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1 Identification of substance: Product details: Trade name: Sikalon A Application of the substance / the preparation raw material / auxiliary agent for chemical refinement and technical applications in the industry Manufacturer/Supplier: Woellner GmbH & Co. KG Woellnerstr. 26 D-67065 Ludwigshafen Telefon 0049/621/5402-215 Telefax 0049/621/5402-411 Further information obtainable from: Info: 0049/621/5402-261 - [email protected] Information in case of emergency: Tel.: 0049/30/19240 2 Hazards identification Hazard description: Xi Irritant Information concerning to particular hazards to man and environment R 37/38 Irritating to respiratory system and skin. R 41 Risk of serious damage to eyes. Classification system The classification is according to the latest editions of the EU-lists, and extended by company and literature data. 3 Composition/information on ingredients Chemical characterization Description: Mixture of substances listed below with nonhazardous additions. Dangerous components: CAS: 1344-09-8 Silicic acid, sodium salt Xi; R 37/38-41 50-100% EINECS: 215-687-4 Additional information For the wording of the listed risk phrases refer to section 16. 4 First aid measures After inhalation Seek medical treatment in case of complaints. After skin contact Immediately rinse with water. After eye contact Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor. After swallowing Rinse out mouth and then drink plenty of water. Swallow lemon juice. Call a doctor immediately. 5 Fire fighting measures Suitable extinguishing agents Product itself is not combustible; define extinguishing measures according to neighbouring conditions. Protective equipment: No special measures required. 6 Accidental release measures Person-related safety precautions: Product forms slippery surface when combined with water. Use respiratory protective device against the effects of fumes/dust/aerosol. Measures for environmental protection: Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water. Measures for cleaning/collecting: Pick up mechanically. Additional information: See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment. 7 Handling and storage Handling Information for safe handling: Prevent formation of dust. Information about fire - and explosion protection: No special measures required. Storage Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: Provide alkali-resistant floor. Do not use light alloy receptacles. Unsuitable material for receptacle: aluminium. Unsuitable material for receptacle: glass or ceramic. Unsuitable material for receptacle: zinc. (Contd. on page 2) GB

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(Contd. of page 1) Suitable material for receptacles and pipes: steel or stainless steel. Information about storage in one common storage facility: Do not store together with acids. Further information about storage conditions: Keep receptacle tightly sealed. 8 Exposure controls and personal protection gear Additional information about design of technical facilities: No further data; see item 7. Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be monitored at the workplace. Additional information: The lists valid during the making were used as basis. Personal protective equipment General protective and hygienic measures Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed. Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. Respiratory protection: Suitable respiratory protective device recommended. Filter P1. Protection of hands: Alkaline resistant gloves Material of gloves Natural Latex with small amount of polychloroprene Latex. (Lapren, Company KCL) Penetration time of glove material Value for the permeation: Level ≥ 6 Indications are besed on information by the producer of the gloves resp. literature or derived from similar substances by analogy. Eye protection: Tightly sealed goggles. 9 Physical and chemical properties: General Information Form: Powder Colour: White Odour: Odourless Change in condition Melting point/Melting range: > 100°C Flash point: Not applicable Self-igniting: Product is not selfigniting. Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard. Density: Bulk density at 20°C: ca. 100 kg/m3 Solubility in / Miscibility with Water at 20°C: ca. 400 g/l pH-value (10 g/l) at 20°C: ca. 12 Solvent content: Organic solvents: 0.0 % 10 Stability and reactivity Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications. Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known Dangerous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known 11 Toxicological information Acute toxicity: LD/LC50 values relevant for classification: 1344-09-8 Silicic acid, sodium salt Oral LD50 > 2000 mg/kg (rat) Primary irritant effect: on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes. on the eye: Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury. Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.

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(Contd. of page 2) Additional toxicological information: The product shows the following dangers according to the calculation method of the General EU Classification Guidelines for Preparations as issued in the latest version. Irritant 12 Ecological information: Information about elimination (persistence and degradability): Other information: Inorganic product; biotic degradation not applicable. Ecotoxical effects: Acquatic toxicity: 1344-09-8 Silicic acid, sodium salt LC50 / 96 h > 200 mg/l (zebra-fish) General notes: Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system. 13 Disposal considerations Recommendation Can be disposed of with household garbage after consulting with the waste disposal facility operator and the pertinent authorities and adhering to the necessary technical regulations. European waste catalogue Waste catalogue numbers are to be defined according to EWC-Directive, specially for application sectors. Uncleaned packaging: Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations. Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents. 14 Transport information Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border) ADR/RID class: Maritime transport IMDG: IMDG Class: Marine pollutant: No Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR: ICAO/IATA Class: 15 Regulations Labelling according to EU guidelines: The classification is based on available toxicological data. The product has been classified and marked in accordance with EU Directives / Ordinance on Hazardous Materials Code letter and hazard designation of product: Xi Irritant Risk phrases: 37/38 Irritating to respiratory system and skin. 41 Risk of serious damage to eyes. Safety phrases: 22 Do not breathe dust. 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. 60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. National regulations Water hazard class: water hazard class 1: slightly hazardous for water 16 Other information: Relevant R-phrases 37/38 Irritating to respiratory system and skin. 41 Risk of serious damage to eyes. Department issuing MSDS: Laboratory Contact: Mrs. Dr. Kissel

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