SAFETY DATA SHEET. Revision Date 28-Apr Identification. Molecular Sieves, Grade 514 (Type 4A; 8-12 Mesh)

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1 Creation Date 07-Aug-2014 Product Name SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. Identification Molecular Sieves, Grade 514 (Type 4A; 8-12 Mesh) Revision Number 2 Cat. : BP , M Synonyms Recommended Use ne Known. Laboratory chemicals. Uses advised against Information available Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Company Fisher Scientific One Reagent Lane Fair Lawn, NJ Tel: (201) Emergency Telephone Number For information US call: ACROS-01 / Europe call: Emergency Number US: / Europe: CHEMTREC Tel..US: / Europe: Hazard(s) identification Classification This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR ) Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Label Elements Signal Word Danger Hazard Statements May cause cancer May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Precautionary Statements Prevention Page 1 / 7

2 Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use personal protective equipment as required Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Response IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice Storage Store locked up Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) ne identified WARNING! This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause cancer. 3. Composition / information on ingredients Component CAS- Weight % Sodium potassium aluminum silicate Silicic acid, aluminum sodium salt Silicic acid, aluminum calcium sodium salt Kaolin < Quartz < First-aid measures Eye Contact Skin Contact Inhalation Ingestion Most important symptoms/effects tes to Physician Suitable Extinguishing Media Unsuitable Extinguishing Media Flash Point Method - Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. Do not induce vomiting. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.. Treat symptomatically 5. Fire-fighting measures Substance is nonflammable; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire. Autoignition Temperature Explosion Limits Upper Lower Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact Sensitivity to Static Discharge Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical n-combustible. ne known. Page 2 / 7

3 Hazardous Combustion Products ne known Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear. NFPA Health 2 Flammability 0 Instability 0 Physical hazards N/A Personal Precautions Environmental Precautions 6. Accidental release measures Use personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid dust formation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid release to the environment. See Section 12 for additional ecological information. Methods for Containment and Clean Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container for disposal. Avoid dust Up formation. Handling Storage Exposure Guidelines 7. Handling and storage Wear personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid dust formation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. 8. Exposure controls / personal protection Component ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH Silicic acid, aluminum sodium salt TWA: 1 mg/m 3 Legend Kaolin TWA: 2 mg/m 3 Quartz TWA: mg/m 3 (Vacated) TWA: 10 mg/m 3 (Vacated) TWA: 5 mg/m 3 TWA: 15 mg/m 3 TWA: 5 mg/m 3 ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration NIOSH IDLH: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health TWA: 10 mg/m 3 TWA: 5 mg/m 3 (Vacated) TWA: 0.1 mg/m 3 IDLH: 50 mg/m 3 TWA: 0.05 mg/m 3 Component Quebec Mexico OEL (TWA) Ontario TWAEV Silicic acid, aluminum sodium salt TWA: 1 mg/m 3 TWA: 2 mg/m 3 Kaolin TWA: 5 mg/m 3 TWA: 10 mg/m 3 STEL: 20 mg/m 3 Quartz TWA: 0.1 mg/m 3 TWA: 0.1 mg/m 3 TWA: 0.10 mg/m 3 Engineering Measures Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location. Personal Protective Equipment Eye/face Protection Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR or European Standard EN166. Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure. Respiratory Protection Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR or European Standard Page 3 / 7

4 EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced. Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. 9. Physical and chemical properties Physical State Solid Appearance Beige Odor Odorless Odor Threshold ph Melting Point/Range Boiling Point/Range Flash Point Evaporation Rate Flammability (solid,gas) Flammability or explosive limits Upper Lower Vapor Pressure Vapor Density Specific Gravity 2.1 Solubility Insoluble in water Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water Autoignition Temperature Decomposition Temperature Viscosity 10. Stability and reactivity Reactive Hazard Stability Conditions to Avoid Incompatible Materials ne known, based on information available Stable under normal conditions. Avoid dust formation. ne known Hazardous Decomposition Products ne under normal use conditions Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous Reactions Acute Toxicity Hazardous polymerization does not occur. ne under normal processing. 11. Toxicological information Product Information acute toxicity information is available for this product Component Information Component LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation Silicic acid, aluminum sodium salt LD50 = 5000 mg/kg ( Rat ) LD50 > 2000 mg/kg ( Rabbit ) LC50 > 18.3 mg/l ( Rat ) 1 h Quartz LD50 = 500 mg/kg ( Rat ) t listed t listed Toxicologically Synergistic Products Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure Irritation Page 4 / 7

