SAFETY DATA SHEET. Protective Clothing OSHA Classification WHMIS (Canada) Transport. Product and Company Identification

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1 Page 1 of 6 Section 1: Product and Company Identification Product Name: Product Code: Product Use: Markal Thermomelt Heat Stik TM 800 F/427 C Surface temperature indicator Supplier: LA-CO Industries, Inc Pratt Boulevard Elk Grove Village, IL Contact: customer_service@laco.com Phone: (847) Fax: (847) hour Emergency: CHEMTREC: (800) Section 2: Hazards Identification Protective Clothing OSHA Classification WHMIS (Canada) Transport Skin sensitizer D2B Not Regulated Emergency Overview: Potential Health Effects Relevant Route(s) of Exposure: Inhalation: Ingestion: Skin: Eye: May cause an allergic skin reaction. Hot, molten product can cause thermal burns. Appearance, Color and Odor: Solid, dark violet-colored stick in a labeled holder, odorless. USA: This product is a hazardous chemical as defined by 29 CFR , OSHA Hazard Communication Standard. Canada: This is a controlled product under WHMIS. European Union (EU): This product is classified as hazardous according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. ACUTE (short term): Skin contact. Exposure to hazardous substances by inhalation is not expected with normal use of the product. Contains Cobalt sulfate: fumes generated from overheating the material may cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Not an expected route of occupational exposure. Contains Cobalt sulfate: harmful if swallowed. Contains Cobalt sulfate: May cause an allergic skin reaction. Not an expected route of occupational exposure. Fumes generated from overheating the material may cause eye irritation. CHRONIC (long term): see Section 11 for additional toxicological data Long-term health effects are not expected with normal use of the product. Contains Cobalt sulfate: see Section 11 for additional toxicological information related to this substance.

2 Page 2 of 6 Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Interactions With Other Chemicals: Potential Environmental Effects: Contains Cobalt sulfate a substance which is very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Section 3: Composition / Information on Ingredients Mixture of inorganic mineral substances in a non-hazardous resin. Hazardous Ingredients: Chemical Name CAS No. Wt.% EINECS / ELINCS Cobalt sulfate Section 4: Inhalation: Eye Contact: Skin Contact: Ingestion: First Aid Measures If symptoms are experienced remove source of contamination or move victim to fresh air and obtain medical advice. No effects expected. If irritation occurs, flush contaminated eye(s) with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 5 minutes. If irritation persists, obtain medical advice. If irritation does occur, flush with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 5 minutes. If irritation persists, obtain medical advice. For thermal burns: cool affected area with cold water; do not remove solidified material from the skin; seek medical attention. If swallowed, call a Poison Control Centre or obtain medical advice immediately. Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures Flammable Properties: Suitable extinguishing Media: Unsuitable extinguishing Media: Explosion Data: Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: Sensitivity to Static Discharge: Specific Hazards arising from the Chemical: Protective Equipment and precautions for firefighters: Product will burn if involved in a fire. For small fires, use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam. For large fires, use carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam or polymer foam. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Do not use water jet on hot, molten product. If involved in a fire, combustion may produce toxic and irritating fumes and gases including hydrogen chloride, oxides of sulfur, potassium and carbon. Self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing should be worn. Remove all unprotected personnel.

3 Page 3 of 6 Section 6: Accidental Release Measures Personal Precautions: Environmental Precautions: Methods for Containment: Methods for Clean-up: Wear protective gloves to prevent skin contact. Wear thermal gloves when handling hot, molten material. Prevent the product from entering sewers or waterways. Pick up spilled product and collect for re-use or proper disposal. Dispose of any contaminated, unusable product as described in Section 13 of this SDS. Section 7: Handling and Storage Handling: Storage: Keep out of reach of children. Avoid breathing any fumes from thermal decomposition. Do not ingest. Do not use on foods. Do not touch heated, molten product. Store out of direct sunlight and away from heat, flames and ignition sources. Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Exposure Guidelines Measurable airborne concentrations of the component substances are not expected when the product is used for its intended purpose. Exposure Controls Engineering Controls: Personal Protection: Eye/Face Protection: Skin Protection: Respiratory Protection: General Hygiene Measures: Not required for normal use. No special requirements. Wear protective equipment appropriate for the workplace conditions where this product is used. Wear gloves to prevent skin contact. Wear thermal protective gloves when needed to prevent burns. No special requirements Wear protective equipment appropriate for the workplace conditions where this product is used. Avoid breathing fumes. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with the skin. Keep out of reach of children. Wash hands at the end of every work shift and before eating, drinking, smoking or using the toilet. Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties Physical State: Solid. Flash Point & method: Appearance, Color and Odor: Dark violet-colored stick in a labeled holder, odorless. Autoignition Temperature: Odor Threshold: Flammability Limits in Air: ph: Vapor Pressure: Relative density: >1 (estimated) Vapor Density: Partition coefficient: Evaporation Rate: Solubility: Insoluble in cold water. Boiling Point/Range: Viscosity: Melting Point: Approximately 800 F/427 C Decomposition Temperature: VOC Content: 0% (w/w)

