all laws and procedures applicable to the safe handling and use of the product and to determine the suitability of the product for its intended use. All products supplied by Hexion are subject to Hexion's terms and conditions of sale. HEXION MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, CONCERNING THE PRODUCT OR THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS THEREOF FOR ANY PURPOSE OR CONCERNING THE ACCURACY OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED BY HEXION, except that the product shall conform to Hexion's specifications. Nothing contained herein constitutes an offer for the sale of any product. and Licensed trademarks of Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. A vertical bar ( ) in the left margin indicates an amendment from the previous version. 7/7