SAFETY DATA SHEET Revised edition no : 0 SDS/MSDS Date : 11 / 7 / 2013

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1 Page : 1 1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking 1.1. Product identifier Trade name Product code Identification of the product : : : Boron carbide CAS No : EC No : Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Use : Industrial. For professional use only Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Company identification : 107 Wode House Road, Jehangir Villa, Colaba Mumbai INDIA 1.4. Emergency telephone number Phone nr : (9:00am - 6:00 pm) [ Office hours ] 2. Hazards identification -DSD 2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture Classification EC 67/548 or EC 1999/45 Classification : Xn; R20 Hazard Class and Category Code(s), Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Health hazards : Acute toxicity, Inhalation - Category 4 - Warning (CLP : Acute Tox. 4) H Label elements Labelling EC 67/548 or EC 1999/45 Symbol(s) êx

2 Page : 2 2. Hazards identification -DSD (continued) Symbol(s) R Phrase(s) S Phrase(s) Contains : Xn : Harmful : R20 : Harmful by inhalation. : S22 : Do not breathe dust. S36/37/39 : Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S38 : In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. : Boron carbide Labelling Regulation EC 1272/2008 (CLP) Hazard pictograms Signal words Hazard statements Precautionary statements Prevention Response Contains MÄ : Warning : H332 : Harmful if inhaled. : P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P261: Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray. : P304+P340: IF INHALED : Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. : Boron carbide 2.3. Other hazards Other hazards : The substance does not fulfil the criteria to be identified as PBT substance or vpvb substance according to Annex XIII of Regulation REACH. 3. Composition/information on ingredients Substance / Preparation : Boron carbide CAS No : EC No : Substance. Substance name Contents CAS No EC No Annex No REACH Ref. Classification Boron carbide : Xn; R Acute Tox. 4 (inhal) _ H332 Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the classification of the product. 4. First aid measures 4.1. Description of first aid measures Inhalation : Assure fresh air breathing. Allow the victim to rest. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

3 Page : 3 4. First aid measures (continued) Skin contact Eye contact Ingestion : Remove affected clothing and wash all exposed skin area with mild soap and water, followed by warm water rinse. : Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Obtain medical attention if pain, blinking or redness persist. : Obtain emergency medical attention. Do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Symptoms relating to use : Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed General information : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible). 5. Fire-fighting measures 5.1. Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media Unsuitable extinguishing media Surrounding fires : Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Water spray. Sand. : Do not use a heavy water stream. : Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Hazardous combustion products : Under fire conditions, hazardous fumes will be present Advice for fire-fighters Protection against fire Special procedures : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection. : Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire. Avoid (reject) fire-fighting water to enter environment. 6. Accidental release measures 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures For emergency responders For non-emergency personnel : Equip cleanup crew with proper protection. Ventilate area. : Evacuate unnecessary personnel Environmental precautions

4 Page : 4 6. Accidental release measures (continued) Environmental precautions : Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Notify authorities if product enters sewers or public waters Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Clean up methods : On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers. Minimize generation of dust. Store away from other materials Reference to other sections See section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection 7. Handling and storage 7.1. Precautions for safe handling Handling Technical protective measures : Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eat, drink or smoke and when leaving work. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray. : Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent formation of vapour Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Storage Storage - away from : Keep only in the original container in a cool, well ventilated place. Keep container closed when not in use. : Strong bases. Strong acids. Sources of ignition. Direct sunlight Specific end use(s) Specific end use(s) : None. 8. Exposure controls/personal protection 8.1. Exposure controls Personal protection Respiratory protection Hand protection Eye protection Others : Avoid all unnecessary exposure. : In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. : Wear protective gloves. : Chemical goggles or safety glasses. : When using, do not eat, drink or smoke Control parameters

5 Page : 5 8. Exposure controls/personal protection (continued) Occupational Exposure Limits 9. Physical and chemical properties 9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties Physical state at 20 C : Powder Colour : Grey Odour : Characteristic. Odour threshold ph value Melting point [ C] Decomposition point [ C] Critical temperature [ C] Auto-ignition temperature [ C] Flammability (solid, gas) Flash point [ C] Initial boiling point [ C] Final boiling point [ C] Evaporation rate Vapour pressure [20 C] Vapour density Density [g/cm3] : 2,51 g/cm3 at 25 C Relative density, liquid (water=1) Solubility in water Log Pow octanol / water at 20 C Viscosity at 40 C [mm2/s] 9.2. Other information Explosive properties Explosion limits - upper [%] Explosion limits - lower [%] Oxidising properties 10. Stability and reactivity Reactivity

6 Page : Stability and reactivity (continued) Reactivity Chemical stability Chemical stability : Stable under recommended storage conditions Possibility of hazardous reactions Hazardous reactions Conditions to avoid Conditions to avoid : Direct sunlight. Extremely high or low temperatures Incompatible materials Materials to avoid : Strong acids. Strong bases Hazardous decomposition products Hazardous decomposition products : Fumes. Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide. 11. Toxicological information Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity Inhalation Dermal Ingestion Corrosion Irritation Sensitization Mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Toxic for reproduction STOT-single exposure STOT-repeated exposure Aspiration hazard : Harmful if inhaled.

7 Page : Ecological information Toxicity Toxicity information Persistence - degradability Persistence - degradability : Biodegradable Bioaccumulative potential Bioaccumulative potential Mobility in soil Mobility in soil Results of PBT and vpvb assessment Results of PBT and vpvb assessment : The substance does not fulfil the criteria to be identified as PBT substance or vpvb substance according to Annex XIII of Regulation REACH Other adverse effects Environmental precautions : Avoid release to the environment. 13. Disposal considerations Waste treatment methods General : Avoid release to the environment. Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations. 14. Transport information Land transport (ADR-RID) General information : Not regulated Sea transport (IMDG) [English only] General information : Not regulated Air transport (ICAO-IATA) [English only]

8 Page : Transport information (continued) General information : Not regulated. 15. Regulatory information Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture Safety, health and environmental : Ensure all national/local regulations are observed. regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture REACH Restrictions - Annex XVII : The components of this product are not subject to restrictions. REACH Authorisation - Annex XIV : The components of this product are not subject to authorization Chemical Safety Assessment Chemical Safety Assessment : It has not been carried out. 16. Other information Revision : Revision - See : * Abbreviations and acronyms : PBT: persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic. vpvb: very persistent and very bioaccumulative Sources of key data used : REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 List of relevant R phrases (heading 3) : R20 : Harmful by inhalation. List of full text of H-statements in : H332 : Harmful if inhaled. section 3 Further information : None. In accordance with REACH Regulation (CE) Nº 1907/2006 and with CLP Regulation (CE) Nº 1272/2008 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY The information in this SDS was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However, the information is provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use or disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage or expense arising out of or in any way connected with the handling, storage, use or disposal of the product. This MSDS was prepared and is to be used only for this product. If the product is used as a component in another product, this MSDS information may not be applicable. End of document