Safety Data Sheet. 1. Identification

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1 1. Identification 1.1. Product identifier Product Identity Alternate Names Nitrovan Vanadium Nitrovan Vanadium 1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Intended use Application Method 1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Emergency See Technical Data Sheet. See Technical Data Sheet. Company Name: EVRAZ Vametco Alloys (Pty.) Ltd. EVRAZ Stratcor, Inc. P.O. Box 595 Brits, South Africa (Company Identification) 200 Randolph Drive Chicago, Illinois 60601; U.S.A (Inquiry Department) Telephone: Fax: Website: hour Emergency Telephone No. NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER: CHEMTREC U.S. and CANADA: CHEMTREC International: (Collect) 2. Hazard(s) identification 2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture No applicable GHS categories Label elements Using the Toxicity Data listed in section 11 and 12 the product is labeled as follows. Signal Word: Hazard Statements: No applicable GHS categories. Precautionary Statements: [Prevention]: No GHS prevention statements [Response]: No GHS response statements [Storage]: No GHS storage statements [Disposal]: No GHS disposal statements 3. Composition/information on ingredients This product contains the following substances that present a hazard within the meaning of the relevant State and Federal Hazardous Substances regulations. Ingredient/Chemical Designations Weight % GHS Classification Notes Vanadium carbide nitride (V(C,N)) CAS Number: Not Classified [1] In accordance with paragraph (i) of , the specific chemical identity and/or exact percentage (concentration) of composition has been withheld as a trade secret. [1] Substance classified with a health or environmental hazard. Nitrovan Vanadium r0 Page 1 of 6

2 [2] Substance with a workplace exposure limit. [3] PBT-substance or vpvb-substance. *The full texts of the phrases are shown in Section First aid measures 4.1. Description of first aid measures General Eyes Skin Ingestion In all cases of doubt, or when symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Remove to fresh air, keep patient warm and at rest. If breathing is irregular or stopped, give artificial respiration. If unconscious place in the recovery position and obtain immediate medical attention. Give nothing by mouth. Irrigate copiously with clean water for at least 15 minutes, holding the eyelids apart and seek medical attention. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water or use a recognized skin cleanser. If swallowed obtain immediate medical attention. Keep at rest. Do NOT induce vomiting Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Overview Eye Contact: Dust may irritate. Chips may cause corneal injury. Skin Contact: Dust may cause contact dermatitis with itching and rash. : Dust may irritate the respiratory tract and cause coughing. Extreme or repeated exposure may cause bronchitis.. 5. Fire-fighting measures 5.1. Extinguishing media Class D fire. Use dry chemical, completely dry sand, or carbon dioxide to smother Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Avoid creating dust. Fine dust suspended in air may ignite in the presence of a flame or high-temperature heat source. Hazardous decomposition: Unstable in air at temperatures above 150 C (302 F) with slow conversion to vanadium oxides Advice for fire-fighters Firefighters should wear full protective equipment including positive-pressure breathing apparatus. Water sprayed on burning material may generate hydrogen gas. ERG Guide No Accidental release measures 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8). Avoid creating dust. Fine dust suspended in air may ignite in the presence of a flame or high-temperature heat source Environmental precautions Do not allow spills to enter drains or waterways. Use good personal hygiene practices. Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking or using toilet. Promptly remove soiled clothing and wash thoroughly before reuse Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Avoid creating dust. Fine dust suspended in air may ignite in the presence of a flame or high-temperature heat source. Clean with vacuum or by sweeping. Avoid excessive dusting. Use ventilation if necessary to control dusting. Avoid use of compressed air. Keep ignition sources away from spill area. 7. Handling and storage 7.1. Precautions for safe handling Handling: Avoid procedures that cause dust. Keep away from sparks, heat, and open flame. Milling Precautions: should be taken when crushing or milling this material to a fine-particle size (nominally less than 200 mesh with over 50% less than 325 mesh). Consideration should be given to performing these operations in an inert atmosphere or under vacuum Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Storage Material: should be kept dry and in closed containers. Keep away from sparks, heat, and open flame in a well-ventilated area away from combustible materials. Nitrovan Vanadium r0 Page 2 of 6

3 Incompatible materials: Specific end use(s). 8. Exposure controls and personal protection 8.1. Control parameters Exposure CAS No. Ingredient Source Value Vanadium carbide nitride (V(C,N)) OSHA No Established Limit ACGIH No Established Limit NIOSH No Established Limit Supplier No Established Limit The exposure limits for nuisance dust are: OSHA PEL: 15 mg/m3 (50 mppcf*) TWA, ACGIH 10 mg/m3. Carcinogen Data CAS No. Ingredient Source Value Vanadium carbide nitride (V(C,N)) OSHA Select Carcinogen: No NTP Known: No; Suspected: No IARC Group 1: No; Group 2a: No; Group 2b: No; Group 3: No; Group 4: No; 8.2. Exposure controls Respiratory Eyes Skin Engineering Controls Other Work Practices Use respirators approved by NIOSH/MSHA or another competent local authority. Use face shields, face screens, goggles, or safety glasses with side shields. Not normally required. Use protective gloves and barrier creams. Proper dust collection is strongly recommended. Minimize dust during dumping operations. Avoid procedures that cause sparks. Use good personal hygiene practices. Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking or using toilet. Promptly remove soiled clothing and wash thoroughly before reuse. 9. Physical and chemical properties Appearance Odor Odor threshold ph Melting point / freezing point Initial boiling point and boiling range Flash Point Evaporation rate (Ether = 1) Flammability (solid, gas) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Vapor pressure (Pa) Vapor Density Specific Gravity Solubility in Water Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (Log Kow) Auto-ignition temperature Decomposition temperature Viscosity (cst) Bulk Density Dark Gray Metallic Pellets No smell Not determined 2427 C (4400 F) Not Applicable Lower Explosive Limit: Upper Explosive Limit: Essentially Zero Insoluble 150 C (302 F) 1.6 g/cm3 (100 lb/ft3) Nitrovan Vanadium r0 Page 3 of 6

