SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture

This Product is Not Hazardous under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.

Classification according to OSHA HCS (2012):

GHS: Not Classified.

Human health: May be slightly irritating to skin and eyes. The effect is reversible and the duration 

depends on the dose.

Label elements

Label in accordance with OSHA HCS (2012):

Based on information from the manufacturer regarding the chemical composition, 

the substance is not liable to classification and labelling.

Other hazards

PBT/vPvB: None known.

SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE 

COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product identifier

Product name: Alkanolamine-acid-anhydride reaction product (AAA reaction product)

Container size: -

Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Application: Binder for the production of Rockwool products.

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Supplier: Umicore Specialty Materials Brugge NV

Kleine Pathoekeweg 82

B-8000 Brugge

Belgiem

Tel:+32.50.320.720

Fax:+32.50.316.047

info.usmb@eu.umicore.com

www.usmb.be

Responsible for material 

safety data sheet authoring:

SDS_info@dhigroup.com

Emergency telephone number

Emergency telephone: National Capital Poison Center: 1-800-222-1222

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SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures

Inhalation: Move into fresh air and keep at rest.

Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothes and rinse skin thoroughly with water.

Eye contact: Immediately flush with plenty of water for up to 15 minutes. Remove any contact 

lenses and open eyelids widely. If irritation persists: Seek medical attention and 

bring these instructions.

Ingestion: Immediately rinse mouth and drink plenty of water. Keep person under 

observation. If person becomes uncomfortable seek hospital and bring these 

instructions.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms/effects: See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Medical attention/treatments: None known.

SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media

Extinguishing media: Use fire-extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Specific hazards: During fire, health hazardous gases may be formed.

Advice for firefighters

Protective equipment for 

fire-fighters:

Selection of respiratory protection for fire fighting: follow the general fire 

precautions indicated in the workplace.

SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substances

Alkanolamine-acid-anhydride reaction product (AAA reaction product).

Synonyms, trade names:

Reaction product of Diethanolamine with Tetrahydrophtalic anhydride and Trimellic anhydride 

DEA/acid anhydride reaction product 

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SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. In case of spills, beware of slippery floors and 

surfaces.

Environmental precautions

Environmental

precautions:

Avoid discharge into water courses or onto the ground.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Spill Cleanup Methods: Dam and absorb spillage with sand, sawdust or other absorbent. Wash with water 

and soap.

Reference to other sections

References: For personal protection, see section 8.

For waste disposal, see section 13.

SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling

Safe handling advice: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Observe good chemical hygiene practices.

Technical measures: Keep the workplace clean.

Technical precautions: Not relevant.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Technical measures for safe 

storage:

No special precautions.

Storage conditions: Store in tightly closed original container.

Storage temperature: 10°C - 50°C / 50°F - 120°F

Specific end use(s)

Specific use(s): Not relevant.

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SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance: Amber-colored liquid

Odor: Slight odor of ammonia

pH: ~ 6,5

Boiling point: ~ 100°C / ~ 212°F

Flash point: >120°C / > 248°F

Explosion limits: Not relevant.

Vapor pressure: Not available.

Relative density: 1.30 g/cm3

Solubility: Soluble in water.

Other information

Other data: Mean surface tension: 58 mN/m (20°C / 68°F)

SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Control parameters

No occupational exposure limit assigned.

Exposure controls

Engineering measures: No special precautions.

Personal protection: Personal protection equipment should be chosen according to the ANSI 

standards and in discussion with the supplier of the personal protective 

equipment.

Hand protection: Risk of contact: Wear protective gloves. Nitrile gloves are recommended, but 

be aware that the liquid may penetrate the gloves. Frequent change is 

advisable. Other types of gloves can be recommended by the glove supplier.

Eye protection: Risk of splashes: Wear goggles/face shield.

Skin protection: Wear apron or protective clothing in case of splashes.

Hygiene measures: Wash hands after handling.

Environmental Exposure 

Controls:

Not available.

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SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity

Reactivity: None known.

Chemical stability

Stability: Stable under normal temperature conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous Reactions: None known.

Conditions to avoid

Conditions/materials to avoid: None specific.

Incompatible materials

Incompatible materials: None known.

