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

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SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: A proprietary blend of organic and inorganic compounds

Carcinogenic: OSHA = no NTP = no IARC = no

COLOR: Off-white to beige PHYSICAL FORM: Powder

DENSITY: N.A. ODOR: Odorless

pH: 11.8-12.8 (1% water) VAPOR PRESSURE: N.E.

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

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

NON-VOLATILE (weight): 97-100%

HMIS FLAMMABILITY RATING: 1

FLASH POINT: N.E.

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. Use protective clothing to avoid skin contact.

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:

STABILITY: Stable

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS (Under fire conditions): Oxides of carbon.

INCOMPATIBILITY: Avoid contact with strong acids, alkalis and oxidizing agents.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Contact with incompatible materials.

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Sweep up. If necessary, product can be neutralized with a weak inorganic acid.

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

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: A NIOSH approved dust/mist respirator is recommended.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemical resistant rubber.

EYE PROTECTION: Safety goggles.

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Eye wash station.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING: Avoid inhalation of dusts. Avoid eye contact and prolonged or repeated 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: Store in a cool, dry place.

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: 70 TL: 40 MW: 30

PREPARED BY: Margarita Kharshan, R&D Manager

APPROVED BY: Boris Miksic, President/CEO

DATE PREPARED: 6/26/98 SUPERSEDES: 1/14/98

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