SAFETY DATA SHEET

in accordance with 1907/2006/EC (REACH, as amended by 453/2010/EC) and 29 CFR 1910.1200

Revision date: 23 July 2015 Initial date of issue: 6 July 2007 SDS No. 237A-14
SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
1.1. Product identifier
ARC 897 (Part A), ARC BX2 (Part A), ARC MX5 (Part A)
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
ARC Polymer Composite. Abrasion resistant two component coating, mixed and applied with a trowel.
1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company: Supplier:
A.W. CHESTERTON COMPANY
860 Salem Street
Groveland, MA 01834-1507, USA
Tel.: +1 978-469-6446 Fax: +1 978-469-6785
(Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 5:00 PM EST)
SDS requests: www.chesterton.com
E-mail (SDS questions): [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]
1.4. Emergency telephone number
24 hours per day, 7 days per week
Call Infotrac: 1-800-535-5053
Outside N. America: +1 352-323-3500 (collect)
SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
2.1.1. Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP] / 29 CFR 1910.1200 / WHMIS 2015 / GHS
Eye Irrit. 2, H319
Skin Irrit. 2, H315
Skin Sens. 1, H317
Aquatic Chronic 3, H412
2.1.2. Classification according to WHMIS 1988
D2B: Toxic materials causing other effects; D2A: Very toxic materials causing other effects
2.1.3. Australian statement of hazardous nature
Hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia.
2.1.4. Additional information
For full text of H-statements: see SECTIONS 2.2 and 16.
2.2. Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP] / 29 CFR 1910.1200 / WHMIS 2015 / GHS
Hazard pictograms:

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements: H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

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Precautionary statements: P273 Avoid release to the environment.

P280 Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection.
P333/313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P337/313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P362/364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Supplemental information: None
2.3. Other hazards
If vapors are produced, they will irritate the respiratory tract and cause coughing and labored breathing. The safety and health
hazards are detailed separately for Part A and Part B. The final cured material is considered nonhazardous.
SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
3.2. Mixtures
Hazardous Ingredients¹ % Wt. CAS No./ REACH CLP/GHS Classification
EC No. Reg. No.
Epoxy resin (number average molecular 10-20 25068-38-6 01-211945 Eye Irrit. 2, H319
weight <= 700) 500-033-5 6619-26 Skin Irrit. 2, H315
Skin Sens. 1, H317
Aquatic Chronic 2, H411
Benzyl Alcohol 1-5 100-51-6 202- NA Acute Tox. 4, H332/H304
859-9 Eye Irrit. 2, H319
Other ingredients:
Aluminum oxide 10-20 1344-28-1 NA Not classified*
215-691-6
Silicon carbide 5-10 409-21-2 NA Not classified*
206-991-8
Titanium dioxide 0.1-0.9 13463-67-7 01-211948 Not classified*
236-675-5 9379-17

*Substance with a workplace exposure limit.

For full text of H-statements: see SECTION 16.
¹ Classified according to: * 29 CFR 1910.1200, 1915, 1916, 1917, Mass. Right-to-Know Law (ch. 40, M.G.L..O. 111F), California Proposition 65
* 1272/2008/EC, REACH
* WHMIS 2015
* Safe Work Australia [NOHSC: 1008 (2004)]

SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES

4.1. Description of first aid measures
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, administer artificial respiration. Contact physician.
Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash clothing before reuse. Wash skin with soap and water. Consult physician.
Eye contact: Flush eyes for at least 15 minutes with large amounts of water. Contact physician if irritation persists.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Contact physician immediately.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Moderate eye and skin irritant. May cause skin sensitization as evidenced by rashes or hives. If vapors are produced, they will
irritate the respiratory tract and cause coughing and labored breathing.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treat symptoms.
SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
5.1. Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media: Carbon Dioxide, dry chemical, foam or water fog
Unsuitable extinguishing media: None known
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
None
5.3. Advice for firefighters
Cool exposed containers with water. Recommend Firefighters wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

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Flammability Classification: –
HAZCHEM Emergency Action Code: 2 Z
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Avoid skin contact. Utilize exposure controls and personal protection as specified in Section 8.
6.2. Environmental Precautions
Keep out of sewers, streams and waterways.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Scoop up and transfer to a suitable container for disposal.
6.4. Reference to other sections
Refer to section 13 for disposal advice.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Avoid skin contact. Utilize exposure controls and personal protection as specified in Section 8. Remove contaminated clothing
immediately. Wash clothing before reuse. Contaminated leather including shoes cannot be decontaminated and should be
discarded. Avoid creating and breathing dust during removal, drilling, grinding, sawing or sanding.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in a cool, dry area.
7.3. Specific end use(s)
No special precautions.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1. Control parameters
Occupational exposure limit values
Ingredients OSHA PEL¹ ACGIH TLV² UK WEL³ AUSTRALIA ES⁴
ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3
Epoxy resin (number average – – – – – – – –
molecular weight <= 700)
Benzyl Alcohol – – – – – – – –
Aluminum oxide (total) 15 (resp) 1 10 – 10
(resp) 5 (inhal) 4
(resp)
Silicon carbide (total) 15 (inhal) 10 (resp) 10 – 10
(resp) 5 (resp) 3 4
Titanium dioxide (total) 15 – 10 (inhal) 10 – 10
(resp) 5 (resp) 4