4 Flammability 9.2. Other information No other relevant information. Dust is combustible. Pellets will burn slowly if heated to a high temperature in air. 10. Stability and reactivity Reactivity Hazardous Polymerization will not occur Chemical stability Stable under normal circumstances Possibility of hazardous reactions Conditions to avoid Avoid situations which cause dusting, fire, and high temperatures Incompatible materials Hazardous decomposition products Unstable in air at temperatures above 150 C (302 F) with slow conversion to vanadium oxides. 11. Toxicological information Acute toxicity Ingredient Oral LD50, mg/kg Skin LD50, mg/kg Vapor LC50, mg/l/4hr Dust/Mist LC50, mg/l/4hr Gas LC50, ppm Vanadium carbide nitride (V(C,N)) - ( ) Note: When no route specific LD50 data is for an acute toxin, the converted acute toxicity point estimate was used in the calculation of the product's ATE (Acute Toxicity Estimate). Classification Category Hazard Description Acute toxicity (oral) --- Not Applicable Acute toxicity (dermal) --- Not Applicable Acute toxicity (inhalation) --- Not Applicable Skin corrosion/irritation --- Not Applicable Serious eye damage/irritation --- Not Applicable Respiratory sensitization --- Not Applicable Skin sensitization --- Not Applicable Germ cell mutagenicity --- Not Applicable Carcinogenicity --- Not Applicable Reproductive toxicity --- Not Applicable STOT-single exposure --- Not Applicable STOT-repeated exposure --- Not Applicable Aspiration hazard --- Not Applicable 12. Ecological information Toxicity No additional information provided for this product. See Section 3 for chemical specific data. Aquatic Ecotoxicity Nitrovan Vanadium r0 Page 4 of 6

5 Ingredient 96 hr LC50 fish, mg/l 48 hr EC50 crustacea, mg/l ErC50 algae, mg/l Vanadium carbide nitride (V(C,N)) - ( ) Not Available Not Available Not Available Persistence and degradability Will very slowly oxidize to vanadium oxide Bioaccumulative potential Mobility in soil Results of PBT and vpvb assessment This product contains no PBT/vPvB chemicals Other adverse effects. 13. Disposal considerations Waste treatment methods Unused product may be returned to supplier for recycling. 14. Transport information DOT (Domestic Surface Transportation) IMO / IMDG (Ocean Transportation) ICAO/IATA UN number Not Applicable Not Regulated Not Regulated UN proper shipping name Transport hazard class(es) Not Regulated Not Regulated Not Regulated DOT Hazard Class: Not Applicable IMDG: Not Applicable Sub Class: Not Applicable Air Class: Not Applicable Packing group Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Environmental hazards IMDG Special precautions for user Marine Pollutant: No No further information 15. Regulatory information Regulatory Overview Toxic Substance Control Act ( TSCA) WHMIS Classification US EPA Tier II Hazards The regulatory data in Section 15 is not intended to be all-inclusive, only selected regulations are represented. All components of this material are either listed or exempt from listing on the TSCA Inventory. Not Regulated Fire: No Sudden Release of Pressure: No Reactive: No Immediate (Acute): No Delayed (Chronic): No EPCRA 311/312 Chemicals and RQs: EPCRA 302 Extremely Hazardous: EPCRA 313 Toxic Chemicals: Proposition 65 - Carcinogens (>0.0%): Nitrovan Vanadium r0 Page 5 of 6

6 Proposition 65 - Developmental Toxins (>0.0%): Proposition 65 - Female Repro Toxins (>0.0%): Proposition 65 - Male Repro Toxins (>0.0%): New Jersey RTK Substances (>1%): Pennsylvania RTK Substances (>1%): 16. Other information The information and recommendations contained herein are based upon data believed to be correct. However, no guarantee or warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, is made with respect to the information contained herein. We accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability for any harmful effects which may be caused by exposure to our products. Customers/users of this product must comply with all applicable health and safety laws, regulations, and orders. The full text of the phrases appearing in section 3 is: Not Applicable This is the first version in the GHS SDS format. Listings of changes from previous versions in other formats are not applicable. EVRAZ Stratcor, Inc. believes that the data on this sheet are correct as of the effective date and that the opinions given reflect those of qualified experts. Since EVRAZ Stratcor cannot control the product or its use, it is the user s responsibility to use the product safely. The data on this sheet apply only to products sold by corporate subsidiaries of EVRAZ Stratcor and may not apply to products sold by others. End of Document Nitrovan Vanadium r0 Page 6 of 6