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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Solvent/water-based saturation coating.

Carcinogenic: OSHA = no NTP = no IARC = no

COLOR: Clear amber PHYSICAL FORM: Liquid

NON-VOLATILE (weight): 25-30% ODOR: Alcohol

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

pH: 7.7-8.7 (Neat) MELTING RANGE: N.A.

EVAPORATION RATE: N.E. VAPOR DENSITY: N.E.

DENSITY: 8.2-8.4 lb/gal (0.98-1.01 kg/l)

HMIS FLAMMABILITY RATING: 3

FLASH POINT: 97ºF (36ºC) (T.C.C.)

FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LEL: N.E. UEL: N.E.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, carbon dioxide or other dry chemical fire fighting agents.

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None.

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

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

Eye Contact: Flush eyes with 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 and/or high vapor concentrations can be irritating.

2. Repeated or prolonged contact with liquid may cause mild skin irritation.

3. Inhalation of product vapors and/or particle mists resulting from the use of this product should be avoided. Inhalation of concentrations greater than 1000 ppm of ethyl alcohol may cause headache, drowsiness, lassitude and irritation to the nose and throat. Exposure to 5,000-10,000 ppm of ethyl alcohol can cause irritation to mucous membranes.

4. Ingestion of this product may be harmful.

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 mists.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemical resistant rubber or plastic.

EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses or splash goggles.

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Eye wash station.

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: Completely drain empty drums, properly bung and promptly dispose in an environmentally safe manner and in accordance with governmental regulations. Recycle drums only through qualified reprocessing organizations.

T.S.C.A. STATUS: Listed

UN/NA NUMBER: 1170

DOT/IATA/IMDG SHIPPING NAME: Ethanol solution

DOT/IATA/IMDG HAZARD CLASS.: 3 PG III or 3.3

DOT/IATA/IMDG REQUIRED LABELS: Flammable liquid

IMDG Code Page (Amdt. 27-94): 3337-1

TECHNICAL SHIPPING NAME: N.A.

PREPARED BY: Bob Berg, Pkg. Development Specialist

APPROVED BY: Margarita Kharshan, Lab Director

DATE PREPARED: 10/31/02 SUPERSEDES: 3/26/01

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