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SAFETY DATA SHEET
HexPly M77HF
1. Identification
Product identifier
Product name HexPly M77HF
Chemical name Modified Epoxy Resin Prepreg
Product number 21260US-2
Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Application Formulated product for Industrial applications
Uses advised against Use only for intended applications.
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Supplier Hexcel Composites
6700 West 5400 South
West Valley City
UT 84118-7678
USA
Tel: ++801 252 3400
Tel: ++800 987 0658
Contact Person 6700 West 5400 South, West Valley City, Utah USA++801 252 3400, 11711 Dublin Blvd,
Dublin, California, USA. ++925 551 4900, SDSUSOffice@hexcel.com
Emergency telephone number
Emergency telephone To be used only for advice on chemical emergencies, spillages, fires or First Aid:
For emergencies in US/Canada: CHEMTREC 800 424 9300
For emergencies in rest of the world: CARECHEM24 +44 (0) 1235 239 670
2. Hazard(s) identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
OSHA Regulatory Status This Product is Hazardous under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.
Physical hazards Combustible Dust – USH01
Health hazards Skin Irrit. 2 – H315 Eye Irrit. 2A – H319 Resp. Sens. 1 – H334 Skin Sens. 1 – H317
Environmental hazards Not Classified
Physicochemical Warning! Heating may cause a fire
Label elements
Pictogram
Signal word Danger
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Hazard statements H315 Causes skin irritation.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
USH01 May form combustible dust concentrations in air.
Precautionary statements P261 Avoid breathing vapor/ spray.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
P302+P352 If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
P304+P340 If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
Contains EPOXY RESIN (Number average MW <= 700 ), EPOXY PHENOL NOVOLAK RESIN
Other hazards
Warning! Will become self-reactive under conditions of excessive temperature resulting an uncontrolled exothermic reaction.
Warning! May cause eye, skin and upper respiratory tract irritation, allergic skin reaction, dermatitis and possible
sensitization. Vapor or fumes evolved during use and/or heating or curing the product may cause respiratory tract and eye
irritation. Dust or particulates from machining, grinding or sawing the cured product may causes skin, eye and upper
respiratory tract irritation, allergic skin reaction and possible sensitization.
3. Composition/information on ingredients
Mixtures
EPOXY RESIN (Number average MW <= 700 ) 30-60%
CAS number: 25068-38-6
Classification
Skin Irrit. 2 - H315
Eye Irrit. 2A - H319
Skin Sens. 1 - H317
Aquatic Chronic 2 - H411
EPOXY PHENOL NOVOLAK RESIN 30-60%
CAS number: 28064-14-4
Classification
Skin Irrit. 2 - H315
Eye Irrit. 2A - H319
Skin Sens. 1 - H317
Aquatic Chronic 2 - H411
The full text for all hazard statements is displayed in Section 16.
Composition comments The exact percentage (concentration) of composition has been withheld as a trade secret in
accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200.
4. First-aid measures
Description of first aid measures
Inhalation With any sign of respiratory distress, affected persons should be taken into fresh air, and
made to rest while medical attention is sought.
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Ingestion Immediately rinse the mouth repeatedly with water, if swallowing has occurred, do not induce
vomiting. If requested, give affected person sips of water. Seek medical attention immediately.
If vomiting does occur do not allow the affected person to inhale their vomit. Do not give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Skin Contact With uncured material, immediately wash the affected area with warm, soapy water then clean
the skin with resin removing cream, followed by further washing with warm soapy water. Do
not use solvents. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Eye contact Flush with water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Inhalation Inhalation of dust during cutting, grinding or sanding operations involving this product may
cause irritation of the respiratory tract.
Skin contact Contact with dust may cause mechanical irritation.
Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Notes for the doctor No specific recommendations. If in doubt, get medical attention promptly.
5. Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing mediaExtinguish with alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water fog.
Unsuitable extinguishing
media
Do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Specific hazards Warning! Dust generated from machining, grinding or sanding the cured product may be
combustible and could result in fire and/or explosion should the necessary dust concentration
in air and ignition source be present. Refer to section 10 for further details. Carbon fibers
contained in some products are electrically conductive and if released during combustion may
present a hazard to unprotected electrical apparatus.
Hazardous combustion
products
The products of combustion and decomposition depend on other materials present in the fire
and the actual conditions of the fire. Burning will release carbon dioxide, water, carbon
monoxide and compounds of nitrogen.
Advice for firefighters
Special protective equipment
for firefighters
Avoid exposure through use of a self-contained, positive-pressure breathing apparatus.
6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions Wear suitable protective equipment, including gloves, goggles/face shield, respirator, boots,
clothing or apron, as appropriate.
Environmental precautions
Environmental precautionsDue to the physical nature of this product, environmental release to drains and water courses
is not possible.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up Collect and place in suitable waste disposal containers and seal securely. For waste disposal,
see Section 13.
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Reference to other sectionsFor personal protection, see Section 8. For waste disposal, see Section 13.
7. Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
Usage precautions Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet. Promptly
remove any clothing that becomes contaminated. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.
Carbon fibers contained in some products are electrically conductive and if released during
combustion may present a hazard to unprotected electrical apparatus.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage precautions Keep container tightly closed and dry. See label on the container for the proper storage
temperature.
Specific end uses(s)
Specific end use(s) As this product is an article, this section is not applicable.
8. Exposure Controls/personal protection
Exposure controls
Protective equipment
Appropriate engineering
controls
Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation.
Eye/face protection Wear approved safety spectacles, goggles or facemask.
Hand protection Avoid skin contact by use of impermeable gloves when handling the product. To protect
hands from chemicals, gloves should comply with OSHA 1910.138 and be demonstrated to
be imprevious to the chemical and resist degradation. The most suitable glove should be
chosen in consultation with the glove supplier/manufacturer, who can provide information
about the breakthrough time of the glove material.
Other skin and body
protection
Ensure forearms are protected by use of gloves with long gauntlet, disposable sleeves or long
sleeve overalls.
Hygiene measures Wash hands after handling.
Respiratory protection Local exhaust ventilation or an approved respirator should be used where fumes from hot
material, or dust from machining cured material arise.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance Flexible resin film containing continuous fibers of glass, carbon or aramid in unidirectional or
woven fabric form. Product is protected by colored polyethylene or release paper.
Color Black.
Odor Mild (or faint).
Odor threshold No information available.
pH No information available.
Melting point No information available.
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Initial boiling point and rangeNo information available.
Flash point No information available.
Evaporation rate No information available.
Evaporation factor No information available.
Flammability (solid, gas)No information available.
Upper/lower flammability or
explosive limits
Not relevant due to the physical form of this product.
Vapor pressure No information available.
Vapor density No information available.
Relative density No information available.
Bulk density Not relevant due to the physical form of this product.
Solubility(ies) No information available.
Partition coefficient Technically not feasible.
Auto-ignition temperatureNot relevant due to the physical form of this product.
Decomposition TemperatureHeating above 300 C - thermal decomposition giving toxic and corrosive products: Carbon
Monoxide, Ammonia, Amino derivatives, Carbon Oxides, Hydrogen Cyanide (hydrocyanic
acid), (traces)
Viscosity Not relevant due to the physical form of this product.
Explosive properties Does not meet the criteria for classification as explosive.
Oxidizing properties Does not meet the criteria for classification as oxidizing.
Comments The indicated values do not necessarily correspond to the product specification. Please refer
to the technical data sheet for specification data.
Other information No information required.
10. Stability and reactivity
Reactivity Refer to section 10.3 for further details.
Stability Stable under proper handling and storage conditions.
Possibility of hazardous
reactions
Will not occur under proper conditions of use. Rapid heating of the product in bulk may
produce an uncontrolled exothermic reaction that may char and decompose the size,
generating unidentified gases and vapors that may be toxic. Avoid inhalation.
Conditions to avoid Avoid heat, flames and other sources of ignition. May form combustible dust concentrations in
air
Materials to avoid Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous decomposition
products
Thermal decomposition and burning may release oxides of carbon, nitrogen and sulphur. The
composition of gases/vapors/by-products generated during decomposition will vary depending
on temperature conditions, temperature rate of rise and the presence of other chemicals in the
vicinity that may react with the product. Gases/vapors/by-products should be regarded as
toxic.
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11. Toxicological information
Information on toxicological effects
Toxicological effects This product has not been tested. Judgements on the expected toxicity of this product have
been made based upon consideration of its major components.
Acute toxicity - oral
Notes (oral LD ) Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
Acute toxicity - dermal
Notes (dermal LD ) Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
Acute toxicity - inhalation
Notes (inhalation LC ) Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin corrosion/irritationCauses skin irritation.
Serious eye damage/irritation
Serious eye damage/irritationCauses serious eye irritation.
Respiratory sensitization
Respiratory sensitizationMay cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
Skin sensitization
Skin sensitization May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Germ cell mutagenicity
Genotoxicity - in vitro Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
Carcinogenicity
Carcinogenicity Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
Reproductive toxicity
Reproductive toxicity - fertilityBased on available data the classification criteria are not met.
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
STOT - single exposure Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
STOT - repeated exposure Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
Aspiration hazard
Aspiration hazard Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity Daphnia Immobilization Study program covering the chemistry family of the saleable product
has been conducted to determine the aquatic toxicity of prepregs. Based on the study results,
the product is not required to be labelled for supply with the dead fish / dead tree symbol
(GHS09) in accordance with GHS guidelines.
Persistence and degradability
Persistence and degradabilityThere are no data on the degradability of this product.
Bioaccumulative potential
Bio-Accumulative PotentialNo data available on bioaccumulation.
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Partition coefficient Technically not feasible.
Mobility in soil
Mobility Not relevant, due to the form of the product.
Other adverse effects
Other adverse effects None known.
