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1 Material Safety Data Sheet NFPA HMIS Personal Protective Equipment 2 0 Health Hazard Fire Hazard 2 0 See Section 5. Section. Chemical Product and Company Identification Common Name/ Trade Name Manufacturer Commercial Name(s) Synonym Chemical Name 7-alpha-Hydroxypregnenolone SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC S. SAN PEDRO STREET GARDENA, CA Hydroxypregnenolone; 3-beta, 7-Dihydroxypregn-5-en-20-one; Pregn-5-en-20,3, 7-dihydroxy. Pregn-5-en-20-one, 3-beta, 7-dihydroxy Catalog Number(s). CAS# RTECS TSCA CI# H TU IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CHEMTREC (24hr) Page Number: TSCA 8(b) inventory: No products were found. Chemical Family Chemical Formula Supplier C2-H32-O3 SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC S. SAN PEDRO STREET GARDENA, CA CALL (30) Section 2.Composition and Information on Ingredients Name CAS # Exposure Limits TWA (mg/m 3 ) STEL (mg/m 3 ) CEIL (mg/m 3 ) % by Weight ) 7-alpha-Hydroxypregnenolone Toxicological Data on Ingredients Section 3. Hazards Identification Potential Acute Health Effects Potential Chronic Health Effects Hazardous in case of ingestion. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of inhalation. CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.

2 7-alpha-Hydroxypregnenolone Page Number: 2 Section 4. First Aid Measures Eye Contact Skin Contact Serious Skin Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 5 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation occurs. Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation develops. Inhalation Serious Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention. Ingestion Serious Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data Flammability of the Product Auto-Ignition Temperature Flash Points Flammable Limits Products of Combustion Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances May be combustible at high temperature. These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2). Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of heat. Non-flammable in presence of shocks. Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances Slightly explosive in presence of open flames and sparks. Non-explosive in presence of shocks. Fire Fighting Media and Instructions Fire Hazards Explosion Hazards SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder. LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet. As with most organic solids, fire is possible at elevated temperatures Fine dust dispersed in air in sufficient concentrations, and in the presences of an ignition source is a potential dust explosion hazard. Section 6. Accidental Release Measures Small Spill Large Spill Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements. Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.

3 7-alpha-Hydroxypregnenolone Page Number: 3 Section 7. Handling and Storage Precautions Storage Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not breathe dust. Keep away from incompatibles such as acids, alkalis. Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Engineering Controls Personal Protection Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit. Safety glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves. Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill Exposure Limits Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product. Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties Physical state and appearance Solid. (Powdered solid.) Odor Molecular Weight ph (% soln/water) g/mole Taste Color White. Off-white. Boiling Point Melting Point 268 C (54.4 F) Critical Temperature Specific Gravity Vapor Pressure Vapor Density Volatility Odor Threshold Water/Oil Dist. Coeff. Ionicity (in Water) Dispersion Properties Solubility Section 0. Stability and Data Stability Instability Temperature Conditions of Instability Incompatibility with various substances Corrosivity The product is stable. Excess heat, incompatible materials Reactive with acids, alkalis.

4 7-alpha-Hydroxypregnenolone Page Number: 4 Corrosivity Polymerization Will not occur. Section. Toxicological Information Routes of Entry Toxicity to Animals Chronic Effects on Humans Other Toxic Effects on Humans Toxicity to Animals Chronic Effects on Humans other Toxic Effects on Humans Inhalation. Ingestion. LD50: LC50: Hazardous in case of ingestion. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of inhalation. May cause adverse reproductive effects based on animal test data Acute Potential Health Effects: Skin: May cause skin irritation. Eyes: May cause eye irritation. Inhalation: Dust may cause respiratory tract irritation. Ingestion: no information. Section 2. Ecological Information Ecotoxicity BOD5 and COD Products of Biodegradation Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation the Products of Biodegradation Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may arise. The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic. Section 3. Disposal Considerations Waste Disposal Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations. Section 4. Transport Information DOT Classification Identification Not a DOT controlled material (United States). Special Provisions for Transport

5 7-alpha-Hydroxypregnenolone Page Number: 5 DOT Section 5. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms Federal and State Regulations California Proposition 65 Warnings Other Regulations No products were found. California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found. California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to cause birth defects which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found. EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances. Other Classifications WHMIS (Canada) Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada). DSCL (EEC) This product is not classified according to the EU regulations. HMIS (U.S.A.) Health Hazard Fire Hazard Personal Protection 2 0 E National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.) Health 2 0 Flammability Specific hazard WHMIS (Canada) DSCL (Europe) TDG (Canada) ADR (Europe) Protective Equipment Gloves. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.

6 7-alpha-Hydroxypregnenolone Page Number: 6 Safety glasses. Section 6. Other Information MSDS Code References Other Special Considerations H34 Validated by Sonia Owen on 8//2006. Verified by Sonia Owen. Printed 9/2/2006. CALL (30) Notice to Reader All chemicals may pose unknown hazards and should be used with caution. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) applies only to the material as packaged. If this product is combined with other materials, deteriorates, or becomes contaminated, it may pose hazards not mentioned in this MSDS. It shall be the user's responsibility to develop proper methods of handling and personal protection based on the actual conditions of use. While this MSDS is based on technical data judged to be reliable, Spectrum Quality Products, Inc. assumes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein.