SAFETY DATA SHEET. GHS Label Elements: The product does not require a hazard warning label in accordance with GHS criteria.

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1 Page: 1 SAFETY DATA SHEET SECTION 1 Product and Company Identification Product Product Name: Basalt Fiber and Rods Product Description: Basalt structural rods and fibers Intended Use: Reinforcing XS products and concrete Company Manufacturer: SureCrete Design Products, Inc Citrus Country Drive Dade City, FL USA Contact: (telephone general) Chemtrec Chemtrec International info@surecretedesign.com ( ) (facsimile) SECTION 2 Hazards Identification Classification of substance or mixture: GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) No need for classification according to GHS criteria for this product. GHS Label Elements: The product does not require a hazard warning label in accordance with GHS criteria. Emergency Overview: Increased mechanical stress of the basalt products may generate dust and airborne fibers, which may cause discomfort. At skin contact, skin irritations are possible. Hazard Symbol: None. SECTION 3 Composition / Information on Ingredients This material is regulated as an article Ingredient CAS # EC# % (by weight) Basalt Continuous filament NE <100% Organic sizing Not available <1% Basalt fiber may be considered as a specific type of glass fiber with particular composition of oxides, thus CAS number for basalt fiber is the same as for glass fiber: The sizings are multicomponent chemical systems. They don t pose any hazards and risks for workers because under normal conditions they release only minute or trace amounts of hazardous chemical that don t exceed the limits of allowable concentration. However, it s recommended to take all possible safety measures, specified in Section 8. SECTION 4 First Aid Measures General notes: Providing instructions for use are complied with, there is no need for First- Aid. Please note the

2 Page: 2 information disclosed in Section 7 and 8. Inhalation: Normally not applicable. If necessary, take persons out in the open that they get some fresh air. Skin contact: Normally not applicable. If necessary, remove mechanically. Eye contact: Normally not applicable. If necessary, rinse with water for several minutes. Ingestion: Normally not applicable. If necessary, wash mouth with water. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed: Dusts from continuous basalt fiber products may cause temporary mechanical irritation. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed: Seek medical attention if irritation persists. SECTION 5 Fire Fighting Measures Basalt fiber is non-flammable and non-combustible. Suitable Extinguishing Media: Any of extinguishing agents, including water, carbon dioxide gas, foam, dry chemicals and powder are effective. Select an extinguishing agent depending on surrounding fire and circumstances. Special Hazards: Basalt fiber will not burn, but smoking of the product may occur at approximately C due to decomposition of sizing. Sizings may decompose in a fire situation and release carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, water and minute amounts of partial sizing decomposition products. Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazard: None known. Advice for firefighters: Basalt itself will not support combustion, but in a sustained fire, proper protection against products of combustion from the fuel and sizing must be worn. In addition, all normal precautions for fire-fighters should be observed. SECTION 6 Accidental Release Measures Personal precautions: Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. Environmental precautions: Basalt is generally considered to be an inert solid waste. In case of release no special environmental precautions required. Methods for clean-up: Absorb by mechanical means and dispose of according to local/regional/national/ international regulations. Avoid development of dust. SECTION 7 Handling and Storage Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and Storing: Increased mechanical stress of the basalt fiber may generate dust and airborne fibers, which may cause discomfort. Availability of a local suction is advised. The general hygiene rules and measures applying for the handling of chemicals must be employed.

3 Page: 3 Conditions of safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Storage at room temperature and dry. Protect against humidity. Storage rooms must be well ventilated. Do not store product in passage ways and staircases. SECTION 8 Exposure Control / Personal Protection Exposure limit values: The fibers processed in our products are uniform and are not subject to EC Guideline 97/69/EC. Furthermore, our products are not considered carcinogenic according to EC Guideline 1999/45/EC and TRGS 220 (Germany). The basalt fibers processed in our products are produced according to a defined process and have a nominal diameter of micron. Appropriate engineering controls: No special ventilation requirements. Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control worker exposure to airborne contaminants. Availability of a local exhaust is advised. Personal Protective Equipment Eye/face protection: Safety glasses. Hand protection: Protective leather or cotton gloves. Respiratory protection: At elevated airborne fiber and dust levels, a NIOSH approved respirator is recommended. Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: Long sleeves, long pants, work boots. General protective and hygienic measures: Before breaks and after the end of the work day, wash hands thoroughly. In case of sensitive skin, apply a rich, protective hand lotion/cream. To protect against skin irritation, avoid wearing tight-fitting garments. SECTION 9 Physical and Chemical Properties General Physical state: Solid Color: Extremely dark olive Odor: Odorless Odor Threshold: Not available Safety Data ph in water: Not available Melting point: approx C (1922 F) softening point of basalt Boiling point: Not available Flash point: Not applicable Freeze Point: Not applicable Evaporation rate: Not applicable Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard Explosion limits: Upper: Not applicable Lower: Not applicable Vapor pressure (mm Hg.): Not applicable Density: 2.67 g/cm³ (expressed as bulk density (20 C / 68 F)

4 Page: 4 Solubility in / Miscibility with Water: Insoluble Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not available SECTION 10 Stability and Reactivity Reactivity: No data available. Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions. Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications. Possibility of Hazardous reactions: Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur. Conditions to avoid: When exposed to high temperatures may produce decomposition products (Section 5). Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8. Incompatible materials: None known. Hazardous decomposition products: Basalt fiber will not burn, but smoking of the product may occur at approximately C due to decomposi-tion of sizing. Sizings may decompose in a fire situation and release carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, water and minute amounts of partial sizing decomposition products. SECTION 11 Toxicological Information Acute Toxicity: No data available. Chronic Toxicity: No data available. Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: No data available. Carcinogenicity: No. 97/69/EC SECTION 12 Ecological Information Toxicity: No data available. Persistence and degradability: No data available. Bio accumulative potential: No data available. Mobility in soil: No data available. Additional ecological information: No known significant effects or critical hazards. SECTION 13 Disposal Considerations Methods of disposal: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. The generation of waste should be avoided

5 Page: 5 or minimized wherever possible. Waste packaging should be recycled. Incineration or landfill only be considered when recycling is not feasible. Hazardous waste: Within the present knowledge, this product is not regarded as hazardous waste, as defined by EU Directive 91/689/EEC Section 14 Transport Information DOT: This product is not regulated for transport. ARD/RID: This product is not regulated for transport. IMDG: This product is not regulated for transport. IATA: This product is not regulated for transport. SECTION 15 Regulatory Information No Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out. SECTION 16 Other Information Recommended restriction: for use by trained professionals, having read the complete SDS To the best of our knowledge the information contained here is accurate. However, neither the above named manufacturer nor any of its distributors assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or the completeness of the information contained herein. Final determination of the suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain haz-ards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.