MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 1

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1 1 Dated: 28 Jan 2011 Supercedes: SDS028 Iss 04 - Feb 2009 Page No. 1 of 6 Authorised By: SECTION 1 - IDENTIFICATION OF THE PREPARATION(S) AND THE COMPANY Product names / codes: TFP fine glass mat 50131A Intended use : Professional use only. Absorbent weighing sheets for food analysis Company: Technical Fibre Products Limited, Burneside Mills, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6PZ, UK Tel: +44 ( 0) Fax: +44 (0) or Please msds.support@techfibres.com if you need advice regarding the content of this Material Safety Data Sheet SECTION 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Hazard Statements: 1) None for the non-woven products (manufactured articles) covered by this MSDS 2) Glass wool fibres and dust released during cutting and processing: Carcinogen Cat 2, H351 i Suspected of causing cancer by inhalation. Cutting through the material and surface scuffing may release small amounts of airborne fibres and amorphous silica dust which are mechanically irritant to the skin and eyes and irritant to the upper respiratory system. 1) Under the European chemicals Regulation 1907/2006 REACH the TFP non-woven products listed in Section 1 above are considered to be articles - see Chapter 2, Art. 3 - Definitions, Para 3. These materials do not contain any substances of very high concern or substances intended to be released under normal foreseeable conditions of use. Under Regulation 1907/2006 REACH Safety Data Sheets are only required for hazardous substances and mixtures / preparations; TFP Ltd is not therefore legally obliged to supply Safety Data Sheets for its non-woven products. Despite this Technical Fibre Products Ltd has decided to provide its customers with information regarding the safe use and handling of the products listed above by means of this Material Safety Data Sheet.

2 Page No. 2 of 6 Based on animal studies, excessive exposure to micro-fine glass wool fibre and dust may cause lung damage (fibrosis) and tumours. As with any dust, pre-existing upper respiratory and lung diseases may be aggravated. SECTION 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Composition : Substance CAS / EC No % By Weight Classification and Labelling Regulation EC 1272/2008 Classification and Labelling Directive 67/548/EEC C - Glass Wool / Carcinogen Category 2 H351 inhalation Carcinogen Category 3 Xn: Harmful, R40 Chopped strand glass fibre Article Not Classified Non-Hazardous 1) Man-made vitreous silicate fibres of random orientation with alkaline oxide and alkali earth oxides ( Na 2 O + K 2 O+CaO+MgO+BaO ) content greater than or equal to 18 % by weight. 2) These are not fibres of random orientation and have mean diameters greater than 6.0 µm and are not classified as respirable. SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES Skin: Eyes: Ingestion: Inhalation: Rinse affected areas with water and wash gently with soap. Do not use detergent. Flush eyes with large quantities of water. Have eye bath readily available in areas where eye contact may occur. Seek medical attention if irritation continues. Drink plenty of water. Seek medical advice. Remove to fresh air, drink water and clear throat and blow nose to evacuate fibre/dust. Seek medical attention. SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing agent suitable for adjacent combustible materials.

3 Page No. 3 of 6 SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Do not allow dust or fibres to be wind blown. Unwanted product should be collected and stored in sealed bags. Do not use compressed air to remove dust or fibres from clothing or equipment Dust and fibre deposits should be collected using a vacuum cleaner fitted with HEPA exhaust air filtration. Collected deposits and used vacuum cleaner bags should be sealed into poly bags before disposal. If sweeping is necessary the area should be thoroughly damped down with water before sweeping starts to prevent dust and fibres becoming airborne during sweeping. SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling: Storage: Keep dust generation to a minimum. Store dry and cool. Keep sealed in original wrapping until required for use. SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Applicable Workplace Exposure Limits from HSE EH40 / 2005 and supplement Oct 2007: Machine made mineral fibre (excluding Refractory Ceramic Fibres and Special Purpose fibres) : 2.0 fibres/ml ( 8 hr TWA) & 5 mg/m 3 ( 8 hr TWA) Respiratory Protection: Hand Protection: Eye Protection: Skin Protection: Use local exhaust ventilation where available to control airborne dust or fibres. If exposure levels exceed the workplace exposure limit wear disposable dust mask to EN149:2001- FFP2 minimum The use of disposable nitrile rubber or PVC gloves is recommended. Wear goggles or safety glasses with side shields. Do not wear contact lenses. Wear overalls that are loose fitting at the neck and wrists.

