Material Safety Data Sheet Product Trade Name: Electrocleaner Revision Date: 10/11/12

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1 Material Safety Data Sheet Product Trade Name: Electrocleaner Revision Date: 10/11/12 * * * Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification * * * Product Trade Name: Electrocleaner Distributor Information Gesswein Co. Inc. Tel: Hancock Ave. Emergency Tel: (CHEMTEL) Bridgeport CT Product Description: Electrocleaner for soft metals. * * * Section 2 - Hazardous Ingredients * * * CAS # Component Percent Sodium Carbonate < Sodium Metasilicate < Sodium Hydroxide <15 Additional Information: This product is considered hazardous under 29 CFR (Hazard Communication). * * * Section 3 - Hazards Identification * * * Emergency Overview: DANGER -- CORROSIVE! Powder. May cause severe irritation or burns to the eyes, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and respiratory system. Eye Contact: This product is severely irritating to the eyes and may cause irreversible damage including burns and blindness. Skin Contact: Corrosive to the skin. Contact with the skin or mucous membranes may cause severe irritation and burns. This product contains a component that may cause allergic skin reactions. Skin Absorption: This product is not expected to be absorbed through the skin. Ingestion: This product may produce corrosive damage to the gastrointestinal tract if it is swallowed. Inhalation: Inhalation of dusts of this product may cause severe irritation and burns to the respiratory tract. Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Pre-existing eye, skin and respiratory disorders. * * * Section 4 - First Aid Measures * * * Eye Contact: Hold eyelids apart and flush with running water for at least 15 minutes. Seek Skin Contact: Wash affected area with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. Seek Ingestion: If conscious, one to two glasses of water or milk. Do not induce vomiting. Get Page 1 of 5

2 Inhalation: Move victim to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen and get medical attention. Special Treatment/Notes to Physician: None. * * * Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures * * * Flash Point: None Upper Flammable Limit (UFL): Not applicable Flammability Classification: Non-flammable Lower Flammable Limit (LFL): Not applicable Fire & Explosion Hazards: No information available. Decomposition Products: Irritating and toxic gases or fumes may be released during a fire. Extinguishing Media, PPE, and Guidance to Firefighters: Use any media suitable for surrounding fire. Wear protective clothing with self-contained breathing apparatus. * * * Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures * * * Containment and clean up procedures must be conducted in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations. Containment and Clean-up Procedures: Stop the flow of material, if this can be done without risk. Wear appropriate protective equipment and clothing during clean up. Sweep up material into a chemical waste container. Flush spill area with water. Dispose of collected material according to local, state, and federal regulations. * * * Section 7 - Handling and Storage * * * Handling and Storage Procedures: Wear appropriate personal protective clothing. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. NEVER ADD WATER TO PRODUCT. For dilutions, add product slowly to water while stirring. Use caution; heat may be generated. Store in a cool, dry place away from incompatible materials. Emptied containers of this product may contain hazardous vapors and residue. Clean thoroughly before reusing or discarding. Do not use a welding torch to cut container. Do not use for water or food storage. * * * Section 8 - Exposure Controls / Personal Protection * * * Exposure Guidelines: A: General Product Information: Follow all applicable exposure limits. Keep formation of airborne mists to a minimum. B: Component Exposure Limits: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT CAS # PEL(mg/m3) TLV(mg/m3) Sodium Carbonate N.E. N.E. Sodium Metasilicate N.E. N.E. Sodium Hydroxide *OSHA-PEL and ACGIH-TLV are 8-Hour TWA unless otherwise noted. *per CFR 29, Part ; ingredients listed only if deemed hazardous and comprise 1% or greater of the composition (0.1% or greater for carcinogens). Engineering Controls: Ventilation should effectively remove and prevent buildup of any vapor or mist generated from the handling of this product. Page 2 of 5