¹ United States Occupational Health & Safety Administration permissible exposure limits.
² American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists threshold limit values.
³ EH40 Workplace exposure limits, Health & Safety Executive
⁴ Adopted National Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment [NOHSC:1003].
8.2. Exposure controls
8.2.1. Engineering measures
No special requirements. If it is necessary to alter the final cured product such that dust may be generated, use adequate dust
extraction or damp down.
8.2.2. Individual protection measures
Respiratory protection: Not normally needed.
Protective gloves: Chemical resistant gloves (e.g., neoprene)
Eye and face protection: Safety goggles.
Other: Impervious clothing as necessary to prevent skin contact.

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8.2.3. Environmental exposure controls

Refer to sections 6 and 12.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state gritty paste Odour sweet
Colour blue Odour threshold not determined
Initial boiling point not determined Vapour pressure @ 20C < 0.1 mm Hg
Melting point not determined % Aromatics by weight None
% Volatile (by volume) None pH not applicable
Flash point > 102C (> 216F) Relative density 2.2 kg/l
Method PM Closed Cup Weight per volume 18.3 lbs/gal.
Viscosity 450K cps @ 25°C Coefficient (water/oil) <1
Autoignition temperature not applicable Vapour density (air=1) >1
Decomposition temperature no data available Rate of evaporation (ether=1) <1
Upper/lower flammability or not applicable Solubility in water insoluble
explosive limits
Flammability (solid, gas) not applicable Oxidising properties not applicable
Explosive properties not applicable
9.2. Other information
None
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
10.1. Reactivity
Refer to sections 10.3 and 10.5.
10.2. Chemical stability
Stable
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known under conditions of normal use.
10.4. Conditions to avoid
None
10.5. Incompatible materials
Strong mineral acids and bases and strong oxidizers like liquid Chlorine and concentrated Oxygen.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
Carbon Monoxide, aldehydes, acids and other toxic fumes.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
11.1. Information on toxicological effects
Primary route of exposure Inhalation, skin and eye contact. Personnel with pre-existing skin and eye disorders and skin
under normal use: allergies may be aggravated by exposure.
Acute toxicity -
Oral: ATE-mix oral, 70690 mg/kg.

Substance Test Result

Epoxy resin LD50, oral, rat > 5000 mg/kg
Benzyl Alcohol LD50, oral, rat 1230 mg/kg
Dermal:
Substance Test Result
Epoxy resin LD50, dermal, rabbit > 3000 mg/kg
Benzyl Alcohol LD50, dermal, rabbit 2000 mg/kg
Inhalation: ATE-mix inhalation > 240.1 mg/l (mist). ATE-mix inhalation, 505.7 mg/l (vapor).

Substance Test Result

Benzyl Alcohol LC50, rat, 4 hours 8.8 mg/l (vapor)
Benzyl Alcohol LC50, rat, 4 hours 4.178 mg/l (mist)

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Skin corrosion/irritation: Causes skin irritation.

Substance Test Result

Epoxy resin (number average molecular Skin irritation, rabbit Moderate irritation
weight <= 700)
Serious eye damage/ Causes serious eye irritation.
irritation:
Substance Test Result
Epoxy resin (number average molecular Eye irritation Moderate irritation
weight <= 700)
Respiratory or skin May cause an allergic skin reaction.
sensitisation:
Substance Test Result
Epoxy resin (number average molecular Skin sensitization, guinea Sensitizing
weight <= 700) pig
Germ cell mutagenicity: Epoxy resin (number average molecular weight <= 700), Aluminum oxide, Silicon carbide: based on
available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Carcinogenicity: Based on recent 2-year mice skin painting studies and other available information, the International
Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) concluded that they did not have enough information to
classify Epoxy resin (number average molecular weight <= 700, CAS no. 25068-38-6). IARC has
designated inhaled titanium dioxide as possibly carcinogenic to humans (group 2B).
Reproductive toxicity: Epoxy resin (number average molecular weight <= 700), Aluminum oxide, Silicon carbide: based on
available data, the classification criteria are not met.
STOT-single exposure: Epoxy resin (number average molecular weight <= 700), Aluminum oxide, Silicon carbide: based on
available data, the classification criteria are not met.
STOT-repeated exposure: Epoxy resin (number average molecular weight <= 700), Aluminum oxide, Silicon carbide: based on
available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Aspiration hazard: Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Other information: None known
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicological data have not been determined specifically for this product. The information given below is based on a knowledge
of the components and the ecotoxicology of similar substances.
12.1. Toxicity
Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
12.2. Persistence and degradability
Epoxy resin: not readily biodegradable Benzyl Alcohol: expected to biodegrade relatively quickly.
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential
Epoxy resin: has the potential to bioaccumulate. Benzyl Alcohol: low potential for bioaccumulation (BCF < 100).
12.4. Mobility in soil
Paste. Insoluble in water. Epoxy resin: if product enters soil, it will be mobile and may contaminate groundwater. In determining
environmental mobility, consider the product's physical and chemical properties (see Section 9).
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
Not available
12.6. Other adverse effects
None known
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
13.1. Waste treatment methods
Combine resin and curative. The final cured material is considered nonhazardous. Landfill sealed containers with a properly
licensed facility. Unreacted components are a special waste (classified as hazardous according to 2008/98/EC). Check local, state
and national/federal regulations and comply with the most stringent requirement.
European List of Wastes code: 08 04 09

