MSDS: 0005312
Date: 06/03/2005
Supersedes: 12/07/2004
SAFETY DATA SHEET
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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product name: CYMEL 303 LF Resin
Product Description: Modified melamine resin
Use: Raw material for surface coatings
CYTEC INDUSTRIES B.V., BOTLEKWEG 175, 3197 KA BOTLEK-ROTTERDAM, HAVENS 4501, THE
NETHERLANDS
EMERGENCY PHONE: IN THE NETHERLANDS: 0181-295600; OUTSIDE THE NETHERLANDS: 31-181-295600
® indicates trademark registered in the U.S. Outside the U.S., mark may be registered, pending or a trademark. Mark
is or may be used under license.
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2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Component / CAS No. % (w/w) EC-No Symbol Risk Phrases
Methanol <1 200-659-6 F; T R:11-23/24/25-
67-56-1 39/23/24/25
Formaldehyde < 0.25 200-001-8 T R:23/24/25-34-
50-00-0 40-43
Melamine RPW formaldehyde, methylated ~ 54 - 64 - - R52/53
68002-20-0
See Section 16 for Ingredient Risk Phrase Text
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
HUMAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion:
If swallowed, call a physician immediately. Only induce vomiting at the instruction of a physician. Never give anything
by mouth to an unconscious person.
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Skin contact:
Wash immediately with plenty of water and soap.
Eye contact:
Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Obtain medical advice if there are persistent symptoms.
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5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, carbon dioxide or dry chemical.
Protective Equipment:
Firefighters, and others exposed, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Special Hazards:
Keep containers cool by spraying with water if exposed to fire.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions:
Where exposure level is known, wear approved respirator suitable for level of exposure. Where exposure level is not
known, wear approved, positive pressure, self-contained respirator. In addition to the protective clothing/equipment in
Section 8 (Exposure Controls/Personal Protection), wear impermeable boots.
Methods for cleaning up:
Cover spills with some inert absorbent material; sweep up and place in a waste disposal container. Flush spill area
with water.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
None
Storage
none
Storage Temperature: Store at 1.7 - 65 °C
Reason: Integrity.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
CONTROL PARAMETERS - Limits
Formaldehyde 50-00-0
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The Netherlands: MAC (Maximal Aanvaarde Concentratie) 1.5 mg/m³ (MAC)
1 ppm (MAC)
3 mg/m³ (STEL)
2 ppm (STEL)
Germany: MAK (Maximale Arbeitsplatzkonzentration) 0.62 mg/m³ (TWA)
0.5 ppm (TWA)
(skin)
United Kingdom: MEL (Maximum Exposure Limits) 2.5 mg/m³ (MEL-TWA)
2 ppm (MEL-TWA)
2.5 mg/m³ (MEL-STEL)
2 ppm (MEL-STEL)
France: VLEP (Valeur Limites dExposition Professionnelle) 0.5 ppm (VME)
1 ppm (VLE)
Denmark: Graensevaerdier 0.4 mg/m³ (Ceiling)
0.3 ppm (Ceiling)
Norway: 0.6 mg/m³ (TWA - OEL)
0.5 ppm (TWA - OEL)
1.2 mg/m³ (Ceiling)
1 ppm (Ceiling)
Sweden: Hygieniska Gransvarden 0.6 mg/m³ (LLV)
0.5 ppm (LLV)
1.2 mg/m³ (Ceiling)
1 ppm (Ceiling)
ACGIH (TLV) 0.3 ppm (Ceiling)
Methanol 67-56-1
Europe: ILV (Indicative Limit Values) 260 mg/m3; 200 ppm (TWA)
The Netherlands: MAC (Maximal Aanvaarde Concentratie) 200 ppm (MAC)
260 mg/m³ (MAC)
(skin)
Germany: MAK (Maximale Arbeitsplatzkonzentration) 200 ppm (TWA)
270 mg/m³ (TWA)
(skin)
United Kingdom: MEL (Maximum Exposure Limits) 200 ppm (OES-TWA)
250 ppm (OES-STEL)
266 mg/m³ (OES-TWA)
333 mg/m³ (OES-STEL)
(OES-skin)
France: VLEP (Valeur Limites dExposition Professionnelle) 1000 ppm (VLE)
1300 mg/m³ (VLE)
200 ppm (VME)
260 mg/m³ (VME)
Denmark: Graensevaerdier 200 ppm (TWA)
260 mg/m³ (TWA)
(skin)
Norway: 100 ppm (TWA - OEL)
130 mg/m³ (TWA - OEL)
(skin)
Sweden: Hygieniska Gransvarden 200 ppm (LLV)
250 mg/m³ (LLV)
250 ppm (STV)
350 mg/m³ (STV)
(skin)
ACGIH (TLV) 200 ppm (TWA)
250 ppm (STEL)
(skin)
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Engineering measures:
Engineering controls are not usually necessary if good hygiene practices are followed.
