SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product:
Revision Date:

551-RN
6/01/2015

1. MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
Product Name:

Graphi-Bond 551-RN

Product Description:
Product Use:

Black, Viscous Paste
High Temperature Graphite Adhesive Resin

Manufacturer:

Aremco Products, Inc.
707-B Executive Blvd.
Valley Cottage, NY 10989

Telephone:
Emergency Phone:845-268-0039
845-268-0039 or Infotrac (24/7) 800-535-5053

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATIONGHS Classification:
Flammable Liquid and Vapor
Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
Carcinogenicity
STOT, SE

Category 3
Category 2
Category 1Category 1
Category 2

GHS Symbols:

GHS Signal Word:
DangerGHS Hazard Determining Components:
Phenolic Resin
GraphiteGHS Hazard Statements for Health Hazards:
H226
Flammable Liquid and Vapor
H315
Causes Skin Irritation
H318
Causes Serious Eye Damage
H350
May Cause Cancer
H371
May Cause Damage to Organs (Blood, Kidneys, Lungs, Reproductive, Liver Mucous Membranes, Spleen,
Gastrointestinal Tract, Upper Respiratory Tract, Skin, Eyes, Central Nervous System, Pancreas
GHS Precautionary Statements - Prevention:
P210
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
P233
Keep container tightly closed.
P261
Avoid breathing vapors.
P262
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
P264
Wash thoroughly after handling.
P271
Use in well-ventilated area.
P280
Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.
GHS Precautionary Statements - Response:
P302 + P352
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P304 + P340
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P305 + P351 + P338
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P310
Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician.
P308 + P313
IF exposed or concerned, get medical advise/attention.
GHS Precautionary Statements – Storage & Disposal:
P403
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P501
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

13. COMPOSITION
Ingredient

CAS No.

EC No.

Concentration

Graphite

7782-42-5

231-955-3

40.0-60.0%

Silica, Crystalline

14808-60-7

238-878-4< 2.0%Phenolic Resin Containing:

Methanol (< 21.0%)
Phenol (< 12.0%)
Ethanol (< 7.0%)
Formaldehyde (< 2.0%)

40.0-60.0%

67-56-1
108-95-2
64-17-550-00-0

GHS Product Identifier
H319 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation, Cat 2A
H335 STOT, SE; Respiratory Tract Irritation, Cat 3
H319 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Cat 2
H335 STOT, SE; Respiratory Tract Irritation, Cat 3
H373 STOT, RE; Respiratory Tract Irritation, Cat 3
H226 Flammable Liquid, Cat 3
H315 Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Cat 2
H318 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Cat 1
H371 STOT SE, May Cause Damage to Organs(Blood, Kidneys, Lungs, Reproductive, Liver Mucous
Membranes, Spleen, Gastrointestinal Tract, Upper
Respiratory Tract, Skin, Eyes, Central Nervous
System, Pancreas, Cat 2
H350 May Cause Cancer, Cat 1

200-659-6
203-632-7
200-578-6
200-001-8

4. FIRST AID MEASURES
After eye contact:
After skin contact:
After inhalation:
After ingestion:
Medical Conditions Possibly
Aggravated by Exposure:

Hold eyelids open and flush with a steady, gentle stream of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting theupper and lower eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Seek immediate medical attention,
preferably with an ophthalmologist.
Immediately wipe excess material off skin with a dry cloth then wash with soap and water for at least 5 minutes
and remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before
reuse. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.
Move exposed person to fresh air and assure that victim is breathing. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular orif respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. Loosen tight clothingsuch as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
Wash out mouth with water. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical
personnel. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek medical attention immediately.
Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this Safety Data Sheet as being at risk may beaggravated by over-exposure to this product. Repeated or prolonged exposure to formaldehyde may cause
skin sensitization, dermatitis or other allergic reactions. The degree of sensitivity varies with individuals.

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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammability:
Flash Point:
Extinguishing Media:
Unsuitable Extinguishing Agents:
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
Special Exposure Hazards:
Special Remarks on Fire Hazards:

Flammable liquid. In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst, with the riskof subsequent explosion. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard.
oo80 F (26.67 C)
Foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, water spray.
Do not use water jet.
Firefighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) witha full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if there is a fire. No action
shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Move containers from fire area if this canbe done without risk. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool.
Vapor may travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Protection:

Spill Cleanup:

Environmental Protection:

