SAFETY DATA SHEET Sodium Acetate Trihydrate 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING

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1 Page 1 Issued: 16/01/2012 Revision No: 1 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING Product details: Trade name: Application of the substance/the preparation: The substance is used in the following industries; food (E262), leather, chemical, and rubber. It is also used in chemical heat reservoirs. Company name: Nexchem Ltd Unit 1 Underwood Court Elm Tree Avenue Glenfield Leicester Leicestershire LE3 8SG Tel: Fax: Emergency Tel: +44 (0) or +44 (0) (24 Hours) sales@nexchem.co.uk 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Classification of the substance or mixture: Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008: Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC: Not applicable. Label elements: Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Hazard pictograms: Signal word: Hazard statements: Labelling according to EU guidelines: Observe the general safety regulations when handling chemicals. The substance is not subject to classification according to EU lists and other sources of literature known to us. 3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Chemical characterization: CAS No. Description: Identification number(s) EINECS Number:

2 Issued: 16/01/2012 Page 2 4. FIRST AID MEASURES (SYMPTOMS) General information: After inhalation: After skin contact: After eye contact: After swallowing: Information for doctor: No special measures required. Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints. Immediately rinse with water. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor. Rinse out mouth and then drink plenty of water. Call a doctor immediately. Treat symptomatically and supportively. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable extinguishing agents: CO 2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam. Special hazards caused by the substance, its products of combustion or resulting gases: Under certain conditions, a dust cloud of the product can explode when ignited by a spark, flame or other ignition source. Combustible. The substance decomposes on heating producing acetic acid fumes. Protective equipment: Wear self-contained respiratory protective device. Wear fully protective suit. Do not inhale explosion gases or combustion gases. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Person-related safety precautions: Avoid formation of dust. Keep ignition sources away - no smoking. Measures for environmental protection: Do not allow to penetrate the ground/soil. Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water. Measures for cleaning/collecting: Pick up mechanically. Send for recovery or disposal in suitable receptacles. Additional information: No dangerous substances are released. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling: Information for safe handling: Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace. Information about fire - and explosion protection: Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke. Storage: Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: Prevent any seepage into the ground. Information about storage in one common storage facility: Store away from oxidizing agents. Further information about storage conditions: Store in cool, dry conditions in well-sealed receptacles.

3 Issued: 16/01/2012 Page 3 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Additional information about design of technical facilities: No further data; see item 7. Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not required. Additional information: The lists valid during the making were used as basis. Personal protective equipment: Select PPE appropriate for the operations taking place taking into account the product properties. General protective and hygienic measures: Avoid close or long term contact with the skin. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work. Avoid contact with the eyes. Do not eat, drink, smoke or sniff while working. Do not breathe dust Respiratory protection: Protection of hands: Not required. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation Material of gloves: The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. Penetration time of glove material: The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed. Eye protection: Safety glasses Body protection: Protective work clothing 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES General Information Appearance: Form: Crystalline Colour: White Odour: Nearly odourless Change in condition: Melting point/melting range: 58 C Boiling point/boiling range: 122 C Flash point: Not applicable. Flammability (solid, gaseous): Product is not flammable. Danger of explosion: Product is not explosive. However, formations of explosive air/dust mixtures are possible. Density at 20 C: 1.45 g/cm³ Solubility in / Miscibility with water: Soluble. ph-value (10 g/l) at 20 C: 8.9

4 Issued: 16/01/2012 Page STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications. Materials to be avoided: Dangerous reactions: Reacts violently with strong oxidants. The solution in water is a weak base. Dangerous decomposition products: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute toxicity: LD/LC50 values relevant for classification: Oral LD mg/kg (rat) Dermal LD50 >10000 mg/kg (rabbit) Primary irritant effect: On the skin: On the eye: Sensitization: No irritant effect. No irritating effect. No sensitizing effects known. Additional toxicological information: When used and handled according to specifications, the product does not have any harmful effects to our experience and the information provided to us. The substance is not subject to classification according to the latest version of the EU lists. ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Information about elimination (persistence and degradability): Biodegradable Behaviour in environmental systems: Mobility and bioaccumulation potential: Product is not expected to bioaccumulate. Additional ecological information: General notes: Water hazard class 1 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Product: Recommendation: European waste catalogue: Contact waste processors for recycling information. Used, degraded or contaminated product may be classified as hazardous waste. Anyone classifying hazardous waste and determining its fate must be qualified in accordance with state and international legislation. Waste key numbers in accordance with the European Waste catalogue (EWC) are originreferred defined. Since this product is used in several industries, no waste key can be provided by the supplier. The waste key number should be determined in arrangement with your waste disposal partner or the responsible authority.

5 Issued: 16/01/2012 Page 5 Uncleaned packaging: Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations. Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border) ADR/RID class: - Maritime transport IMDG: IMDG Class: - Marine pollutant: No Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR: ICAO/IATA Class: - UN "Model Regulation": - Transport/Additional information: Not classified as hazardous for transport by any mode. 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Note: The regulatory information given above only indicates the principal regulations specifically Applicable to the product described in the safety data sheet. The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of additional provisions which complete these regulations. Refer to all applicable national, international and local regulations or provisions. 16. OTHER INFORMATION Legal disclaimer: The information contained in this SDS does not constitute a risk assessment, and should not replace the user's own assessment of risks as required by other health and safety legislation. This advice is given by Nexchem Ltd who accept no legal liability for it except otherwise provided by law. The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge and is intended to describe our products from the point of view of safety requirements. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing specific properties. [final page]