13. Disposal considerations
Waste treatment methods
General information Materials for disposal should be placed in appropriate sealed containers to avoid potential
human and environmental exposure. It is the responsibility of the generator to comply with all
federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations. We recommend that you contact an
appropriate waste disposal contractor and environmental agency for relevant laws and
regulations. Under the U.S., Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), it is the
responsibility of the user of the product to determine at the time of disposal, whether the
product meets relevant waste classification and to assure proper disposal.
Disposal methods It is recommended to conduct a risk assessment prior to recycling or re-using paper coverings
or any other packaging to ensure the downstream user's exposure to any potential hazard is
identified and appropriately managed. For packaging and paper coverings, which may have
come into direct contact with the product, the hazard classification and applicable regulatory
restriction associated with the chemicals identified in section 3 of the Safety Data Sheet
should be considered during the risk assessment to ensure no recycling or re-use in
downstream application/markets where the use would not be approved.
14. Transport information
General Daphnia Immobilization Study program covering the chemistry family of the saleable product
has been conducted to determine the aquatic toxicity of prepregs. Based on the study results,
the product is not required to be labelled for supply with the dead fish / dead tree symbol
(GHS09) in accordance with GHS guidelines, and is not considered as Class 9 in accordance
with Tranport of Dangerous Goods Regulations.
UN Number
This product is not dangerous to transport.
UN proper shipping name
This product is not dangerous to transport.
Transport hazard class(es)
This product is not dangerous to transport.
Packing group
This product is not dangerous to transport.
Environmental hazards
Environmentally Hazardous Substance
No.
15. Regulatory information
US Federal Regulations
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RCRA RCRA Information: Currently, the product is not listed in the federal hazardous waste
regulation 40 CFR, Part 261.33, paragraphs (E) or (F), ie. chemical products that are
considered hazardous if they become waste. State or local hazardous waste regulations may
also apply if they are different from the federal regulation. It is the responsibility of the user of
the product to determine at the time of disposal, whether the product meets relevant waste
classification and to assure proper disposal.
US State Regulations
California Proposition 65 Carcinogens and Reproductive Toxins
This product contains the following chemical(s) listed by the State of California under the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) as being known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
AMORPHOUS SILICA CALCIUM-ION EXCHANGE
Inventories
US - TSCA
All components of this product are either listed or exempt from listing.
16. Other information
Abbreviations and acronyms
used in the safety data sheet
ACGIH American Conference of Industrial Hygienists
ATE Acute Toxicity Estimate
CAS# Chemical Abstracts Service Number
CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
DOT Department of Transportation
EmS Emergency Response Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
GHS Global Harmonized System
HMIS Hazardous Materials Identification System
IATA International Air Transport Association
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization
IMDG International Maritime Dangerous Goods
Kow Octanol-water partition coefficient
LC50 Lethal concentration to 50% of a test population
LD50 Lethal dose to 50% of a test population
n.o.s. Not otherwise specified
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PNEC Predicted No Effect Concentration
PPE Personal Protection Equipment
Registered Trademark of Hexcel Corporation
RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
SADT Self-accelerating decomposition temperature
SARA Superfund Admendments and Reauthorization Act
STOT Specific Target Organ Toxicity
(STOT) RE Repeated Exposure
(STOT) SE Single Exposure
TSCA Toxic Substance Control Act
UN United Nations
VOC Volatile Organic Compound
WHMIS Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
General information Empty containers will retain some of the product residue. When handling or disposing of
them, follow all label warnings, other instructions and waste disposal procedures.
Issued by U.S.A. Product Stewardship department
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Hazard statements in fullH315 Causes skin irritation.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
USH01 May form combustible dust concentrations in air.
Wherever such words or phrases as "hazardous," "toxic," "carcinogen," etc. appear herein, they are used as a defined or
described under state employee right-to-know laws, Federal OSHA laws or the direct sources for these lawssuch as the
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the National Toxicology Program (NTP), etc. The use of such words or
phrases should not be taken to mean that we deem or imply any substance or exposure to be toxic, hazardous or otherwise
harmful. Any exposure can only be understood within the entire context of its occurrence, which includes such factors as the
substance's characteristics as defined in the SDS, amount and duration of exposures, other chemicals present and
preexistingindividual differences in response to the exposure. The data provided in this SDS is based on the information
received from our raw material suppliers and other sources believed to be reliable. We are supplying you this data solely in
compliance with the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200 and the Federal and State laws as
described in Section 15: Regulatory Information. The information contained in this SDS is proprietary and confidential to
HexcelCorporation. This SDS and the information in it are not to be used for purposes other than compliance with the
Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard. If you have received this SDS from any other source than Hexcel
Corporation or its authorized agent, the information contained in it may have been modified from the original document and it
may not be the most current revision. Liability, if any, for use of this product is limited to the terms contained in our sale terms
and conditions. We do not in any way warrant (expressed or implied, including any implied warranty for merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose) the data contained or the product described in this SDS. Additionally, we do not warrant that
the product will not infringe any patent or other proprietary or property rights of others.
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