# u.s. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONRECEIVED FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF HEARINGS WASHINGTON, DC 

## JAN 1!l Zat4 

## HEARING DOCKET
In the Matter of: FAA DOCKET No. Not Assigned ABO Supply LLC Respondent FAA Case No.2012SW700236 (Civil Penalty Action) FDMS No. FAA-2013-0713
COMPLAINANT'S MOTION FOR DECISION NOW COMES the Federal Aviation Administration (hereinafter "FAA") pursuant to Rule 218(5) of the Rules of Practice in FAA Civil Penalty Actions, 14 CFR § 

### 13.218(5). Complainant hereby moves the Court for an Order granting a Motion for Decision in favor of the Complainant, because there are no genuine issues as to material facts and the Complainant is entitled to a Motion for Decision as a matter of law. In support of this Motion, the Complainant states the following: I. INTRODUCTION Jurisdiction to hear this complaint is predicated upon the Federal hazardous material law, 49 U.S.C. 5123(a) and the hazardous material regulations that are promulgated pursuant to this statute. On August 5, 2013, the Federal Aviation Administration filed its complaint against ABO Supply, LLC ("ABO Supply"). On September 3, 2013, ABO Supply through its attorney filed its answer pursuant to 14 CFR § 

### 13.209(a). The complaint alleges that ABO Supply violated various sections of the Hazardous Material Regulations ("HMR") 49 CFR Parts 171-178 when it offered an undeclared shipment of hazardous material aboard an aircraft for transportation by air. The Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") seeks a civil penalty of $54,000.00 for violation of the hazardous material regulations stated in the complaint. This motion should be granted in its entirety because ABO Supply's actions violate the hazardous material regulations and pose a serious threat to air safety.

### II. BACKGROUND On or about June 14, 2012, Yemen LNG Company, LTD ("Yemen LNG"), 1Balhaf Plant, P.O. Box 15347, Sana'a Yemen ordered two bottles of Acetonitrile, optima from Gulf Industrial Supply FZE, ("Gulf Industrial Supply") PO Box 263013, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai United Arab Emirates. This order is reflected in the Pro Forma Invoice N° 007163, attached and marked as exhibit A. Gulf Industrial Supply is a sister company to Respondent, ABO Supply. Gulf Industrial Supply forwarded the order to ABO Supply in Houston, Texas. On or about August 7, 2012, the respondent, ABO Supply, purchased two bottles of the Acetonitrile Optima from Fisher Scientific. The document for this purchase is Exhibit B, attached. The Acetonitrile arrived at ABO Supply via ground service UPS. The shipment was received into ABO's warehouse unmarked and unlabeled. ABO Supply sold the Acetonitrile to its sister company Gulf Industrial Supply in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. III. ISSUES (1) Whether ABO Supply's actions constitute a violation of the Hazardous Material Regulations ("HMR'') 49 CFR Parts 171-178 when it offered a package containing an undeclared hazardous material, specifically Acetonitrile, 3, UN1648, PG II to Emirates Airlines, (Airbill Number 17632209940) for air transportation in commerce from Houston, Texas to Sana'a, Yemen. (2) Whether a civil penalty of $54,000.00 is appropriate for the facts and circumstances of this case. IV. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS TO WHICH THERE IS NO GENUINE DISPUTE 1. Complainant admits that ABO Supply is a "small business entity" as that term is utilized in Order 2150.3B, FAA Compliance and Enforcement Program, Appendix C, Sanction Guidance Hazardous Materials Enforcement, Paragraph 5. V. STANDARD FOR MOTION FOR DECISION Rule 218(5) of the Rules of Practice in FAA Civil Penalty Actions, Motion for Decision, 

### 14 CFR § 

### 13.218(5) is patterned after the summary judgment procedure set forth in Rule 56 of the 2

### Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Debra Paris v. VA, EEOC Document No. 01953377 (1997). 

