DANGEROUS GOOD, NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

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1 Safety data sheet Page: 1/10 1. Substance/preparation and company identification Irgafos 126 Use: stabilizer Manufacturer/supplier: BASF Australia Limited (ABN ) Level 12, 28 Freshwater Place Southbank Victoria 3006, AUSTRALIA Telephone: Telefax number: Emergency information: BASF Emergency Advice Number: (24h) [within Australia] BASF Emergency Advice Number: [outside Australia] 2. Hazard identification DANGEROUS GOOD, NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheets. 3. Composition/information on ingredients Chemical nature 2,4,8,10-Tetraoxa-3,9-diphosphaspiro[5.5]undecane, 3,9-bis[2,4-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenoxy]- CAS Number:

2 Page: 2/10 EC-Number: Hazardous ingredients 2,4-di-tert-butylphenol Content (W/W): < 1 % CAS Number: EC-Number: Hazard symbol(s): Xi, N R-phrase(s): 38, 41, 50/53 The wording of the hazard symbols and R-phrases is specified in section 16 if dangerous ingredients are mentioned. 4. First-Aid Measures General advice: Remove contaminated clothing. If inhaled: If difficulties occur after dust has been inhaled, remove to fresh air and seek medical attention. On skin contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. On contact with eyes: Wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open. On ingestion: Rinse mouth and then drink plenty of water. Note to physician: Symptoms: The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11. Further important symptoms and effects are so far not known. Treatment: Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no known specific antidote. 5. Fire-Fighting Measures Suitable extinguishing media: dry powder, foam Unsuitable extinguishing media for safety reasons: carbon dioxide Additional information: Avoid whirling up the material/product because of the danger of dust explosion. Specific hazards: harmful vapours

3 Page: 3/10 Evolution of fumes/fog. The substances/groups of substances mentioned can be released in case of fire. Special protective equipment: Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus. Further information: The degree of risk is governed by the burning substance and the fire conditions. Contaminated extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with official regulations. 6. Accidental Release Measures Personal precautions: Avoid dust formation. Use personal protective clothing. Environmental precautions: Contain contaminated water/firefighting water. Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater. Methods for cleaning up or taking up: For small amounts: Pick up with suitable appliance and dispose of. For large amounts: Contain with dust binding material and dispose of. Avoid raising dust. 7. Handling and Storage Handling Breathing must be protected when large quantities are decanted without local exhaust ventilation. Protection against fire and explosion: Avoid dust formation. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Storage Further information on storage conditions: Keep container tightly closed and dry; store in a cool place. 8. Exposure controls and personal protection Components with occupational exposure limits no exposure standard allocated Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection: Suitable respiratory protection for lower concentrations or short-term effect: Particle filter with medium efficiency for solid and liquid particles (e.g. EN 143 or 149, Type P2 or FFP2)

4 Page: 4/10 Hand protection: Chemical resistant protective gloves Suitable materials also with prolonged, direct contact (Recommended: Protective index 6, corresponding > 480 minutes of permeation time according to EN 374): e.g. nitrile rubber (0.4 mm), chloroprene rubber (0.5 mm), polyvinylchloride (0.7 mm) and other Supplementary note: The specifications are based on tests, literature data and information of glove manufacturers or are derived from similar substances by analogy. Due to many conditions (e.g. temperature) it must be considered, that the practical usage of a chemical-protective glove in practice may be much shorter than the permeation time determined through testing. Manufacturer's directions for use should be observed because of great diversity of types. Eye protection: Safety glasses with side-shields. Body protection: Body protection must be chosen based on level of activity and exposure. General safety and hygiene measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wearing of closed work clothing is recommended. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. 9. Physical and Chemical Properties Form: Colour: Odour: ph value: solid white to cream odourless not soluble Melting point: C Boiling point: > 311 C Flash point: 125 C (DIN 51758) Flammability: not flammable Lower explosion limit: For solids not relevant for classification and labelling. Upper explosion limit: For solids not relevant for classification and labelling. Ignition temperature: approx. 350 C Self ignition: Temperature: 20 C Based on its structural properties the product is not classified as selfigniting. Test type: Spontaneous selfignition at room-temperature. Temperature: > 400 C Test type: Self-ignition at high temperatures. (Method: Directive 84/449/EEC, A.16)

5 Page: 5/10 Self heating ability: It is not a substance capable of spontaneous heating. Explosion hazard: not explosive Fire promoting properties: not fire-propagating Vapour pressure: 5 mmhg (210 C) Density: g/cm3 (20 C) Bulk density: kg/m3 Relative vapour density (air): 20.9 Solubility in water: negligible Partitioning coefficient n-octanol/water (log Pow): 11 (calculated) Unspecified Adsorption/water - soil: log KOC: (calculated) Surface tension: Based on chemical structure, surface activity is not to be expected. Viscosity, dynamic: not applicable, the product is a solid Molar mass: g/mol Other Information: If necessary, information on other physical and chemical parameters is indicated in this section. 10. Stability and Reactivity Conditions to avoid: Avoid dust formation. Avoid deposition of dust. Avoid all sources of ignition: heat, sparks, open flame. Avoid electro-static charge. Thermal decomposition: No decomposition if correctly stored and handled. Substances to avoid: water, strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents Corrosion to metals: Corrosive effects to metal are not anticipated. Hazardous reactions: The product may contain explosive fine dust or such dust may be produced by abrasion during transport or product transfer. Hazardous decomposition products: No hazardous decomposition products if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

