Material Safety Data Sheet Section 1. Product and Company Identification

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1 Material Safety Data Sheet Section 1. Product and Company Identification Product Name Manufacturer For More Information Call Technical Service Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Kelmate Kjeldahl Digestion Mixture, EMD Chemicals Inc. P.O. Box Democrat Road Gibbstown, NJ Prior to January 1, 2003 EMD Chemicals Inc. was EM Industries, Inc. or EM Science, Division of EM Industries, Inc. Product Code Effective Date Print Date 11/8/ /15/2005 In Case of Emergency Call CHEMTREC (USA) CANUTEC (Canada) 24 Hours/Day: 7 Days/Week Synonym Material Uses Kjeldahl Digestion Mixture Analytical reagent. Chemical Family mixture Section 2. Composition and Information on Ingredients Component CAS # % by Weight Potassium Sulfate Selenium Section 3. Hazards Identification Physical State and Appearance Solid. Emergency Overview WARNING! HARMFUL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED. CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: BLOOD, KIDNEYS, LIVER, SPLEEN, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. Routes of Entry Inhalation. Ingestion. Potential Acute Health Effects Eyes May be hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). Skin May be hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant). Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering. Inhalation Hazardous in case of inhalation. May be hazardous in case of inhalation (lung irritant).

2 Kelmate Kjeldahl Digestion Mixture, Potential Chronic Health Effects Medical Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: Ingestion Hazardous in case of ingestion. Carcinogenic Effects This material is not known to cause cancer in animals or humans. Section 4. First Aid Measures Eye Contact Skin Contact Inhalation Ingestion Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures Flammability of the Product Auto-ignition Temperature Flash Points Additional information See Toxicological Information (section 11) Page: 2/7 Repeated exposure to a highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or many human organs. Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention. In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Cold water may be used. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention immediately. Non-flammable. Flammable Limits Products of Combustion Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances Fire Fighting Media and Instructions Protective Clothing (Fire) Special Remarks on Fire Hazards Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: No. Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: No.

3 Kelmate Kjeldahl Digestion Mixture, Page: 3/7 Section 6. Accidental Release Measures Small Spill and Leak Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Large Spill and Leak Spill Kit Information Stop leak if without risk. Do not get water inside container. Do not touch spilled material. Use water spray to reduce vapors. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas; dike if needed. Call for assistance on disposal. Be careful that the product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities. No specific spill kit required for this product. Section 7. Handling and Storage Handling Do not ingest. Avoid breathing dust. Keep container closed. on clothing. Storage Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Engineering Controls Personal Protection Protective Clothing (Pictograms) Respiratory Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit. Eyes Splash goggles. Body Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Hands Gloves. Feet Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill Product Name Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self-contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product. Exposure Limits Potassium Sulfate Selenium EH40-OES (United Kingdom (UK), 1997). NIOSH REL (United States, 1994). TWA: 0.2 mg/m 3 10 hour(s). BMWA_MAK (Austria, 2001). STEL: 0.3 mg/m 3 4 times per shift, 15 minute(s). NOHSC (Australia, 1995). Notes: Documentation for the substances with this footnote can be found in the 5th Edition of the ACGIH documentation of the threshold limit values and biological exposure indices.1 For all other substances with 'H' in Column 7 the documentation can be found i n the 6th Edition of the ACGIH

4 Kelmate Kjeldahl Digestion Mixture, Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties Odor Page: 4/7 documentation of the threshold limit values and biological exposure indices.2 Lijst Grenswaarden (Belgium, 1998). VL: 0.2 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). SUVA (Switzerland, 2001). Notes: Not Temporary Kurzzeitsgrenzwerte: 0.1 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: Dust MAK: 0.05 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: Dust MAK-Werte Liste (Germany, 2000). Spitzenbegrenzung: 0.1 mg/m 3 4 times per shift, 30 minute(s). Form: Inhalable fraction TWA: 0.05 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: Inhalable fraction TRGS900 (Germany, 2000). Notes: Not Tentative Spitzenbegrenzung: 0.4 mg/m 3 Arbejdstilsynet (Denmark, 2000). GV: 0.1 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Tyterveyslaitos (Finland, 2001). STEL: 0.3 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). NAOSH (Ireland, 1999). OEL: 0.1 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). JSOH (Japan, 1996). Ministry of Labor (KR, 1997). Secretary of Work and Social Security (MX, 1994). CPT: 0.2 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Nationale MAC-lijst (Netherlands, 2001). Notes: Legal TGG 8 uur: 0.1 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Arbeidstilsynet (Norway, 2001). AN: 0.05 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). NZ OSH (NZ, 1994). Notes: Exposure can also be estimated by biological monitoring. AFS (Sweden, 2000). NGV: 0.1 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: Dust ACGIH TLV (United States, 2000). OSHA PEL 1989 (United States, 1989). Color Physical State and Appearance Molecular Weight Molecular Formula ph Boiling/Condensation Point Grey. Solid.

