MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

THE CORTEC CORPORATION

4119 WHITE BEAR PARKWAY

ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55110

PHONE: 651-429-1100 OR TOLL FREE 1-800-4-CORTEC

FAX: 651-429-1122

EMERGENCY PHONE NO.: CHEMTREC (FOR SPILL, LEAK, FIRE, EXPOSURE OR ACCIDENT): 1-800-424-9300 (DAY OR NIGHT)

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VpCI™-408 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME: VpCI™-408

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Alkaline cleaner and degreaser.

SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Carcinogenic: OSHA = no NTP = no IARC = no

SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA

COLOR: Clear colorless to slightly hazy yellow

PHYSICAL FORM: Liquid ODOR: Mild

pH: 8-9 (1% aqueous)

VAPOR PRESSURE: Same as water

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

EVAPORATION RATE: N.E. BOILING RANGE: N.E.

NON-VOLATILE (weight): 8-12%

DENSITY: 8.7-8.9 lb/gal (1.04-1.07 kg/l)

SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

HMIS FLAMMABILITY RATING: 1

FLASH POINT: 212^oF (>100^oC)

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.

SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA

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 swallowed, give water or milk and induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS PRONE TO AGGRAVATION BY

EXPOSURE: None known

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Eye and skin contact.

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

SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY: Stable

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS (under fire conditions): None.

INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong oxidizers and acids.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Contact with incompatible materials.

SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Absorb on sweeping compound or other absorbent material.

WASTE DISPOSAL: Dispose of in accordance with existing Federal, State and Local environmental regulations.

SECTION VIII - SAFE HANDLING AND USE INFORMATION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None required unless particle mists are generated, then use a NIOSH approved dust/mist respirator.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Impervious gloves.

EYE PROTECTION: Safety goggles/splash goggles.

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Eye wash station.

SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND STORAGE DATA

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING: Avoid eye and skin contact. Workers should thoroughly wash hands with soap and water prior to eating, drinking, smoking and using lavatory.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN STORING: Keep containers tightly closed.

SECTION X - SHIPPING DATA

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

UN/NA 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.

PREPARED BY: Mike Hobday, Technical Service Engineer

APPROVED BY: Margarita Kharshan, Lab Director

DATE PREPARED: 4/10/01 SUPERSEDES: None

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