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: VCI additive for oil/solvent-based liquid coating system.

Carcinogenic: OSHA = no NTP = no IARC = no

COLOR: Dark brown PHYSICAL FORM: Viscous liquid

NON-VOLATILE (weight): 57-61% ODOR: Solvent pH: N.E

BOILING RANGE: N.E. MELTING RANGE: N.A.

VAPOR DENSITY: N.E. VAPOR PRESSURE: N.E.

SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.89 (25ºC) pH: N.A.

DENSITY: 7.4-7.5 lb/gal (0.88-0.89 kg/l)

EVAPORATION RATE: Slower than ether

HMIS FLAMMABILITY RATING: 1

FLASH POINT: 148ºF (64ºC) (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, do not 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:

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

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: A NIOSH approved respirator to remove vapors or particle mists when necessary. PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemical resistant rubber of plastic. EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Safety shower, eye wash station.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING: Avoid eye and skin contact. Avoid excessive inhalation of product vapors.

PRECAUTIONS TO TAKEN IN STORING. "Empty" drums should be completely drained, properly bunged and promptly returned to a drum reconditioned. All other containers should be disposed of in an environmentally safe manner and in accordance with governmental regulations.

DOT/ATA SHIPPING NAME: Petroleum distillates, nos.

U.N. / N.A. NUMBER: 1268

DOT/ATA HAZARD CLASS.: 3 T.S.C.A. STATUS: Listed

DOT/ATA REQUIRED LABELS: Flammable liquid

TECHNICAL SHIPPING NAME: N.A.

IMDG: Page 3375, Amdt. 28-96

PREPARED BY: Margarita Kharshan, R&D Manager

APPROVED BY: Boris Miksic, President

DATE PREPARED: 6/26/98 SUPERSEDES: 1/20/98

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