SAFETY DATA SHEET. 1/6 Revision Date: Document No.: 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

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1 1/6 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING Container size: 500 ml, 5 l Cat. No , , , , , , , , , Emergency telephone: (Only during office hours) Application: Supplier: Cutting and cooling additive for fine grinding and polishing of materialographic preparations Struers A/S Pederstrupvej 84 DK-2750 Ballerup Tel: Responsible for safety data sheet authoring. Any questions to the contents of this safety data sheet should be sent to: SDS_info@dhigroup.com 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION The product is classified:r10 Physical and Chemical Hazards: Human health: Environment: The product is flammable. The liquid may irritate the skin, the eyes and the respiratory tract. The product is not expected to be hazardous to the environment. 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS The product contains: solvents, pigments and abrasive (diamonds). 67/548/EEC %: CAS-No.: EC No.: Chemical name: Hazard classification: Notes: Ethanol F;R Propan-2-ol F;R11 Xi;R36 R Water Additives - <0.5 - Pigment -

2 2/6 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES Burns: Flush with water immediately. While flushing, remove clothes which do not adhere to affected area. Call an ambulance. Continue flushing during transport to hospital. Inhalation: Skin contact: Eye contact: Ingestion: Move into fresh air and keep at rest. Remove contaminated clothes and rinse skin thoroughly with water. Immediately flush with plenty of water for up to 15 minutes. Remove any contact lenses and open eyelids widely. If irritation persists: Continue flushing during transport to hospital. Bring these instructions. Immediately rinse mouth and drink plenty of water. Keep person under observation. If person becomes uncomfortable seek hospital and bring these instructions. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing media: Specific hazards: Protective measures in fire: Extinguish with alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water fog. Cool containers exposed to heat with water spray and remove container, if no risk is involved. The product is flammable. Vapours may be ignited by a spark, a hot surface or an ember. Use air-supplied respirator during fire fighting. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions: Environmental precautions: Methods for cleaning up: Do not smoke, use open fire or other sources of ignition. Avoid inhalation of vapours and contact with skin and eyes. For personal protection, see section 8. Do not discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground. Large quantities of concentrate should not be discharged into the drain but removed with absorbing material. Do not use sawdust or other combustible material. For waste disposal, see section HANDLING AND STORAGE Safe handling advice: Technical measures: Technical precautions: Technical measures for safe storage: Storage conditions: Avoid inhalation of vapours and contact with skin and eyes. Observe good chemical hygiene practices. Do not smoke or use open fire or other sources of ignition. Local exhaust is recommended. Follow rules for flammable liquids. Store in a cool and well-ventilated place. Avoid contact with oxidising agents.

3 3/6 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering measures: Provide adequate ventilation. Observe Occupational Exposure Limits and minimise the risk of inhalation of vapours. Chemical name: Exposure limits: Type: Notes: References: Ethanol 1000 ppm 1920 mg/m3 TWA - EH40 Propan-2-ol 400 ppm 999 mg/m3 TWA - EH40 Personal protection: Respiratory equipment: Hand protection: Eye protection: Skin protection: Environmental Exposure Controls: 500 ppm 1250 mg/m3 STEL 15min Personal protection equipment should be chosen according to the CEN standards and in discussion with the supplier of the personal protective equipment In case of inadequate ventilation and work of brief duration, use suitable respiratory equipment. Use respiratory equipment with gas filter, type A2. Risk of contact: Wear protective gloves. Nitrile gloves are recommended, but be aware that the liquid may penetrate the gloves. Frequent change is advisable. The most suitable glove must be chosen in consultation with the gloves supplier, who can inform about the breakthrough time of the glove material. Risk of contact: Wear goggles/face shield. No special precautions. Not available. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance: grey liquid ph: 7,0-7,5 Boiling point: Not available. Flash point: 24 C Explosion limits: Not available. Relative density: 0,95 Solubility: Other data: complete in water VOC (Volatile Organic Substances): 333 g/l (calculated) 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability: Conditions/ materials to avoid: Hazardous decomposition products: Stable under normal temperature conditions. Avoid exposing to heat and contact with strong oxidising substances. None in particular.

4 4/6 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION In case of insufficient ventilation, extensive use may cause the damage described below. Inhalation: Skin contact: Prolonged contact may cause redness, irritation and dry skin. Contains 2- propanol which may penetrate the skin. Eye contact: Ingestion: Specific effects: Vapours may irritate throat and respiratory system and cause headache, dizziness and dullness. Splashes may irritate. May irritate and cause malaise. Prolonged or frequent inhalation of vapours in high concentrations may cause permanent damage to the nervous system, including the brain. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Mobility: Degradability: Ecotoxicity: Bioaccumulative potential: Other adverse effects: The product is miscible with water. May spread in water systems. The product contains organic solvents which will evaporate easily from all surfaces. The product is expected to be biodegradable. The product is not expected to be hazardous to the environment. No data available on bioaccumulation. None known. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements. Waste from residues: EWC-code:

5 5/6 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION UN-number: 1993 Proper Shipping Name: Sea (IMDG): FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S (Mixture of Ethanol solution) Additional IMDG information: EmS: F-E, S-E MFAG: 1 Class: 3 PG: Marine pollutant: Inland waterways: III No To be handled locally. Air (ICAO/IATA): Class: 3 PG: III Land (RID/ADR): Class: 3 Packing group: III Primary risk label: 3 Subsidiary risk label: - Environmentally Hazardous substance No 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Labelling: R10 S51 S60 Flammable. Use only in well-ventilated areas. This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. National regulation: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC, including amendments. Statutory Instruments 2008 No The REACH Enforcement Regulations The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2009 (S.I 2009 No. 716). The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (S.I 2002 No. 2677) with amendments. EH40/2005, Workplace exposure limits 2005, with amendments The List of Wastes (England) (Amendment) Regulations (SI 2005 No. 895).

6 6/6 16. OTHER INFORMATION The user must be instructed in the proper work procedure and be familiar with the contents of these instructions. The following sections contain revisions or new statements: 8. The (*) indicates the changes made with respect to the previous version. Approved by DHI. Wording of Risk Phrases: R10 R11 R36 R67 Flammable. Highly flammable. Irritating to eyes. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. The information on this data sheet represents our current data and is reliable provided that the product is used under the prescribed conditions and in accordance with the application specified on the packaging and/or in the technical guidance literature. Any other use of the product which involves using the product in combination with any other product or any other process is the responsibility of the user. Made by DHI - Centre for Environment and Toxicology, Agern Allé 5, DK-2970 Hørsholm, Denmark.