SAFETY DATA SHEET SECTION 1 CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION. 3 Cemetery Drive Ogdensburg, NY 13669

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1 SECTION 1 CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION MANUFACTURER: MAXAM US LLC. 3 Cemetery Drive Ogdensburg, NY MAXAM Energetic, LLC. 225 Six Mile Hollow Rd. Hernshaw, WV EMERGENCY CONTACT: TRADE NAME: CAS NUMBER: (801) (MAXAM North America, Inc.) (800) (CHEMTREC) (304) (MAXAM Energetic, LLC) (801) (MAXAM US LLC) HEF A, RIOMEX A, OM30 N/A SECTION 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Classification Oxidizing Liquids (Category 2) Signal Word Danger Hazard Statement May Intensify Fire; Oxidizer Precautionary Statement Keep/store away from heat/clothing/combustible materials. Take any precautions to avoid mixing with combustibles. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. Do NOT fight fires. Evacuate to safe distance and allow fire to burn out. Dispose per USEPA and State waste regulations. SECTION 3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Exposure Limits (mg/m 3 unless noted) % by Weight Component CAS No. ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL % w/w Typical Ammonium Nitrate N/A N/A Calcium Nitrate N/A N/A 0-50 Fuel Oil mg/m 3 N/A 0-7 Page 1 of 5

2 Mineral Oil mg/m 3 5 mg/m There may be ingredients not listed above that are not hazardous as defined under the Department of Labor regulations, or are found in minor amounts (less than 0.1% for carcinogens and less than 1.0% for other hazardous materials). Contact your MAXAM representative if you have questions or concerns. SECTION 4 FIRST AID AND MEASURES EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Unknown EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: INHALATION -Remove to a well-ventilated area. If breathing difficulties persist seek medical help. INGESTION -Do not induce vomiting. Drink large amounts of water or milk. Give liquid activated charcoal and seek medical attention. SKIN -Wash affected area with soap and rinse with large amounts of water. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. EYES -Flush with copious amounts of clean or buffered water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention immediately. SECTION 5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES FLASH POINT: Not Available LEL: Not Available EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: See special fire fighting procedures section below. UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: System contains its own oxygen and fuel, and may explode when subject to extreme heat or shock. Will release NOx. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Do not try to put out any fire involving the product. Withdraw to a safe distance from the fire zone, isolate the area and notify the authorities. Allow the fire to burn out. Evacuate the isolated zone immediately and only act to avoid the fire spreading to other products. SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Protect from all ignition sources. Withdraw to a safe distance from the fire zone, and isolate the area. Notify authorities in accordance with emergency response procedures. Only personnel trained in emergency response should respond. If no fire danger is present, and product is undamaged and/or uncontaminated, repackage product in original packaging or another clean DOT approved container. Ensure that a complete account of product has been made and is verified. Follow Federal, State, and local spill regulations. Page 2 of 5

3 WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Disposal must comply with Federal, State and local regulations. If product becomes a waste, it is potentially regulated as a hazardous waste as defined under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) 40 CFR, part 261. Review disposal requirements with a person knowledgeable with applicable environmental law (RCRA) before disposing of any explosive material. SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE DURING HANDLING AND STORAGE: Comply with regulations and precautions for Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion classification by regulatory agencies. Wear chemical resistant gloves and boots. Store at normal ambient temperatures. Keep away from heat and flames. OTHER PRECAUTIONS: May cause shrinkage of leather shoes and gloves, avoid contact; corrosive to ferrous metals. Comply with Warnings and Instructions (Safety Library Publication No. 4) of Institute of Makers of Explosives when handling, transporting and storing explosives. SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION RESPIRATORY: None. VENTILATION: Ambient GLOVES: Chemical resistant EYE: Safety Glasses/Goggles OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None required. THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE: Nitrogen dioxide = 3 ppm, Nitrous oxides = 25 ppm SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES BOILING RANGE: N/A MELTING POINT: N/A VAPOR DENSITY: N/A DENSITY: g/cm 3 EVAPORATION RATE: N/A PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: N/A SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Not soluble. Nitrates from the product could leach into water if left submerged over an extensive amount of time. APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Viscous emulsion; odor of fuel oil or mineral oil; Light brown, red, white or Page 3 of 5

4 gray color. SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY STABILITY: Stable under normal conditions. CONDITIONS TO AVOID: High heat, flames, impact and friction. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: NO 2, NO x, CO 2, Ammonia HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur. SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL DATA ACUTE TOXICITY: Not Established SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ENVIRONMENTAL FATE AND EFFECTS: Not Established SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS WASTE DISPOSAL: The contaminated material is to be placed down a borehole to be utilized as part of the blast. If local regulations allow, it may be burned in a shallow layer on barren ground. Contact manufacturer for specific instructions. RCRA INFORMATION: Any other form of disposal of this product may be subject to RCRA regulations (40 CFR 261) due to characteristic(s)/chemical(s) listed in section 2. SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION USA DOT BASIC DESCRIPTION: UN 3375, Ammonium nitrate emulsion, 5.1, PG II USA DOT: SHIPPING NAME: Ammonium nitrate emulsion HAZARD CLASS AND DIV: 5.1 ID NUMBER: UN3375 APPROVAL NO.: EX PACKAGING GROUP: ǁ LABEL(S): 5.1 PLACARD(S) 5.1 PRODUCT RQ: N/A ERG NUMBER: 140 SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION Page 4 of 5

5 The transportation, storage and use of this product must comply with OSHA regulations, applicable MSHA regulations, DOT and Hazardous Materials regulations, ATF requirements and applicable State and local transportation, storage and use regulations and ordinances. This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and this SDS contains all information required by the CPR. SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION This product meets UN standards for blasting explosives as outlined in TDH Manual of Test and Criteria. Page 5 of 5