### In Paris 

### the court explained that: The United States Supreme Court has stated that summary judgment is appropriate where the adjudicator determines that no genuine issue of material fact exists, as governed by the applicable substantive law. Anderson v. Liberty Lobby, Inc., 466 U.S. 242, 255

(1986). 

### An issue is genuine if the evidence is such that a reasonable fact-finder could find in favor of the non-moving party. Oliver v. Digital Equip. Corp., 846 F.2d 103, 105 (1st Cir. 1988). (Paris, at p. 2). 

### The party opposing summary judgment may not merely allege in a general or conclusive fashion that issues of fact exist or might exist. Fed. R. Civ. P. 56(e); Bragg v. Navistar Int'l Transp. Corp. r 

### 164 F. 3d 373, 378 (7th Cir. 1998). 

### Instead, to avoid summary judgment, the non-movant must set forth "specific facts showing that there is a genuine issue for trial." Fed. R. Civ. P. 56(e); Beck Oil 

### Co., Inc., v. Texaco Ref. 

### &Mktg., 25 F. 3d 559, 561 (7th 

### Cir. 1996). 

### "A dispute about a 

### material fact is 'genuine' only if a reasonable jury could render a verdict for the non-moving party 'if the record at trial were identical 

### to the record compiled in the summary judgment proceeding. '" Griffin v. City ofMilwaukee, 74 F. 3d 824, 827 (7th Cir. 1996). 

### As further explained below, there are no 

### genuine issues of material fact in this case that need to be decided by a fact finder and motion for decision should be granted in favor of the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA"). VI. ANALYSIS: LIABILITY Do ABO Supply's actions constitute a violation of the Hazardous Material Regulations ("HMR'') 49 CFR Parts 171-178 when it offered a package containing an undeclared hazardous material, specifically Acetonitrile, 3, UN1648, PG II to Emirates Airlines, (Airbill Number 17632209940) for air transportation in commerce from Houston, Texas to Sana'a, Yemen? Yes. The following analysis will explain the basis for the FAA's conclusion. ABO Supply Knowingly Offered Hazardous Material into air Commerce ABO Supply, LLC located in Houston, Texas is the American subsidiary of NUM R.S, its parent company located in St. Christophe, France. One of the company's missions is to provide 3

### freight forwarding to all destinations. ABO Supply claims that it contracts out its shipment of hazardous materials. Even if ABO Supply contracts its hazardous materials to a third party for shipment, it qualifies as business entity that regularly offers, accepts, or transports HAZMAT under the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration National Policy Order 2150.3B. Its warehouse personnel have a duty to inspect all shipments to prevent HAZMAT from placement in the stream of commerce. ABO Supply employees failed to conduct this duty on or about August 8, 2012. DHL Express shipment waybill number 4564429730 shows ABO Supply is the shipper. (See Exhibit C, attached). The description of the contents lists "QTY:2 ACETRONITRILE OPTIMA 1 LITER". Ignacio Jose Aurrecoechea, a sales representative for ABO Supply signed the shipper's agreement declaring that the shipment did not contain hazardous material. However, on a subsequent letter by Ignacio Jose Aurrecoechea, Sales Representative/Representante Comercial to Mr. Lukasz Kazimierczak at DHL admits he knew the material was hazardous material prior to placing it into commerce. (See Exhibit D, attached)
. The Emirates Cargo International air waybill number 32209940 lists the shipper as "Bridgeway Trading LLC, FOR: ABO SUPPLY, 11201 GREENS CROSSING BLVD, HOUSTON, STE 800, TX 77067 UNITED STATES". (See Exhibit E, attached). Because ABO Supply failed to inform DHL the shipment containing Acetonitrile was hazardous, the material was listed on the air waybill as "PILOT CONTROL VALVES//SLAC-2". In addition, the Cargo Manifest, dated August 15, 2012 lists the shipper as "BRIDGEWAY TRADING LLC, ATTN FOR: ABO SUPPLY, ADR: 11201 GREENS CROSSING BLVD, HOUSTON, STE 800 TX 77067 UNITED STATES". The Cargo Manifest lists the shipment as "2 PIECES (S.L.A.C.)" instead of two one liter bottles of Acetonitrile which is a hazardous material. (See Exhibit F)
. The Shipment Contained Hazardous Material On August 8, 2012, Ignacio Jose Aurrecoechea, a sales representative for ABO Supply offered DHL Express "QTY:2 ACETONITRILE OPTIMA 1 LITER". DHL Express shipment waybill number 45 6442 9730 is signed by Ignacio Jose Aurrecoechea declaring this material was not hazardous material. (See Exhibit C). In a subsequent letter to DHL, Ignacio Aurrecoehcea informed Mr. Lukasz Kazimierczak at DHL that he knew the material was hazardous prior to the shipment. (See Exhibit D). 

