SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

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1 Safety data sheet Page: 1/13 SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking 1.1. Product identifier Paliogen Blue L Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Relevant identified uses: Colorants for the Paints, lacquers and varnishes industry 1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Company: BASF SE Ludwigshafen GERMANY Telephone: address: pigments-safety@basf.com 1.4. Emergency telephone number International emergency number: Telephone: SECTION 2: Hazards Identification 2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP] No need for classification according to GHS criteria for this product Label elements

2 Page: 2/13 Globally Harmonized System, EU (GHS) The product does not require a hazard warning label in accordance with GHS criteria Other hazards According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP] The product is under certain conditions capable of dust explosion. SECTION 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients 3.1. Substances 3.2. Mixtures Chemical nature indanthrone pigment C.I. Pigment Blue 60 Hazardous ingredients (GHS) according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 No particular hazards known. SECTION 4: First-Aid Measures 4.1. Description of first aid measures Remove contaminated clothing. If inhaled: If difficulties occur after dust has been inhaled, remove to fresh air and seek medical attention. On skin contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. On contact with eyes: Wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open. On ingestion: Rinse mouth and then drink plenty of water Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

3 Page: 3/13 Symptoms: No significant reaction of the human body to the product known Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Treatment: Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no known specific antidote. SECTION 5: Fire-Fighting Measures 5.1. Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media: dry powder, foam Unsuitable extinguishing media for safety reasons: carbon dioxide Additional information: Avoid whirling up the material/product because of the danger of dust explosion Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture harmful vapours Evolution of fumes/fog. The substances/groups of substances mentioned can be released in case of fire Advice for fire-fighters Special protective equipment: 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. SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Avoid dust formation. Use personal protective clothing Environmental precautions Contain contaminated water/firefighting water. Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater Methods and material for containment and cleaning up For small amounts: Pick up with suitable appliance and dispose of. For large amounts: Contain with dust binding material and dispose of. Avoid raising dust Reference to other sections

4 Page: 4/13 Information regarding exposure controls/personal protection and disposal considerations can be found in section 8 and 13. SECTION 7: Handling and Storage 7.1. Precautions for safe handling Breathing must be protected when large quantities are decanted without local exhaust ventilation. Protection against fire and explosion: Avoid dust formation. Take precautionary measures against static discharges Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Further information on storage conditions: Keep container tightly closed and dry; store in a cool place Specific end use(s) For the relevant identified use(s) listed in Section 1 the advice mentioned in this section 7 is to be observed. SECTION 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection 8.1. Control parameters Components with occupational exposure limits Does not contain components with substance specific occupational exposure limits. Particles, not otherwise specified, inhalable Particles, not otherwise specified, respirable 8.2. Exposure controls Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection: Suitable respiratory protection for lower concentrations or short-term effect: Particle filter with medium efficiency for solid and liquid particles (e.g. EN 143 or 149, Type P2 or FFP2) Hand protection: Hand protection not required. Eye protection: Safety glasses with side-shields (frame goggles) (e.g. EN 166) General safety and hygiene measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. In order to prevent contamination while handling, closed working clothes and working gloves should be used.

5 Page: 5/13 Environmental exposure controls For information regarding environmental exposure controls, see Section 6. SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties 9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties Form: powder Colour: blue Odour: odourless Odour threshold: not applicable ph value: 6-9 (50 g/l, 20 C) Melting temperature: > 300 C (1,013 hpa) Boiling point: not determined Flash point: not applicable Evaporation rate: The product is a non-volatile solid. Flammability: not highly flammable not highly flammable Lower explosion limit: Upper explosion limit: For solids not relevant for classification and labelling. (DIN EN ISO 787-9) (Regulation 440/2008/EC, A.10) For solids not relevant for classification and labelling. Ignition temperature: > 500 C (VDI 2263, sheet 1, 2.6) Density: approx g/cm3 (pyknometer) (20 C) Relative density: approx Relative vapour density (air): not applicable Solubility in water: insoluble Solubility (quantitative) : insoluble Partitioning coefficient n-octanol/water (log Kow): Study does not need to be conducted. Self ignition: Temperature: 220 C No self ignition was observed up to the specified temperature. (Method: VDI 2263, sheet 1, 1.4.1) Thermal decomposition: Not a substance liable to self-decomposition according to UN transport regulations, class 4.1.

