SAFETY DATA SHEET 278, REV A Effective Date: April 19, 2007

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1 Pitney Bowes Dry Lint-free Page: 1 of 6 SECTION 1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING Pitney Bowes Dry Lint Free Reorder 949-B, CK0-1, CK0-3, CK0-3 Manufacturer: Pitney Bowes Inc. Address: 1 Elmcroft Road, Stamford, CT For SDS Copies: (go to search) rth America: International: Emergency/Chemtrec: rth America International (collect call) MSDS Prepared By: Chemical Review Board WHMIS Reviewed April 16, 2007 SECTION 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Emergency Overview: Towelette saturated with a straw colored liquid with an alcohol odor. May cause eye and skin irritation. EU Preparation Classification Irritant (Xi), Dangerous for the Environment (N), R43, R51/53 (1999/45/EC): See Section 16 for full text of EC Classification and R Phrases SECTION 3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS INGREDIENT NAME CAS NO./EINECS NO. % EC SUBSTANCE CLASSIFICATION (67/548/EEC) Propylene Glycol / ne Triethanolamine / <1 Xi R36/38 1-Methoxy-2-propanol / R10 d-limonene (Dipentene) / Xi, N R10, R38, R43, R50/53 Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether / Xi R36 See Section 16 for full text of EC Classification and R Phrases SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES Eyes: : Ingestion: Inhalation: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of cool to lukewarm, holding eyelids open to assure thorough rinsing. Get medical attention if irritation persists. This product is intended for use on the skin. If irritation or other symptoms develop, discontinue use and get medical attention. Ingestion is unlikely with this product, however if it occurs, DO NOT induce vomiting. Never give fluids or induce vomiting if the victim is unconscious or having convulsions. Get medical attention. If symptoms occur, remove person to fresh air. If irritation or pulmonary symptoms develop, consult a physician.

2 Page: 2 of 6 SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES Extinguishing Media: Use foam, carbon dioxide or water spray to extinguish the fire. Fire Fighting Instructions: Firefighters should wear positive pressure self- contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing for fires in areas where chemicals are used or stored. Cool fire exposed containers with water. Unusual Fire and Explosion ne expected. Hazards: Known or Anticipated Hazardous May produce carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. s of Combustion: SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Accidental Release Measures: Ventilate the area and eliminate ignition sources. Personal Precautions: Avoid contact with eyes. Environmental Precautions: Avoid release to the environment. Methods for Cleanup: Large Spill: Contain and collect into a suitable container. Small Spill: Collect towels for reuse or disposal in a suitable container. SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling: Avoid contact with eyes. Keep product away from excessive heat and sources of ignition. Use with adequate ventilation. Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep away from heat, sparks and open flames. Keep out of the reach of children. Other Precautions: ne required. SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTION Occupational Exposure Limits: Propylene Glycol 10 mg/m3 TWA AIHA WEEL Triethanolamine 1-Methoxy-2-propanol d-limonene (Dipentene) Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether 10 mg.m3 UK WEL 5 mg/m3 TWA ACGIH TLV ne Established 100 ppm TWA, 150 ppm STEL ACGIH TLV 100 ppm TWA, 150 ppm STEL UK WEL ne Established 25 ppm TWA AIHA WEEL ne Established

3 Page: 3 of 6 SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering Controls: Ventilation Requirements: Personal Protective Equipment: Eye/Face Protection: Protection: Respiratory Protection: Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: ne required with normal use. General office ventilation is adequate under normal use conditions. ne required under normal use conditions. ne required under normal use conditions. ne required under normal use conditions. ne required under normal use conditions. SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance: Towelette saturated with a straw colored liquid with an alcohol odor. Boiling Point: t available Freezing Point: t applicable Octanol/Water Partition t applicable Coefficient: Odor: Alcohol Odor Threshold: t availablee Percent Volatile: 100% of the saturating solution ph Value: t available Physical State: Towelette saturated with a liquid Reactivity in Water: ne Solubility in Water: Miscible Specific Gravity or Density 0.97 (saturating solution) (Water=1): Vapor Density: t available Vapor Pressure: t available Volatile Organic Compounds: 126 g/l (non-exempt VOC saturating solution) Flammable Limits in Air (% by Volume): LEL: t available UEL: t available Flash Point: ne Autoignition Temperature: ne SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability: Stable Incompatibility With Other ne known. Materials: Hazardous Decomposition Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. s: Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Relevant Routes of Exposure: contact, inhalation, eyes Potential Health Effects: Eyes: Direct may cause irritation with redness, tearing and blurred vision.

4 Page: 4 of 6 SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION : Prolonged skin contact may cause irritation, drying of the skin and dermatitis. Ingestion: Ingestion is unlikely due to the product form. Swallowing large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, dizziness and drowsiness. Inhalation: Excessive inhalation may cause respiratory irritation and possible nervous system effects; nausea, dizziness,and drowsiness. Medical Conditions Generally Pre-existing skin disorders may be aggravated by prolonged exposure Aggravated By Exposure: to this product. Carcinogenicity: NTP: IARC: OSHA: ACGIH: EU: OTHER: Acute Toxicity Data LD50: 20,000 mg/kg LD50: 20,800 mg/kg LD50: 4920 ul/kg LD50: >20 ml/kg LD50: 3739 mg/kg LD50: mg/kg LD50: 4400 mg/kg LD50: >5000 mg/kg LD50: 5500 ul/kg LD50: 4200 ul/kg animal testing has been conducted on this product as sold. The data reported below is the available data for the product components obtained from the published literature. VALUE ANIMAL ROUTES COMPONENTS Propylene Glycol Propylene Glycol Triethanolamine Triethanolamine 1-Methoxy-2-propanol 1-Methoxy-2-propanol d-limonene (Dipentene) d-limonene (Dipentene) Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether d- Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecological Information: data available SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Disposal Considerations: Dispose in accordance with local, state or provincial and federal or national regulations. SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION t regulated for transportation under IATA/ICAO, IMDG, US DOT, EU ADR, or Canadian TDG Regulations.

5 Page: 5 of 6 SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION EU Regulations: EU: All the components are listed on the EINECS inventory. EU Labeling: Canadian Regulations: US Federal Regulations: US State Regulations: Dangerous for the Irritant Environment R43 May cause sensitization by skin contact. R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects on the environment. S24 Avoid skin contact. S57 Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination. WHMIS: Class D, Division 2, Subdivision B, Toxic material causing other chronic effects. This product contains chemical or chemical compounds listed in the following SARA Title III categories: Extremely Hazardous Substances (302): ne Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (313): Glycol Ether 1-5% SARA 311/312 Hazards: Acute Health TSCA: All the components of this product are listed in the EPA TSCA Inventory. This product does not contain any chemicals subject to California Proposition 65. SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION NFPA Codes: Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0 HMIS Codes: Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0 Protection: EU Classes and Risk Phrases for Reference (See Sections 2 and 3): Xi Irritant N Dangerous for the Environment R10 Flammable R36 Irritating to eyes. R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin. R38 Irritating to skin. R43 May cause sensitization by skin contact. R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects on the environment.

6 Page: 6 of 6 SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects on the environment. Other Information: Keep out of reach of children.