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

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Water-based VCI additive for inks.

Carcinogenic: OSHA = no NTP = no IARC = no

COLOR: Hazy pale yellow pH: 8.1-8.5 (Neat)

PHYSICAL FORM: Liquid ODOR: Slight

NON-VOLATILE (weight): 15-20% BOILING RANGE: N.E.

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

EVAPORATION RATE: N.A.

SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.03 mmHg (20ºC)

DENSITY: 8.6-8.7 lb/gal (1.03-1.04 kg/l)

VAPOR PRESSURE: N.E.

HMIS FLAMMABILITY RATING: 0

FLASH POINT: >200ºF (>93ºC) (TCC)

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 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: Inhalation, eye contact and skin contact.

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

STABILITY: Stable

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: 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: Absorb on sweeping compound or other absorbent material.

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

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: A NIOSH approved chemical cartridge respirator is recommended during compounding, packaging and transferring of the liquid from containers to tanks.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemical resistant rubber of plastic.

EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Safety shower.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING: Avoid eye and skin contact. Avoid excessive inhalation of liquid vapors or particle mists.

PRECAUTIONS TO TAKEN IN STORING: Keep containers tightly closed. Store away from heat, open flame and spark sources.

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: 65 TL: 35 MW: 36

PREPARED BY: Margarita Kharshan, R&D Manager

APPROVED BY: Boris Miksic, President

DATE PREPARED: 12/4/98 SUPERSEDES: 2/13/98

DISCLAIMER: This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, except that it is accurate to the best knowledge 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 these data.

N.E. = NOT ESTABLISHED N.A. = NOT APPLICABLE