1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

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1 SDSID: 1/ IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING Application: Sealer Container size: Supplier: ERICO Canada Inc. P.O. Box 170 Mississauga, Ontario Canada L5M 2B8 Phone: Emergency telephone: ChemTel Expert Assistance Hotline/MSDS Responsible for safety data sheet authoring. Any questions to the contents of this safety data sheet should be sent to: 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION HMIS Ratings: Health: 1 Fire: 0 Physical Hazard: 0 Human health: Dust may irritate throat and respiratory system and cause coughing. The product contains a possibly sensitizing substance which may provoke an allergic reaction among sensitive individuals. Contains small amounts of a substance which is suspected to be harmful to the unborn child and to the reproduction capability. Environment: The product is not expected to be hazardous to the environment. 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS This material is a controlled product under Canadian WHMIS regulations. %: CASNo.: EC No.: Chemical name: Hazard classification: Notes: Kaolin Bentonite Water Sodium chloride Polyethylene glycol < 1 Soybean oil < Sorbic acid R43 Xi;R36/37/38 1< Borax Repr. Cat. 2;R FIRSTAID MEASURES Inhalation: Dust inhalation: Move into fresh air and keep at rest. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash skin with soap and water. Then apply a fatty cream. Eye contact: Immediately flush with plenty of water for up to utes. Remove any contact lenses and open eyelids widely. If irritation persists: Seek medical attention and bring these instructions. Ingestion: Immediately rinse mouth and drink plenty of water. Keep person under observation. If person becomes uncomfortable seek hospital and bring these instructions

2 2/ FIREFIGHTING MEASURES SDSID: Extinguishing media: Use fireextinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials. Specific hazards: No specific precautions. Protective equipment for firefighters: Selection of respiratory protection for fire fighting: follow the general fire precautions indicated in the workplace. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions: Use work methods which minimize dust production. Environmental precautions: Not relevant. Methods for cleaning up: Collect spillage with shovel, broom or the like. For waste disposal, see section HANDLING AND STORAGE Safe handling advice: Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with skin and eyes. Change contaminated clothing. Technical measures: Avoid spreading dust. Technical measures for safe storage: No special precautions. Storage conditions: Store in tightly closed original container in a dry and cool place. Protect from moisture

3 3/ EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION SDSID: Engineering measures: Provide adequate ventilation. Observe Occupational Exposure Limits and minimize the risk of inhalation of dust. Chemical name: Exposure limits: Type: Notes: References: Kaolin, respirable 2 mg/m³ TWA BC Kaolin, respirable 2 mg/m³ TWA Al Kaolin 5 mg/m³ TWA Qu Kaolin, respirable 2 mg/m³ TWA On Borate compounds, inorganic, inhalable 2 mg/m³ 6 mg/m³ TWA BC 3 ppm 1 mg/m³ TWA Al 1 mg/m³ TWA Qu 2 mg/m³ 6 mg/m³ TWA On Personal protection: Protective gloves and goggles are recommended. Respiratory equipment: In case of inadequate ventilation and work of brief duration, use suitable respiratory equipment. Hygiene measures: Wash hands after handling. Change contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance: Colour: ph: Melting point: Boiling point: Flash point: Solubility: Solid grey not available Slightly soluble in water. 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability: Stable under normal temperature conditions. Conditions/ materials to avoid: None specific. Hazardous decomposition products: None in particular

4 4/ TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION SDSID: Inhalation: Dust may irritate throat and respiratory system and cause coughing. Skin contact: Prolonged contact may cause redness, irritation and dry skin. The product contains a small amount of sensitizing substance which may provoke an allergic reaction among sensitive individuals. (Sorbic acid) Eye contact: May irritate and cause redness and pain. Ingestion: Not likely, due to the form of the product. Ingestion may cause severe irritation of the mouth, the esophagus and the gastrointestinal tract. Specific effects: Frequent inhalation of dust over a long period of time increases the risk of developing lung diseases. Contains a substance/a group of substances with possible risk of harm to the unborn child and with possible risk of impaired fertility. (Borax) 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Mobility: The product is insoluble in water and will sediment in water systems. Degradability: The product is not biodegradable. Ecotoxicity: The environmental hazard of the product is considered to be limited. Bioaccumulative potential: Bioaccumulation: Is not expected to be bioaccumulable. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Dispose of waste material according to Local, State, Federal, and Provincial Environmental Regulations. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION The product is not covered by international regulation on the transport of dangerous goods (IMDG, IATA, ADR/RID)

5 5/ REGULATORY INFORMATION SDSID: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS): This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR (Controlled Product Regulations), and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR. DSL: All chemicals included in the product are DSL listed. TSCA: All chemicals included in the product are TSCA listed. WHMIS Classification: D2A Toxic Material causing other toxic effects. The following components are identified under the Canadian Hazardous Products Act Ingredient Disclosure List: Borax CAS No National regulation: Department of Justice. CPR Controlled products Regulations. SOR/8866, with amendments. Department of Justice. IDL Ingredient Disclosure List. SOR/8864, 31 December 1987, with amendments. Canadian Environmental Protection Act, Reporting for the Domestic Substances List (DSL), with amendments. British Columbia: Occupational Exposure Limits for Chemical Substances, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 296/97, with amendments. Quebec: Regulation respecting the quality of the work environment (R.R.Q. 1981, S2.1, r.15), with amendments. Ontario: Control of Exposure to Biological or Chemical Agents R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 833, with amendments. 16. OTHER INFORMATION The user must be instructed in the proper work procedure and be familiar with the contents of these instructions. Wording of Risk Phrases: R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R43 R60 R61 May cause sensitisation by skin contact. May impair fertility. May cause harm to the unborn child. The information on this data sheet represents our current data and is reliable provided that the product is used under the prescribed conditions and in accordance with the application specified on the packaging and/or in the technical guidance literature. Any other use of the product which involves using the product in combination with any other product or any other process is the responsibility of the user. Made by DHI Centre for Environment and Toxicology, Agern Allé 5, DK2970 Hørsholm, Denmark