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

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Additive to heat seal coatings.

Carcinogenic: OSHA = no NTP = no IARC = no

COLOR: Slightly hazy light yellow PHYSICAL FORM: Liquid

ODOR: Slightly ammonia-like pH: 8.5-9.5 (Neat)

NON-VOLATILE (weight): 21-26% VAPOR DENSITY: N.E.

VAPOR PRESSURE: N.E. BOILING RANGE: N.E.

MELTING RANGE: N.A. EVAPORATION RATE: N.E.

DENSITY: 9.6-10.0 lb/gal (1.15-1.20 kg/l)

HMIS FLAMMABILITY RATING: 1

FLASH POINT: >200ºF (>93ºC) (T.C.C.)

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 water or milk and induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS PRONE TO AGGRAVATION BY

EXPOSURE: None known

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Skin and eye 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: 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: Not required.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemical resistant rubber or plastic.

EYE PROTECTION: Safety goggles.

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None

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

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN STORING: Keep containers tightly closed at temperatures above 32ºF (0ºC)

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

DOT/IMDG/IATA HAZARD CLASS.: N.A.

DOT/IMDG/IATA REQUIRED LABELS: N.A.

UN/NA NUMBER: N.A.

T.S.C.A. STATUS: Listed

TECHNICAL SHIPPING NAME: N.A.

PREPARED BY: Margarita Kharshan, R&D Manager

APPROVED BY: Christophe Chandler, R&D Manager

DATE PREPARED: 8/18/00 SUPERSEDES: 1/17/00

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