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### The Material Data Safety Sheet**(~MSDS")** 

### identifies the transport information on page 6 UN-No UN1648, Proper Shipping Name ACETONITRILE, Hazard Class, 3, Packing Group II. The MSDS also states the flashpoint of Acetonitrile is 35.6° F. (See Exhibit G, attached)
. Respondent offered the hazardous material to an Air Carrier The air waybill by Emirates Cargo International shows the shipper is Bridgeway Trading LLC, FOR: ABO SUPPLY, 11201 GREENS CROSSING BLVD, HOUSTON, STE 800 TX 77067, UNITED STATES. The issuing carrier's agent is DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING. The consignee's name is YEMEN LNG COMPANY LTD, ADBHAN BUILDING HADDAH STREET, PO BOX 15347 SANA'A REPUBLIC OF YEMEN. (See Exhibit E, attached). In addition, the Discrepancy Report for Non-Declared Hazardous Material, prepared by Emirates Cargo Manager, John Brown, indicates that the hazardous material was discovered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Moreover, this document lists the shipper as**~Bridgeway** 

### Trading LLC (for ABO Supply), 11201 Greens Crossing Blvd., Suite 800, Houston TX 77067. This document also lists the Freight Forwarder's name and address as**~DHL** 

### Global Forwarding, 19120 Kenswick Drive, Humble TX 77338. In short, the Discrepancy Report for NonDeclared Hazardous Material demonstrates this shipment was offered for transportation in air commerce from Houston, Texas to Sana'a, Yemen. The Shipment was Undeclared In the Discrepancy Report for Non-Declared Hazardous Material prepared by John Brown, an Emirates SkyCargo manager the report states in part: "This shipment was accepted by Emirates SkyCargo as screened Cargo from DHL Global Forwarding under the TSA's CCSP (Certified Cargo Screening Program). We moved it on EK212/19Aug, IAH-DXB (Dubai). Shipment was screened again at DXB and upon physical inspection one package was noted to have glass bottles with DG markings (UN1648). Hazmat documentation was not provided to Emirates at the time of tender. There were no exterior markings on the boxes to**in~icate** 

### hazmat was inside." Moreover, Ignacio Aurrecoechea, a sales representative from ABO Supply, knowingly put the hazardous material in commerce by


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### signing the DHL Express Shipment Waybill. His signature indicates no hazardous material was present in the shipment.
VII. ANALYSIS: CIVIL PENALTY A civil penalty of $54,000.00 is appropriate for the facts and circumstances of this case. "In determining the amount of the penalty, the decisionmaker must consider the 'nature, circumstances, extent and gravity of the violation,' and with respect to the violator, 'the degree of culpability, any history of prior violations, the ability to pay, and any effect on the ability to continue to do business,' and 'other matters that justice requires'" (49 U.S.C. § 

### 5123(c))
. 1 

### ABO Supply is registered as a limited liability corporation. It is a subsidiary of a foreign parent company NUM RS, located in Cergy, France. An ABO Supply company brochure obtained by the FAA Special Agent during the investigation describes the services of ABO Supply. The services it provides are as follows:

• Purchasing An international buying network to arbitrate on stock, currency, and price list;

• Logistics ABO Supply provides a team of storekeepers to control and group the orders;

• Packaging Integrated Industrial packaging company;
• Transit Freight forwarding to all destinations. During the investigation, it was discovered that the company contracts its hazardous material services to a third party. Based on this admission, the FAA treated ABO Supply under the hazardous material sanction guidance matrix as a business entity that regularly offers, accepts, or transports hazmat. This shipment was classified as an undeclared shipment within hazmat quantity guidelines.

