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1 SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product name: Company: Chemtura Corporation 199 Benson Road Middlebury, CT United States of America Telephone: (US) Emergency telephone number: CHEMTREC: (24 hours) : Chemtura Corporation Emergency Response: CHEMTURA : For additional emergency telephone numbers see section 16 of the Safety Data Sheet. Prepared by 02/11/2014 Product Safety Department (US) MSDSRequest@chemtura.com SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Emergency Overview WARNING! Form: liquid Colour: yellow Odour: aromatic Hazard Summary OSHA Hazards : : Causes skin irritation. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if absorbed through skin. Irritating to eyes. May cause sensitization by skin contact. May cause cancer. THIS MATERIAL IS HAZARDOUS UNDER THE CRITERIA OF THE FEDERAL OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD 29CFR SAP / 10 SDS Number:

2 Carcinogenicity: IARC OSHA NTP ACGIH Group 2B: Possibly carcinogenic to humans naphthalene (Vapour and gas) No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA. Reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen naphthalene (Vapour and gas) Confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans Solvent naphtha (petroleum), heavy arom. SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Hazardous components Component / CAS-No. Solvent naphtha (petroleum), heavy arom propane-1,2-diol (Sum of vapour and particulates) naphthalene (Vapour and gas) Chloro-N-[2,6-dinitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-N-ethyl-6-fluorobenzene methanamine Weight percent >= 70 - < 90 % >= 1 - < 5 % >= < 1 % 13.7 % SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES First aid procedures Inhalation Skin contact Eye contact Ingestion : Move to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth, if possible. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. : Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. : Hold eyelids apart and flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. : Call a physician or poison control centre immediately. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. DO NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by a physician or poison control center. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. SAP / 10 SDS Number:

3 SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES Flammable properties Flash point : 210 F (99 C) Method: Setaflash Ignition temperature : Remarks: no data available Fire fighting Suitable extinguishing media Unsuitable extinguishing media Further information : Extinguishing media - large fires Alcohol-resistant foam (on small fires) Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry chemical : Water spray jet : Do not discharge extinguishing waters into streams, rivers and lakes. Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters Special protective equipment for firefighters : Body covering protective clothing, full "turn-out" gear. Self-contained breathing apparatus (EN 133) SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions Environmental precautions Methods for containment / Methods for cleaning up : Wear suitable protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. : Prevent leaks and prevent soil / water pollution caused by leaks. : Absorb on inert material such as sand, earth, vermiculite. Collect for disposal. Dam up. Large spills should be collected mechanically (remove by pumping) for disposal. Pump excess material into suitable container (metal drums, metal tank, or such). In accordance with local and national regulations. SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Handling procedures : Do not get in eyes. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash thoroughly after handling. SAP / 10 SDS Number:

4 Storage Requirements for storage areas and containers : Keep container closed. Keep in a dry, cool place. SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure Guidelines Components with workplace control parameters Components / CAS-No. Value / Basis / Update Solvent naphtha (petroleum), heavy arom OSHA Z ACGIH OSHA P Control parameters 500 ppm 2,000 mg/m3 200 mg/m3 400 ppm 1,600 mg/m3 Further information propane-1,2-diol (Sum of vapour and particulates) naphthalene (Vapour and gas) US WEEL ACGIH STEL ACGIH OSHA Z OSHA P STEL OSHA P0 10 mg/m3 10 ppm 15 ppm 10 ppm 50 mg/m3 10 ppm 50 mg/m3 15 ppm 75 mg/m3 SAP / 10 SDS Number:

5 NIOSH REL 10 ppm 50 mg/m ST NIOSH REL 15 ppm 75 mg/m Engineering measures Personal protective equipment Eye protection : Safety glasses with side-shields Hand protection : Impervious gloves Skin and body protection : Long sleeved clothing Respiratory protection : Self-contained breathing apparatus (EN 133) When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use appropriate certified respirators. Hygiene measures : Provide adequate ventilation. SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Form Colour Odour : liquid : yellow : aromatic Safety data Flash point : 210 F (99 C) Method: Setaflash Ignition temperature ph : Remarks: no data available Boiling point/boiling range SAP / 10 SDS Number:

6 Vapour pressure Specific Gravity Water solubility Partition coefficient: n- octanol/water Viscosity, kinematic : no data available : 1.06 at Relative vapour density : 1.06 Volatile organic compounds (VOC) content : Note : no data available SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Conditions to avoid Materials to avoid Hazardous decomposition products : Remarks: Heat, flames and sparks. : Remarks: Strong oxidizing agents : Note: No hazardous decomposition products are known. SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute oral toxicity : LD50: 1,841 mg/kg Species: rat Acute inhalation toxicity : LC50: > 2.92 mg/l Exposure time: 4 h Species: rat Acute dermal toxicity : LD50: > 2,000 mg/kg Species: rabbit Skin irritation : Species: rabbit Result: Moderate skin irritation Eye irritation : Species: rabbit Result: Moderate eye irritation Sensitisation : Species: guinea pig Result: positive SAP / 10 SDS Number:

7 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Further information on ecology Additional ecological : No information on ecology is available. information SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Further information : In accordance with local and national regulations. SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION DOT UN number : 3082 Description of the goods : Environmentally hazardous substances, liquid, n.o.s. : (naphthalene) Class : 9 Packing group : III ERG Code : 171 IATA UN number : 3082 Description of the goods : Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s. (naphthalene) Class : 9 Packing group : III Labels : 9 Environmentally hazardous : yes IMDG UN number : 3082 Description of the goods : ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (naphthalene) Class : 9 Packing group : III EmS Number 1 : F-A EmS Number 2 : S-F Marine pollutant Environmentally hazardous : yes naphthalene : yes naphthalene SAP / 10 SDS Number:

8 SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION OSHA Hazards : This material is hazardous under the criteria of the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29CFR CERCLA Reportable Quantity : naphthalene (Vapour and gas) lbs SARA 302 Reportable Quantity : SARA 311/312 Hazards : Acute Health Hazard Chronic Health Hazard EPCRA - EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMUNITY RIGHT - TO - KNOW SARA 302 Reportable : Quantity SARA 304 Components : Calculated RQ exceeds reasonably attainable upper limit. ethylene oxide (Vapour and gas) 10 lbs SARA 313 Components : naphthalene (Vapour and gas) California Prop. 65 Components : WARNING! This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. naphthalene naphthalene (Vapour and gas) Oxirane ethylene oxide (Vapour and gas) The components of this product are reported in the following inventories: US.TSCA Not On TSCA Inventory DSL This product contains one or several components that are not on the Canadian DSL nor NDSL lists. AICS SAP / 10 SDS Number:

9 NZIoC ENCS KECI PICCS IECSC TSCA list Information US. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 12(b) Export Notification (40 CFR 707, Subpt D) ZUS_T12B Not relevant SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION Further information HMIS Classification : Health hazard: 2 Chronic Health Hazard: * Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0 PPI:Ask supervisor or safety specialist for handling instructions SAP / 10 SDS Number:

10 NFPA Classification : Health hazard: 2 Fire Hazard: 1 Reactivity Hazard: Other Emergency Phone Number Latin America: Brazil All other countries +44 (0) Mexico: The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text. SAP / 10 SDS Number: