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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Anticorrosion additive

Carcinogenic: OSHA = no NTP = no IARC = no

COLOR: Clear light yellow

PHYSICAL FORM: Viscous liquid pH: 8.0-9.5 (1% aqueous)

ODOR: Ammonia-like

NON-VOLATILE (weight): N.A. MELTING RANGE: N.A.

FREEZING POINT: 70ºF (21ºC) BOILING RANGE: N.E.

EVAPORATION RATE: 0.17 (Bu Ac=1)

VAPOR DENSITY: 5.3 (Air =1)

VAPOR PRESSURE: <0.01 mm Hg (20°C)

DENSITY: 9.0-9.4 lb/gal (1.08-1.13 kg/l)

HMIS FLAMMABILITY RATING: 1

FLASH POINT: 395ºF (202ºC) (TCC)

FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LEL: 1 UEL: 10

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 with large quantities of water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician. Skin Contact: Immediately wash affected area with water and soap for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing, and launder before reuse. Consult a physician. Inhalation: Remove to an uncontaminated area, administer oxygen if necessary. Get medical attention. Ingestion: If victim can swallow, give two glasses of 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, skin and eye contact.

HEALTH HAZARDS (acute and chronic) / EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE

1. Eye contact with this product may cause slight irritation.

2. Prolonged or repeated skin contact can cause slight irritation.

3. Inhalation of vapors or mists, in excess of permissible concentrations, or in unusually high concentrations generated from spraying, heating the material or as from exposure in poorly ventilated areas or confined spaces, may cause irritation of the nose and throat, headache, nausea and drowsiness.

4. Ingestion may cause abdominal discomfort, nausea and diarrhea.

STABILITY: Stable

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen oxide.

INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong acids and oxidizing agents. CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid water contamination.

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Absorb on sweeping compound or other absorbent material. Eliminate all sources of ignition. Wear suitable protective equipment. Collect for disposal.

WASTE DISPOSAL: This product has been evaluated for RCRA characteristics and does not meet the criteria of a hazardous waste if discarded in its purchased form.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not necessary unless used in a closely confined area.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemical resistant rubber or nitrite.

EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses.

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: N.A.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING: Minimum feasible handling temperatures should be maintained. Periods of exposure to high temperatures should be minimized. Store above 72° F (22° C) to prevent crystallization.

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

UN/NA 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.

PREPARED BY: Margarita Kharshan, Lab. Director

APPROVED BY: Boris Miksic, President/CEO

DATE PREPARED: 10/8/02 SUPERSEDES: 3/29/02

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