1 Husky Corporation, FAA Order No. 2010-8 (June 16, 2010) at p.13. 

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### The undeclared hazardous material shipment by ABO Supply did not have: 

# • Shipping Papers 

# • Labeling 

# • Marking 

# • Packaging 

# • Training 

# • Emergency Response Information Although ABO Supply has no violation history, the company denies any responsibility. Secondly, it has not implemented any immediate corrective action. Furthermore, the sales representative for ABO Supply offered the Acetonitrile without attempting to ship it properly. This product is very flammable because it has a flashpoint of 36°F. Moreover, the flight was traveling from Houston, Texas to Sana'a, Republic of Yemen. Had a fire occurred on board the aircraft, the crew would not be in a position to land the aircraft in a safe location. CONCLUSION In short, by offering an undeclared shipment in air commerce, ABO Supply violated the hazardous material regulations pertaining to shipping, labeling, marking, packaging, training and emergency response. These actions pose a serious threat to the air transportation system in America. In weighing the totality of facts and circumstances, a civil penalty of no less than $54,000.00 is warranted. Based on the above-stated evidence, the Complainant requests that the Administrative Law Judge enter an Order against ABO Supply for each and every regulatory violation cited in its Complaint and assess a civil penalty against ABO Supply for $54,000.00.



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### Respectfully submitted this gili day of January 2014.

ERIC E. ANDERSON Regional Counsel Southwest Region

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# /~ ,(,1 I By,

# -~~·,:;=:Ut/f~''c-JL£1-"---'l"'dt:~.**·=lu='/=x~.d+-­** James Archier, Agency Attorney (817) 222-5074



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### CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Re: ABO Supply, LLC, FAA Case No. 2012SW700236 I hereby certify that on this date, I have sent via Federal Express an executed original and one copy of the Agency's Motion For Decision addressed as follows: Federal Aviation Administration Attention: Hearing Docket, AGC 430 600 Independence Avenue, SW Washington DC 20591 Wilbur Wright Building-Suite 2W1000 Washington, DC 20591 (original plus one copy) 

### (Federal Express) I further certify that on this date, I have sent via Federal Express a true copy of the Agency's Motion For Decision addressed as follows: The Honorable Richard C. Goodwin Administrative Law Judge Office of Hearings, M-20 Attn: Room E11-310 Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20590 FAX: (202) 366-7536 

### (Federal Express) I further certify that on this date, I have sent via Federal Express a true copy of the Agency's Motion For Decision addressed as follows:

E-mail
TEL: (713) 932-1540 FAX: (713) 932-1542 Mr. Scott L. Johnston Attorney at Law Givens & Johnston, PLLC Counselors at Law 950 Echo Lane, Suite 360 Houston, Texas 77024-2788 sjohnston@givensjohnston.com



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TOTAL AMOUNT EXW HOUSTON USA IN USD 588.55 Lead time excluding transport unless otherwise stated PAYMENTTERMS: 30 Days end of month Many thanks foryour enquiry, We hope to have fulfilledyour requirements, Kind regards, SUZANNE ABDEL-HAKIM Tel: +971 488 60 333 Email: suzanne.abdelhakim@gulf-industrial.com



