S-14

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

4119 WHITE BEAR PARKWAY

ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55110

PHONE: 651-429-1100 OR TOLL FREE 1-800-4-CORTEC

FAX: 651-429-1122

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 NAME: S-14

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Antiscalant

SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENT NAME(S)	WEIGHT (%)	OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
		TLV OR PEL	ORAL LD-50
N.A.	-	-	-

Carcinogenic: OSHA = no NTP = no IARC = no

SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA

COLOR: Hazy to opaque off-white PHYSICAL FORM: Liquid

NON-VOLATILE (weight): 50-55%

ODOR: Petroleum distillates

BOILING RANGE: >212ºF (>100ºC)

pH: 2.2-3.5 (Neat) MELTING RANGE: N.E.

VAPOR DENSITY: N.E.

VAPOR PRESSURE: Same as water

DENSITY: 10.0-10.5 lb/gal (1.20-1.26 kg/l)

SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

HMIS FLAMMABILITY RATING: 0

FLASH POINT: >212ºF (100ºC)

FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LEL: N.A. UEL: N.A.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, carbon dioxide or other dry chemical fire fighting agents.

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Product is non-flammable as supplied. It may splatter if temperature exceeds boiling point (212ºF/100ºC). SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA

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. Inhalation: Remove person to an uncontaminated area, administer oxygen if necessary. If breathing has stopped administer CPR. Get medical attention. Ingestion: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Keep at rest. 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:

1. Repeated or prolonged skin contact with this material may cause moderate irritation and defatting of skin leading to possible chronic dermatitis.

2. Contact of eye tissues with liquid may cause slight irritation.

3. Inhalation of high vapor concentrations may cause shortness of breath, irritation of mucous membranes.

4. Ingestion of this material is expected to cause gastrointestinal irritation.

SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY: Stable

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Oxides of carbon, nitrogen and sulfur. INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong oxidizing agents. CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Strong oxidizers.

SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Soak up spills with absorbent material and scoop into drums. Follow all local, state and federal regulations for disposal. Do not discharge into lakes and streams.

WASTE DISPOSAL: Non-hazardous waste. Dispose of in accordance with existing federal, state and local environmental regulations.

SECTION VIII - SAFE HANDLING AND USE INFORMATION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not required.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemical resistant rubber or plastic.

EYE PROTECTION: Safety goggles

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None.

SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND STORAGE DATA

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING: Avoid excessive inhalation of product vapors. Avoid eye contact and repeated or prolonged skin contact. PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN STORING: Keep containers tightly closed.

SECTION X - SHIPPING DATA

T.S.C.A. STATUS: Listed

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

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

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

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

TECHNICAL SHIPPING NAME: N.A.

FREIGHT CLASS BULK: N.A.

LTL: 55 TL: 35 MW: 40

PREPARED BY: Margarita Kharshan, R&D Manager

APPROVED BY: Boris Miksic, President/CEO

DATE PREPARED: 12/4/98 SUPERSEDES: 5/29/97

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

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