3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Eyes/Face Protective Equipment: Chemical goggles, face shield (if splashing is possible). Skin Protection: Impervious gloves. Gloves should be tested to determine suitability for prolonged contact. Use of impervious apron and boots are recommended. Respiratory Protection: NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator if dust, fumes, or vapors are excessive. Personal Protective Equipment: Eyewash fountains and emergency showers are required. * * * Section 9 - Physical & Chemical Properties * * * Physical State: Solid Appearance: White granular powder Odor: Mild ph: 12.2 Specific Gravity: 66.0 lb/ft3 (bulk density) Evaporation Rate: Not applicable Solubility Water: Appreciable Viscosity: Not applicable Vapor Density: Not applicable Vapor Pressure: Not applicable Octanol-Water Coefficient: Not applicable Boiling Point: Not applicable Boiling Range: Not applicable Melting Point: Not determined Freezing Point: Not applicable Flash Point: None Auto-ignition Temperature: Not determined Decomposition Point: Not determined Flammability: Non-flammable Flammability Limits-Low: Not applicable High: Not applicable * * * Section 10 - Chemical Stability & Reactivity Information * * * Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions. Conditions to Avoid: None known. Incompatibility: Strong acids. Adding water to this product may cause localized overheating and splattering. This product may react with oxidizing agents. Decomposition Products: Irritating and/or toxic fumes and gases may be emitted upon the product's decomposition. Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. * * * Section 11 - Toxicological Information * * * Acute Toxicity: A: General Product Information Eye Contact: This product is severely irritating to the eyes and may cause irreversible damage including burns and blindness. Skin Contact: Corrosive to the skin. Contact with the skin or mucous membranes may cause severe irritation and burns. This product contains a component that may cause allergic skin reactions. Skin Absorption: This product is not expected to be absorbed through the skin. Ingestion: This product may produce corrosive damage to the gastrointestinal tract if it is swallowed. Inhalation: Inhalation of dusts of this product may cause severe irritation and burns to the respiratory tract. Chronic Hazards: No information available for this product. Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Pre-existing eye, skin and respiratory disorders. Page 3 of 5

4 B: Component Analysis - LD50/LC50: Sodium Carbonate: Oral LD50 (Rat) = 4090 mg/kg; Inhalation LC50 (Rat) = 2300 mg/m3/2h; Oral LD50 (Mouse) = 6600 mg/kg; Inhalation LC50 (Mouse) = 1200 mg/m3/2h. Sodium Metasilicate: Oral LD50 (Rat) = 1153 mg/kg; Oral LD50 (Mouse) = 770 mg/kg. Sodium Hydroxide: Dermal LD50 (Rabbit) = 1350 mg/kg. Carcinogenicity: A: General Product Information: No additional information available for this product. B: Component Carcinogenicity: None. NTP: No. IARC: No. OSHA: No. ACGIH: No. * * * Section 12 - Ecological Information * * * Ecotoxicity: A: General Product Information: No data available for this product. B: Component Analysis - Ecotoxicity - Aquatic Toxicity: Sodium Carbonate: LC50 (Bluegill) = 320 mg/l/96h. Sodium Hydroxide: LC50 (Rainbow Trout) = 45.5 mg/l/96h. Environmental Fate: No data available for this product. * * * Section 13 - Disposal Considerations * * * Wastes must be tested using methods described in 40 CFR Part 261. Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains, and sewers. It is the generator s responsibly to determine if the waste meets applicable definitions of hazardous wastes. State and local regulations may differ from Federal disposal regulations. Dispose of waste material according to Local, State, Federal and Provincial Environmental Regulations. * * * Section 14 - Transportation Information * * * US DOT Information: UN 3262, CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S., (CONTAINS SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM METASILICATE), 8, PG II. Marine Pollutant: Not classified as a marine pollutant. IMDG Classification: Not determined. IATA Classification: Not determined * * * Section 15 - Regulatory Information * * * US Federal Regulations A: General Product Information: No additional information available. B: Component Analysis: This material contains one or more of the following chemicals required to be identified under SARA Section 302 (40 CFR 355 Appendix A), SARA Section 313 (40 CFR ) and/or CERCLA (40 CFR 302.4). Page 4 of 5

5 HAZARDOUS CERCLA SECT 302 SECT 313* COMPONENT RQ LBS. TPQ LBS. TOXIC % by Wt. Sodium Hydroxide 1000 N.A. No <15 SARA 311/312 HAZARDS: Immediate (Acute)... True Chronic*... False Fire... False Sudden Release-of-Pressure.. False Reactive... True State Regulations A: General Product Information: No additional information available. Other Regulations A: General Product Information: All components are on the U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory List. B: Component Analysis Inventory CAS# Component TSCA DSL EINECS Sodium Carbonate Yes Yes Yes Sodium Metasilicate Yes Yes Yes Sodium Hydroxide Yes Yes Yes * * * Section 16 - Other Information * * * HMIS Ratings: Health: 3 Fire: 0 Reactivity: 1 Personal Protection: X Hazard Scale: 0=Minimal 1=Slight 2=Moderate 3=Serious 4=Severe * = Chronic hazard Key/Legend: ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists NFPA = National Fire Protection Association CERCLA = Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act NIOSH = National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health EPA = Environmental Protection Agency NTP = National Toxicology Program HMIS = Hazardous Material Identification System OSHA = Occupational Safety and Health Administration IARC = International Agency for Research on Cancer SARA = Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act MSHA = Mine Safety and Health Administration TSCA = Toxic Substance Control Act The information presented herein is believed to be factual as it has been derived from the works and opinions of persons believed to be qualified experts; however, nothing contained in this information is to be taken as a warranty or representation for which Gesswein Co. Inc. bears legal responsibility. The user should review any recommendations in the specific context of the intended use to determine whether they are appropriate. Page 5 of 5