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1 DENATONIUM BENZOATE Rev.: Page 1 de 5 1. IDENTIFICATION of the SUBSTANCE and of the COMPANY Substance: DENATONIUM BENZOATE Company: NORTEC QUÍMICA S.A. Rua Dezessete, Xerém. Distrito Industrial de Duque de Caxias Rio de Janeiro - BRASIL Tel: Fax: nortecquimica@nortecquimica.com.br 2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION on INGREDIENTS Component: Denatonium Benzoate Chemical name: Benzyldiethyl [(2,6-xylylcarbamoyl) methyl]- Ammonium benzoate Synonym: Bitrex, Bitan Formula: C 28 H 34 N 2 O 3 Percent: Pure material CAS: RTECS: BO HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Harmful. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. No need for first aid is anticipated. Call a physician.

2 DENATONIUM BENZOATE Rev.: Page 2 de 5 Skin contact: Eyes contact: Ingestion: Signs and symptoms of overexposure: Remove all contaminated clothes and wash affected area with soap and water. Flush immediately with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate medical attention. Do not induce vomiting. Drink two glasses of water. Call a physician. Taste antidote: chocolate. Vile, bitter taste. In any case, seek medical advice and call the nearest poison center. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing media: Special fire fighting: Specific hazards: Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or foam as appropriate for surrounding fire and materials. As with all fires, evacuate personnel to safe area. Firefighters should use self-contained breathing equipment and protective clothing. This material is assumed to be combustible. As with all dry powders it is advisable to ground mechanical equipment in contact with dry material to dissipate the potential building of static electricity. When heated to decomposition, material may liberate carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide. Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Leaks and spill: Wear appropriate protective equipment. Sweep using wet methods. Wash area with soapy water followed by clean water. Collect waste for proper disposal (see item 13).

3 DENATONIUM BENZOATE Rev.: Page 3 de 5 7. HANDLING and STORAGE Handling: Storage: Hygienic precautions: Work as far as possible in closed system, if not, dust control ventilation should be used. Avoid contact with the product. Preserve in tight containers. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Avoid breathing dust or mist. Use with adequate dust control. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear fresh clothing daily. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Do not permit eating, drinking or smoking near material. Pregnant / lactating women should avoid exposure. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Hand protection Face protection: Eye protection: Other protective clothing or equipment: Ventilation: Local exhaust: Mechanical exhaust: Rubber gloves. Dust or wet filter mask. Safety goggles suggested. Protect exposed skin. Adequate Recommended 6 air exchanges per hour. Recommended 9. PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance: Solubility: Odor: Powder or white crystalline granular. Soluble in water, alcohol and chloroform; slightly soluble in acetone; very slightly soluble in ether. Odorless, with an intensely bitter taste.

4 DENATONIUM BENZOATE Rev.: Page 4 de 5 Molecular weight: 464,57 Melting Point: o C 10. STABILITY and REACTIVITY Stability: ( ) Unstable ( X ) Stable Conditions to avoid: Incompatible: Hazardous polymerization: Hazardous combustion or decomposition products: Material is stable from a safety point of view. Oxidizing agents. ( ) May occur ( X ) Will not occur When heated to decomposition, material emits toxic fumes. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION RTECS number: Medical conditions aggravated by exposure: BO Hypersensitivity to material Chemical listed as carcinogen or potential carcinogen: U.S. Nat. Tox. Program ( ) Yes ( X ) No I.A.R.C. ( ) Yes ( X ) No OSHA ( ) Yes ( X ) No OSHA permissible exposure limit: Threshold limit value: Acute toxicity: Precautions to consider: Persons developing hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions need immediate medical attention. Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and respiratory tract. As a general rule, when handling, avoid all contact with the dust, fumes, mist and/or vapors associated with the material.

5 DENATONIUM BENZOATE Rev.: Page 5 de 5 Consider all chemicals to be potentially hazardous even if their individual hazards may be uncharacterized or unknown. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Incinerate with in an approved facility. Observe all federal, state and local environmental regulations. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Not dangerous goods. 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION 16. OTHER INFORMATION DENATONIUM BENZOATE is used where an intensely bitter taste is required for medicinal or industrial purposes (AVERSIVE AGENT) and as a partial DENATURANT. NOTICE: The information contained herein is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to NORTEC QUÍMICA, who assumes no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigation to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes.