SAFETY DATA SHEET

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I. CHEMICAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION EPICON ZINC RICH PRIMER B-2 GRAY, HARDENER
PRODUCT PRODUCT DESCRIPTION EPICON ZINC RICH PRIMER B-2, a two- pack primer, based on a combination of metallic zinc, epoxy resin and
hardener. It dries quickly and gives adequate preliminary protection of steel after sand– or shot-blasting. This
primer is completely compatible with almost any type of paint and highly resistant to heat, oil, water and solvent.
(Part B : Polyamide Resin-Based Coating)
PRODUCT CODE CH-EPZR-B2GA-HARDENER
DATE CREATED 10 December 2016
DATE REVISED 11 May 2017

II. HAZARDOUS A. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

IDENTIFICATION Highly flammable liquid; vapor may cause flash fire.
Harmful or fatal if swallowed - Can enter lungs and cause damage.
Can cause eye, skin or respiratory tract irritation.
Overexposure can cause central nervous system (CNS) depression and/or other target organ effects.
Breathing high concentrations can cause irregular heartbeats which may be fatal.
Toluene causes skin irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Toluene may cause damage to central nervous system via inhalation.
Toluene is suspected of damaging the unborn child via inhalation and is detected in maternal milk in human.
Toluene readily crosses the placenta.
Chronic exposure to n-butyl alcohol can cause photophobia, blurred vision, corneal vacoules, and defatting and itching of the skin.
Chronic exposure to n-butyl alcohol can cause vertigo and may increase the extent of hearing loss among workers exposed to both noise and n-butyl
alcohol.
Xylene, all isomers (or a component) may cause harm to the human fetus based on tests with laboratory animals.
Ethylbenzene has been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals. The relevance of this to humans is not clear.
Harmful to aquatic organisms.
B. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
INHALATION Breathing high concentrations may be harmful. Mist or vapor can irritate the throat and lungs. Breathing this material
may cause central nervous system depression with symptoms including nausea, headache, dizziness, fatigue,
drowsiness, or unconsciousness. Breathing high concentrations of this material, for example, in an enclosed space or by
intentional abuse, can cause irregular heartbeat.
EYE CONTACT Can cause eye irritation with tearing, redness, or a stinging or burning feeling. Further, it can cause swelling of the eyes
with blurred vision. Effects may become more serious with repeated or prolonged contact.
SKIN CONTACT May cause mild skin irritation with redness and/or an itching or burning feeling. Effects may become more serious with
repeated or prolonged contact. It is likely that some components of this material are able to pass into the body through
the
skin and may cause similar effects as from breathing or swallowing it.
INGESTION Swallowing this material may be harmful. Swallowing this material may cause stomach or intestinal upset with pain,
nausea, and/or diarrhea. This material can get into the lungs during swallowing or vomiting. Small amounts in the lungs
can cause lung damage, possibly leading to chronic lung dysfunction or death. Swallowing this material may cause
effects similar to those described in the inhalation section (see "inhalation" above).
CHRONIC HEALTH Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause skin irritation and inflammation. Symptoms include defatting, redness,
EFFECTS SUMMARY blistering, lesions, and scaly dermatitis.
Chronic effects of ingestion and subsequent aspiration into the lungs may cause pneumatocele (lung cavity) formation
and chronic lung dysfunction.
Prolonged or repeated overexposure to n-butyl alcohol, a component of this product can cause vertigo and may increase
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This material (or a component) may cause harm to the human fetus based on tests with laboratory animals.
This material, or a component of this material, has been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals. The relevance of
this to humans is not clear.
CONDITIONS
Disorders of the following organs or organ systems that may be aggravated by significant exposure to this material or its
AGGRAVATED BY
components include: Skin, Respiratory System, Liver, Kidneys, Central Nervous System (CNS), Heart (Cardiac).
EXPOSURE
TARGET ORGANS May cause damage to the following organs: blood, kidneys, lungs, liver, mucous membranes, heart, upper respiratory
tract, skin, auditory system, central nervous system (CNS), eye, lens or cornea.