## GOVERNMENT EXHIBIT A

MAIL ADDRESS : PO Box 263013 Jebel Ali Free Zone Dubai United Arab Emirates Offices: FZS2AA03, Jebel Ali Free Zone, South Zone, Dubai UAE -- License Number: 11739D-ac. Number 7653 08/07/2012
Customer PO#. LCAYE7163/01 Contact Phone Ignacio Aurrecoechea +1 713 482 2060 Fax +17134822061 

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### DHL Lukasz Kazimierczak

This letter is to informyou thatABO Supply, located in Houston Texas sold a "HAZMAT MATERIAL" to our sister company GIS located in Dubai. Itwas our understanding that the client was going to take care of all the DGD Packing and documentation, per Gl$'s notification
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# FisherScientific PartofThermo FisherScientific Material Safety Data Sheet Creation Date 16-Jun-2009 Revision Date 09-Sep-2011 Revision Number2

ProductName CatNo.

Synonyms
Recommended Use Company Fisher Scientific One Reagent Lane Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 Tel: (201) 796-7100 Acetonitrile A21-1; A21-4; A21-20; A21-200; A21-200LC; A21FB-19; A21FB-50; A21FB-115; A21FB-200; A21RB-115; A21RS-19; A21RS-2B; A21RS-50; A21RS-115; A21RS-200; A955; A955-1; A955-4; A955-212; A955-500; A993-1; A993RS-19; A996-1; A996-4; A996-4LC; A996N2-19; A996RS-2B; A996RS-50; A996RS-115;A996RS-200; A996SK-4; A996SS-19; A996SS2B; A996SS-50; A996SS-115;A996SS-200; A997-1; A997-4; A997-212; A997SK1; A997$K4; A99B-1; A99B-4; A99B-4LC; A99B-18; A99B-212; A99BN1-19; A998N2-19; A998POP-50; A998RS-19; A99BRS-28; A998RS50; A998RS-115; A998RS-200; A998SK-1; A998SK-4; A99BSS-28; A998SS-50; A99BSS-115;A998SS-200; A999-4; BP1165-50; BP1170-4; BP1170-450; BP1170N1-19; BP1170N2-19; BP1170POP-20; BP1170POP50; BP1170POP-200;BP1170RS-19; BP1170RS-2B; BP1170RS-50; BP1170RS-115; BP1170RS-200; BP1170RS-1350; BP1170SS-50; BP1170SS-115; BP1170SS-200; BP1170SS-1350; BP2405-1; BP2405SK-

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# I GThermo FisherScientific -Acetonitrile Revision Date 09-Sep-2011

Emergency Overview Flammable liquid and vapor Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and ifswallowed. Irritating to eyes. May cause

skin and respiratory tract irritation. May cause central nervous system effects. Liver and kidney injuries mayoccur. Colorless
TargetOrgans Potential Health Effects Acute Effects Principle Routes of Exposure Eyes Skin Inhalation Ingestion

Chronic Effects odoraromatic

Central nervous system (CNS), Respiratory system, Kidney, Liver, Eyes, Skin

Irritating to eyes. Harmful in contactwith skin. May cause irritation. Maybe metabolized to cyanide which -In turn acts by inhibiting cytochrome oxidase impairing cellular respiration. Harmful by inhalation. Inhalation maycause central nerJous system effects. May cause irritation

.. Maybe metabolizedto cyanide which in turn acts by inhibiting cytochrome oxidase impairing cellular respiration. Harmful ifswallowed. May cause central nervous system effects. Ingesflon may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Metabolism may release cyanide, which may result in headache, dizziness, weakness, collapse, unconsciousness, and possible death. Tumorigenic effects have been reported in experimental animals

.. Experiments have shown reproductive toxicity effects on laboratory animals. May cause adverse livereffects. May cause adverse kidney effects. Exposureto small amounts ofcyanide compounds overlong periods of time is reported to cause loss ofappetite, headache, weakness, nausea, dizziness, and

________jrritatian..offue..upp.euespiratocytract.and--eyes, See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information. Aggravated Medical Conditions

Haz/Non-haz Com anent

Eye Contact
Skin Contact
Inhalation Central nervoussystem disorders. Kidney disorders. Liverdisorders.

