SAFETY DATA SHEET. None. None. The mixture does not meet the criteria for classification.

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1 SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. Identification Product identifier Other means of identification Synonyms Recommended use Recommended restrictions TEMULOSE Hemi-cellulose Wood Extract Hemi-cellulose Wood Extract; Concentrated Wood Solubles, Wood Molasses None known. Manufacturer/Importer/Supplier/Distributor information Company name Georgia-Pacific LLC Address 133 Peachtree Street, NE Atlanta, GA Telephone (M)SDS Request Emergency phone number Chemtrec - Emergency Hazard(s) identification Emergency overview Physical hazards Health hazards Environmental hazards OSHA defined hazards Label elements Hazard symbol Signal word Hazard statement Precautionary statement Prevention Response Storage Disposal Hazard(s) not otherwise classified (HNOC) Supplemental information Material may be thermally hot in order to reduce viscosity. Contact with hot material may cause thermal burns to the eyes or skin. Mixing water with hot material may cause splattering due to rapid steam generation. None. None. The mixture does not meet the criteria for classification. Observe good industrial hygiene practices. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Store away from strong oxidizing agents and strong reducing agents. Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements. None known. Contact with hot material may cause thermal burns to the eyes or skin. Mixing water with hot material may cause splattering due to rapid steam generation. 3. Composition/information on ingredients Mixtures The manufacturer lists no ingredients as hazardous according to OSHA 29 CFR First-aid measures Inhalation Skin contact Eye contact Ingestion Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed Move to fresh air. Call a physician if symptoms develop or persist. Wash off with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists. Rinse with water. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists. Rinse mouth. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. Direct contact with eyes may cause temporary irritation. 1 / 6

2 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed General information 5. Fire-fighting measures Suitable extinguishing media Unsuitable extinguishing media Specific hazards arising from the chemical Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters Fire fighting equipment/instructions Specific methods General fire hazards Treat symptomatically. Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take precautions to protect themselves. Water fog. Foam. Dry chemical powder. Carbon dioxide (CO2). None known. During fire, gases hazardous to health may be formed. Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire. Move containers from fire area if you can do so without risk. Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of other involved materials. No unusual fire or explosion hazards noted. 6. Accidental release measures Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Environmental precautions Keep unnecessary personnel away. For personal protection, see section 8 of the SDS. Contain and absorb in absorbent material and dispose of solidified material in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Avoid discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground. 7. Handling and storage Precautions for safe handling Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities During cold weather, material becomes very viscous and heat may be needed. Observe good industrial hygiene practices. Store in original tightly closed container. Store away from incompatible materials (see Section 10 of the SDS). 8. Exposure controls/personal protection Occupational exposure limits Biological limit values Appropriate engineering controls No exposure limits noted for ingredient(s). No biological exposure limits noted for the ingredient(s). Good general ventilation (typically 10 air changes per hour) should be used. Ventilation rates should be matched to conditions. If applicable, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to maintain airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If exposure limits have not been established, maintain airborne levels to an acceptable level. Provide local and general exhaust ventilation to effectively remove and prevent buildup of any vapors or mists generated from the handling of this product. Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment Eye/face protection Safety glasses, chemical goggles or faceshield is recommended when handling hot material or if a splash hazard exists. Ensure compliance with OSHA's PPE standard (29 CFR and.133) for eye and face protection. Eye wash fountain is recommended. Skin protection Hand protection Other Respiratory protection Thermal hazards Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves. Suitable gloves can be recommended by the glove supplier. When handling hot material, use heat resistant gloves. Ensure compliance with OSHA's PPE standard 29 CFR (general) and.138 (hand protection). Under normal conditions, respirator is not normally required. If airborne concentrations are above the applicable exposure limits, use NIOSH approved respiratory protection. Respirators should be selected by and used under the direction of a trained health and safety professional following requirements found in OSHA's respirator standard (29 CFR ) and ANSI's standard for respiratory protection (Z88.2). Wear appropriate thermal protective clothing, when necessary. 2 / 6

3 General hygiene considerations Always observe good personal hygiene measures, such as washing after handling the material and before eating, drinking, and/or smoking. Routinely wash work clothing and protective equipment to remove contaminants. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. 9. Physical and chemical properties Appearance Odor Physical state Form Color Odor threshold Liquid. Liquid. Viscous Material may be thermally hot in order to reduce viscosity. Dark Brown to Black Sweet. ph Melting point/freezing point Initial boiling point and boiling range Flash point Evaporation rate Flammability (solid, gas) Not applicable. Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Flammability limit - lower (%) Flammability limit - upper (%) Explosive limit - lower (%) Explosive limit - upper (%) Vapor pressure Vapor density Relative density Solubility(ies) Solubility (water) 100 % Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water) Auto-ignition temperature Decomposition temperature Viscosity 10. Stability and reactivity Reactivity Chemical stability Possibility of hazardous reactions Conditions to avoid Incompatible materials Hazardous decomposition products The product is stable and non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport. Material is stable under normal conditions. No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use. Contact with incompatible materials. Strong reducing agents. Strong oxidizing agents. May include oxides of carbon. 11. Toxicological information Information on likely routes of exposure Inhalation Prolonged inhalation may be harmful. Prolonged inhalation of vapors released from heated product may be irritating to the nose, throat and lungs. Skin contact Eye contact Prolonged skin contact may cause temporary irritation. When it is heated, this material may cause thermal burns. Direct contact with eyes may cause temporary irritation. When it is heated, this material may cause thermal burns. 3 / 6