III. COMPOSITION / Chemical Abstract Service (CAS)

Chemical Name % Concentration
INFORMATION ON Registry Number (RN)
INGREDIENTS Toluene 108-88-3 25 - 35
n-Butyl alcohol 71-36-3 20 - 30
Withheld by supplier due to confidential
Polyethyleneamine resin solution 15 - 25
business information
Xylene, all isomers 1330-20-7 1 - 10
Ethylbenzene 100-41-4 1 - 10

IV. FIRST AID EYE CONTACT Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes. It is also recommended to have medical personnel check your eyes
MEASURES afterwards.
SKIN CONTACT Remove severely contaminated clothing immediately and flush skin with large amounts of water until irritation subsides. If
irritation persists, get medical attention.
INHALATION Remove to fresh air and if not breathing, give mouth to mouth resuscitation. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a
physician.
INGESTION Do not induce vomiting. Keep rest. Get prompt medical attention.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN INHALATION: Inhalation overexposure can produce toxic effects. Monitor for respiratory distress. If cough or difficulty in
breathing develops, evaluate for upper respiratory tract inflammation, bronchitis, and pneumonitis. Administer
supplemental oxygen with assisted ventilation, as required.
This material (or a component) sensitizes the heart to the effects of sympathomimetic amines. Epinephrine and other
sympathomimetic drugs may initiate cardiac arrhythmias in individuals exposed to this material. Administration of
sympathomimetic drugs should be avoided.
INGESTION: If ingested, this material presents a significant aspiration and chemical pneumonitis hazard. Induction of
emesis is not recommended. Consider activated charcoal and/or gastric lavage. If patient is obtunded, protect the airway
by cuffed endotracheal intubation or by placement of the body in a Trendelenburg and left lateral decubitus position.

V. FIRE FIGHTING Flash Point and Method 4 ºC (TCC / ASTM D56-05)

MEASURES Flammability Limit, by volume (LEL-UEL) 0.8 - 7.0
Autoignition Temperature 380 ºC
GENERAL HAZARD:
Highly flammable liquid; may release flammable vapors when temperatures are at or over the flash point. Toxic gases will form upon combustion.
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:
Allow fire to burn out under controlled conditions or fight fire from a safe distance, extinguishing with foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or dry
sand. Do not use directly "WATER" to extinguish to avoid the danger of fire spread that may be caused by floating flammable material on the
water surface. But if possible to do without hazard, use water spray to cool fire exposed surface and isolate material from heat.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemical or dry sand.
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT:
Respiratory and eye protection required for fire fighting personnel. Full protective equipment (Bunker Gear) and a self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) should be used for all indoor fires and significant outdoor fires. For small outdoor fires, which may easily be extinguished with
a portable fire extinguisher, use of an SCBA may not be required.

HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCT:

Smokes, fumes and oxide of carbon.

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VI. ACCIDENTAL Provide maximum ventilation. Personal protection should be used. Remove all sources of ignition. Contain spilled liquid with sand or earth. Avoid
RELEASE MEASURES runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Take up spilled material with vermiculite, dry sand (Don't use organic material to take
up or wipe for example: sawdust, cotton cloth or paper which cause fire by spontaneous chemical reaction with air and paint and organic materials)
and place in a disposal container.

VII. HANDLING Handle in sufficiently ventilated areas.

AND STORAGE Handling in closed areas requires local exhaust ventilation with a minimum capture velocity of 0.5 m/sec, at the point of vapor evolution.
Keep container closed. Loosen closure cautiously before opening.
Store in a cool, well ventilated place away from incompatible materials.
Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Protect material from direct sunlight.

