Material Safety Data Sheet

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1 Material Safety Data Sheet PRODUCT NAME: CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND DISTRIBUTOR IDENTIFICATION TRADE NAME: DATE: DISTRIBUTOR: ADDRESS: ACME-HARDESTY COMPANY 450 Sentry Parkway Blue Bell, PA TELEPHONE: (866) FAX: (215) EMERGENCY: CHEMTREC (800) COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Solution of Methyl Paraben and Ethyl Paraben in Propylene Glycol DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE CAS# RANGE (%) SYMBOL / R PHRASE Propylene Glycol [EC No ] Methyl-4-hydroxybenzoate [EC No ] Ethyl-4-hydroxybenzoate [EC No ] HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION MAN/ENVIRONMENT PARTICULAR DANGERS: No particular hazards known FIRST AID MEASURES GENERAL INFORMATION: INHALATION: SKIN CONTACT: EYE CONTACT: INGESTION: ADVICE TO DOCTOR/TREATMENT: Ensure supply of fresh air. In the event of symptoms, refer for medical treatment Wash off immediately with soap & water. Consult a doctor if skin irritation persists. Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water and seek medical advice Rinse out mouth, give plenty of water to drink and seek medical advice immediately Treat symptomatically

2 Page 2 of 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Full water jet SPECIAL EXPOSURE HAZARDS: SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Risk of formation of toxic pyrolysis products Breathing apparatus ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS: Ensure adequate ventilation ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: METHODS FOR CLEAN-UP: Do not discharge into the drains/surface waters/groundwater Take up with liquid-absorbent material. Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with the regulations HANDLING AND STORAGE SAFE HANDLING: Use only in well-ventilated areas FIRE/EXPLOSION PROTECTION: STORAGE ROOM/VESSELS: STORAGE COMPATIBILITY: FURTHER INFORMATION: Keep only in original container. Provide acid-resistant floor. Keep container in well-ventilated place and tightly closed; store in a dry place PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES FORM: Slightly viscous liquid COLOR: Colorless ODOR: Odorless ph VALUE: 6-7 in aqueous solution MELTING POINT, C: < 0 C BOILING POINT, C: > 190 C FLASH POINT (PROPYLENE GLYCOL), C: 99 C Closed Cup FLAMMABILITY ( C): Not Available SELF-IGNITION TEMP, C: 421 C EXPLOSION LEVELS LOWER (LEL): Not available UPPER (UEL): Not available COMBUSTIBLE PROPERTIES: No VAPOR PRESSURE (PROPYLENE C: 0.07 mg Hg 20 C: mg/ml SOLUBILITY IN WATER (PROPYLENE GLYCOL): Complete VISCOSITY:

3 Page 3 of 5 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY STABILITY: Stable MATERIALS TO AVOID: HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Strong oxidizing agents, alkalis No hazardous decomposition products known. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS DISPOSAL/PRODUCT: For recycling, contact manufacturer Product must be disposed of according to local regulations pertaining to the disposal of hazardous waste DISPOSAL/CONTAMINATED PKG: EUROPEAN WASTE CATALOGUE: Contaminated packaging should be emptied as far as possible and after appropriate cleansing may be taken for reuse Not listed EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION EXPOSURE LIMITS SUBSTANCE CAS# VALUE Methyl-4-hydroxybenzoate MAK: 6mg/m 3 F 1995 Ethyl-4-hydroxybenzoate MAK: 6mg/m 3 F 1995 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: HAND PROTECTION: EYE PROTECTION: SKIN PROTECTION: GENERAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES: HYGIENE MEASURES: Breathing apparatus in event of high concentrations Short term: filter apparatus, Filter P1 Protective gloves Protective goggles Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Wash hands before breaks and after work. Use barrier skin cream. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Dimension Species Value: ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY LD50 mouse > 8000 mg/kg ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITY: -- ACUTE INHALATION TOXICITY: -- IRRITANT EFFECT ON SKIN No significant effects known IRRITANT EFFECT ON EYE: -- SENSITIZATION: -- SUB ACUTE TOXICITY: -- CHRONIC TOXICITY: No adverse chronic effects are known, in case of normal use SUB CHRONIC TOXICITY: -- MUTAGENCITY: -- REPRODUCTION TOXICITY: -- CARCINOGENICITY: -- EXPERIENCE MADE IN PRACTICE: No GENERAL REMARKS:.

4 Page 4 of 5 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION INFORMATION ABOUT ELIMINATION (Biodegradability and bioaccumulation potential): LOW POTENTIAL TO BIOACCUMULATE: The log Kow values of (Polypropylene Glycol), 1.96 (Methyl-4-hydroxybenzoate) & 2.47 (Ethyl-4-hydroxybenzoate) indicate that none ingredient of the product is expected to bioconcentrate in aquatic organisms DEGRADABILITY ACCORDING TO LAW OF WASH AND CLEANSING AGENT (WRMG): BEHAVIOR IN ENVIRONMENT SYSTEMS: ECOTOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS: No data ADDITIONAL ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: AOX-INDICATION: Product does not contain substances which influence the AOX of waste water HEAVY METALS AND COMPOUNDS CONTAINED IN FORMULATION ACCORDING TO GUIDELINE# 76/464 EC: Due to its formulation, the product does not contain any heavy metals TRANSPORT INFORMATION LAND TRANSPORT ADR/RID (cross-border domestic): Class/Division/Group: UN-No.: --- Description --- INLAND WATERWAYS TRANSPORT/REMARKS MARINE TRANSPORT/IMDG-CODE Class: UN-No..: --- Packing Group --- Label: --- EmS Number: --- MFAG: --- Marine Pollutant: --- Proper shipping name --- AIR TRANSPORT/ICAO AND IATA-DGR Class: UN-/ID No.: --- Packing group --- Proper shipping name ---

5 Page 5 of 5 REGULATORY INFORMATION DESIGNATION ACCORDING TO EC GUIDELINES: PRODUCTS CODE LETTER/HAZARD DESIGNATION: The product has been classified and labeled in accordance with EC Directives/Ordinance on Hazardous Materials (CHIP) None LABELING: Does not require a hazard warning label, but the normal safety precautions for handling chemicals must be observed. HAZARD SYMBOLS: R Phrase: None S Phrases: None SPECIAL LABELING FOR CERTAIN PREPARATIONS: ---- NATIONALREGULATIONS: REGULATIONS WHICH MAY APPLY IN EVENT OF ACCIDENT: ---- CONTROL OF MAJOR ACCIDENT HAZARDS (COMAH): Not listed in COMAH WATER HAZARD CLASS: WGK 1 R-PHRASES RELEVANT TO THE PRODUCT S HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS: None Disclaimer: The information obtained from the manufacturer was based upon their best knowledge at the time that this safety data sheet was published. The information was believed to be accurate and was given in all good faith. Physical and chemical data contained in this MSDS were provided only for use as a guide in assessing the hazardous nature of the material. Users of the material are required to follow reasonable safety procedures.