Material Safety Data Sheet - Hood Industries

1 1/15/2009 1/8 Material Safety data Sheet Cascophen SP-6502D 1. Product and company identification Product name Cascophen SP-6502D MSDS Number 300000000237 Product Type Phenol Formaldehyde Resin Product use Wood Adhesives, Composites, Laminates or Related Board Products Manufacturer, Importer, Supplier Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. 155 West A Street, Bldg. A-1 Springfield OR 97477 Print date 15-JAN-2009 Telephone For Emergency Medical Assistance Call Health & Safety Information Services, 1-866-303-6949 For Emergency Transportation Information CHEMTREC US Domestic (800) 424-9300 CHEMTREC International (703) 527-3887 CANUTEC CA Domestic (613) 996-6666 For additional health and Safety or regulatory information, call 1 888-4-Hexion.

2 Part of the CASCO Brand of Adhesives and Resins from Hexion 2. Hazards identification Form Liquid Odor Slight aromatic OSHA/HCS status This Material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR ). Emergency overview WARNING ! CAUSES EYE IRRITATION. Potential acute health effects Inhalation Exposure to airborne concentrations above statutory or recommended exposure limits may cause irritation of the nose, throat and lungs. Ingestion Not expected to be harmful under normal conditions of use.

3 Skin May cause irritation on prolonged or repeated contact. Eyes Severely irritating to eyes. Risk of serious damage to eyes. Potential chronic health effects Chronic effects No known significant effects or critical hazards. Carcinogenicity No known significant effects or critical hazards. 1/15/2009 2/8 Mutagenicity No known significant effects or critical hazards. Teratogenicity No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs Review Section 2 and 11 for any additional assessments.

4 Note: Residual formaldehyde gas may be released from this product during processing. The amount and level will depend on local conditions of use. Formaldehyde gas is irritating to the eyes and upper respiratory tract and may aggravate existing respiratory conditions or allergies. OSHA has listed formaldehyde as a potential human carcinogen. See the OSHA formaldehyde standard 29 CFR for further details. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified formaldehyde as carcinogenic to humans. Over-exposure signs/symptoms Inhalation No specific data . Ingestion No specific data . Skin No specific data .

5 Eyes Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain or irritation, watering, redness, Medical conditions aggravated by over-exposure None known. See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms. 3. Composition/Information on ingredients Ingredient name CAS number % Phenol-Formaldehyde Polymer Sodium Salt 40798-65-0 - Formaldehyde, Polymer With Phenol, Potassium Salt 120712-84-7 - ** Any applicable Canadian trade secret numbers will be listed in Section 15. 4. First aid measures Eye contact Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids.

6 Check for and remove any contact lenses. Get medical attention. Chemical burns must be treated promptly by a physician. Skin contact Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse. Inhalation Move exposed person to fresh air. Keep person warm and at rest. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

7 If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention if adverse health effects persist or are severe. 1/15/2009 3/8 Ingestion Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately. Protection of first aid personnel No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

8 Notes to physician No specific treatment. Treat symptomatically. Contact poison treatment specialist immediately if large quantities have been ingested or inhaled. See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms. 5. Fire-fighting measures Flammability of the product In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst. Extinguishing media Suitable Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire. Not suitable None known. Special exposure hazards Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if there is a fire.

9 No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Special protective equipment for fire-fighters Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode. 6. Accidental release measures Personal precautions No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Do not touch or walk through spilled Material . Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Provide adequate ventilation.

10 Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8). Environmental precautions Avoid dispersal of spilled Material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air). Large spill Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Approach release from upwind. Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas. Wash spillages into an effluent treatment plant or proceed as follows. Contain and collect spillage with non-combustible, absorbent Material sand, earth, vermiculite or diatomaceous earth and place in container for disposal according to local regulations (see section 13).