VIII. EXPOSURE The face, eyes, head, hands, and all other exposed parts of the bodies of employees handling paints shall be protected. All footwear shall be non-
CONTROLS / sparking, such as rubbers, rubber boots or rubber soled shoes without nails. Coveralls or other outer clothing shall be of cotton. Rubber, rather than
PERSONAL plastic, gloves shall be used because of the danger of static sparks.
PROTECTION No matches, lighted cigarettes, cigars, or pipes, and no cigarette lighters or ferrous articles shall be taken into the area where work is being done. All
employees continuously in a compartment in which painting is being performed shall be protected by air line respirators in accordance with the
requirements of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and by suitable protective clothing. Employees entering such
compartments for a limited time shall be protected by filter cartridge type respirators in accordance with the requirements of the OSHA. All
employees doing exterior paint spraying shall be protected by suitable filter cartridge type respirators in accordance with the requirements of the
OSHA and by suitable protective clothing.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling it. Thoroughly wash the hands with soap and water before meals and at the end of the work shift.
EXPOSURE GUIDELINE:
Chemical Name Threshold Limit Value
50 ppm, 188 mg/m3 (TWA8; skin; American Conference of Governmental
Toluene
Industrial Hygienists, ACGIH)
100 ppm (300 mg/m100 ppm (300 mg/m3) [TWA, OSHA PEL]
n-Butyl alcohol
50 ppm (150 mg/m3 50 ppm (150 mg/m3) CEILING [skin] [NIOSH REL]
Polyethyleneamine resin solution not establlished
Xylene, all isomers 100 ppm (TWA8, ACGIH)
Ethylbenzene 20 ppm (TWA8, ACGIH)

IX. PHYSICAL AND Appearance Amber liquid

CHEMICAL Odour Amine scent
PROPERTIES Odour threshold Not available
pH Not available
Melting point -94.9 ºC (-138.8 ºF)
Initial boiling point and boiling range 136 - 145 ºC
Flash point 4 ºC (TCC / ASTM D56-05)
Evaporation rate (butyl acetate = 1) 0.4
Flammability (solid, gas) Not applicable because product is liquid
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits, % volume 0.8 - 7.0
Vapour pressure 0.8 - 1 .2 kPa (8 mmHg) at 20ºC
Vapour density (air = 1) 3.7
Relative density (water = 1) 0.87
Solubility in water Negligible
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water Not available
Auto-ignition temperature 380 ºC
Decomposition temperature Not available
Viscosity Not available

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X. STABILITY AND STABILITY

REACTIVITY (Conditions to avoid) Avoid open flame electrical equipment sparks and other sources of ignition which induce fire. This product is considered
stable under normal and anticipated storage and handling conditions.
INCOMPATIBILITY
(Specific materials to avoid) Acid and alkali which contact may cause reaction (polymerization with heat).

