MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
THE CORTEC CORPORATION
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: VpCI™-316 BW

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: A proprietary blend of corrosion inhibitors and surfactants in a water-based carrier.

SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENT NAME(S)	WEIGHT (%)	OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
		TLV OR PEL	ORAL LD-50
Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether	9-11	100 ppm (PEL)	7500 mg/kg (rat)

Carcinogenic: OSHA = no NTP = no IARC = no

SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA

COLOR: Clear yellow PHYSICAL FORM: Liquid

ODOR: Mild NON-VOLATILE (weight): 26-32%

pH: 7.5-8.5 (Neat) VAPOR DENSITY: N.E.

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

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

DENSITY: 8.7-8.9 lb/gal (1.04-1.07 kg/l)

SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

HMIS FLAMMABILITY RATING: 2

FLASH POINT: >200ºF (93ºC) (TCC)

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.

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. 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: Inhalation, skin and eye contact.

HEALTH HAZARDS (acute and chronic) / EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:

1. Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether can be absorbed through intact skin. However, studies with laboratory animals have shown that the substance is not absorbed in acutely dangerous amounts even when massive doses were applied.

2. Repeated or prolonged skin contact with the liquid may produce mild skin irritation.

3. Contact of eye tissues with the liquid will cause irritation.

4. Inhalation of product vapors is not expected to pose a significant health hazard. Inhalation of particle mists may be harmful and should be avoided.

5. Ingestion of this product may be harmful.

SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA

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.

SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Absorb on sweeping compound or other absorbent material.

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

SECTION VIII - SAFE HANDLING AND USE INFORMATION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: A NIOSH approved dust/mist respirator should be worn if particle mists are generated.

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 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. Store away from heat and open flame.

SECTION X - SHIPPING DATA

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: 3/12/02 SUPERSEDES: 1/28/00

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