6 Page: 6/13 Viscosity, dynamic: not applicable Explosion hazard: not explosive Fire promoting properties: not fire-propagating 9.2. Other information Self heating ability: It is not a substance capable of spontaneous heating according to UN transport regulations class 4.2. (VDI 2263, sheet 1, 1.4.1) Bulk density: approx. 140 kg/m3 Grain size distribution: No data available. Solids content: >= 98.5 g/l (DIN EN ISO 787-2) Molar mass: g/mol SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity Reactivity No hazardous reactions if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated Chemical stability The product is stable if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated Possibility of hazardous reactions Dust explosion hazard Conditions to avoid Avoid dust formation. Avoid deposition of dust. Avoid sources of ignition Incompatible materials Substances to avoid: No substances known that should be avoided Hazardous decomposition products Hazardous decomposition products: No hazardous decomposition products if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated. SECTION 11: Toxicological Information Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity Assessment of acute toxicity:

7 Page: 7/13 Virtually nontoxic after a single ingestion. Virtually nontoxic by inhalation. Virtually nontoxic after a single skin contact. The product has not been fully tested. The statements have been derived in parts from products of a similar structure or composition. Experimental/calculated data: LD50 rat (oral): > 5,000 mg/kg LC50 rat (by inhalation): > 5.5 mg/l 4 h (OECD Guideline 403) The product has not been fully tested. The statements have been derived in parts from products of a similar structure or composition. Tested as dust aerosol. LD50 rat (dermal): > 1,050 mg/kg (OECD Guideline 402) No mortality was observed. The product has not been fully tested. The statements have been derived in parts from products of a similar structure or composition. Irritation Experimental/calculated data: Skin corrosion/irritation rabbit: non-irritant (OECD Guideline 404) The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components. Serious eye damage/irritation rabbit: non-irritant (OECD Guideline 405) The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components. Respiratory/Skin sensitization Assessment of sensitization: Skin sensitizing effects were not observed in animal studies. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components. Germ cell mutagenicity Assessment of mutagenicity: No mutagenic effect was found in various tests with bacteria and mammalian cell culture. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components. Carcinogenicity Assessment of carcinogenicity: Results from poorly documented long-term studies in rats gave no indication of a carcinogenic potential. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from substances/products of a similar structure or composition. Reproductive toxicity Assessment of reproduction toxicity:

8 Page: 8/13 The results of animal studies gave no indication of a fertility impairing effect. The product has not been fully tested. The statements have been derived in parts from products of a similar structure or composition. Developmental toxicity Assessment of teratogenicity: No indications of a developmental toxic / teratogenic effect were seen in animal studies. The product has not been fully tested. The statements have been derived in parts from products of a similar structure or composition. Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Assessment of STOT single: Based on the available information there is no specific target organ toxicity to be expected after a single exposure. Remarks: The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components. Repeated dose toxicity and Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Assessment of repeated dose toxicity: No substance-specific organtoxicity was observed after repeated administration to animals. The product has not been fully tested. The statements have been derived in parts from products of a similar structure or composition. Aspiration hazard not applicable SECTION 12: Ecological Information Toxicity Assessment of aquatic toxicity: There is a high probability that the product is not acutely harmful to aquatic organisms. Inhibition of degradation activity in activated sludge is not to be anticipated during correct introduction of low concentrations. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components. Toxicity to fish: LC50 (96 h) > 100 mg/l, Leuciscus idus The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components. Aquatic invertebrates: EC50 (48 h), Daphnia magna (OECD Guideline 202, part 1)

