Page : 1 Original Date: 10/13/1992 Revision Date: 02/04/2003 BASF CORPORATION 3000 CONTINENTAL DRIVE NORTH

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1 BASF Corporation Material Safety Data Sheet Page : 1 Original Date: 10/13/1992 Revision Date: 02/04/2003 BASF CORPORATION 3000 CONTINENTAL DRIVE NORTH MOUNT OLIVE, NJ (973) EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: (800) CHEMTREC (800) 832-HELP (BASF Hotline) BOTH NUMBERS ARE AVAILABLE DAYS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, & HOLIDAYS. SECTION 1 - PRODUCT INFORMATION SODIUM METHYLATE 30% SOLUTION Product ID: NCI Common Chemical Name: Sodium Methylate Solution 30% Synonyms: Sodium Methoxide Solution 30% Molecular Formula: MIXTURE Chemical Family: Not Applicable Molecular Wt.: NOT APPLICABLE SECTION 2 - INGREDIENTS Chemical Name: CAS Amount Sodium Methylate % PEL/TLV NOT ESTABLISHED Methanol % ACGIH TLV SKIN STEL 250 PPM TWA 200 PPM OSHA PEL TWA 200 PPM SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Color: Colorless to yellow Form/Appearance: Liquid Odor: Alcohol Typical Low/High U.O.M. Specific Gravity: 20 DEG C Viscosity: DEG. ph: 11 SU Typical Low/High Pressure Boiling Pt: 92 C 760 MM HG Freezing Pt: NOT AVAILABLE Decomp. Tmp: NOT AVAILABLE Solubility in Water Description: Hydrolysis Vapor Pressure: 34 MILLIBARS X 20 DEG. C XX

2 NCI Page : 2 SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL PROPERTIES (cont) Other Solvents: SOLUBLE IN ALCOHOL. ph: Alkaline Solubility in other solvents: Soluble in alcohols SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA Typical Low/High Deg. Method Flash Point: 33 C DIN Autoignition: NOT AVAILABLE Extinguishing Media: Use water, dry extinguishing media, carbon dioxide (CO2) or foam. Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should be equipped with self-contained breathing apparatus and turn out gear. Unusual Hazards: Not applicable. Information on Methanol: Lower explosion limit:5.5% (V) Upper explosion limit 36.5% (V) Ignition Temperature: 455 deg. C. SECTION 5 - HEALTH EFFECTS Routes of entry for solids and liquids include eye and skin contact, ingestion and inhalation. Routes of entry for gases include inhalation and eye contact. Skin contact may be a route of entry for liquified gases. Toxicology Test Data: Rat, Oral LD MG/KG Moderately Toxic Rabbit, Primary Skin Irritation - Corrosive Rabbit, Eye Irritation - Corrosive Rat, Inhalation Safety Screen, 8 hr - No deaths after 8 hour exposure Acute Overexposure Effects: Contact with sodium methylate may result in severe irritation to the eyes and skin. Skin contact may result in burns. This material is corrosive to the body tissues. Skin contact with the liquid or vapors/mists may result in dermatitis and deep burns. Eye contact may result in burns and permanent injury. Ingestion of large amounts of methanol results in incoordination, weakness, acidosis, convulsions, and respiratory failure. Kidney damage and blindness may result. Inhalation of the vapors may cause narcosis, dizziness, headache, and nausea. Ingestion of sodium methylate may result in severe abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. Acute renal failure and hematuria have also been reported. Inhalation may result in respiratory irritation,

3 NCI Page : 3 SECTION 5 - HEALTH EFFECTS (cont) dyspnea and dizziness. Direct contact with the liquid may be highly corrosive to the skin and eyes. Chronic Overexposure Effects: Chronic overexposure to methanol vapors may cause conjunctivitis, headache, insomnia, gastric disturbances, and permanent or temporary loss of sight. Rats gavaged with methanol on day 10 of gestation showed dose-related increases in total anomalies of the testes and eye. Maternal toxicity was not observed at any dose level. Methanol was administered by inhalation to pregnant rats on days 1-19 of gestation for 7 hr/day. Dose levels were 20,000 ppm, 10,000 ppm, 5,000 ppm and 0 ppm. Methanol was teratogenic at the high doses of 10,000 ppm and 20,000 ppm. First Aid Procedures - Skin: Wash affected areas with water while removing contaminated clothing. Get immediate medical attention. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. First Aid Procedures - Eyes: Immediately rinse eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get immediate medical attention. First Aid Procedures - Ingestion: If swallowed, dilute with water. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Never give fluids or induce vomiting if the victim is unconscious or having convulsions. Get immediate medical attention. First Aid Procedures - Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Aid in breathing, if necessary, and get immediate medical attention. First Aid Procedures - Notes to Physicians: Not applicable. First Aid Procedures - Aggravated Medical Conditions: No data is available which addresses medical conditions that are generally recognized as being aggravated by exposure to this product. Please refer to the effects of overexposure section for effects (if any) observed in animals. First Aid Procedures - Special Precautions: Not applicable. SECTION 6 - REACTIVITY DATA Stability Data: Stable. Incompatability: Water and acids. Conditions/Hazards to Avoid: React violently with water Hazardous Decomposition/Polymerization: Polymerization: Does not occur. Decomposes to caustic soda and methanol. Corrosive Properties: Not corrosive. Oxidizer Properties: Not an oxidizer

4 NCI Page : 4 SECTION 7 - PERSONAL PROTECTION Clothing: Gloves, coveralls, apron, and boots as necessary to prevent contact. Eyes: Chemical goggles; also wear a face shield if splashing hazard exists. Respiration: If vapors or mists are generated, wear a NIOSH/MSHA approved organic vapor/mist respirator or an air-supplied respirator as appropriate. Ventilation: Use local exhaust to control vapors/mists. Explosion Proofing: See Section 4 - Fire and Explosion Data. Other Personal Protection Data: None under normal conditions. SECTION 8 - SPILL-LEAK/ENVIRONMENTAL General: Spills should be contained, solidified and placed in suitable containers for disposal in a RCRA licensed facility. This material is RCRA hazardous due to its properties. Waste Disposal: Incinerate or bury in a RCRA licensed facility. Do not discharge into waterways or sewer systems without proper authority. Container Disposal: Empty containers with less than 1 inch of residue may be landfilled at a licensed facility. Recommend crushing or other means to prevent unauthorized reuse. Other containers must be disposed of in a RCRA licensed facility. Environmental Toxicity Test Data: Golden orfe, Static 48 hr LC50-10,000 MG/L Insignificant Hazard SECTION 9 - STORAGE AND HANDLING General: Keep away from ignition sources. Containers should be opened carefully in well-ventilated areas to avoid static discharge. Keep in tightly closed container in a cool place. Other Storage and Handling Data: Protect against heat and moisture. Prevent electrostatic charges. Segregate from acids and acid forming substances. Protect from temperature below 7 deg. C. The product crystallizes below the limit temperature. Protect from acid and acid froming substances SECTION 10 - REGULATORY INFORMATION TSCA Inventory Status Listed on Inventory: YES SARA Listed Chemicals: CAS: AMOUNT: 70.0 % NAME: Methanol

5 NCI Page : 5 SECTION 10 - REGULATORY INFORMATION (cont) RCRA Haz. Waste No.: D001 CERCLA: YES Reportable Qty.: (If YES) XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX 1000 LB The RCRA hazardous_waste number D001 refers to this material's RCRA hazardous waste_characteristic of ignitibility. CERCLA reporting requirements are for CAS# = 1000 lbs., and CAS# = 5000lb. State Regulatory Information: (By Component) NJ/PA/MA RTK CAS: YES NAME: Methanol CAS: YES NAME: Sodium Methylate Hazard Ratings: Health: Fire: Reactivity: Special: HMIS NA This product is hazardous or contains components which are hazardous according to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard. SECTION 11 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION DOT Proper Shipping Name: DOT Technical Name: DOT Primary Hazard Class: DOT Secondary Hazard Class: DOT Label Required: DOT Placard Required: DOT Poison Constituent: BASF Commodity Codes: NA NA UN/NA Code: E/R Guide: Bill of Lading Description: SODIUM METHYLATE SOLUTIONS, 3, (8), UN1289, PGII CLASS: P. G. SHIPPING NAME: IATA: SEE PREVIOUS SECTION IMO: TDG: SEE PREVIOUS SECTION SEE PREVIOUS SECTION "IMPORTANT: WHILE THE DESCRIPTIONS, DESIGNS, DATA AND INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN ARE PRESENTED IN GOOD FAITH AND BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE, IT IS PROVIDED FOR YOUR GUIDANCE ONLY. BECAUSE MANY FACTORS

6 NCI Page : 6 SECTION 11 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION (cont) MAY AFFECT PROCESSING OR APPLICATION/USE, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU MAKE TESTS TO DETERMINE THE SUITABILITY OF A PRODUCT FOR YOUR PARTICULAR PURPOSE PRIOR TO USE. NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE MADE REGARDING PRODUCTS DESCRIBED OR DESIGNS, DATA OR INFORMATION SET FORTH, OR THAT THE PRODUCTS, DESIGNS, DATA OR INFORMATION MAY BE USED WITHOUT INFRINGING THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF OTHERS. IN NO CASE SHALL THE DESCRIPTIONS, INFORMATION, DATA OR DESIGNS PROVIDED BE CONSIDERED A PART OF OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE. FURTHER, YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THE DESCRIPTIONS, DESIGNS, DATA, AND INFORMATION FURNISHED BY BASF HEREUNDER ARE GIVEN GRATIS AND BASF ASSUMES NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY FOR THE DESCRIPTION, DESIGNS, DATA AND INFORMATION GIVEN OR RESULTS OBTAINED, ALL SUCH BEING GIVEN AND ACCEPTED AT YOUR RISK". END OF DATA SHEET