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 additive for aqueous systems to prevent flash corrosion or in-can corrosion.

Carcinogenic: OSHA = no NTP = no IARC = no

COLOR: Slightly yellow PHYSICAL FORM: Liquid

pH: 8.9-10.0 (Neat) ODOR: Faint

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

VAPOR DENSITY: Lighter than air

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

MELTING RANGE: N.A.

DENSITY: 8.5-9.0 lb/gal (1.01-1.07 kg/l)

HMIS FLAMMABILITY RATING: 1

FLASH POINT: >215ºF (102ºC)

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 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 swallowed, give milk or water and induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS PRONE TO AGGRAVATION BY EXPOSURE: None known

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Inhalation

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

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: N.A.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemical resistant rubber or plastic. EYE PROTECTION: Safety goggles.

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: N.A.

SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING: Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid excessive inhalation of liquid vapors or particle mists. Workers should thoroughly wash hands with soap and water prior to eating, drinking, smoking or using lavatory.

PRECAUTIONS TO TAKEN IN STORING: Keep containers tightly closed.

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: Mike Prenosil, Coatings Specialist

APPROVED BY: Boris Miksic, President/CEO

DATE PREPARED: 9/11/98 SUPERSEDES: None

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