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SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION

14.1. UN number
ADR/RID/ADN/IMDG/ICAO: NOT APPLICABLE
TDG: NOT APPLICABLE
US DOT: NOT APPLICABLE
14.2. UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID/ADN/IMDG/ICAO: NON-HAZARDOUS, NON REGULATED
TDG: NON-HAZARDOUS, NON REGULATED
US DOT: NON-HAZARDOUS, NON REGULATED
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID/ADN/IMDG/ICAO: NOT APPLICABLE
TDG: NOT APPLICABLE
US DOT: NOT APPLICABLE
14.4. Packing group
ADR/RID/ADN/IMDG/ICAO: NOT APPLICABLE
TDG: NOT APPLICABLE
US DOT: NOT APPLICABLE
14.5. Environmental hazards
NOT APPLICABLE
14.6. Special precautions for user
NOT APPLICABLE
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code
NOT APPLICABLE
14.8. Other information
NOT APPLICABLE

SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1. EU regulations
Authorisations under Title VII: Not applicable
Restrictions under Title VIII: None
Other EU regulations: Directive 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work.
15.1.2. National regulations
US EPA SARA TITLE III Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS)
312 Hazards: 313 Chemicals: 4 = Severe Hazard HEALTH 2
3 = Serious Hazard
Immediate None 2 = Moderate Hazard FLAMMABILITY 1
Delayed 1 = Slight Hazard 1
0 = Minimal Hazard
PHYSICAL HAZARD
* = See Section 8 Personal Protection *

Other national regulations: National implementation of the EC Directive referred to in section 15.1.1.
15.2. Chemical safety assessment
No Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out for this substance/mixture by the supplier.

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SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION

Abbreviations ADN: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways
and acronyms: ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
ATE: Acute Toxicity Estimate
BCF: Bioconcentration Factor
CLP: Classification Labelling Packaging Regulation (1272/2008/EC)
ES: Exposure Standard
GHS: Globally Harmonized System
ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organization
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
LC50: Lethal Concentration to 50 % of a test population
LD50: Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population
LOEL: Lowest Observed Effect Level
N/A: Not Applicable
NA: Not Available
NOAEL: No Observed Adverse Effect Level
NOEL: No Observed Effect Level
OECD: Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance
(Q)SAR: Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship
REACH: Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals Regulation (1907/2006/EC)
RID: Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
SDS: Safety Data Sheet
STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit
STOT RE: Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Repeated Exposure
STOT SE: Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Single Exposure
TDG: Transportation of Dangerous Goods (Canada)
US DOT: United States Department of Transportation
vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative substance
WEL: Workplace Exposure Limit
WHMIS: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
Other abbreviations and acronyms can be looked up at www.wikipedia.org.
Key literature references Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CSST)
and sources for data: Chemical Classification and Information Database (CCID)
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) - Information on Chemicals
Hazardous Substances Information System (HSIS)
National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE)
Swedish Chemicals Agency (KEMI)
U.S. National Library of Medicine Toxicology Data Network (TOXNET)
Procedure used to derive the classification for mixtures according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP] / GHS:
Classification Classification procedure
Eye Irrit. 2, H319 Calculation method
Skin Irrit. 2, H315 Calculation method
Skin Sens. 1, H317 Bridging principle "Dilution"
Aquatic Chronic 3, H412 Calculation method
Relevant H-statements: H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
H315: Causes skin irritation.
H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H332: Harmful if inhaled.
H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Hazard pictogram names: Exclamation mark
Changes to the SDS in this revision: Sections 2.1, 3, 11.
Revision date: 23 July 2015
Further information: None
This information is based solely on data provided by suppliers of the materials used, not on the mixture itself. No warranty is expressed or implied
regarding the suitability of the product for the user’s particular purpose. The user must make their own determination as to suitability.

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