4 Page No. 4 of 6 SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance: White fibrous paper Density: kg/m 3 Flammability: Material will not burn SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability / Conditions to avoid: Stable Materials to avoid: Strong oxidising agents, strong alkalis and hydrofluoric acid. Hazardous decomposition products: None Hazardous Polymerisation: Will not occur. SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Chopped strand glass fibre: There are no known chronic health effects connected with long term use or contact with continuous filament glass fibre In common with other man-made mineral fibres the chopped strand glass fibres in these products are mechanical irritants which may result in temporary irritation of the throat, eyes or skin. The chopped strand glass fibres in these products have mean diameters greater than 5.0 µm and are not classified as respirable fibres. The evidence from human and animal studies was evaluated by the International Agency for Research on Cancer ( IARC ) as insufficient to classify continuous filament glass fibre as a possible, probable or confirmed cancer causing material. In 1987 ( IARC ) has classified continuous filament glass fibre as not classifiable with respect to human carcinogenicity ( Group 3 )

5 Page No. 5 of 6 Micro-fine glass wool : In common with other man-made mineral fibres the micro-fine glass fibres in these products are mechanical irritants which may result in temporary irritation of the throat, eyes or skin. The glass wool fibres in this product include fibres which are < 3.0 µm diameter and > 5.0 µm long which are classified as respirable by the World Health Organisation definition. Respirable glass wool fibres are suspected of causing cancer following inhalation and are classified as Carcinogen Category 2 by EC 1272/2008 Data from animal exposure studies and epidemiological studies of fibre glass manufacturing workers were reviewed by the International Agency for Research on Cancer ( IARC) in 1987 and were found to provide inadequate evidence of carcinogenicity in humans. However based on the data from animal exposure studies IARC classified glass wool as "possibly carcinogenic to humans - Group 2B" SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION This product will remain stable over time with the inorganic components remaining inert. SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste should be disposed of at a licensed industrial waste site; local regulations must be considered. In the UK waste containing 1.0 % by weight of micro-fine glass wool is classified as Hazardous waste - Hazard H7 : Carcinogenic and must be disposed of via a suitable hazardous waste site. Waste should be suitably bagged or contained to prevent dust or fibres being wind blown during transport and disposal. SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION Not regulated for Transport. Ensure that dust or fibres are not wind blown during transportation. SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION Product Hazard classifications according to EC Directive67/548/EEC: Not classified

6 Page No. 6 of 6 Product Hazard classifications according to Regulation EC 1272/2008: Not classified SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION Definitions of Hazard Statements used in sections 2 and 3: H351 i Suspected of causing cancer following inhalation Notes: Revised and re-issued in non-mandatory Material Safety Data Sheet format 28 Jan 2011 Page 1 - Footnote added regarding REACH article justification and non-mandatory Material Safety Data Sheet format Section 15 - Product Hazard classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC and Regulation EC 1272/2008 added Section 16 - Definitions of Hazard statements used in sections 2 and 3 added. Further information regarding working with man made mineral fibres and measurement techniques may be obtained by referring to guidance note EH and MDHS published by the UK Health & Safety Executive. This information only concerns the above named product(s) and may not be valid if used with other product(s) or for uses other than those described in Section 1. This information is to our best knowledge correct and complete but no guarantee can be given. It remains the responsibility of the user to make sure that the information is appropriate and complete for their particular use of the product.