* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VpCI™-350 B * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Water-based coating solution

Carcinogenic: OSHA = no NTP = no IARC = no

COLOR: Blue/green PHYSICAL FORM: Liquid

NON-VOLATILE (weight): 43-53% ODOR: Slight

FREEZING POINT: N.E. BOILING RANGE: N.E.

pH: N.A. EVAPORATION RATE: N.E.

MELTING RANGE: N.A. VAPOR PRESSURE: N.E.

VAPOR DENSITY: N.E.

DENSITY: 8.6-8.7 lb/gal (1.03-1.04 kg/l)

HMIS FLAMMABILITY RATING: 2

FLASH POINT: 185ºF (85ºC) (TCC)

FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LEL: 15% UEL: 28%

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam or water fog. Use water for cooling material storing in vicinity of fire

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Some solvent vapors are heavier than air and may travel along the ground to an ignition source some distance from material handling point.

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

Eye Contact: Flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician. Skin Contact: Wash affected area with soap and water. If irritation persists, consult a physician. Inhalation: Remove to an uncontaminated area, administer oxygen if necessary. If victim has stopped breathing begin CPR. Get medical attention. Ingestion: If conscious, give water or milk and induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS PRONE TO AGGRAVATION BY

EXPOSURE: None known

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Inhalation, skin and eye contact.

HEALTH HAZARDS (acute and chronic) / EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:

1. Contact of eye tissues with liquid will cause irritation, redness, and tearing and blurred vision.

2. Prolonged or repeated contact can cause moderate irritation, defatting, and dermatitis.

3. Inhalation of product vapors and/or particle mists causes headache, drowsiness, nausea, and vomiting.

4. Product is harmful if swallowed. Ingestion of this product could result in aspiration into the lungs possibly leading to chemical pneumonia.

STABILITY: Stable.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Oxides of carbon and nitrogen.

INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong acids, alkalis and oxidizing agents.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Contact with incompatible materials.

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: SMALL SPILL: Absorb on sweeping compound or other absorbent material. LARGE SPILL: Eliminate all ignition sources. All persons not wearing protective equipment should be excluded from area of spill until clean up has been completed. Stop spill at source. Dike area of spill to prevent spreading and pump liquid to salvage tank. Remove remaining liquid on sand, clay, earth, floor absorbent, or other absorbent material and place in containers. Notify proper authorities as required by local, state and federal regulations.

WASTE DISPOSAL: SMALL SPILL: Allow volatile portion to evaporate in hood. Dispose of in accordance with applicable regulations. LARGE SPILL: Destroy by liquid incineration. Contaminated absorbent may be deposited in a landfill in accordance with existing Federal, State and Local environmental regulations.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: A NIOSH approved respirator to remove vapors or particle mists when necessary.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemical resistant rubber or plastic.

EYE PROTECTION: Safety goggles.

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Not required.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING: Avoid eye and skin contact. Avoid excessive inhalation of liquid vapors or particle mists.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN STORING: Keep containers tightly closed. Store away from heat, open flame and spark sources.

DOT/IMDG/IATA SHIPPING NAME: N.A.

U.N. / N.A. NUMBER: N.A.

DOT/IMDG/IATA HAZARD CLASS.: N.A.

T.S.C.A. STATUS: Listed

DOT/IMDG/IATA REQUIRED LABELS: N.A.

TECHNICAL SHIPPING NAME: N.A.

FREIGHT CLASS BULK: Same as above

LTL: 65 TL: 35 MW: 36

PREPARED BY: Bob Berg, Pkg. Development Specialist

APPROVED BY: Rita Kharshan, Laboratory Director

DATE PREPARED: 12/6/02 SUPERSEDES: 5/3/99

DISCLAIMER: This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, except that it is accurate to the best knowledge of the Cortec Corporation. The data on this sheet relates only to the specific material designated herein. The Cortec Corporation assumes no legal responsibility for use or reliance upon this data.

N.E. = NOT ESTABLISHED N.A. = NOT APPLICABLE