9 Page: 9/13 No toxic effects occur within the range of solubility. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components. Aquatic plants: EC50 (72 h) (growth rate), Scenedesmus subspicatus (OECD Guideline 201) No toxic effects occur within the range of solubility. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components. Microorganisms/Effect on activated sludge: EC50 (0.5 h) > 100 mg/l, activated sludge The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components. Chronic toxicity to fish: No data available. Chronic toxicity to aquatic invertebrates: No data available. Assessment of terrestrial toxicity: No data available Persistence and degradability Assessment biodegradation and elimination (H2O): The colourant is insoluble in water and can thus be separated from water mechanically in suitable effluent treatment plant Colourants are by their nature very stable and are therefore not readily biodegradable under conditions prevailing in surface water or in effluent treatment plants. Elimination by adsorption onto activated sludge Elimination information: % colour reduction (Static test) (activated sludge) Easily eliminated from water Bioaccumulative potential Assessment bioaccumulation potential: The product will not be readily bioavailable due to its consistency and insolubility in water Mobility in soil Assessment transport between environmental compartments: Volatility: The substance will not evaporate into the atmosphere from the water surface. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components. Adsorption in soil: Adsorption to solid soil phase is not expected. The ecological data given are those of the active ingredient Results of PBT and vpvb assessment

10 Page: 10/13 According to Annex XIII of Regulation (EC) No.1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH): The product does not contain a substance fulfilling the PBT (persistent/bioaccumulative/toxic) criteria or the vpvb (very persistent/very bioaccumulative) criteria Other adverse effects The product does not contain substances that are listed in Regulation (EC) 1005/2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer. SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations Waste treatment methods Must be disposed of or incinerated in accordance with local regulations. Contaminated packaging: Uncontaminated packaging can be re-used. Packs that cannot be cleaned should be disposed of in the same manner as the contents. SECTION 14: Transport Information Land transport ADR Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations UN number: UN proper shipping name: Transport hazard class(es): Packing group: Environmental hazards: Special precautions for None known user RID Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations UN number: UN proper shipping name: Transport hazard class(es): Packing group: Environmental hazards: Special precautions for None known user

11 Page: 11/13 Inland waterway transport ADN Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations UN number: UN proper shipping name: Transport hazard class(es): Packing group: Environmental hazards: Special precautions for None known user: Transport in inland waterway vessel Not evaluated Sea transport IMDG Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations UN number: UN proper shipping name: Transport hazard class(es): Packing group: Environmental hazards: Special precautions for None known user Air transport IATA/ICAO Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations UN number: UN proper shipping name: Transport hazard class(es): Packing group: Environmental hazards: Special precautions for None known user UN number See corresponding entries for UN number for the respective regulations in the tables above UN proper shipping name

12 Page: 12/13 See corresponding entries for UN proper shipping name for the respective regulations in the tables above Transport hazard class(es) See corresponding entries for Transport hazard class(es) for the respective regulations in the tables above Packing group See corresponding entries for Packing group for the respective regulations in the tables above Environmental hazards See corresponding entries for Environmental hazards for the respective regulations in the tables above Special precautions for user See corresponding entries for Special precautions for user for the respective regulations in the tables above Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL and the IBC Code Regulation: Not evaluated Shipment approved: Not evaluated Pollution name: Not evaluated Pollution category: Not evaluated Ship Type: Not evaluated SECTION 15: Regulatory Information Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture If other regulatory information applies that is not already provided elsewhere in this safety data sheet, then it is described in this subsection Chemical Safety Assessment Chemical Safety Assessment not yet performed due to registration timelines SECTION 16: Other Information The data contained in this safety data sheet are based on our current knowledge and experience and describe the product only with regard to safety requirements. This safety data sheet is neither a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) nor technical data sheet and shall not be mistaken for a specification agreement. Identified uses in this safety data sheet do neither represent an agreement on the corresponding contractual quality of the substance/mixture nor a contractually designated use. It is the responsibility of the recipient of the product to ensure any proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are observed.

13 Page: 13/13 Vertical lines in the left hand margin indicate an amendment from the previous version.