XI. TOXICOLOGICAL Toluene

INFORMATION ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion.
INHALATION RISK: A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
SYMPTOMS: Irritation of eyes, nose; lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), confusion, euphoria, dizziness, headache; dilated pupils, lacrimation
(discharge of tears); anxiety, muscle fatigue, insomnia; paresthesia; dermatitis; liver, kidney damage
TARGET ORGANS: Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, liver, kidneys
EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE: The substance is irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects
on the central nervous system. If this liquid is swallowed, aspiration into the lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis. Exposure at high levels
may result in cardiac dysrhythmia and unconsciousness.
EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE: The liquid defats the skin. The substance may have effects on the central nervous
system. Exposure to the substance may enhance hearing damage caused by exposure to noise.
Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.
ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY: The acute oral LD50 was determined to be >5000 mg/kg body weight of rats, hence, it does not warrant classification.
ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITY: Acute dermal toxicity in the rabbit was found to be low (LD50 >5000 mg/kg), thus, it is not classified.
ACUTE INHALATION TOXICITY: The LC50 exceeded 20 mg/L (25.7 mg/L in males, 30 mg/L in females), therefore, it is not classified.
SKIN CORROSION / IRRITATION: Toluene is considered to be irritating to rabbit skin is classified as Category 2.
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE / IRRITATION: Based on the description that the subjects recovered from the damage within 7 days in rabbit eye
irritation test conducted in accordance with the OECD test guideline, which suggests that toluene causes mild eye irritation. Hence, it is classified
as Category 2B.
RESPIRATORY / SKIN SENSITIZATION: Respiratory sensitization: Classification is not possible due to lack of data.
Skin sensitization: Based on the results of guinea pig maximization tests according to Guideline EU Method B.6 (Skin Sensitisation) suggesting
that toluene causes no skin irritation. Thus, toluene does not require classification for sensitzation properties.
GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY: Toluene was not mutagenic in the mouse lymphoma assay (with or without metabolic activation) based on
equivalent or similar to OECD Guideline 476 (In vitro Mammalian Cell Gene Mutation Test). Toluene was was not genotoxic when tested with
and without Aroclor 1254 metabolic activation in Salmonella typhimurium strains TA98, TA100, TA1535 and TA1537 at concentrations up to
1000 µg/plate (limit of cytotoxicity) using a liquid preincubation procedure based on equivalent or similar to EU Method B.13/14 (Mutagenicity -
Reverse Mutation Test Using Bacteria). Toluene is not genotoxic in mammalian cells in vivo. For these reasons, toluene is not classified for germ
cell mutagenicity.
CARCINOGENICITY: Due to the fact that the substance is classified as Group 3 by IARC (1999), Category A4 by ACGIH (2001) and Category
D by EPA (2005), toluene was not classified for carcinogenicity.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: Based on the results of human epidemiological studies suggesting increased incidence of natural abortion after
toluene exposure, abnormal development and malformation of newborns caused by prenatal toluene abuse and decreased plasma
concentrations of luteinizing hormone and testosterone after toluene exposure, it is noted that the study suggests an increased risk of late
spontaneous abortions associated with exposure to toluene at levels around 88 ppm (range 50-150 ppm).
The results of this study are used as a basis for the risk characterisation of developmental toxicity in humans, and the evidence of increased
incidences of fetal death and delayed ossification, a decrease and unossification of sternebrae, a shift in rib profile, excess ribs, retarded skeletal
development, delayed reflex response, learning disability and early vaginal opening and testes descent at dosing levels not toxic to dams from rat
and mouse teratogenicity tests. On that account, toluene is classified as Category 1A or Known human reproductive toxicant.
EFFECTS ON OR VIA LACTATION: According to Da-Silva et al.(1991), toluene was accumulated in breast milk, although no developmental
toxicity via lactation was observed, therefore, toluene can be classified as hazard category for effects on or via lactation.
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - SINGLE EXPOSURE: Classified as Category 1 (central nervous system) based on the human
evidence that toluene is rapidly absorbed mainly through inhalation and acts on the central nervous system. Toluene causes fatigue, sleepiness,
dizziness and mild respiratory irritation at 50-100 ppm, excitement associated with paresthesia and nausea at 200-400 ppm and central nervous
system suppression leading to drunkenness, delirium and abnormal gait at 500-800 ppm and categorized as Category 3 (respiratory tract
irritation, narcotic effects) and also based on the reports that it causes irritation to the eyes, nose and pharynx and the evidence from animal
studies including anesthetic effects.
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - REPEATED EXPOSURE: Classified as Category 1 (central nervous system, kidneys, liver) based on
the human evidence that toluene induces drug dependency, and inhalant abuse of toluene causes chronic central nervous system damage
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CT tests, and renal dysfunction manifested as proteinuria and hematuria was also observed. There were also reports that hearing loss, changes
in brain-stem auditory evoked potential and hepatic toxicity associated with an increase in SGOT, fatty degeneration of hepatic cells and
lymphocytic infiltration were also noted.
ASPIRATION HAZARD: Classified as Category 1 based on the fact that toluene is a hydrocarbon and has a dynamic viscosity of 0.65
mm2/s (25 ºC) (calculated value).