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Rinse immediately with plenty ofwater, also underthe eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Wash off immediately with plenty ofwaterfor at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention ls required. Move to fresh air. Ifbreathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation ifvictim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with a respiratory medical device. Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately.

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Flash Point Method Autoignition Temperature Explosion Limits Upper lower Suitable Extinguishing Media
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media Hazardous Combustion Products Do not induce vomiting. Cal! a physician or Poison Control Center immediately. Treat symptomatically_

2"C I 35.6"F No information available. 525"CI977"F
16 val% 3 val% C02, drychemical, drysand, alcohol-resistant foam. Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water spray. Watermay be ineffective No information available. Sensitivityto mechanical impact Sensitivity to static discharge No information available. No information available. Specific Hazards Arising from theChemical Flammable. Vapors mayform explosive mixtureswith air. Vapors maytravelto source of ignition and flash back. Containers may explodewhen heated. Protective Equipmentand Precautions for Firefighters As in anyfire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or**equivalent)-~'":~~ f~jl_Q!"otectiv~** _**gear;~---hermal-decompusltion** canie:a<:1-nnetease offh'itatfng gases-ana-·vapors. ---- - NFPA Health 2

Personal Precautions

Environmental Precautions Methods for Containmentand Clean Up

Handling Flammability 3 Instability 0 Physical hazards N!A

Wearself-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit Remove all sources ofignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Keep people awayfrom and upwind ofspill/leak. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Should not be released into the environment. Remove all sources ofignition. Soak up with inert absorbent material. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.. Use spark-prooftools and explosion-proofequipment Take precautionary measures against staticdischarges.

Use only undera chemical fume hood. Use explosion-proofequipment Use only non-sparking tools. Keep awayfrom open flames, hotsurfaces and sources ofignition. Take precautionary measures againststatic discharges. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not breathe vapors orspray mist.

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Engineering Measures
Exposure Guidelines Component Acetonitrile

Component Acetonitrile Keep tightly closed in a dry and cool place. Keep away from heat and sources ofignition. Protect from moisture. Flammables area.

Use only undera chemical fume hood. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety shovvers are close to the workstation location.

-- ACGIHTLV OSHA PEL NIOSH JDLH TWA 20 ppm (Vacated) TWA: 40 ppm IDLH: 500 ppm Skin (Vacated) TWA 70 mg/m3 TWA: 20 ppm (Vacated) STEL: 60 ppm TWA: 34mgfm3 (Vacated)**STEL~** 105 mg/m3 nNA:40ppm TWA: 70**~0/m 3**  Quebec Mexico OEL (TWA) OntarioTWAEV TWA; 40ppm TWA:40 ppm TWA: 20 ppm TWA: 67 mg/m3 TWA: 70 mg/m3 Skin STEL: 60 ppm STEL: 60 ppm STEL: 101 mg/m3 STEL: 105 mg/m3 Ceiling: 10ppm Ce!ling: 11 mg/m3 Skin NIOSH IDLH: ImmediatelyDangerous to Life orHealth Personal Protective Equipment

____**__fy_~fa.c~** Prote_c_ti.on Skin and body protection Respiratory Protection

Physical State Appearance odor OdorThreshold pH Vapor Pressure Vapor Density Viscosity Boifing Point/Range Melting Point/Range Decomposition temperature Flash Point Evaporation Rate Specific Gravity Solubility log Pow MolecularWeight _______Wearappropriate**pr:atecthte..e.yeglasses.o~emical** safety.-gGggles as--desGFiSed·by0SHNs-- eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Wearappropriate protective gloves and clothing to preventskin exposure. Followthe OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Usea NlOSH/MSHAor European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or ifirritation orother symptoms are experienced.

