Safety Data Sheet K Unacryl Resin Revision date : 2011/01/14 Page: 1/6

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1 Revision date : 2011/01/14 Page: 1/6 1. Product and Company Identification Use: auxiliary / enhancing agent for leather industry Company BASF Canada Inc. 100 Milverton Drive Mississauga, ON L5R 4H1 CANADA 24 Hour Emergency Response Information CANUTEC (reverse charges): (613) BASF HOTLINE: (800) 454-COPE (2673) 2. Hazards Identification Emergency overview COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID. Contains a suspect teratogen. Avoid all sources of ignition: heat, sparks, open flame. Ground conductive equipment properly to prevent electrostatic discharge. State of matter: liquid Colour: white Odour: moderate odour, of hydrocarbons Potential health effects Signs and symptoms of overexposure: 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. Potential environmental effects Degradation / environmental fate: The polymer component of the product is easily eliminated from water. The auxiliary substance(s) is/are biodegradable. 3. Composition / Information on Ingredients CAS Number Content (W/W) Hazardous ingredients >= <= 7.0 % 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene >= <= 7.0 % solvent naphtha >= <= 13.0 % Ethanol, 2-propoxy-

2 Revision date : 2011/01/14 Page: 2/6 4. First-Aid Measures General advice: Immediately remove contaminated clothing. If inhaled: Keep patient calm, remove to fresh air. Assist in breathing if necessary. Consult a physician. If on skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. If in eyes: Immediately wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open, consult an eye specialist. If swallowed: Rinse mouth thoroughly with water, seek medical attention. Note to physician Treatment: Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no known specific antidote. 5. Fire-Fighting Measures Flash point: approx. 41 C (closed cup) Autoignition: not determined Self-ignition temperature: not self-igniting Suitable extinguishing media: dry powder, foam Hazards during fire-fighting: harmful vapours Evolution of fumes/fog. The substances/groups of substances mentioned can be released in case of fire. Protective equipment for fire-fighting: 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: Can release flammable vapours. Wind direction should be noted. Avoid all sources of ignition: heat, sparks, open flame. Use antistatic tools. Environmental precautions: Contain contaminated water/firefighting water. Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater. Cleanup: For large amounts: Pump off product. For residues: Pick up with suitable absorbent material. Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with regulations.

3 Revision date : 2011/01/14 Page: 3/6 7. Handling and Storage Handling General advice: Ensure thorough ventilation of stores and work areas. Protection against fire and explosion: Sources of ignition should be kept well clear. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. If delivered in plastic packing, highest permissable emptying temperature is 5 Kelvin below the flash point. Storage General advice: Avoid all sources of ignition: heat, sparks, open flame. 8. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection Components with workplace control parameters 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene ACGIH TWA value 25 ppm ; Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection: Wear a NIOSH-certified (or equivalent) organic vapour/particulate respirator. Hand protection: Chemical resistant protective gloves Eye protection: Tightly fitting safety goggles (chemical goggles). Body protection: Impermeable protective clothing General safety and hygiene measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wearing of closed work clothing is required additionally to the stated personal protection equipment. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. 9. Physical and Chemical Properties Form: liquid Odour: moderate odour, of hydrocarbons Odour threshold: No data available. Colour: white ph value: approx. 8.5 Freezing point: approx. 0 C Boiling range: C ( 1,013 hpa) Vapour pressure: 1 ATM ( 25 C) Density: approx. 1 g/cm3 ( 25 C) Relative density: approx. 1 ( 25 C) Partitioning coefficient not applicable n-octanol/water (log Pow): Solubility in water: partly soluble 10. Stability and Reactivity

4 Revision date : 2011/01/14 Page: 4/6 Conditions to avoid: Avoid all sources of ignition: heat, sparks, open flame. Substances to avoid: No substances known that should be avoided. Hazardous reactions: No hazardous reactions when stored and handled according to instructions. Decomposition products: Hazardous decomposition products: No hazardous decomposition products if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated. Corrosion to metals: No corrosive effect on metal. Oxidizing properties: not fire-propagating 11. Toxicological information Acute toxicity Oral: Type of value: LD50 Species: rat Value: > 2,000 mg/kg Irritation / corrosion Skin: Species: rabbit Result: non-irritant Eye: Species: rabbit Result: non-irritant 12. Ecological Information Fish Acute: Fish/LC50: mg/l 13. Disposal considerations Waste disposal of substance: Must be disposed of or incinerated in accordance with local regulations. Container disposal: 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

5 Revision date : 2011/01/14 Page: 5/6 Land transport TDG Hazard class: 3 Packing group: III ID number: UN 1993 Hazard label: 3 Proper shipping name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (contains NAPHTHA/PETROLEUM) Sea transport IMDG Hazard class: 3 Packing group: III ID number: UN 1993 Hazard label: 3 Marine pollutant: NO Proper shipping name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (contains NAPHTHA/PETROLEUM) Air transport IATA/ICAO Hazard class: 3 Packing group: III ID number: UN 1993 Hazard label: 3 Proper shipping name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (contains NAPHTHA/PETROLEUM) 15. Regulatory Information Federal Regulations Registration status: Chemical DSL, CA released; restriction on quantity / not listed WHMIS classification: B3: Combustible Liquid D2B: Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects - Toxic material THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HAZARD CRITERIA OF THE CPR AND THE MSDS CONTAINS ALL THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE CPR. 16. Other Information We support worldwide Responsible Care initiatives. We value the health and safety of our employees, customers, suppliers and neighbors, and the protection of the environment. Our commitment to Responsible Care is integral to conducting our business and operating our facilities in a safe and environmentally responsible fashion, supporting our customers and suppliers in ensuring the safe and environmentally sound handling of our products, and minimizing the impact of our operations on society and the environment during production, storage, transport, use and disposal of our products.

6 Revision date : 2011/01/14 Page: 6/6 MSDS Prepared by: BASF NA Product Regulations msds@basf.com MSDS Prepared on: 2011/01/14 IMPORTANT: WHILE THE DESCRIPTIONS, DESIGNS, DATA AND INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN ARE PRESENTED IN GOOD FAITH AND BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE, IT IS PROVIDED FOR YOUR GUIDANCE ONLY. BECAUSE MANY FACTORS MAY AFFECT PROCESSING OR APPLICATION/USE, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU MAKE TESTS TO DETERMINE THE SUITABILITY OF A PRODUCT FOR YOUR PARTICULAR PURPOSE PRIOR TO USE. NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE MADE REGARDING PRODUCTS DESCRIBED OR DESIGNS, DATA OR INFORMATION SET FORTH, OR THAT THE PRODUCTS, DESIGNS, DATA OR INFORMATION MAY BE USED WITHOUT INFRINGING THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF OTHERS. IN NO CASE SHALL THE DESCRIPTIONS, INFORMATION, DATA OR DESIGNS PROVIDED BE CONSIDERED A PART OF OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE. FURTHER, YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THE DESCRIPTIONS, DESIGNS, DATA, AND INFORMATION FURNISHED BY BASF HEREUNDER ARE GIVEN GRATIS AND BASF ASSUMES NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY FOR THE DESCRIPTION, DESIGNS, DATA AND INFORMATION GIVEN OR RESULTS OBTAINED, ALL SUCH BEING GIVEN AND ACCEPTED AT YOUR RISK. END OF DATA SHEET