# Material Safety Data Sheet

Material:

Version: 1.0 (US) Date of print: 09/22/ 2012 Date of last alteration: 04/09/2012

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### 1. Product and company identification

1.1 Identification of the substance or preparation:

Commercial product name:

Product group: R&D Material

Use of substance / preparation Industrial.

Intermediate chemical

1.2 Company/undertaking identification:

Manufacturer/distributor: Wacker Chemie AG

Hanns-Seidel-Platz 4

81737 München

Germany

Customer information: Wacker Chemical Corporation

3301 Sutton Road

Adrian, Michigan 49221-9397

USA

InfoLine:

Tel (517) 264-8240, Fax (517) 264-8740

Hours of operation:

Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm (eastern standard time)

Corporate website: www.wacker.com

Emergency telephone no. (24h): (517) 264-8500

Transportation emergency: (800) 424-9300 (CHEMTREC, USA)

(703) 527-3887 (CHEMTREC, international)

This MSDS was prepared by the Regulatory Affairs and Product Safety Department (RAPS) of Wacker Chemical Corporation.



### 2. Composition/information on ingredients

2.1 Chemical characterization (substance)

CAS No. Chemical characteristics

.

2.2 Information on ingredients:

This research and development material must be handled by or under the supervision of a technically qualified person. Follow

prudent practices for handling hazardous chemicals in laboratories when working with research and development materials. This

material does not contain any OSHA or WHMIS reportable hazardous ingredients.

Substances listed in the Subsections "HAPS" and "California Proposition 65 Carcinogens / Reprod uctive Toxins" that are not

listed in Section 2 are only present at quantities below 0.1% for California Proposit ion 65 listed toxins or below 1% for noncarcinogenic HAPS or they are in extricably bound in the product.



### 3. Hazards identification

3.1 Hazards classifications

HMIS® rating (product as packaged):

Health: 1 Fire: 0 Reactivity: 0 PPE: E

Hazardous Materials Identification System and HMIS are register ed trademarks of the National Pain t and Coatings Association.

(HMIS codes are based on contact with the product as packaged an d any hydrolysis by-products, if present.) Note: Respiratory

protection is only recommended in the event that ventilation or engineering controls are unable to maintain exposures below

recommended levels; or in the event of a sp ill or other emergency response situation.

Canadian WHMIS Classification: None.

3.2 Emergency overview and potential hazards

This material is not hazardous under OSHA criteria. This material is not hazardous under WHMIS criteria.

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Page: 2/8 Physical Hazards:

Nuisance dust.

Acute health effects

Route of entry or possible contact:

eyes , skin , inhalation (in case of dust formation) , ingestion .

Eye contact:

Slight irritation by mechanical effects is possible.

Skin contact:

No known skin hazards.

Inhalation:

Irritation of the respiratory tract in case of dust inhalation is possible.

Ingestion:

Not expected in industrial use.

Additional information on acute health effects:

The health hazard evaluation is based on test results and/or on known properti es of ingredients.

3.3 Further information:

Chronic health effects:

unknown

Medical conditions which may be aggravated by exposure:

none known

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:

Refer to Acute Health Effects, listed above.

Carcinogens/Reproductive toxins:

This material does not contain any reportable carcinogenic ingred ients. This material does not contain any reproductive toxins at

or above OSHA or WHMIS reportable levels.

See Section 11 for Toxicolo gical Informati on, if any.



### 4. First-aid measures

4.1 General information:

Get medical attention if irritation or ot her symptoms occur. Before seeking medical attention remove contaminated clothing and

shoes. Take a copy of the Safety Data Sheet when going for medical treatment.

4.2 After inhalation

If inhaled as dust, remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration

.

4.3 After contact with the skin

Wash with soap and water.

4.4 After contact with the eyes

If contact with eyes, immediately hold eyelids apart and flush with plenty of water for at least 15 min.

4.5 After swallowing

If swallowed, rinse mouth with water. Get medical a ttention if symptoms occur. Show label if possible.



### 5. Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Flammable properties:

Property: Value: Method:

Flash po int...............................................................: not applicable

Boiling point / boi ling range .....................................: not applicable

Lower explosion limit (L EL) .....................................: not applicable

5.2 Fire and explosion hazards:

Finely dispersed dust may form readily ignitable, flammable or explosive mixtures with air. No risk of dust explosion if produ ct is

properly stored, handled or transported.

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Page: 3/8 5.3 Recommended extinguishing media:

Use extinguishing measures appropriate to the source of fire.

5.4 Unsuitable extinguishing media:

sharp water jet .

5.5 Special exposure hazards arising from the substance or preparation itself, combustion products, resulting gases

not applicable .

5.6 Fire fighting procedures:

Fire fighters should wear full protective clothing includ ing a positive pressure self-c ontained breathing apparatus.



### 6. Accidental release measures

6.1 Precautions:

Avoid dust formation. Do not breathe dust.

HAZWOPER PPE Level: D

6.2 Containment:

Cover any spilled material in accordance with regulations to prevent dispersal by wind.