Liquid Colorless aromatic No information .available. No information available. 97 mbar @ 20

### ·c 1.42 (Air= 1.0) 0.36 cP at 20

### ·c 81- 82"C /177.8- 179.6"F@ 760 mmHg -46"C I-50.8"F No information available. 2"C/35.6"F (Butyl Acetate= 1.0) 0.781 Soluble in water No data available 41.04

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Stability Conditions to Avoid Incompatible Materials Hazardous Decomposition Products
Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous Reactions

.

Acute Toxicity

Com

Irritation ToxicologicallySynergistic Products
Chronic Toxicity Carcinogenicity

Sensitization Mutagenic Effects Reproductive Effects Developmental Effects Teratogenicity OtherAdverse Effects LDSO Oral 2460 m /k Rat

Irritating to eyes No information available. Stable under norma! conditions. Incompatible products. Keep away from open flames, hotsurfaces and sources ofignition. Exposure to moisture. Strong oxidizing agents, Strong acids, Reducing agents Hydrogen cyanide (hydrocyanic acid), Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Carbon monoxide (CO), Carbon dioxide (C02) Hazardous polymerization does not occur None undernormal processing.

LDSO Dermal LCSO Inhalation 2000 m /k Rabbit 7551 m Rat 8 h

There are no known carcinogenicchemicals in this product

No information available. Mutageniceffects have occurred in experimental animals. Experiments have shown reproductive toxicity effects on laboratory animals. Developmental effects have occurred in experimental animals. Teratogeniceffects have occurred in experimental animals Tumorigeniceffects have been reported in experimental animals

.. See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

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Endocrine Disrupter Information No information available

Ecotoxicity

Persistence and Degradability No information available Bioaccumulation/Accumulation No information available Mobility Component log Pow Acetonitrile -0.34

Waste Disposal Methods Chemical waste generators must determinewhether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardouswaste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification. Com anent RCRA - U SeriesWastes RCRA- PSeries Wastes Acetonitrile--**75~os-a--** 

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DOT UN-No UN1648 ProperShipping Name ACETONITRILE Hazard Class 3 Packing Group II
TOG UN-No UN1648 ProperShipping Name ACETONITRILE Hazard Class 3 Packing Group II
lATA UN-No 1648 Proper Shipping Name ACETONITRILE

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Packing Group
IMDG/IMO UN-No ProperShipping Name Hazard Class Packing Group

International Inventories Component TSCA Acetonitrile T
Legend: X- Listed 1648 ACETONITRILE 3 II

DSL NDSL X
- EINECS EUNCS NLP 200-835-
- 2

E -Indicates a substancethatisthe subjectofaSection5(e) Consent order underTSCA. F- Indicates a substancethatis the subjectofaSection5(f) Rule underTSCA. Revision Date 09-Sep-2011

PICCS ENCS AICS CHINA KECL

X X X X X

N -Indicates a polymericsubstance containing nofree-radical initiatorinits inventory name butis considered to coverthe designated polymermade with anyfree-radical initiatorregardless ofthe amount used. P- Indicatesa commenced PMN substance R -Indicatesa substancethatisthe subjectofa Section 6 risk managementrule underTSCA. S
- lndicate_s a substa_nce that is**ide_!l_tj_fi~tt** in a progg5:e_d orfinal___Signlfic.anLNewlJs_e Rule

___

- --T---=--tndfCates a subStanCe that isthe subjectofa Section_4 test rule underTSCA. XU -Indicates a substance exemptfrom reporting underthe Inventory Update Rule, i.e. Partial Updating oftheTSCAInventory Data Base Production and Site Reports (40 CFR 710{8). Y1**~Indicates** an exempt polymerthathas a number-average molecularweight of1,000 or greater. Y2- Indicates an exempt polymerthat is a polyesterand is made onlyfrom reactants included in aspecified list oflow concern reactantsthat comprises one ofthe eligibillty criteria forthe exemption rule.
U.S. Federal Regulations TSCA 12(b) Com onent Acetonitrile SARA 313 Component CAS-No Acetonitrile 75-05 8 SARA311/312 Hazardous Categorization Acute Health Hazard Yes Chronic Health Hazard No Fire Hazard Yes

