SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking. SECTION 2: Hazards identification Product identifier

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1 Date of issue: 06/01/2015 SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking 1.1. Product identifier Product form : Substance Substance name : 1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Use of the substance/mixture : Benzoic Acid 1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Dober Chemical Corp Katherine's Crossing Suite 100 Woodridge, IL US T F regulatory@dobergroup.com Emergency telephone number Emergency number : / ChemTel SECTION 2: Hazards identification 2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture GHS-US classification Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) H302 Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Eye Dam. 1 H318 STOT RE 1 H372 Full text of H-phrases: see section Label elements GHS-US labelling Hazard pictograms (GHS-US) : Signal word (GHS-US) Hazard statements (GHS-US) Precautionary statements (GHS-US) : Danger GHS05 GHS07 GHS08 : H302 - Harmful if swallowed H315 - Causes skin irritation H318 - Causes serious eye damage H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure : P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P264 - Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P301+P312 - If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell P302+P352 - If on skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water P305+P351+P338 - If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a poison center/doctor P314 - Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell P321 - Specific treatment (see First aid measures on this label) P330 - Rinse mouth P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse P501 - Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations 2.3. Other hazards 07/07/2015 EN (English) Page 1

2 2.4. Unknown acute toxicity (GHS-US) SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients 3.1. Substance Name : Name Product identifier % GHS-US classification Benzoic Acid (CAS No) >= 80 Acute Tox. 4 (Oral), H302 Skin Irrit. 2, H315 Eye Dam. 1, H318 STOT RE 1, H372 Full text of H-phrases: see section Mixture 4.1. Description of first aid measures 4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed 4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed SECTION 5: Firefighting measures 5.1. Extinguishing media 5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture 5.3. Advice for firefighters SECTION 6: Accidental release measures 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures For non-emergency personnel For emergency responders 6.2. Environmental precautions 6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up 6.4. Reference to other sections SECTION 7: Handling and storage 7.1. Precautions for safe handling 7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities 7.3. Specific end use(s) SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection 8.1. Control parameters ACGIH 07/07/2015 EN (English) 2/1

3 OSHA ACGIH OSHA 8.2. Exposure controls SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties 9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties Physical state Appearance Colour Odour Odour threshold ph Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) Melting point : Solid : Solid. : white : There may be no odour warning properties, odour is subjective and inadequate to warn of overexposure. Mixture contains one or more component(s) which have the following odour(s): faint pleasant aromatic : 2.8 (sat. soln.) Freezing point : C Boiling point Flash point : 121 C Auto-ignition temperature Decomposition temperature Flammability (solid, gas) Vapour pressure Relative vapour density at 20 C : 4.21 Relative density : Density Solubility Log Pow Log Kow Viscosity, kinematic Viscosity, dynamic Explosive properties Oxidising properties Explosive limits : 1 mm 96C : 1.32 mg/l : Slightly soluble. Water: Solubility in water of component(s) of the mixture : Benzoic Acid: 2.91 g/l (at 20 C) : Not available 9.2. Other information VOC content : Not available SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity Reactivity Chemical stability Possibility of hazardous reactions Conditions to avoid 07/07/2015 EN (English) 3/1

4 10.5. Incompatible materials Hazardous decomposition products SECTION 11: Toxicological information Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity ATE US (oral) : Oral: Harmful if swallowed mg/kg bodyweight LD50 oral rat 1700 mg/kg LC50 inhalation rat (mg/l) > 26 mg/m³ (Exposure time: 1 h) ATE US (oral) mg/kg bodyweight Skin corrosion/irritation : Causes skin irritation. ph: 2.8 (sat. soln.) Serious eye damage/irritation : Causes serious eye damage. ph: 2.8 (sat. soln.) Respiratory or skin sensitisation Germ cell mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Reproductive toxicity Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Aspiration hazard : Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. SECTION 12: Ecological information Toxicity EC50 Daphnia mg/l (Exposure time: 48 h - Species: Daphnia magna [Static]) Persistence and degradability Bioaccumulative potential Log Pow Mobility in soil Other adverse effects Effect on the global warming : No known ecological damage caused by this product. SECTION 13: Disposal considerations Waste treatment methods SECTION 14: Transport information UN-No.(DOT) : Non Regulated UN proper shipping name 07/07/2015 EN (English) 4/1

5 Proper Shipping Name (DOT) : Transport hazard class(es) Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazard Classes : : Packing group Packing group (DOT) : Environmental hazards SECTION 15: Regulatory information US Federal regulations All components of this product are listed, or excluded from listing, on the United States Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory This product or mixture does not contain a toxic chemical or chemicals in excess of the applicable de minimis concentration as specified in 40 CFR (a) subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372. EPA TSCA Regulatory Flag Y2 - Y2 - indicates an exempt polymer that is a polyester and is made only from reactants included in a specified list of low concern reactants that comprises one of the eligibility criteria for the exemption rule International regulations CANADA Listed on the Canadian DSL (Domestic Sustances List) WHMIS Classification Class D Division 2 Subdivision B - Toxic material causing other toxic effects US State regulations California Proposition 65 - This product does not contain any substances known to the state of California to cause cancer and/or reproductive harm SECTION 16: Other information Full text of H-phrases:: Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) Acute toxicity (oral), Category Eye Dam. 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category Skin Irrit. 2 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category STOT RE 1 Specific target organ toxicity Repeated exposure, Category H302 Harmful if swallowed H315 Causes skin irritation H318 Causes serious eye damage H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure 07/07/2015 EN (English) 5/1

6 NFPA health hazard NFPA fire hazard NFPA reactivity NFPA specific hazard : 2 - Intense or continued exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury unless prompt medical attention is given. : 1 - Must be preheated before ignition can occur. : 0 - Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and are not reactive with water. : NA - Not Applicable HMIS III Rating Health : 2 - Temporary or minor injury may occur Flammability : 1 Physical : 0 Personal Protection : E Dober SDS US 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. 07/07/2015 EN (English) 6/1