1.) Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

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1 1.) Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking Product name Tetrabor Compound Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture Industrial lapping compound Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Address Gesswein Company 201 Hancock Avenue Bridgeport, CT USA Telephone no Emergency telephone (CHEMTEL) 2.) Hazards identification Classification of the substance or mixture Classification information This product does not meet the classification and labelling criteria given in the Dangerous Preparations Directive (1999/45/EC; DPD) 3.) Composition / information on ingredients Substance / product identification Chemical characterization Mixture of boron carbide and polyalcohols Hazardous ingredients Silicon dioxide (amorphous) EC no Index no. - CAS no Concentration > 1 < 5 %-b.w. Classification - Hazard symbols - R phrases - 4.) First aid measures In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately. page 1(5)

2 After inhalation Ensure supply of fresh air. After skin contact Wash off with soap and water. Consult a doctor if skin irritation persists. After eye contact In case of contact with eyes rinse thoroughly with plenty of water. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice. After ingestion Let plenty of water be drunk in small gulps. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do not induce vomiting. 5.) Fire-fighting measures Suitable extinguishing media Water; extinguishing powder; Sand; Foam; Carbon dioxide Special protective equipment for fire-fighters Use self-contained breathing apparatus. 6.) Accidental release measures Personal precautions Environmental precautions Methods for cleaning up/taking up Take up mechanically and send for disposal. 7.) Handling and storage Handling Advice on safe handling Avoid dust formation. Advice on protection against fire and explosion Storage Requirements for storage rooms and vessels Keep in original packaging, tightly closed. Advice on storage assembly Do not store together with foodstuffs. Do not store together with animal feedstocks. Further information on storage conditions Keep container tightly closed. Keep dry in a cool, well-ventilated place. 8.) Exposure controls / personal protection Exposure limit values silicon dioxide, chemically prepared CAS no EC no page 2(5)

3 0 0 Safety data sheet List of approved workplace exposure limits (WELs) / EH40 Silica, amorphous inhalable dust TWA 6 mg/m³ List of approved workplace exposure limits (WELs) / EH40 Silica, amorphous respirable dust TWA 2,4 mg/m³ DNEL values (worker) Nr. Substance name CAS / EC no Route of exposure Exposure time Effect Value 1 Silicon dioxide (amorphous) inhalational Long term (chronic) 4 mg/m³ PNEC values Nr. Substance name CAS / EC no ecological compartment Type Value 1 Silicon dioxide (amorphous) secondary poisoning mg/kg with reference to: food Exposure controls Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection Not necessary. Hand protection No special measures required. Eye protection Safety glasses with side protection shield (EN 166) General protective and hygiene measures Do not eat, drink or smoke during work time. After worktime and during work intervals the affected skin areas must be thoroughly cleaned. 9.) Physical and chemical properties Form Colour Odour paste dark grey odourless Important health, safety and environmental information Flash point Value 240 C Reference substance Polyethylene Glycol Ignition temperature Value 360 C Reference substance Polyethylene Glycol page 3(5)

4 Density Value 1,60 g/cm³ Reference temperature 20 C Solubility in water 10.) Stability and reactivity Materials to avoid None known. Completely miscible Hazardous decomposition products None, if stored and handled correctly at temperatures up to 200 C. 11.) Toxicological information When handled appropiately, even after long years of experience with this product, no adverse health effects are known. Product specific toxicological data are not known. 12.) Ecological information Mobility Other adverse effects Product is insoluble in water. May be separated out mechanically in purification plants. 13.) Disposal considerations No ecological effect is to be expected, if used and handled as intended. Product Remove in accordance with local offical regulations. Dispose of at an hazardous waste landfill; Allocation of a waste code number, according to the European Waste Catalogue, should be carried out in agreement with the regional waste disposal company. Packaging Completely discharge containers (no tear drops, no powder rest, scraped carefully). Containers may be recycled or re-used. Observe local/state/federal regulations. 14.) Transport information The product is not defined under national/international road, rail, sea and air transport regulations as a hazardous material. 15.) Regulatory information Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture EU regulations Restriction of occupation Adhere to the national sanitary and occupational safety regulations when using this product. page 4(5)

5 Council Directive 96/82/EC on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances Annex I, part 1 + 2: not mentioned. With regard to possibly appropriate decomposition products see Chapter 10. National regulations National chemical inventories EINECS/ELINCS (European Community) TSCA (USA) DSL/NDSL (Canada) MITI/ENCS (Japan) ECL (Corea) AICS (Australia) IECSC / NEPA (China) PICCS (Philippines) 16.) Sources of key data used to compile the data sheet: EC Directive 67/548/EC resp. 99/45/EC as amended in each case. Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH), 1272/2008 (CLP) as amended in each case. EC Directives 2000/39/EC, 2006/15/EC, 2009/161/EC National Threshold Limit Values of the corresponding countries as amended in each case. Transport regulations according to ADR, RID, IMDG, IATA as amended in each case. The data sources used to determine physical, toxic and ecotoxic data, are indicated directly in the corresponding chapter. Department issuing safety data sheet GESSWEIN 201 HANCOCK AVENUE BRIDGEPORT, CT Tel.: This information is based on our present state of knowledge. However, it should not constitute a guarantee for any specific product properties and shall not establish a legally valid relationship. page 5(5)