n-Butyl alcohol
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact.
SYMPTOMS: Irritation eyes, nose, throat; headache, dizziness, drowsiness; corneal inflammation, blurred vision, lacrimation (discharge of
tears), photophobia (abnormal visual intolerance to light); dermatitis; possible auditory nerve damage, hearing loss; central nervous system
depression
TARGET ORGANS: Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system
INHALATION RISK: A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE: The substance is irritating to the skin, and is severely irritating to the eyes. The vapour is irritating to
the eyes and the respiratory tract. Exposure far above the (occupational exposure limits) OEL could cause lowering of consciousness. If this
liquid is swallowed, aspiration into the lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis.
EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE: The liquid defats the skin.
ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY: Oral rat LD50 value is 1,227 mg/Kg and thus classified as Category 4.
ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITY: Calculated rabbit LD50 value was 3,636mg/kg, it was classified as Category 5.
ACUTE INHALATION TOXICITY: There are description that death was not observed on rats with 4-hour exposure to 8,000ppm (equivalent:
24.2mg/L), it is classified as out of Category. 24.2mg/L suggests that mist is intermingled from vapor pressure.
SKIN CORROSION / IRRITATION: From description that the moderate irritation was acknowledged by 24-hour patch test using the rabbit, and
from description that dermatitis was acknowledged in employment evidence of exposure, it is classified as Category 2.
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE / EYE IRRITATION: The middle to severe stimulativeness was acknowledged by the test using the rabbits and it did
not recover within seven days, but it recovered completely within 21 days. Therefore, it is classified as Category 2A. It was also noted that there
were descriptions that eye irritational property, such as keratoconjunctivitis, was acknowledged also by occupational exposure (exposure to
vapor) in human cases.
RESPIRATORY / SKIN SENSITIZATION: Respiratory sensitization: Classification is not possible due to lack of data.
Skin sensitization: Classification is not possible due to lack of data.
GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY: It is classified as outside of category since there was a negative result by the micronucleus test with the
mammalian erythrocyte, which is an in vivo mutagenicity tests using somatic cells.
CARCINOGENICITY: It is considered as outside of Category, since it was classified into D in EPA.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: It is classified as out of Category according to the guideline since only the frame variation (cervical rib) in a fetus
was observed at the exposure concentrations in which dam toxicity is observed in the inhalation exposure test to the pregnant rats.
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - SINGLE EXPOSURE: From description that the slight stimulus was seen in human pharynx in
inhalation exposure, it is considered to be a respiratory irritant and was set as Category 3. Moreover, from description that anesthetic actions or
central nervous system depression was seen in animal experiments, and from description that headache was seen in human inhalation
exposure, it was thought that there was an anesthetic actions and was set as Category 3.
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - REPEATED EXPOSURE: Based on the descriptions that dizziness and headache were observed in
human occupational exposure examples and based on the descriptions that hearing loss was observed in human occupational exposure
examples, the central nervous system and the auditory organ were considered to be target organs, and thus, categorized both of them as
Category 1.
ASPIRATION HAZARD: Classified as Category 2 because of being a primary normal alcohol composed of carbon atoms (3<=n>=13) and
containing an isobutyl alcohol and ketone composed of carbon atoms (n>=13).

Polyethyleneamine resin solution

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact.
SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Skin: This material is corrosive and can cause severe burns to the skin. Direct contact can be severely irritation
to the skin and may result in redness, swelling, burns and severe skin damage. Skin contact may be harmful. Toxic when absorbed though the
skin. Symptoms of toxicity include malaise and discomfort. Injury leading to death may occur unless treatment is prompt. Persons with pre-
existing
skin disorders may be more susceptible to the effects of this material.
Eyes: This material is corrosive and can cause severe burns to the eyes. Direct contact or exposure to vapors or mists may cause stinging,
tearing, redness, corneal damage and irreversible eye damage. Persons with pre-existing eye disorders may be more susceptible to the effects
of this material.
Ingestion: Ingestion my cause severe irritation and burns of the mouth, throat and digestive tract. Symptoms of toxicity include malaise and
discomfort. Injury leading to death may occur unless treatment is prompt.
Inhalation: Breathing vapors or mists may cause severe irritation and brns of the nose, thoat and respiratory tract. Other symptoms include
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MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Pre-existing eye, skin, and respiratory disorders may be aggravated
by exposure.
ACUTE EXPOSURE: Corrosive, may cause burns to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract.
CHRONIC EXPOSURE: Polyethyleneamine resin solution is suspected of being mutagenic. The relevance of this finding in humans is uncertain.
ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY: Classification is not possible due to lack of data.
ACUTE INHALATION TOXICITY: Classification is not possible due to lack of data.
ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITY: Classification is not possible due to lack of data.
SKIN CORROSION / IRRITATION: Classification is not possible due to lack of data.
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE / EYE IRRITATION: Classification is not possible due to lack of data.
RESPIRATORY / SKIN SENSITIZATION: Respiratory sensitization: Classification is not possible due to lack of data.
Skin sensitization: Classification is not possible due to lack of data.
GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY: Classification is not possible due to lack of data.
CARCINOGENICITY: Classification is not possible due to lack of data.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: Classification is not possible due to lack of data.
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - SINGLE EXPOSURE: Classification is not possible due to lack of data.
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - REPEATED EXPOSURE: Classification is not possible due to lack of data.
ASPIRATION HAZARD: Classification not possible due to lack of data.
Additional Information
Skin absoption is the most important route of entry. Eye contact may also occur. Inhalation of significant amounts is unlikely due to low volatility
and unpleasant odor. Ingestion is also unlikely in normal use.