Respiratory protection:
Where exposures are below the established exposure limit, no respiratory protection is required.
Where exposures exceed the established exposure limit, use respiratory protection recommended for the material
and level of exposure.
Eye protection:
Wear eye/face protection such as chemical splash proof goggles or face shield.
Skin Protection:
Avoid skin contact.
Wear impermeable gloves and suitable protective clothing.
Additional advice:
Before eating, drinking, or smoking, wash face and hands thoroughly with soap and water.
It is recommended that a shower be taken after completion of workshift especially if significant contact has occurred.
Work clothing should then be laundered prior to reuse.
Street clothing should be stored separately from work clothing and protective equipment.
Work clothing and shoes should not be taken home.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Colour: colourless
Appearance: liquid
Odour: formaldehyde
Boiling Point: Not available
Melting Point: Not applicable
Vapour pressure: ~18.5 mm Hg
Specific Gravity: 1.10 - 1.30
Vapour density: Not available
Percent Volatile (% by wt.): negligible
pH: Not applicable
Saturation In Air (% By Vol.): Not available
Evaporation rate: Not available
Solubility In Water: negligible
Volatile Organic Content (EU): Not available
Flash point: >93 °C Setaflash Closed Cup
Flammable Limits (% By Vol): Not available
Autoignition temperature: 325 °C
Decomposition temperature: Not available
Partition coefficient (n- Not available
octanol/water):
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable
Conditions To Avoid: None known
Polymerization: Will not occur
Conditions To Avoid: None known
Materials to avoid: Strong oxidizing or nitrating agents
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Hazardous decomposition ammonia
products: oxides of nitrogen
carbon dioxide
Carbon monoxide
formaldehyde
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Potential health effects
May cause sensitization by skin contact.
SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION
ACUTE TOXICITY DATA
Oral rat Acute LD50 .>5000 mg/kg
dermal rabbit Acute LD50 .No data
Inhalation rat Acute LC50 4 hr .No data
LOCAL EFFECTS ON SKIN AND EYE
Acute Irritation dermal Not irritating
Acute Irritation eye Not irritating
ALLERGIC SENSITIZATION
Sensitization dermal No data
Sensitization Inhalation No data
GENOTOXICITY
Assays for Gene Mutations
Ames Salmonella Assay No data
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT TOXICITY DATA
ACUTE TOXICITY DATA
Formaldehyde
oral (gavage) rat Acute LD50 (Actual) 100 mg/kg
dermal rabbit Acute LD50 (Actual) 270 mg/kg
Inhalation rat Acute LC50 (4 hr) 250 - 478 ppm
Methanol
oral (gavage) rat Acute LD50 (Actual) > 5600 mg/kg
dermal rabbit Acute LD50 (Actual) 15800 mg/kg
Inhalation rat Acute LC50 (4 hr) 64000 ppm
LOCAL EFFECTS ON SKIN AND EYE
Formaldehyde
Acute Dermal Irritation irritating
Acute Eye Irritation Causes serious damage
Methanol
Acute Eye Irritation irritating
Acute Dermal Irritation irritating
ALLERGIC SENSITIZATION
Formaldehyde
Skin Sensitization Sensitizing
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Pulmonary Sensitization Not sensitizing
OTHER INFORMATION
Formaldehyde
Carcinogenic to Laboratory Animals
May Cause Irritation of Respiratory Tract and Eyes
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified formaldehyde as a Group 1 (known)
human carcinogen based on epidemiological evidence linking formaldehyde exposure to the occurrence of
nasopharyngeal cancer, a rare type of cancer. IARC also found limited evidence of cancer of the nasal cavity
and paranasal sinuses and insufficient evidence for an association between formaldehyde and leukemia.