Wear chemical goggles, body-covering protective clothing, chemical resistant gloves, and rubber boots. UseNIOSH approved respirator when ventilation is inadequate. No action should be taken involving any personalrisk or without suitable training. Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel
from entering. Do no tough or walk through spilled material. Shut off all ignition sources. Avoid breathingvapor or mist. Use explosion proof ventilation equipment.
Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite,universal binders, and sawdust). Dispose of contaminated material according to local, state and federal
regulations. Ensure adequate ventilation. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Do not flushwith water or aqueous cleansing agents. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.
Inform respective authorities in case product reaches water or sewage system. Do no allow to enter drainage
system, surface or ground water.
27. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:

Storage:Put on appropriate personal protective equipment. Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas
where this material is handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating,drinking and smoking. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas.
Avoid exposure. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not ingest. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Use
only with adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Do not enter
storage areas and confined spaces unless adequately ventilated. Keep in the original container or an approved
alternative made from a compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in use. Store and use away fromheat, sparks, open flame or any other ignition source. Use explosion-proof electrical (ventilating, lighting andmaterial handling) equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against electrostatic
discharges. To avoid fire or explosion, dissipate static electricity during transfer by grounding and bonding
containers and equipment before transferring material. Empty containers retain product residue and can behazardous. Do not reuse container.
ooDo not store above 10 C (50 F). Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in a segregated andapproved area. Store in original container protected from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area,
away from incompatible materials and food and drink. Eliminate all ignition sources. Separate from oxidizingmaterials. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Containers that have been opened
must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabeled containers. Useappropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
IngredientGraphite
Silicon Dioxide, Crystalline
Methanol
EthanolFormaldehyde
PhenolRecommended Monitoring:Engineering Controls:Hygiene Measures:

Respiratory Protection:
Skin Protection:
Eye Protection:

CAS No.
7782-42-5
14808-60-7
67-56-1
64-17-550-00-0
108-95-2

EC No.
231-955-3
238-878-4
200-659-6
200-578-6
200-001-8
203-632-7

3TLV (mg/m )20.1
2709600.30 ppm
19OSHA regulates formaldehyde exposures at or exceeding 0.5 ppm as a potential cancer hazard and requires
monitoring for exposures at or exceeding 0.5 ppm over an 8-hour time-weighted average. Workplace or
biological monitoring may be required to determine the effectiveness of the ventilation or other control measures
and/or the necessity to use respiratory protective equipment.
Use only with adequate ventilation. Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering
controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits. Theengineering controls also need to keep gas, vapor or dust concentrations below any lower explosive limits. Use
explosion-proof ventilation equipment.
Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating, smoking and using
the lavatory, and at the end of the working period. Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentiallycontaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and saf3ety
showers are close to the workstation location.
If exposure limits are exceeded and local ventilation is unavailable, a supplied-air respirator or a self-contained
NIOSH-approved dust and mist respirator is required.
Wear body-covering protective clothing such as a chemically resistant apron and rubber or neoprene gloves.
Wear chemical safety goggles.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical and chemical here represent typical properties of this product. Contact Technical Sales for exact specifications.
Appearance:
Color:
Odor:
pH:
Specific Gravity, g/cc
Water Solubility:
Boiling Point:
Volatility:3

PEL (mg/m )20.1
2709600.75 ppm
19

Viscous Paste
Black
Alcohol-Phenolic
7.0-9.01.56
Insolubleoo
150 F (65.556 C)
19% (w/w)

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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible Materials:
Hazardous Decomposition:

This material is stable if handled and stored according to specifications.
Avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame). Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or
expose containers to heat or sources of ignition.
Avoid contact or contamination with strong oxidizer, acids, or modified phenolics (e.g. resorcinols, cresols) andisocyanates.
Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity:

This product is not expected to be toxic.
Ingredient
MethanolPhenolEthanolFormaldehyde

Chronic Toxicity:
Irritation/Corrosion:
Respiratory:
Eyes:
Skin:
Sensitizer:
Carcinogenicity:

ResultLC50 Inhalation Gas
LC50 Inhalation Gas
LD50 Dermal
LD50 Oral
LC50 Inhalation Vapor
LD50 Dermal
LD50 Dermal
LD50 Oral
LC50 Inhalation Vapor
LD50 Oral
LC50 Inhalation Gas
LD50 Dermal
LD50 Oral

Species
Rat
Rat
RabbitRat
Rat
RabbitRat
Rat
Rat
RatRatRabbitRat

Dose
145000 ppm
64000 ppm
15800 mg/kg
5600 mg/kg
316mg/m3
630 mg/kg
669 mg/kg
317 mg/kg
124700 mg/m3
7 g/kg
250 ppm
270 mg/kg
100 mg/kg