Xylene, all isomers

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Xylene can affect the body if it is inhaled, if it comes in contact with the eyes or skin, or if it is swallowed. It may enter
the body through the skin.
SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Dizziness, excitement, drowsiness, incoordination, staggering gait, impaired reaction time, impaired short-term
memory; headache; eye, nose, throat irritation; corneal vacuolization; anorexia; nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain; dryness and scaling of the
skin, dermatitis; reversible liver and kidney damage after exposure to sudden high concentrations.
INGESTION ACUTE: Burning sensation in mouth and throat; abdominal pain.
TARGET ORGANS: CNS, eyes, skin, respiratory system, GI tract, blood, liver, kidneys.
ACUTE EXPOSURE: The signs and symptoms of acute exposure to xylene include headache, fatigue, irritability, lassitude, nausea, anorexia,
flatulence, irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, and motor incoordination and impairment of equilibrium. Flushing, redness of the face, a
sensation of increased body heat, increased salivation, tremors, dizziness, confusion, and cardiac irritability have also been reported.
CHRONIC EXPOSURE: The signs and symptoms of chronic exposure to xylene may include conjunctivitis; dryness of the nose, throat, and
skin; dermatitis; and kidney and liver damage.
ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY: Based on the rat LD50 (oral route) value of 3,500 mg/kg representing the lower of the two testing data, 3,500 mg/kg
and 4,300 mg/kg, it is classified as Category 5.
ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITY: No definitive value available, although the substance can be classified as Category 5 or not classified based on
the rabbit LD50 (dermal route) value of >4,350 mg/kg.
ACUTE INHALATION TOXICITY: Xylene is not classified based on the rat LC50 (4 hour inhalation exposure) value of 29.08 mg/L (equivalent to
6,700ppm) was lower than 90% of the saturated vapor concentration (8,000ppm) under a saturated vapour pressure of 0.8 kPa (20 ºC), the
substance was considered as "vapour containing substantially no mist" and was classified based on standard values expressed in ppm.
SKIN CORROSION / IRRITATION: Classified as Category 2 based on the description in the report on the rabbit skin irritation test: "moderate
irritant".
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE / EYE IRRITATION: Classified as Category 2A based on the description in the report on the rabbit eye irritation test:
"moderate irritant".
RESPIRATORY / SKIN SENSITIZATION: Respiratory sensitization: Classification is not possible due to lack of data.
Skin sensitization: Classification is not possible due to lack of data.
GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY: It is not classified based on the negative data on human multi-generation epidemiological studies and somatic
cell mutagenicity tests in vivo (micronucleus/chromosome tests) and the absence of data on heritable mutagenicity tests, germ cell mutagenicity
tests in vivo and germ cell genotoxicity tests in vivo.
CARCINOGENICITY: The IARC reported there is inadequate evidence in humans for the carcinogenicity of xylenes and there is inadequate
evidence in experimental animals for the carcinogenicity of xylenes. Therefore, xylenes are not classifiable as to their carcinogenicity to humans
(Group 3).
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has classified mixed xylenes as a Group D, not classifiable as to human
carcinogenicity.
The ACGIH classified xylene as category A4 Not classifiable as a human carcinogen.
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F344/N rats given 250 or 500 mg/kg or for male or female B6C3F1 mice given 500 or 1,000 mg/kg. Due to these facts, xylene is not classified as
carcinogenic.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: Several human studies examined exposure to organic solvents (including mixed xylenes) and developmental
effects. An increased potential for spontaneous abortions among the wives of occupationally exposed men was reported. However, no
conclusions can be drawn from these studies because they all involved concurrent exposure to multiple chemicals. Mixed xylenes have been
shown to produce developmental effects, such as an increased incidence of skeletal variations in fetuses, delayed ossification, fetal resorptions,
and decreased fetal body weight in animals via inhalation exposure. Some studies observed maternal toxicity as well. Thus, xylene is classified
as presumed human reproductive toxicant (Category 1B).

SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - SINGLE EXPOSURE: Based on the human evidence including "throat irritation, severe pulmonary
congestion, alveolar hemorrhage, pulmonary edema, congestion accompanying hepatomegaly, centrilobular vacuolation of hepatocytes, nerve
cell damage associated with dot hemorrhage, swelling and disappearance of Nissl bodies, limb cyanosis, a transient increase in serum
transaminase activity, an increase in the blood level of urea, a decrease in endogenous creatinine clearance in the urine, liver damage, severe
kidney damage, amnesia, coma" and "pulmonary congestion, pulmonary edema, focal alveolar hemorrhage," it is classified as Category 1 Target
organ toxicant and the evidence from animal studies including "strong narcotic effect," it is classified as Category 3 Target organ toxicant. The
basis for the classification includes data on xylene with unknown composition or containing other substances.

SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - REPEATED EXPOSURE: Based on the human evidence including "eye/nose irritation, thirst" and
"chronic headache, chest pain, abnormal electroencephalogram, dyspnea, cyanosis of the hands, fever, a decrease in WBC count, discomfort,
impairment of pulmonary function, a decrease in working capacity, physical/mental disorders," it is classified as Category 1 Target organ toxicant.
The basis for the classification includes data on xylene with unknown composition or containing other substances.
ASPIRATION HAZARD: Classified as Category 2 Aspiration toxicant based on the report that aspiration of xylene or acute exposure to high
vapor concentrations of this substance may cause chemical pneumonitis, hemorrhage into the air spaces, and pulmonary edema. A worker
exposed to the vapors of a solvent containing 75 percent xylene (approximate airborne xylene concentration of 60 to 350 ppm) developed
giddiness, anorexia, and vomiting. After inhalation of high (not further specified) concentrations of xylene, workers may become flushed, feel hot,
and experience confusion, dizziness, tremors, and other signs or symptoms of central nervous system toxicity.

Ethylbenzene
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact.
SYMPTOMS: Irritation eyes, skin, mucous membrane; headache; dermatitis; narcosis, coma
TARGET ORGANS: Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system
INHALATION RISK: A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE: The substance is irritating to the eyes , the skin and the respiratory tract. Swallowing the liquid may
cause aspiration into the lungs with the risk of chemical pneumonitis. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. Exposure
above the occupational exposure limit (OEL) could cause lowering of consciousness.
EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE: This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans. The substance may have
effects on the kidneys and liver, resulting in impaired functions Repeated contact with skin may cause dryness and cracking.
ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY: The LD50 (Rat, oral) calculated was 3,500 mg/kg. It is classified as Category 5.
ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITY : The dermal LD50 for ethylbenzene in New Zealand White rabbits was calculated as 15,415 mg/kg body weight
and does need to be classified.
ACUTE INHALATION TOXICITY: The acute inhalation LC50,vapor, 4 hours for ethylbenzene in Carworth Wistar rats was calculated as 17.8
mg/L (4,000 ppm) body weight. For this fact, it is classified as Category 4.
SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION: Undiluted ethylbenzene has been shown to produce moderate irritation when applied to the uncovered skin
of rabbits. The application of undiluted ethylbenzene to the ear and to the shaved abdomen of rabbits up to 20 times during a 4-week period
resulted in moderate irritation. There was erythema and edema with superficial necrosis and exfoliation of large patches of skin. From this fact,
ethylbenzene is classified as Category 3 (Mild skin irritant).
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/IRRITATION: Drop application to rabbit eyes caused slight irritation and no corneal injury demonstrable by
fluorescein staining. Standard testing on rabbit eyes gave an injury grade of 2 on a scale of 10. Ethylbenzene is classified as Category 2B (mildly
irritating to eyes).
RESPIRATORY / SKIN SENSITIZATION: Respiratory sensitization: The available data are insufficient to draw conclusions, hence, classification
is not possible.
Skin sensitization: The available data are insufficient to draw conclusions, hence, classification is not possible.
GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY: In a National Toxicology Program study, ethylbenzene was not mutagenic in Salmonella tests and did not
induce chromosomal aberrations or sister chromatid exchange in Chinese hamster ovary CHO) cells in vitro, although it did induce
trifluorothymidine resistance in mouse lymphoma cells at the highest concentration tested (80 mg/litre). There was no increase of micronuclei in
the peripheral blood of mice exposed to ethylbenzene. Based on these data, ethylbenzene is not classified as mutagenic.
CARCINOGENICITY: IARC reported that there is inadequate evidence in humans for the carcinogenicity of ethylbenzene but there is sufficient
evidence in experimental animals for the carcinogenicity of ethylbenzene. Thus, ethylbenzene is possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B).
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classified as Category 2 (Suspected human carcinogen).

REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: Based on the description of mice/rat teratogenicity tests: Toxic effects on the embryo (urinary malformation) are
observed at dosing levels not toxic to maternal animals, it is classified as Category 1B (Presumed human reproductive toxicant).
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - SINGLE EXPOSURE: Single high exposures to ethylbenzene through inhalation cause irritation of
the mucous membranes and central nervous system effects (2180 ppm). Ethylbenzene is classified as Category 2 (central nervous system) and
Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation).
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - REPEATED EXPOSURE: The available data are insufficient to draw conclusions, hence,
classification is not possible.
ASPIRATION HAZARD: Classified as Category 1 Aspiration toxicant based on the description in International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC):
Ethyl benzene, if swallowed, may cause chemical pneumonia due to misswallowing. The substance is a hydrocarbon, the kinematic viscosity of
which stands at 0.6 mm2/s (25 ºC).

XII. ECOLOGICAL This has the potential to be toxic in environments. Do not leak or waste in the environments without adequate waste disposal handling.
INFORMATION

XIII. DISPOSAL Empty containers and material (including waste thinner for cleaning and flushing of containers or application equipment) must be disposed in
CONSIDERATION accordance with government and local environmental control regulations.
Do not heat or cut empty container with electric or gas torch due to residue.

XIV. TRANSPORT UN Number: UN1263

INFORMATION UN Proper Shipping Name: PAINT
Transport hazard class(es): Class 3
Packing group: II
Environmental hazards:
Marine pollutant according to IMDG Code: No
Environmentally hazardous according to UN Model Regulations: No
Environmentally hazardous according to ADR: No
Environmentally hazardous according to RID: No
Environmentally hazardous according to ADN: No
Special precautions for user:
EmS Guide: F-E, S-E
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code: Y (containing xylenes/ ethylbenzene (10%
or more) mixture

XV. REGULATORY Philippines Inventory of All components of this product are registered in the Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
INFORMATION Chemicals and Chemical (PICCS).
Substances (PICCS)

TSCA Inventory List All components of this product are listed on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory.

Montreal Protocol No component of this product is listed on the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.

Stockholm Convention No component of this product is listed on the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants.

Rotterdam Convention No component of this product is listed on the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for
Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade.

Toluene is listed in the List of Substances in Table II of the 1998 United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in
1998 United Nations
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances but it was also recorded in the Report of the International Narcotic
Convention Against Illicit
Control Board (INCB) for 2014 that Toluene's licit uses are as follows: industrial solvent; used in the
Traffic in Narcotics Drugs and
manufacture of explosives, dyes, coatings, and other organic substances and as a gasoline additive. This product
Psychotropic Substances
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XVI. OTHER Legend to abbreviations and acronyms used:

INFORMATION LFL - UFL means lower flammability limit - upper flammability limit
TWA8 means 8-hour time weighted average
LD 50 means the amount of a chemical, given all at once, which causes the death of 50% (one half) of a group of test animals
LC 50 (50% lethal concentration) means the concentration of a chemical in air or of a chemical in water which causes the death of 50% (one
half) of a group of test animals
GHS means the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
IUCLID means the International Uniform Chemical Information Database
HSDB means the Hazardous Substance Data Bank
SIDS means the Screening Information Dataset
EHC means the Environmental Health Criteria
OECD means the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
ECHA means the European Chemical Agency
UN means the United Nations
IMDG Code means the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
ADR means the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
RID means the Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
ADN means the European Agreement concerning the International Transport of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways
EMS Guide means the Emergency response procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods
MARPOL 73/78 means the International Convention for the Prevention of pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978
relating thereto, as amended
IBC Code means the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (International Bulk
Chemical Code)

The information herein is given in good faith but we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards which exist. Final determination of suitability of
any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution.

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