4 Page 4 of 6 Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Chemical Stability: Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible Materials: Hazardous Decomposition Products: Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Stable Do not use in conditions of extreme heat or near open flames. Avoid contact with other substances; contamination of product may affect its melting point. Incompatible with strong acids, strong bases and oxidizing agents. Heating to decomposition (>500 C) may release irritating and toxic fumes. Section 11: Toxicological Information Acute Toxicity Data Acute toxicity data is not available for the marking preparations inside the sticks. Worker exposure to toxic and harmful substances is not expected when the stick is used for its intended purpose. Other Toxicity Data Carcinogenicity: Irritation: Corrosivity: Sensitization: Neurological Effects: Genetic Effects: Reproductive Effects: Developmental Effects: Target Organ Effects: Exposure to component substances by inhalation or ingestion is not an expected route of exposure for this solid article. Contains Cobalt sulfate: May cause cancer by inhalation. IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) Group 2B. ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists A3 (Cobalt inorganic compounds). OSHA Carcinogen. NTP (National Toxicology Program) Reasonably Anticipated To Be A Human Carcinogen. Contains Cobalt sulfate a substance classified as a respiratory and skin sensitizer. Contact with the skin may cause an allergic skin reaction. Inhalation is not an expected route of exposure for this solid article. Contains Cobalt sulfate a substance suspected of causing genetic defects by inhalation or if swallowed. Inhalation and ingestion are not expected routes of exposure for this solid article. Contains Cobalt sulfate a substance which may damage fertility by inhalation or if swallowed. Inhalation and ingestion are not expected routes of exposure for this solid article. Section 12: Ecological Information Ecotoxicity: Persistence/Degradability: Bioaccumulation/Accumulation: Mobility:

5 Page 5 of 6 Section 13: Disposal Considerations Waste Disposal Method: Do NOT dump into any sewers, on the ground or into any body of water. Store material for disposal as indicated in Section 7 Handling and Storage. The conditions of use, storage and disposal of this product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, LA-CO Industries, Inc. does 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 this product. Waste must be disposed of in accordance with relevant EU Directives and national, regional and local environmental control regulations. Section 14: Transport Information: U.S. Hazardous Materials Regulation (DOT 49CFR): Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG): ADR/RID: IMDG: Marine Pollutants: ICAO/IATA: Section 15: Regulatory Information USA TSCA Status: SARA Title III Sec. 302/304: Sec: 311/312: Sec. 313: CERCLA RQ: California Prop. 65 : All component substances are listed on the TSCA inventory. None Delayed health effects. Cobalt compounds Cobalt sulfate: listed under Proposition 65 as known to the State to cause cancer. Canada WHMIS Classification: (for workplace exposures) New Substance Notification Regulations: NPRI Substances: EU Classification for the Substance/Preparation European Inventories: This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations. D2B Material causing other toxic effects (skin sensitization, untested mixture containing Cobalt sulfate. Skin contact is the only relevant route of exposure). All substances are listed on Canada s Domestic Substances List (DSL). Cobalt compounds All component substances are listed in EINECS.

6 Page 6 of 6 Section 16: Other Information Preparation Information: Manufacturer Disclaimer: The information contained herein is based on data available to us and is accurate and reliable to the best of our knowledge and belief. However, LA-CO Industries, Inc. makes no representations as to its completeness or accuracy. Information is supplied on condition that persons receiving such information will make their own determination as to its suitability for their purposes prior to use. In no event will LA-CO Industries, Inc. be responsible for damages of any nature whatsoever resulting from the use of or reliance upon the information contained herein. Prepared by: LEHDER Environmental Services Limited (519) While LEHDER Environmental Services Limited believes that the data set forth herein is accurate, as of the date hereof, LEHDER makes no warranty with respect thereto and expressly disclaims all liability for reliance thereon. Such data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation and verification.