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

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1 Safety data sheet Page: 1/7 1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking Elastollan* 1185 A Use: Polymer Company: BASF Polyurethanes U.K. Ltd., Alfreton Trading Estate Wimsey Way Somercotes Alfreton DE55 4NL, UNITED KINGDOM Telephone: Telefax number: / address: Product-Safety-Elastogran@basf.com Emergency information: International emergency number: Telephone: Hazards Identification According to REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures Label elements and precautionary statement: The product does not require a hazard warning label in accordance with GHS criteria. Classification of the substance and mixture: No need for classification according to GHS criteria for this product. Possible Hazards (according to Directive 67/548/EWG or 1999/45/EC) No particular hazards known.

2 Page: 2/7 3. Composition/Information on Ingredients Chemical nature Polymer based on: polyurethane, stabilizing agents, additives 4. First-Aid Measures On skin contact: Burns caused by molten material require hospital treatment. 5. Fire-Fighting Measures Suitable extinguishing media: water spray, foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide Specific hazards: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide, nitrogen oxides, isocyanate The substances/groups of substances mentioned can be released in case of fire. Special protective equipment: Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus. Further information: Dispose of fire debris and contaminated extinguishing water in accordance with official regulations. 6. Accidental Release Measures Methods for cleaning up or taking up: For small amounts: Sweep/shovel up. For large amounts: Sweep/shovel up. Additional information: High risk of slipping due to leakage/spillage of product. 7. Handling and Storage Handling Provide suitable exhaust ventilation at the drying process and in the area surrounding the melt outlet of processing machines. Protection against fire and explosion: No special precautions necessary.

3 Page: 3/7 Storage Segregate from foods and animal feeds. Suitable materials for containers: board, paper, High density polyethylene (HDPE), Low density polyethylene (LDPE) Further information on storage conditions: Keep container tightly closed. Protect against moisture. 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Components with workplace control parameters The substances mentioned are contained only in traces in the product : Diphenylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate (MDI) TWA value 0.02 mg/m3 (EH40 (UK)) Measured as: NCO STEL value 0.07 mg/m3 (EH40 (UK)) Measured as: NCO Refer to the current edition of HSE Guidance Note EH40 Occupational Exposure Limits (United Kingdom). Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection: Breathing protection if breathable aerosols/dust are formed. Hand protection: Hand protection not required. Eye protection: Eye protection not required. General safety and hygiene measures: Wearing of closed work clothing is recommended. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Hands and/or face should be washed before breaks and at the end of the shift. At the end of the shift the skin should be cleaned and skin-care agents applied. 9. Physical and Chemical Properties Form: Colour: Odour: ph value: granules transparent to opaque odourless

4 Page: 4/7 softening temperature: > 120 C Flash point: Lower explosion limit: Upper explosion limit: Ignition temperature: > 400 C Density: Bulk density: approx. 1.2 g/cm3 (20 C) kg/m3 (20 C) Solubility in water: insoluble Partitioning coefficient n-octanol/water (log Pow): 10. Stability and Reactivity Conditions to avoid: No conditions to avoid anticipated. Thermal decomposition: No decomposition if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated. Thermal decomposition: > 230 C Thermal decomposition above the indicated temperature is possible. Thermal decomposition: Prolonged thermal loading can result in products of degradation being given off. Substances to avoid: No substances known that should be avoided. Corrosion to metals: No corrosive effect on metal. Hazardous reactions: No hazardous reactions when stored and handled according to instructions. The product is chemically stable. Gaseous products of degradation can be given off if the product is greatly overheated. Possible thermal decomposition products: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen cyanide isocyanates, nitrogen oxides 11. Toxicological Information

5 Page: 5/7 Acute toxicity Assessment of acute toxicity: Virtually nontoxic after a single skin contact. Virtually nontoxic by inhalation. Virtually nontoxic after a single ingestion. Experimental/calculated data: LD50 rat (oral): > 5,000 mg/kg Irritation Assessment of irritating effects: Not irritating to the eyes. Not irritating to the skin. Respiratory/Skin sensitization Assessment of sensitization: The chemical structure does not suggest a sensitizing effect. Germ cell mutagenicity Assessment of mutagenicity: The chemical structure does not suggest such an effect. Carcinogenicity Assessment of carcinogenicity: The chemical structure does not suggest a specific alert for such an effect. Reproductive toxicity Assessment of reproduction toxicity: The chemical structure does not suggest such an effect. Developmental toxicity Assessment of teratogenicity: The chemical structure does not suggest such an effect. Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure): Assessment of STOT single: Based on the available information there is no specific target organ toxicity to be expected after a single exposure. Repeated dose toxicity and Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Assessment of repeated dose toxicity: Repeated exposure to the substance by dermal administration leads to effects similar to those found after single exposure. Repeated exposure to the substance by inhalative administration leads to effects similar to those found after single exposure. Repeated exposure to the substance by oral administration leads to effects similar to those found after single exposure.

6 Page: 6/7 Aspiration hazard No aspiration hazard expected. 12. Ecological Information Ecotoxicity Assessment of aquatic toxicity: There is a high probability that the product is not acutely harmful to aquatic organisms. Persistence and degradability Assessment biodegradation and elimination (H2O): Poorly biodegradable. Elimination information: Poorly biodegradable. Other adverse effects Adsorbable organically-bound halogen (AOX): This product contains no organically-bound halogen. 13. Disposal Considerations Can be used without re-conditioning. May be disposed of or combusted with domestic refuse according to local regulations. The UK Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations (EP) and amendments should be noted (United Kingdom). Waste key: waste plastic Contaminated packaging: Completely emptied packagings can be given for recycling. 14. Transport Information Land transport ADR RID

7 Page: 7/7 Inland waterway transport ADNR Sea transport IMDG Air transport IATA/ICAO 15. Regulatory Information Regulations of the European union (Labelling) / National legislation/regulations Directive 1999/45/EC ('Preparation Directive'): The product does not require a hazard warning label in accordance with EC Directives, the dangerous ingredients are fixed in a polymer matrix. Other regulations The data should be considered when making any assessment under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH), and related guidance, for example, 'COSHH Essentials' (United Kingdom). 16. Other Information Vertical lines in the left hand margin indicate an amendment from the previous version. If you have any queries relating to this MSDS, it's contents or any other product safety related questions, please write to the following address: Product-Safety-Elastogran@basf.com The data contained in this safety data sheet are based on our current knowledge and experience and describe the product only with regard to safety requirements. The data do not describe the product's properties (product specification). Neither should any agreed property nor the suitability of the product for any specific purpose be deduced from the data contained in the safety data sheet. It is the responsibility of the recipient of the product to ensure any proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are observed.