6 Page: 6/ Toxicological Information Acute toxicity Assessment of acute toxicity: Virtually nontoxic after a single skin contact. Virtually nontoxic after a single ingestion. LD50 rat (oral): > 5,000 mg/kg LD50 rabbit (dermal): > 2,000 mg/kg Irritation Primary skin irritation rabbit: non-irritant Primary irritations of the mucous membrane rabbit: non-irritant Assessment other acute effects Assessment other acute effects: Based on the available information there is no specific target organ toxicity to be expected after a single exposure. Sensitization Assessment of sensitization: Skin sensitizing effects were not observed in animal studies. guinea pig: Non-sensitizing. (OECD Guideline 406) Repeated dose toxicity Assessment of repeated dose toxicity: Repeated oral uptake of the substance did not cause substance-related effects. Genetic toxicity Assessment of mutagenicity: The substance was not mutagenic in studies with mammals. Carcinogenicity Assessment of carcinogenicity: Based on the ingredients there is no suspicion of a carcinogenic effect in humans. Reproductive toxicity Assessment of reproduction toxicity: The results of animal studies gave no indication of a fertility impairing effect.

7 Page: 7/ Ecological Information Ecotoxicity Assessment of aquatic toxicity: Acutely harmful for aquatic organisms. Very toxic to aquatic organisms based on long-term (chronic) toxicity study data. The inhibition of the degradation activity of activated sludge is not anticipated when introduced to biological treatment plants in appropriate low concentrations. Toxicity to fish: LC50 (96 h) 70.7 mg/l, Brachydanio rerio (OECD Guideline 203, static) The details of the toxic effect relate to the nominal concentration. The product has low solubility in the test medium. A saturated solution has been tested. Aquatic invertebrates: No data available. Aquatic plants: EC50 (72 h) 97 mg/l (growth rate), Desmodesmus subspicatus (OECD Guideline 201, static) The details of the toxic effect relate to the nominal concentration. The product has low solubility in the test medium. A saturated solution has been tested. EC10 (72 h) 15.4 mg/l (growth rate), Desmodesmus subspicatus (OECD Guideline 201, static) The details of the toxic effect relate to the nominal concentration. The product has low solubility in the test medium. A saturated solution has been tested. Microorganisms/Effect on activated sludge: EC20 (3 h) > 1,000 mg/l, activated sludge, domestic (OECD Guideline 209, static) Chronic toxicity to fish: No data available regarding toxicity to fish. Chronic toxicity to aquatic invertebrates: No observed effect concentration (21 d), 0.1 mg/l, Daphnia magna (OECD Guideline 211, semistatic) The details of the toxic effect relate to the nominal concentration. The product has low solubility in the test medium. A saturated solution has been tested. Assessment of terrestrial toxicity: No toxic effects have been observed in studies with soil living organisms. Soil living organisms: LC50 (14 d) > 1,000 mg/kg, Eisenia foetida (OECD Guideline 207, artificial soil) The details of the toxic effect relate to the nominal concentration. Terrestrial plants: No data available. Other terrestrial non-mammals: No data available.

8 Page: 8/10 Mobility Assessment transport between environmental compartments: The substance will not evaporate into the atmosphere from the water surface. No data available. Persistence and degradability Assessment biodegradation and elimination (H2O): The product is virtually insoluble in water and can thus be separated from water mechanically in suitable effluent treatment plants. Assessment of stability in water: In contact with water the substance will hydrolyse slowly. Bioaccumulation potential Assessment bioaccumulation potential: Significant accumulation in organisms is not to be expected. Bioaccumulation potential: Because of the product's consistency and low water solubility, bioavailability is improbable. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the structure of the product. 13. Disposal Considerations Must be disposed of or incinerated in accordance with local regulations. Contaminated packaging: Uncontaminated packaging can be re-used. Packs that cannot be cleaned should be disposed of in the same manner as the contents. 14. Transport Information Domestic transport: Hazard class: 9 Packing group: III ID number: UN 3077 Hazard label: 9, EHSM Proper shipping name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (contains 2,4-DI-TERT-BUTYLPHENOL) Further information Hazchem Code:2Z IERG Number:47 Sea transport IMDG

9 Page: 9/10 Hazard class: 9 Packing group: III ID number: UN 3077 Hazard label: 9, EHSM Marine pollutant: YES Proper shipping name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (contains 2,4-DI-TERT-BUTYLPHENOL) Air transport IATA/ICAO Hazard class: 9 Packing group: III ID number: UN 3077 Hazard label: Proper shipping name: 9, EHSM ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (contains 2,4-DI-TERT-BUTYLPHENOL) Further information Environmentally Hazardous Substances meeting the description of UN 3077 or UN 3082 are not subjected to the Australian Dangerous Goods Code when transported by road or rail in packagings not exceeding 500 Kg or 500 L. 15. Regulatory Information Poisons Schedule: Not scheduled Regulations of the European union (Labelling) EEC Directives: R-phrase(s) R52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. S-phrase(s) S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheets. Classification according to the calculation method of the directive for preparations (1999/45/EC). Other regulations Registration status: AICS, AU released / listed

10 Page: 10/ Other Information Full text of hazard symbols and R-phrases if mentioned as hazardous components in section 3: Xi Irritant. N Dangerous for the environment. 38 Irritating to skin. 41 Risk of serious damage to eyes. 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Vertical lines in the left hand margin indicate an amendment from the previous version. The data contained in this safety data sheet are based on our current knowledge and experience and describe the product only with regard to safety requirements. The data do not describe the product's properties (product specification). Neither should any agreed property nor the suitability of the product for any specific purpose be deduced from the data contained in the safety data sheet. It is the responsibility of the recipient of the product to ensure any proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are observed.