Methanol
May cause blindness if swallowed or inhaled.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
This material is not readily biodegradable.
ALGAE TEST RESULTS
Test: Growth Inhibition (OECD 201)
Duration: 96 hr
Species: Green Algae (Selenastrum capricornutum)
>10 - 100 mg/l EbC50 ErC50 As Water Accommodating Fraction. Information based on a
structurally similar material.
Duration: 0-72 hr.
Species: Green Algae (Selenastrum capricornutum)
>10 - 100 mg/l EbC50 ErC50 As Water Accommodating Fraction. Information based on a
structurally similar material.
FISH TEST RESULTS
Test: Acute toxicity, freshwater (OECD 203)
Duration: 96 hr.
Species: Bluegill Sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus)
>603.1 mg/l LC50 As Water Accommodating Fraction
INVERTEBRATE TEST RESULTS
Test: Acute Immobilisation (OECD 202)
Duration: 48 hr
Species: Water Flea (Daphnia magna)
>100 mg/l EC50 Information based on a structurally similar material
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DEGRADATION
Test: Manometric Respirometry (OECD 301F)
Duration: 28 day
12.0 %
Test: Biological Oxygen Demand
Duration: 5 day
12.5 g/L oxygen
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
CYTEC encourages the recycle, recovery and reuse of materials, where permitted. If disposal is necessary, CYTEC
recommends that organic materials, especially when classified as hazardous waste, be disposed of by thermal
treatment or incineration at approved facilities. All local and national regulations should be followed.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
This section provides basic shipping classification information. Refer to appropriate transportation regulations for specific
requirements.
ADR/RID
Proper Shipping Name: Not applicable/Not regulated
IMO
Proper shipping name: Not applicable/Not regulated
ICAO / IATA
Proper shipping name: Not applicable/Not regulated
Packing Instructions/Maximum Net Quantity Per Package:
Passenger Aircraft: -
Cargo aircraft: -
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EU MARKING AND LABELING
Symbol(s): Xi - Irritant
Risk Phrases:
R43 - May cause sensitization by skin contact.
R52/53 - Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Safety Phrases:
S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
INVENTORY INFORMATION
European Union (EU):
All components of this product are included on the European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances
(EINECS) or are not required to be listed on EINECS.
United States (USA):
All components of this product are included on the TSCA Chemical Inventory or are not required to be listed on
the TSCA Chemical Inventory.
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Canada:
All components of this product are included on the Domestic Substances List (DSL) or are not required to be
listed on the DSL.
Australia: All components of this product are included in the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
(AICS).
China: All components of this product are included on the Chinese inventory or are not required to be listed on
the Chinese inventory.
Japan: All components of this product are included on the Japanese (ENCS) inventory or are not required to
be listed on the Japanese inventory.
Korea: All components of this product are included on the Korean (ECL) inventory or are not required to be
listed on the Korean inventory.
Philippines: All components of this product are included on the Philippine (PICCS) inventory or are not
required to be listed on the Philippine inventory.
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
Reasons for Issue: Revised Section 2
Revised Section 8
Revised Section 11
Component Risk Phrases
Methanol
R11 - Highly flammable.
R23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R39/23/24/25 - Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if
swallowed.
Formaldehyde
R34 - Causes burns.
R40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R43 - May cause sensitization by skin contact.
R23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Melamine RPW formaldehyde, methylated
R52/53 - Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
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Randy Deskin, Ph.D., DABT +1-973-357-3100
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This information is given without any warranty or representation. We do not assume any legal responsibility for same, nor do we give permission,
inducement, or recommendation to practice any patented invention without a license. It is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and
verification. Before using any product, read its label.
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