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Weight%

>95 SARA 313 ·Threshold Values% 1.0Thermo FisherScientific -Acetonitrile
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard Reactive Hazard Clean WaterAct Not applicable No No Revision Date 09-Sep-2011

Component CWA- Hazardous Substances CWA -Reportable Quantities CWA- Toxic Pollutants CWA- Priority Pollutants Acetonitrile X
Clean AirAct Component HAPS Data Class 1 Ozone De letors Class 2 Ozone De letors Acetonitrile X OSHA Not applicable CERCLA This material, as supplied, contains one or more substances regulated as a hazardoussubstance underthe Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and LiabilityAct (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302) Com onent Hazardous Substances RQs CERCLA EHS RQs Acetonitrile 5000 lb California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.
State Right-to-Know co·m·onent NewJerse Penns lvania Illinois Rhode Island Acetonitrile X X X X X U.S. DepartmentofTransportation Reportable Quantity (RQ): N DOT Marine Pollutant N DOTSevere Marine Pollutant N U.S. DepartmentofHomeland Security This product does not contain any DHS chemicals. Other International. Regulations Mexico -Grade Serious risk, Grade 3 Canada This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria ofthe Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR. WHMIS Hazard Class 82 Flammable liquid D1A Very toxic materials 028 Toxic materials

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Prepared By

Creation Date Print Date Revision Summary Disclaimer Regulatory Affairs Thermo Fisher Scientific Email: EMSDS.RA@thermofisher.com 16-Jun-2009 09-Sep-2011 "***", and red text indicates revision Revision Date 09-Sep-2011

The information provided on this Safety Data Sheet is correctto the bestofour knowledge, information and beliefatthe date ofits publication. The information given is designed only as a guideforsafe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is notto be considered as awarrantyorquality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid forsuch material used in combination with any other material orin any process, unless specified in the text

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DiscrepancyReportforNon-DeclaredHazardousMaterial ReportDate: 27August2012 Prepared by: John Brown, Cargo ManagerIAH (Ph# 281 443 2975) Air CarrierName: Emirates CurrentLocation ofthe Shipment: Emirates Warehouse in Dubai,UAE (In custody ofDubai Police) Subject: Undeclared HazmatFound in aCargo Shipment DateofOccurrence: 19 August 2012 Reference: AirWaybill# 176 32209940 Shipper'sNameand Address: BridgewayTradingLLC (forABO Supply), 11201 GreensCrossingBlvd, Suite 800, Houston TX 77067 FreightForwarder'sNameand Address: DHLGlobal Forwarding, 19120 KenswickDrive, Humble TX 77338 Nature ofDiscrepancy: AWB 176 32209940,2boxes, 23.5 kgs, Houston, Texas (IAH)to Sanaa,Yemen (SAH) ThisshipmentwasacceptedbyEmirates SkyCargoas screenedcargo from DHLGlobalForwardingnnder theTSA'sCCSP (Certified CargoScreeningProgram).We moved it on EK212/19Aug, IAH-DXB (Dubai). Shipmentwas screened again at DXB and upon physical inspection one packagewas notedto have glassbottles with DG markings (UN1648). Hazmatdocumentation was notprovidedto Emirates atthetime oftender. Therewere no exteriormarkings on theboxes to indicate hazmatwas inside. The cargo remains in policecustody at DXB. Itwill notbe forwarded to SAHuntil the shipperorDHL appoints an agentto perform propermarkings, labeling and documentation. Attachments: Emirates receiving station documentation at IAH Photos ofinterior and exteriorofboth boxes

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Emirates SkyCargo · 19115 Lee Road ·Tower"B" ·Suite 210 ·HumbleTexas 77338 · United States ofAmerica Email: skycargoiah@emirates.com www.skycarqo.com