EcoWeave®

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)

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SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME: EcoWeave^®

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: A woven polyethylene film containing a proprietary corrosion inhibitor.

SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENT NAME(S)	WEIGHT (%)	OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
		TLV OR PEL	ORAL LD-50
N.A.	-	-	-

Carcinogenic: OSHA = no NTP = no IARC = no

SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA

COLOR: Varies PHYSICAL FORM: Plastic

pH: N.A. ODOR: Slight

NON-VOLATILE (weight): 100% BOILING RANGE: N.E.

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

EVAPORATION RATE: N.A. VAPOR PRESSURE: N.E.

DENSITY: N.A.

SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

HMIS FLAMMABILITY RATING: 0

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.

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 or rash persists, consult a physician. Inhalation: Remove to an uncontaminated area, administer oxygen if necessary. Get medical attention. Ingestion: If swallowed, give milk or water and induce vomiting. If victim has stopped breathing begin CPR. 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:

1. Eye contact may cause mild irritation.

2. Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may produce mild irritation.

3. Inhalation of product vapors is not considered a significant hazard due to the low vapor pressure of the product.

4. Ingestion of large quantities of this product may be harmful.

SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY: Stable

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS (under fire conditions): Oxides of carbon and nitrogen.

INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong acids, alkalis and reducing agents.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid contact with incompatible materials.

SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Dispose with trash.

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

SECTION VIII - SAFE HANDLING AND USE INFORMATION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not required.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemical resistant rubber or plastic if prolonged contact.

EYE PROTECTION: None required.

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None required.

SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND STORAGE DATA

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

PRECAUTIONS TO TAKEN IN STORING: Store in a cool dry place. Keep away from sources of flame.

SECTION X — SHIPPING DATA

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: 45 W: 30

PREPARED BY: Alex Sobkin, Packaging Dev. Specialist

APPROVED BY: Boris Miksic, President/CEO

DATE PREPARED: 4/20/99 SUPERSEDES: 4/27/98

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

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