5 Sensitization Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen. Component CAS- IARC NTP ACGIH OSHA Mexico Sodium potassium t listed t listed t listed t listed t listed aluminum silicate Silicic acid, aluminum t listed t listed t listed t listed t listed sodium salt Silicic acid, aluminum t listed t listed t listed t listed t listed calcium sodium salt Kaolin t listed t listed t listed t listed t listed Quartz Group 1 Known A2 X t listed Mutagenic Effects Reproductive Effects Developmental Effects Teratogenicity STOT - single exposure STOT - repeated exposure Aspiration hazard Symptoms / effects,both acute and delayed Endocrine Disruptor Information Other Adverse Effects Ecotoxicity.... ne known Respiratory system The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated. 12. Ecological information Component Freshwater Algae Freshwater Fish Microtox Water Flea Silicic acid, aluminum EC mg/l 8 h sodium salt EC50 = 1550 mg/l 16 h EC50: = 18 mg/l, 96h (Desmodesmus subspicatus) LC50: mg/l, 96h semi-static (Poecilia reticulata) LC50: mg/l, 96h semi-static (Oryzias latipes) LC50: = 1800 mg/l, 96h semi-static (Brachydanio rerio) EC50: mg/l, 48h (Daphnia magna) Persistence and Degradability Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation Mobility Waste Disposal Methods DOT Disposal considerations Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification. 14. Transport information t regulated Page 5 / 7

6 TDG IATA IMDG/IMO t regulated t regulated t regulated 15. Regulatory information International Inventories Component TSCA DSL NDSL EINECS ELINCS NLP PICCS ENCS AICS IECSC KECL Sodium potassium aluminum X X X - X X X silicate Silicic acid, aluminum sodium X X X X X X X salt Silicic acid, aluminum X X X X X X calcium sodium salt Kaolin X X X X X X X Quartz X X X X X X X Legend: X - Listed E - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 5(e) Consent order under TSCA. F - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 5(f) Rule under TSCA. N - Indicates a polymeric substance containing no free-radical initiator in its inventory name but is considered to cover the designated polymer made with any free-radical initiator regardless of the amount used. P - Indicates a commenced PMN substance R - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 6 risk management rule under TSCA. S - Indicates a substance that is identified in a proposed or final Significant New Use Rule T - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 4 test rule under TSCA. XU - Indicates a substance exempt from reporting under the Inventory Update Rule, i.e. Partial Updating of the TSCA Inventory Data Base Production and Site Reports (40 CFR 710(B). Y1 - Indicates an exempt polymer that has a number-average molecular weight of 1,000 or greater. Y2 - Indicates an exempt polymer that is a polyester and is made only from reactants included in a specified list of low concern reactants that comprises one of the eligibility criteria for the exemption rule. U.S. Federal Regulations TSCA 12(b) SARA 313 SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories Acute Health Hazard Chronic Health Hazard Fire Hazard Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard Reactive Hazard Yes CWA (Clean Water Act) Clean Air Act OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration CERCLA California Proposition 65 This product contains the following proposition 65 chemicals Component CAS- California Prop. 65 Prop 65 NSRL Category Quartz Carcinogen - Carcinogen U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations Page 6 / 7

7 Component Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois Rhode Island Kaolin X X X - X Quartz X X X X X U.S. Department of Transportation Reportable Quantity (RQ): DOT Marine Pollutant DOT Severe Marine Pollutant N N N U.S. Department of Homeland Security This product does not contain any DHS chemicals. Other International Regulations Mexico - Grade Canada This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR WHMIS Hazard Class D2A Very toxic materials Prepared By 16. Other information Regulatory Affairs Thermo Fisher Scientific EMSDS.RA@thermofisher.com Creation Date Revision Date Print Date Revision Summary 07-Aug Apr Apr-2016 This document has been updated to comply with the US OSHA HazCom 2012 Standard replacing the current legislation under 29 CFR to align with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) Disclaimer 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 End of SDS Page 7 / 7