5 Kelmate Kjeldahl Digestion Mixture, Melting/Freezing Point Page: 5/ C ( F) based on data for: Potassium Sulfate. Weighted average: C ( F) Specific Gravity Vapor Pressure Vapor Density Odor Threshold Evaporation Rate LogKow Solubility The only known value is 4.28 (Water = 1) (SELENIUM). Partially soluble in water. Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Stability and Reactivity The product is stable. Conditions of Instability Incompatibility with Various Substances Rem/Incompatibility Hazardous Decomposition Products Hazardous Polymerization Se, sulfur oxides (SO2, SO3...) Will not occur. Section 11. Toxicological Information RTECS Number: Potassium Sulfate TT Selenium VS Toxicity Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 6601 mg/kg (Rat) (Calculated value for the mixture). Chronic Effects on Humans Acute Effects on Humans Synergetic Products (Toxicologically) Irritancy Sensitization Carcinogenic Effects Toxicity to Reproductive System Teratogenic Effects May be hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). May be hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant). Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering. Hazardous in case of inhalation. May be hazardous in case of inhalation (lung irritant). Hazardous in case of ingestion. Draize Test: This material is not known to cause cancer in animals or humans.

6 Kelmate Kjeldahl Digestion Mixture, Mutagenic Effects Page: 6/7 Section 12. Ecological Information Ecotoxicity BOD5 and COD Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation The products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself. Section 13. Disposal Considerations EPA Waste Number Treatment D010 Section 14. Transport Information DOT Classification TDG Classification IMO/IMDG Classification ICAO/IATA Classification + U.S. Federal Regulations Specifed Technology - Contact your local permitted waste disposal site (TSD) for permissible treatment sites. Always contact a permitted waste disposal (TSD) to assure compliance with all current local, state, and Federal Regulations. Proper Shipping Name: CHEMICALS, N.O.S. RQ: Proper Shipping Name: CHEMICALS, N.O.S. RQ: Proper Shipping Name: CHEMICALS, N.O.S. RQ: Section 15. Regulatory Information WHMIS (Canada) TSCA 8(b) inventory: Potassium Sulfate; Selenium SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products were found. SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found. SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: Potassium Sulfate; Selenium SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: Potassium Sulfate: Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard; Selenium: Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard, Delayed (Chronic) Health Hazard SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting: SELENIUM 1% Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: SELENIUM Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found. Clean air act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were found. Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products were found. Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found. Class D-1B: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (TOXIC). Class D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC). International Regulations CEPA DSL: Potassium Sulfate; Selenium This product has been classifed in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Product Regulations and the MSDS contains all required information.

7 Kelmate Kjeldahl Digestion Mixture, EINECS Potassium Sulfate Selenium Page: 7/7 DSCL (EEC) International Lists This product is not classified according to the EU regulations. Australia (NICNAS): Potassium Sulfate; Selenium China: Selenium Germany water class: Selenium Japan (MITI): Potassium Sulfate Korea (TCCL): Potassium Sulfate; Selenium State Regulations Philippines (RA6969): Potassium Sulfate; Selenium China: SELENIUM Pennsylvania RTK: SELENIUM: (environmental hazard, generic environmental hazard) Massachusetts RTK: SELENIUM New Jersey: SELENIUM California prop. 65: No products were found. Section 16. Other Information National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.) Health Fire Hazard Reactivity Specific Hazard Changed Since Last Revision + Notice to Reader The statements contained herein are based upon technical data that EMD Chemicals Inc. believes to be reliable, are offered for information purposes only and as a guide to the appropriate precautionary and emergency handling of the material by a properly trained person having the necessary technical skills. Users should consider these data only as a supplement to other information gathered by them and must make independent determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use, storage and disposal of these materials and the safety and health of employees and customers and the protection of the environment. EMD CHEMICALS INC. MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE, WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS.