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

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Corrosion inhibitor for brine

Carcinogenic: OSHA = no NTP = no IARC = no

COLOR: Clear dark brown PHYSICAL FORM: Liquid

pH: 9.5-10.5 (1% aqueous) ODOR: Mild

NON-VOLATILE (weight): 27-32% BOILING RANGE: N.E.

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

DENSITY: 8.5-8.6 lb/gal (1.02-1.03 kg/l)

HMIS FLAMMABILITY RATING: 2

FLASH POINT: 182ºF (83ºC)

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

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, water spray or fog.

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 but do not induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS PRONE TO AGGRAVATION BY EXPOSURE: None known.

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: 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 and nitrogen.

INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong acids, alkalis and oxidizing agents.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: 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, pump liquid to salvage tank. Neutralize unrecoverable spills with vinegar or other diluted acid and flush area with water.

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: Not generally required

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemical resistant rubber or plastic.

EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses/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

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

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

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

SUBSIDIARY RISK: 8

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

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

FREIGHT CLASS BULK: Same as above

LTL: 55 TL: 35 MW: 40

PREPARED BY: Margarita Kharshan, Lab Director

APPROVED BY: Boris Miksic, President /CEO

DATE PREPARED: 7/6/01 SUPERSEDES: 4/15/99

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