4 Ingestion Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity Skin corrosion/irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Respiratory or skin sensitization Respiratory sensitization Skin sensitization Germ cell mutagenicity Carcinogenicity No effects expected under normal conditions of use. Direct contact with eyes may cause temporary irritation. Prolonged skin contact may cause temporary irritation. Direct contact with eyes may cause temporary irritation. Not a respiratory sensitizer. This product is not expected to cause skin sensitization. No data available to indicate product or any components present at greater than 0.1% are mutagenic or genotoxic. Not hazardous under normal conditions of use. OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR ) Reproductive toxicity Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Aspiration hazard Chronic effects Further information 12. Ecological information Ecotoxicity Persistence and degradability Bioaccumulative potential Mobility in soil Other adverse effects 13. Disposal considerations Disposal instructions Local disposal regulations Hazardous waste code Waste from residues / unused products Contaminated packaging 14. Transport information DOT Not regulated as dangerous goods. IATA Not regulated as dangerous goods. IMDG Not regulated as dangerous goods. This product is not expected to cause reproductive or developmental effects. Not an aspiration hazard. Prolonged inhalation may be harmful. Prolonged exposure may cause chronic effects. This product has no known adverse effect on human health. The product is not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, this does not exclude the possibility that large or frequent spills can have a harmful or damaging effect on the environment. No data is available on the degradability of this product. No data available. No data available. No other adverse environmental effects (e.g. ozone depletion, photochemical ozone creation potential, endocrine disruption, global warming potential) are expected from this component. Under RCRA, it is the responsibility of the user of the product to determine, at the time of disposal, whether the product meets RCRA criteria for hazardous waste. Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. The waste code should be assigned in discussion between the user, the producer and the waste disposal company. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe manner (see: Disposal instructions). Since emptied containers may retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is emptied. Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or disposal. 4 / 6

5 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code Not established. 15. Regulatory information US federal regulations This product is not known to be a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR TSCA Section 12(b) Export Notification (40 CFR 707, Subpt. D) CERCLA Hazardous Substance List (40 CFR 302.4) SARA 304 Emergency release notification OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR ) Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Hazard categories Immediate Hazard - No Delayed Hazard - No Fire Hazard - No Pressure Hazard - No Reactivity Hazard - No SARA 302 Extremely hazardous substance SARA 311/312 Hazardous chemical SARA 313 (TRI reporting) Other federal regulations No Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) List Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112(r) Accidental Release Prevention (40 CFR ) Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) US state regulations US. California Controlled Substances. CA Department of Justice (California Health and Safety Code Section 11100) US. Massachusetts RTK - Substance List US. New Jersey Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act US. Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right-to-Know Law US. Rhode Island RTK US. California Proposition 65 California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65): This material is not known to contain any chemicals currently listed as carcinogens or reproductive toxins. International Inventories Country(s) or region Inventory name On inventory (yes/no)* United States & Puerto Rico Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory Yes *A "Yes" indicates that all components of this product comply with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s) A "No" indicates that one or more components of the product are not listed or exempt from listing on the inventory administered by the governing country(s). 5 / 6

6 16. Other information, including date of preparation or last revision Issue date Version # 01 May HMIS ratings Health: 0 Flammability: 1 Physical hazard: 0 NFPA ratings Health: 0 Flammability: 1 Instability: 0 Disclaimer Georgia-Pacific cannot anticipate all conditions under which this information and its product, or the products of other manufacturers in combination with its product, may be used. It is the user s responsibility to ensure safe conditions for handling, storage and disposal of the product, and to assume liability for loss, injury, damage or expense due to improper use. IMPORTANT: The information and data herein are believed to be accurate and have been compiled from sources believed to be reliable. It is offered for your consideration, investigation and verification. Buyer assumes all risk of use, storage and handling of the product in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Georgia-Pacific LLC and its subsidiaries make no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy or completeness of the information and data herein. The implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are specifically excluded. Georgia Pacific and its subsidiaries will not be liable for claims relating to any party's use of or reliance on information and data contained herein regardless of whether it is claimed that the information and data are inaccurate, incomplete or otherwise misleading. 6 / 6