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1 Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification Material Safety Data Sheet Product Name: T.N.T Version: 5 Effective Date: June 27, 2014 Supplier/ Manufacturer: Chemfax Products Ltd Street SE Calgary, AB T2C 5C4 Tel: Material Uses Tile and tub cleaner / descaler, hard water deposit remover 24 Hour Emergency Canutec (613) WHMIS This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Canadian Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR HMIS Ratings for this product are: Health 3, Flammability 0, Reactivity 0 Section 2. Composition and Information on Ingredients Name CAS# % by weight Phosphoric acid Balance of ingredients are considered non hazardous and constitute a proprietary blend See Section 8 for information on permissible exposure limits and threshold limit values Section 3. Hazards Identification Physical State and Appearance Hazard Summary Routes of Exposure Potential Acute Health Effects Green viscous liquid with sharp odour Corrosive Skin & eye contact, inhalation, ingestion Skin: Corrosive. May cause redness, burning and may cause severe burns. Eyes: Corrosive. May cause severe burns to the eyes. May lead to permanent damage and blindness. Chemfax Products Ltd. Page 1 of 6 June 27, 2014

2 Inhalation: Corrosive / irritant. May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract. Breathing this material may be harmful or fatal. Ingestion: Corrosive. May cause burns and destroy tissue in the mouth, throat and digestive tract. Symptoms may include irritation of the digestive tract nausea, vomiting and diarrhea abdominal pain and vomiting of blood. Ingestion may be fatal. Medical Conditions Diseases of the respiratory tract such as asthma. Aggravated by Exposure See Toxicological Information Section 11 Additional Hazard Identification Remarks Section 4. First Aid Measures Eye Contact Skin Contact Inhalation Ingestion Notes to Physician Additional First Aid Remarks Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention. Flush area with water. If irritation persists seek medical attention. Launder clothing before reuse. Remove victim to fresh air. If there is difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention. In conscious and alert. Rinse out mouth, and give two glasses of water. Do not induce vomiting. Lay victim on left side to prevent aspiration of any vomit. Seek immediate medical attention. Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures Flammability of the Product Flash Point Explosive Limits Auto Ignition Temperature Static Discharge Suitable Extinguishing Media Hazardous Combustion Products Precautions for Fire Fighting Non flammable No Use extinguishing media suitable for the surrounding fire Oxides of phosphorus Fire fighters should wear self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. Use water spray to cool containers and structures exposed to fire. Chemfax Products Ltd. Page 2 of 6 June 27, 2014

3 Section 6. Accidental Release Measures Personal Precautions Environmental Precautions Methods for Clean Up Wear chemical resistant gloves (neoprene), coveralls (rubber), footwear (rubber) and safety glasses Do not allow product to enter surface drains and water courses Stop the leak at source. Contain spilt material using dikes. Only persons with protective equipment should be allowed in the area. Pump up spilt material and place in a suitable container for disposal. Cover contaminated area with soda ash or sodium bicarbonate/ flaked lime (50:50 mix). Mix to a slurry add water if needed. Scoop up slurry for disposal. Wash area with soda ash solution. Section 7. Handling and Storage Handling Handle with care. Never add water to this product. To dilute add product to water slowly to prevent boiling and splattering. Storage Store in a cool dry place. Keep containers closed when not in use. Empty containers may contain hazardous residues. Section 8. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection Exposure Guidelines Phosphoric acid Exposure Controls Personal Protection Respiratory Skin Eyes Other TWA: 8 Hr STEL: 15 min Ceiling IDHL* 1 mg/m 3 3 mg/m mg/m 3 (CAD AB OEL) (CAD AB OEL) *Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health Local exhaust ventilation Air purifying respirator fitted with cartridges for acidic vapours should be worn Chemical resistant gloves (neoprene), coveralls and footwear (rubber) Safety glasses Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties Physical State and Appearance Green viscous liquid with sharp odour Odour Threshold ph 1.5 Boiling Point Melting Point / Freezing point Evaporation Rate Vapour Density Vapour Pressure Chemfax Products Ltd. Page 3 of 6 June 27, 2014

4 Specific Gravity Solubility in Water Completely soluble % Volatile Other Data Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Chemical Stability Hazardous Polymerisation Conditions to Avoid Materials to Avoid Hazardous Decomposition Products Stable Will not occur known Avoid contact with: fluorine, strong oxidising agents, strong bases, metals, sulphur trioxide, phosphorus pentoxide This material will react with metals to produce hydrogen gas which can form explosive mixtures in air. Section 11. Toxicological Information Principle Routes of Exposure Skin: Eyes: Inhalation: Ingestion: Additional Information Acute Toxicity Phosphoric acid Corrosive. May cause redness, burning and may cause severe burns. Corrosive. May cause severe burns to the eyes. May lead to permanent damage and blindness. Corrosive / irritant. May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract. Breathing this material may be harmful or fatal. Corrosive. May cause burns and destroy tissue in the mouth, throat and digestive tract. Symptoms may include irritation of the digestive tract nausea, vomiting and diarrhea abdominal pain and vomiting of blood. Ingestion may be fatal. LD50: 1530 mg/kg (Rat, oral) LD50: 2730 mg/kg (Rabbit, dermal) LC50: 850 mg/m 3 (Rat, inhalation) Chronic Toxic Effects known Carcinogenicity Not listed Reproductive Toxicity / Teratogenicity / Embryotoxicity / Mutagenicity known Chemfax Products Ltd. Page 4 of 6 June 27, 2014

5 Section 12. Ecological Information Ecotoxicity BOD and COD Biodegradability / OECD Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation Special Remarks Phosphoric acid: LC50: mg/l (Gambusia affinis) Material is practically no toxic to fish Section 13. Disposal Considerations Dispose of in accordance with local, provincial and federal regulations Section 14. Transport Information TDG Classification Emergency Response Guide # Marine Pollutant Special Precautions 20L and 205L packages are: Phosphoric acid solution, Class 8. UN 1805, Packing Group III 909 ml and 4L packages are Limited Quantity ERG # 154 No Section 15. Regulatory Information Canada DSL Inventory TSCA WHMIS Hazard Class Additional Information All components of this product are either on the Domestic Substances List (DSL) or Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) or exempt All components of this product are either on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory List or exempt E Chemfax Products Ltd. Page 5 of 6 June 27, 2014

6 Section 16. Other Information Prepared by: Chemfax Products Ltd., Technical Department Date Prepared: January 6, 2012 Revision Date: June 27, 2014 Disclaimer Notice to reader To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named supplier nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist. Chemfax Products Ltd. expressly disclaims all expressed or implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the product provided. Chemfax Products Ltd. Page 6 of 6 June 27, 2014