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: Proprietary defoamer.

Carcinogenic: OSHA = no NTP = no IARC = no

COLOR: Opaque off-white PHYSICAL FORM: Liquid

NON-VOLATILE (weight): N.E. ODOR: Mild organic

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

VAPOR DENSITY: N.E. pH: 6-8 (50% solution)

VAPOR PRESSURE: Same as water

DENSITY: 8.2-8.3 lb/gal (0.98-1.00 kg/l)

HMIS FLAMMABILITY RATING: 0

FLASH POINT: >200ºF (>100ºC)

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 known. 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. 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:

STABILITY: Stable

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Oxides of carbon, nitrogen and sulfur. 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: Use absorbent material to collect and contain for disposal. Contain large spills and pump into a suitable tank. Wash area with suitable detergent and thoroughly rinse.

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

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: A NIOSH approved respirator is recommended.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemical resistant rubber or plastic.

EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses/splash goggles

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Eye wash station.

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. Store at temperatures below 120ºF (49ºC)

T.S.C.A. STATUS: Listed

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

DOT/IATA SHIPPING NAME: N.A.

DOT/IATA HAZARD CLASS.: N.A.

DOT/IATA REQUIRED LABELS: N.A.

IMDG: Not regulated

TECHNICAL SHIPPING NAME: N.A.

FREIGHT CLASS BULK: Same as above

LTL: 55 TL: 35 MW: 40

PREPARED BY: Margarita Kharshan, R&D Manager

APPROVED BY: Boris Miksic, President/CEO

DATE PREPARED: 6/26/98 SUPERSEDES: 2/17/97

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