MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET EXOLIT AP 422 Page 1

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1 EXOLIT AP 422 Page 1 Section 01 - Product Information Identification of the company: Clariant Corporation 4000 Monroe Road Charlotte, NC, Telephone No.: Information of the substance/preparation: Product Safety Emergency tel. number: CHEMTREC Trade name: EXOLIT AP 422 Material number: CAS number: Synyms: Pekoflam TC 203 Powder Primary product use: flameproofing agents Chemical family: ammonium polyphosphate Section 02 - Composition information on hazardous ingredients Hazardous ingredients: Component CAS-. (Trade secret Concentration.) Ammonium Polyphosphate % Section 03 - Hazards identification Expected Route of entry: Inhalation: Skin contact: Eye contact: Ingestion: Skin absorption: Health effects of exposure: Ammonium Polyphosphate ( ) May cause irritation of skin and e. May be irritating if inhaled. Kwn effects on other illnesses: Listed carcigen: Pre-existing eye, skin, and respiratory disorders may be aggravated by exposure to this product. IARC: No NTP: No OSHA: No Other: No

2 EXOLIT AP 422 Page 2 HMIS: Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Personal protection: F Section 04 - First aid measures After inhalation: Get victim to fresh air. Give artificial respiration or oxygen if breathing has stopped. Get prompt medical attention. Do t give fluids if victim is unconscious. After contact with skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water for 15 minutes. If skin irritation occurs, seek medical attention. After contact with e: Flush immediately under running water for fifteen minutes. If redness or irritation occurs, seek medical attention. After ingestion: If victim is conscious, give large amounts of water or milk. Consult a physician. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Advice to doctor / Treatment: None kwn. Section 05 - Fire fighting measures Flashpoint: Lower explosion limit: Upper explosion limit: Self ignition: Ignition temperature: Extinguishing media: water Special fire fighting procedure: Fire fighters should wear full protective clothing including a NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus. During a fire, irritating and/or toxic gases from combustion/decomposition products may be present. Unusual fire and explosion hazards: Electrical grounding of equipment is required to prevent possible dust explosion. Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions. Section 06 - Accidental release measures Steps to be taken in case of spill or leak: Wear proper protective equipment. Sweep up spill and place in proper waste container for disposal. Clean up may be accomplished by removal of contaminated soils. Section 07 - Handling and storage

3 EXOLIT AP 422 Page 3 Advice on safe handling: Wear proper protective equipment. Avoid breathing dust. Avoid contact with skin and e. Wash thoroughly after handling. Store in a dry place. Away from excessive heat, in original or similar waterproof containers. Keep containers tightly closed when t in use. Further info on storage conditions: Store in original container. Keep tightly sealed. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Section 08 - Exposure controls / personal protection Respiratory protection: Hand protection: Eye protection: Other protective equipment: Advice on system design: Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirators following manufacturer's recommendations where dust or fume may be generated. Butyl Rubber, PVC Or Neoprene. Safety glasses or chemical splash goggles. Clothing suitable to prevent skin contact. Local ventilation recommended - mechanical ventilation may be used. Section 09 - Physical and chemical properties Form: Color: Odor: ph: Solubility in water: Density: solid white odourless approx. 6.5 (25 C, 10 g/l) <= 5 g/l (25 C) Decomposition point : > 527 F Vapor pressure: Bulk density: Partitioning coef. octal/water: Viscosity / (dynamic): 1.9 g/cm3 (25 C) < 0.75 Torr (20 C) approx. 700 kg/m3 (20 C) Not determined <= 100 mpa.s (25 C) 100 g/l in water Section 10 - Stability and reactivity Thermal decomposition: > 275 C Chemical stability: Stable.

4 EXOLIT AP 422 Page 4 Hazardous Polymerization: Conditions to avoid: Will t occur. Conditions to avoid: None kwn. Avoid overheating the product. Section 11 - Toxicological information Product information: Acute oral toxicity: LD50 > 2,000 mg/kg (rat) Skin irritation: Slightly irritating (rabbit) Eye irritation: Non-irritating (rabbit) Section 12 - Ecological information Product information: Fish toxicity: LC ,000 mg/l (96 h, zebra fish) Method: OECD Remarks: The ecological values have been gathered from a saturated aqueous solution. May contribute to eutrophication in static waters, therefore should t be released into surface waters Elimination occurs mainly through adsorption in sludge Section 13 - Disposal considerations Waste disposal information: Small quantities may be treated in aerobic wastewater treatment systems. Larger quantities should be incinerated or may be landfilled in approved systems. RCRA hazardous waste: No -- Not as sold. RCRA number: NONE Section 14 - Transport information DOT t restricted IATA t restricted IMDG t restricted Section 15 - Regulatory information TSCA Status: All components of this product are listed on the TSCA Inventory. SARA (section 311/312): Reactive hazard:

5 EXOLIT AP 422 Page 5 Pressure hazard: Fire hazard: Immediate/acute: Delayed/chronic: SARA 313 information: This product does t contain any toxic chemical listed under Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Kw Act of Clean Water Act: Contains kwn priority pollutants at concentrations greater than 0.1%. FDA: This product is t registered with the FDA. Section 16 - Other information Other precautions: Avoid contact with skin and e. Wear proper protective equipment. Wash thoroughly after handling. Label information: CAUTION! MAY BE IRRITATING IF INHALED MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO EYES AND SKIN TARGET ORGANS: respiratory system, skin and e. Avoid breathing dust or vapor. Keep container closed, when t in use. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. If INHALED, remove individual to fresh air. If NOT BREATHING, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Contact physician immediately. SKIN CONTACT: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. If IRRITATION continues contact a physician promptly. EYE CONTACT, immediately flush e with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If IRRITATION continues contact a physician promptly. This information is supplied under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR , and is offered in good faith based on data available to us that we believe to be true and accurate. The recommended industrial hygiene and safe handling procedures are believed to be generally applicable to the material. However, each user should review these recommendations in the specific context of the intended use and determine whether they are appropriate for that use. No warranty, express or implied, is made regarding the accuracy of this data, the hazards connected with the use of the material, or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. We assume responsibility for damage or injury from the use of the product described herein. Data provided here are typical and t intended for use as product specifications. (R) and TM indicate trademarks of Clariant AG, its business partners or suppliers.