Expose1 hour4 hours
4 hours
4 hours
4 hours-Not available.
Exposure to formaldehyde may cause temporary irritation to nose and throat and may lead to respiratory
disorders. Pre-existing respiratory disorders may also be aggravated by exposure. Studies have reported that
persons with asthma responded no differently than healthy individuals at concentrations as high as 3 ppm.
This product is expected to be an eye irritant.
The effect of skin exposure is not known. This product may be a skin irritant.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to formaldehyde may cause skin sensitization, dermatitis or other allergic
reactions. The degree of sensitivity varies with individuals.
The IARC and NTP classify formaldehyde as a carcinogen due to cancers of the upper respiratory system andleukemia. OSHA regulates formaldehyde as a potential carcinogen for exposures at or exceeding 0.5 ppm.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:

No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Aquatic Toxicity:

Ingredient
MethanolPhenolIngredient
EthanolFormaldehyde

Persistence/Degradability:

ResultAcute LC50 2500000 ug/L Marine Water
Acute LC50 3289 mg/L Fresh Water
Acute LC50 >100000 ug/L Fresh Water
Acute LC50 800 ug/L Marine Water
Acute LC50 3000 ug/L Fresh Water
Acute LC50 1.75 ug/L Fresh Water
Chronic NOEC 2200 ug/L Fresh Water

Species
ExposeCrustaceans, Crangon Adult 48 hours
Daphnia Magna Neonate
48 hours
Fish Pimephales Promelas
96 hours
Crustaceans Archaeomysis 48 hours
Daphnia Ceriodaphnia Dubia 48 hours
Fish Cyprinus Carpio Larva 96 hours
Daphnia Magna
48 hours

ResultAcute EC50 2000 ug/L Fresh Water
Acute LC50 25500 ug/L Marine Water
Acute LC50 42000 ug/L Fresh Water
Chronic NOEC <6.3 g/l Fresh Water
Acute EC50 5800 ug/L Fresh Water
Acute LC50 330000-1000000 ug/L Marine Water
Acute LC50 1.41 ppm Fresh Water

Species
ExposeDaphnia Magna Crustaceans 48 hours
Crustaceans Artemia
48 hours
Fish Oncorhynchus Mykiss
4 daysDaphnia Magna
48 hours
Daphia Pulex Neonate
48 hours
Crustaceans Crangon Larvae 48 hours
Fish Oncorhynchus Mykiss
96 hours

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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal Method:

Dispose in accordance with federal, state and local regulations and permits.

14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT/IATA
Proper Shipping Name:
Hazard Class:
ID Number:
Packing Group:
Labels:Resin Solution
3UN1866
III
Flammable

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. Federal Regulations
CERCLA:No CERCLA reportable quantity has been established for this material.

TSCA:

All ingredients of this material are listed on the TSCA inventory.

SARA Title III
Sections 302, 304, 313:

This product contains the following chemicals listed as toxic chemicals requiring notification:
Component
PhenolFormaldehyde

CAS#108-95-2
50-00-0Sections 311, 312:
Hazard Classes
Fire Hazard
Reactivity Hazard
Pressure Hazard
Immediate Hazard
Delayed Hazard

Yes/No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes

International Inventory
Canada (DSL)
Europe (EINECS/ELINCS)
Australia (AICS)
Japan (MITI)South Korea (KECL)

Status
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

16. OTHER INFORMATIONNFPA Ratings (scale 0 – 4)

Health, 2
Flammability, 2Reactivity, 0
Personal Protection, G

HMIS Ratings (scale 0 – 4)

Health, 2
Flammability, 2Reactivity, 0
Personal Protection, G

5% by Weight< 6.0< 1.0Key Legend Information
ACGIH
ARD
CAS
CERCLADSLECHMISIARC
NDNE
NFPA
NIOSH
NTP
OSHAPEL
RE
RTECS
SARA
SARA Title III
SARA Section 302
SARA Section 304
SARA Section 311
SARA Section 312
SARA Section 313
SESTEL
STOT
TLV
TWA

American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Chemical Abstract Service
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation & Liability Act
Domestic Substance List
European Commission
Hazardous Materials Identification System
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Not Determined
Not Established
National Fire Protection Association
National Institute for Occupational Safety & HealthNational Toxicology Program
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Permissible Exposure Limit
Repeat Exposure
Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical SubstancesSuperfund Amendments & Reauthorization Act
Emergency Planning & Community Right to Know Act
Extremely Hazardous Substances
Emergency Release
MSDS/List of Chemicals & Hazardous Inventory
Emergency & Hazardous Inventory
Toxic Chemicals & Release Reporting
Single Exposure
Short Term Exposure Limit
Specific Target Organ Toxicity
Threshold Limit Value
Time Weighted Average

Disclaimer: The information contained herein is based on data taken from sources believed to be both current and reliable at the time of publication.
Aremco Products, Inc. makes no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of this MSDS and assumes no liability arising from its use byothers. Compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations remains the responsibility of the user.

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