Spills of material which could reach surface waters must be reported to the United States C oast Guard National Response

Center's toll free phone number (800) 424-8802.

6.3 Methods for cleaning up

Take up mechanically and dispose of accord ing to local/state/federal regulations.

6.4 Further information:

Eliminate all sources of ignition.



### 7. Handling and storage

7.1 Handling

Precautions for safe handling:

Avoid dust formation.

Precautions against fire and explosion:

Fine dust may form explosive mixture with air. Keep away fr om open flames, heat and sparks. Avoid dust deposit, remove dust

regularly. Take precautionary measur es against electrostatic charging.

7.2 Storage

Conditions for storage rooms and vessels:

Observe precautionary measures against dust explosion.

Advice for storage of incompatible materials:

not applicable .

Further information for storage:

not applicable .



### 8. Exposure controls and personal protection

8.1 Engineering controls

Ventilation:

Use with adequate ventilation.

Local exhaust:

Recommendation in case of dust formation: Local exhaust ventilation which meets the re quirements of ANSI Z9.2 is

recommended to control airborne cont aminants at the point of use.

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Page: 4/8 8.2 Associate substances with specific control parameters such as limit values

Maximum airborne concentrations at the workplace:

CAS No. Material Type mg/m 3 ppm Dust fract.

Particulates not otherwise classified OSHA PEL 15.0 Inhalable

dust/mist

Particulates not otherwise classified OSHA PEL 5.0 Respirable

dust/mist

Particulates not otherwise classified A CGIH TWA 10.0 Inhalable

dust/mist

Particulates not otherwise classified A CGIH TWA 3.0 Respirable

dust/mist

Re Particulates not otherwise classified: The value is for particulate matter containing no asbestos and < 1% crystalline sili ca

(ACGIH).

8.3 Personal protection equipment (PPE)

Respiratory protection:

Recommendation in case of dust formation: A NIOSH approv ed particulate respirator with a P95 or higher rating.

Hand protection:

Any liquid-tight rubber or vinyl gloves.

Eye protection:

Safety glasses with side shields or chem ical safety goggles. Recommendation in case of dust formation: tight fitting chemical

safety goggles .

Other protective clothing or equipment:

Any standard or disposable coveralls. Provide eye bath and safety shower.

8.4 General hygiene and protection measures:

Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing dus t/vapor/mist/gas/aerosol. Do not eat or drink when handling. W ash

thoroughly after handling.



### 9. Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Appearance

Physical st ate / form................................................: solid - powder

Colo ur .....................................................................: white

Odour ......................................................................: odourless

9.2 Safety parameters

Property: Value: Method:

Melting point / melting r ange ...................................: not applicable

Boiling point / boi ling range .....................................: not applicable

Flash po int...............................................................: not applicable

Lower explosion limit (L EL) .....................................: not applicable

Vapour pr essure......................................................: not applicable

Densit y ....................................................................: approx. 2.4 g/cm3

Water solubility / miscib ility......................................: insoluble

pH-Val ue .................................................................: approx. 9 (100 g/l H 2 O)

Distribut. coeff. n- octanol/water...............................: not applicable

Viscosity (dynamic) .................................................: not applicable

9.3 Further information

Thermal decom position...........................................: approx. 200 °C (392 °F)



### 10. Stability and reactivity

10.1 General information:

If stored and handled in accordance with standard industrial practices no hazardous reactions are known.

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none known .

10.3 Materials to avoid

none known .

10.4 Hazardous decomposition products

If stored and handled properly: none known .

10.5 Further information:

Hazardous polymerization cannot occur.



### 11. Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Toxicological testing has not been conducted with this material. The toxicology information listed below is based on the

components and/or a byproduct of the material.

11.1.1 Acute toxicity

Assessment:

Based on the available data acute toxic effects are not expected after single oral exposure.

Product details:

Route of exposure Result/Effect Species/Test system Source

oral LD 50 : > 5000 mg/kg rat literature

11.1.2 Skin corrosion/irritation

Assessment:

Based on the available data a clinically re levant skin irritation hazard is not expected.

11.1.3 Serious eye damage / eye irritation

Assessment:

Based on the available data a clinically re levant eye irritation hazard is not expected.

11.1.4 Respiratory or skin sensitization

Assessment:

Based on the available data a sensitization reaction is not expected from this product.

11.1.5 Germ cell mutagenicity

Assessment:

For this endpoint no toxicological test data is available for the whole product.

11.1.6 Carcinogenicity

Assessment:

For this endpoint no toxicological test data is available for the whole product.

11.1.7 Reproductive toxicity

Assessment:

For this endpoint no toxicological test data is available for the whole product.

11.1.8 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)

Assessment:

For this endpoint no toxicological test data is available for the whole product.

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Assessment:

For this endpoint no toxicological test data is available for the whole product.

11.1.10 Aspiration hazard

Assessment:

Based on the physical-chemical properties of the product no aspiration hazard must be expected.

11.1.11 Further toxicological information

Other information: In case of dust forma tion: May cause eye irritation. Irritation of upper respiratory tract possible.