Hazardous decomposition products

Hazardous decomposition 

products:

None under normal conditions.

SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on toxicological effects

Inhalation: Not relevant.

Skin contact: LD50 > 2000 mg/kg (OECD 402).

Non irritating to skin. (OECD 404).

Prolonged contact may cause redness and irritation. The effect is reversible and 

the duration depends on the dose.

Studies indicate no evidence of sensitization. (OECD 429).

Eye contact: Non irritating to eyes.(OECD 405).

However may irritate and cause redness and pain. The effect is reversible and 

the duration depends on the dose.

Ingestion: LD50 > 2000 mg/kg (OECD 423).

No harmful effects expected in amounts likely to be ingested by accident. 

However, ingestion may cause irritation and malaise.

Specific effects: None known.

There is no evidence of mutagenic or clastogenic potential. (OECD 471, OECD 

473)

This product contains no ingredient above 0.1 % listed on the NTP, OSHA or 

IARC carcinogen lists.

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SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity

Ecotoxicity: The product is not expected to be hazardous to the environment.

LD50 (Zebra fish, 96 h): > 100 mg/l

EC50 (Daphnia/48 h): > 100 mg/l

EC50 (algae, 72h): > 100 mg/l

Persistence and degradability

Degradability: Not readily biodegradable.

Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential: No data available on bioaccumulation.

Mobility in soil

Mobility: No data available.

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT/vPvB: Not relevant.

Other adverse effects

Other adverse effects: None known.

SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods

Dispose of spillage, waste and residue in accordance with local, state or national legislation.

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SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION

The product is not covered by international regulation on the transport of dangerous goods (IMDG, IATA, DOT).

UN number

UN-No: -

UN proper shipping name

Proper Shipping Name: -

Transport hazard class(es)

Class: -

Packing group

PG: -

Environmental hazards

Marine pollutant: No.

Environmentally Hazardous 

substance:

No.

Special precautions for user

Special precautions: None known.

Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code

Transport in bulk: Not relevant.

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SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Special provisions: TSCA: Not listed. New substance.

SARA (311/312) Hazard categories:

Fire Hazard: No.

Reactive Hazard: No.

Pressure Hazard: No.

Acute Health: No.

Chronic Health: No.

State and local regulation may apply.

This product contains no ingredient above 0.1 % listed on the NTP, OSHA or 

IARC carcinogen lists.

NFPA Rating: Health:1 Fire:1 Reactivity:0 Other:-

National regulation: The following lists and legislation have been checked:

The Code of Federal Regulation, Title 29, part 1910. Occupational Safety and 

Health Standards, Hazard Communication, with amendments.

The Code of Federal Regulation, Title 29, part 1910. Occupational Safety and 

Health Standards, Air contaminants (OSHA), with amendments.

The Code of Federal Regulation, Title 40, part 261.33. Identification and listning 

of hazardous waste.

The Code of Federal Regulation. Title 40, part 355.50. Emergency Planning and 

Notification.

The Code of Federal Regulation. Title 40, part 302.4. Designation, Reportable 

Quantities, and Notification.

The Code of Federal Regulation. Title 40, part 68.130. Chemical Accident 

Prevention Provisions.

The Code of Federal Regulation. Title 40, part 372.65. Toxic Chemical Release 

Reporting: Community Right to Know.

Threshold Limit Values (2012), ACGIH, by the American Conference on 

Governmental Industrial Hygienists.

U.S. Department of health and human services: 2011 - Report on Carcinogens - 

12th Edition.

International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC): IARC Monographs on the 

Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans. Lyon: IARC, World Health 

Organization.

State of California. Environmental Protection Agency. California Proposition 65, 

with amendments.

Chemical Safety Assessment

CSA status: Not relevant.

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SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION

The user must be instructed in the proper work procedure and be familiar with the contents of these instructions.

The information on this data sheet represents our current data and is reliable provided that the product is used 

under the prescribed conditions and in accordance with the application specified on the packaging and/or in the 

technical guidance literature. Any other use of the product which involves using the product in combination with 

any other product or any other process is the responsibility of the user.

Made by DHI - Environment and Toxicology, Agern Allé 5, DK-2970 Hørsholm, Denmark. 

www.dhigroup.com.

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