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: Aluminum cleaner and brightener.

Carcinogenic: OSHA = no NTP = no IARC = no

COLOR: Clear colorless PHYSICAL FORM: Liquid

ODOR: Nil pH: N.A.

NON-VOLATILE (weight): 20-26% VAPOR PRESSURE: N.E.

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

BOILING RANGE: N.E.

DENSITY: 8.9-9.1 lb/gal (1.06-1.09 kg/l)

EVAPORATION RATE: Same as water

HMIS FLAMMABILITY RATING: 1

FLASH POINT: >100ºC (212ºF)

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 large quantities 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 person is conscious, give milk or water and induce vomiting.

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): N.A.

INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong oxidizers, bases.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Contact with incompatible materials.

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.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use a NIOSH approved dust/mist respirator unless particle mists are generated. PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Impervious gloves.

EYE PROTECTION: Splash glasses/splash goggles

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Eye wash station.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING: Avoid eye and skin contact.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN STORING: Store in a cool, dry place with adequate ventilation.

T.S.C.A. STATUS: Listed

DOT/IATA/IMDG SHIPPING NAME: Phosphoric acid

U.N. / N.A. NUMBER: 1805

DOT/IATA/IMDG HAZARD CLASS.: 8

DOT/IATA/IMDG REQUIRED LABELS: Corrosive

IMDG Code Page (Amdt. 27-94) 8204

TECHNICAL SHIPPING NAME: N.A.

FREIGHT CLASS BULK: Same as above

LTL: 55 TL: 35 MW: 40

PREPARED BY: Margarita Kharshan, R&D Manager

APPROVED BY: Boris Miksic, President/CEO

DATE PREPARED: 12/4/98 SUPERSEDES: 2/12/96

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