### 12. Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity

Assessment:

No expected damaging effects to aquatic organisms. According to current knowledge adverse effects on water purification plants

are not expected.

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Assessment:

For the product as a whole, no test data is available.

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

Assessment:

Bioaccumulation is not expected to occur.

12.4 Mobility in soil

Assessment:

No adverse effects expected.

12.5 Other adverse effects

none known



### 13. Disposal considerations

13.1 Product disposal

Recommendation:

Dispose of according to regulations by incineration in a spec ial waste incinerator. Observe lo cal/state/federal regulations.

13.2 Packaging disposal

Recommendation:

Completely discharge containers (no tear drops, no powder re st, scraped carefully). Containers may be recycled or re-used.

Observe local/state/federal regulations.



### 14. Transport information

14.1 US DOT & CANADA TDG SURFACE

Valuation ................................................ : Not regulated for transport

14.2 Transport by sea IMDG-Code

Valuation ................................................ : Not regulated for transport

14.3 Air transport ICAO-TI/IATA-DGR

Valuation ................................................ : Not regulated for transport

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### 15. Regulatory information

15.1 U.S. Federal regulations

TSCA inventory status and TSCA information:

Not all ingredients are listed on the TSCA Inventory. This is a research and dev elopment material and must be handled under th e

supervision of a technically qualified person.

TSCA 12(b) Export Notification:

This material does not contain any TSCA 12(b) regulated chemicals.

CERCLA Regulated Chemicals:

This material does not contain any CERCLA regulated chemicals.

SARA 302 EHS Chemicals:

This material does not contain any SARA extremely hazardous substances.

SARA 311/312 Hazard Class:

This product does not present any SARA 311/312 hazards.

SARA 313 Chemicals:

This material does not contain any SARA 313 chemicals above de minimus levels.

HAPS (Hazardous Air Pollutants):

This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.

15.2 U.S. State regulations

California Proposition 65 Carcinogens:

This material does not contain any chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer.

California Proposition 65 Reproductive Toxins:

This material does not contain any chemicals known to the state of California to cause reproductive effects.

Massachusetts Substance List:

This material contains no listed components.

New Jersey Right-to-Know Ha zardous Substance List:

This material contains no listed components.

Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Hazardous Substance List:

This material contains no listed components.

15.3 Canadian regulations

This product has been classified in accordance with the Hazard criteria of the CPR and the MS DS contains all the information

required by the CPR.

WHMIS Hazard Classes:

None.

DSL Status:

This material or one or more of its components is not listed on the Canadian Do mestic Substances List.

Non-DSL Chemicals:

CAS No. Chemical Upper limit wt. %

Proprietary Proprietary 100.0

Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List:

This material contains no listed components.

15.4 Other international regulations

EU Risk Phrases:

R-Phrase Description

R-

-

EU Safety Phrases:

S-Phrase Description

S-

-

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Listed on or in accordance with the following inventories:

EINECS - Europe

ECL - Korea

ENCS - Japan

IECSC - China



### 16. Other information

16.1 Additional information:

This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) meets the requirem ents of the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR

1910.1200). This product has been classified according to the haz ard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and

the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR. This information relates to the specific material designated and

may not be valid for such material used in combination with any ot her materials or in any process. Such information is to the b est

of our knowledge and belief accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, no repres entation, warranty or guarantee

expressed or implied, is made as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. It is the user's responsibility to satisfy himse lf as to

the suitability and completeness of such information for his own particular use. We do not accept liability for any loss or dam age

that may occur from the use of this information. Nothing herein shall be construed as a recommendation for uses which infringe

valid patents or as extending a license under valid patents. This MS DS provides selected regulatory information on this product

, including its components. This is not intended to include all r egulations. It is the responsibility of the user to know and com ply with

all applicable rules, regulations and laws relating to the product being used.

Vertical lines in the left-hand margin indicate changes compared with the previous version.

16.2 Glossary of Terms:

ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial

Hygienists

DOT - Department of Transportation

hPa - Hectopascals

mPa*s - Milli Pascal-Seconds

OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration

PEL - Permissible Exposure Limit ppm - Parts per Million

SARA - Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act

STEL - Short Term Exposure Limit

TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act

TWA - Time Weighted Average

WHMIS - Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials

Identification System

Flash point determination methods

........................................ Common name

ASTM D56................................................................................... T agliabue (Tag) closed cup

ASTM D92, DIN 51376, ISO 2592 .............................................. Cle veland open cup

ASTM D93, DIN 51758, ISO 271 9 .............................................. Pensky-Mart ens closed cup

ASTM D3278, DIN 55680, ISO 3679 .......................................... Setaflash or Rapid closed cup

DIN 51755 ................................................................................... Abel-Pensky closed cup

16.3 Conversion table:

Pressure:....................: 1 hPa * 0.75 = 1 mm Hg = 1 torr; 1 bar = 1000 hPa

Viscosity:....................: 1 mPa*s = 1 centipoise (cP)