### SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture This Product is Not Hazardous under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard . Classification according to OSHA HCS ( 2012 ): GHS : Not Classified . Human health : May be slightly irritating to skin and eyes . The effect is reversible and the duration depends on the dose . Label elements Label in accordance with OSHA HCS (2012): Based on information from the manufacturer regarding the chemical composition, the substance is not liable to classification and labelling . Other hazards PBT/vPvB : None known . 

### SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY

/UNDERTAKING Product identifier Product name : Alkanolamine - acid - anhydride reaction product (AAA reaction product) Container size : - Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Application : Binder for the production of Rockwool products . Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Supplier : Umicore Specialty Materials Brugge NV Kleine Pathoekeweg 82 B -8000Brugge Belgiem Tel : +32.50.320.720 Fax : +32.50.316.047 info . usmb@eu . umicore . com www . usmb . be Responsible for material safety data sheet authoring : SDS_info@dhigroup . com Emergency telephone number Emergency telephone : National Capital Poison Center : 1-800-222-1222 Product name : Revision Date : Alkanolamine - acid - anhydride reaction product (AAA reaction product) 2013-05-28 Page : Print date : SDS - ID : 1/9 2013-05-28 US - EN /1.0 P/ N - no .: 

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### SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures Inhalation : Move into fresh air and keep at rest . Skin contact : Remove contaminated clothes and rinse skin thoroughly with water . Eye contact : Immediately flush with plenty of water for up to 15 minutes . Remove any contact lenses and open eyelids widely . If irritation persists : Seek medical attention and bring these instructions . Ingestion : Immediately rinse mouth and drink plenty of water . Keep person under observation . If person becomes uncomfortable seek hospital and bring these instructions . Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Symptoms/effects : See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms . Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Medical attention /treatments : None known . 

### SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing media Extinguishing media : Use fire - extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials . Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Specific hazards : During fire, health hazardous gases may be formed . Advice for firefighters Protective equipment for fire -fighters : Selection of respiratory protection for fire fighting : follow the general fire precautions indicated in the workplace . 

### SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Substances Alkanolamine - acid - anhydride reaction product (AAA reaction product). Synonyms, trade names : Reaction product of Diethanolamine with Tetrahydrophtalic anhydride and Trimellic anhydride DEA/acid anhydride reaction product Product name : Revision Date : Alkanolamine - acid - anhydride reaction product (AAA reaction product) 2013-05-28 Page : Print date : SDS - ID : 2/9 2013-05-28 US - EN /1.0 P/ N - no .: 

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### SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Personal precautions : Avoid contact with skin and eyes . In case of spills, beware of slippery floors and surfaces . Environmental precautions Environmental precautions : Avoid discharge into water courses or onto the ground . Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Spill Cleanup Methods : Dam and absorb spillage with sand, sawdust or other absorbent . Wash with water and soap . Reference to other sections References : For personal protection, see section 8 . For waste disposal, see section 13 . 

### SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling Safe handling advice : Avoid contact with skin and eyes . Observe good chemical hygiene practices . Technical measures : Keep the workplace clean . Technical precautions : Not relevant . Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Technical measures for safe storage : No special precautions . Storage conditions : Store in tightly closed original container . Storage temperature : 10° C - 50° C / 50° F - 120° F Specific end use (s) Specific use ( s ): Not relevant . Product name : Revision Date : Alkanolamine - acid - anhydride reaction product (AAA reaction product) 2013-05-28 Page : Print date : SDS - ID : 3/9 2013-05-28 US - EN /1.0 P/ N - no .: 

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### SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Information on basic physical and chemical properties Appearance : Amber- colored liquid Odor : Slight odor of ammonia pH : ~ 6,5 Boiling point : ~ 100 ° C / ~ 212 ° F Flash point : >120 ° C / > 248 ° F Explosion limits : Not relevant . Vapor pressure : Not available . Relative density : 1.30 g /cm 3 Solubility : Soluble in water . Other information Other data : Mean surface tension : 58mN / m ( 20° C / 68° F ) 

### SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Control parameters No occupational exposure limit assigned . Exposure controls Engineering measures : No special precautions . Personal protection : Personal protection equipment should be chosen according to the ANSI standards and in discussion with the supplier of the personal protective equipment . Hand protection : Risk of contact : Wear protective gloves . Nitrile gloves are recommended, but be aware that the liquid may penetrate the gloves . Frequent change is advisable . Other types of gloves can be recommended by the glove supplier . Eye protection : Risk of splashes : Wear goggles/face shield . Skin protection : Wear apron or protective clothing in case of splashes . Hygiene measures : Wash hands after handling . Environmental Exposure Controls : Not available . Product name : Revision Date : Alkanolamine - acid - anhydride reaction product (AAA reaction product) 2013-05-28 Page : Print date : SDS - ID : 4/9 2013-05-28 US - EN /1.0 P/ N - no .: 

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### SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity Reactivity : None known . Chemical stability Stability : Stable under normal temperature conditions . Possibility of hazardous reactions Hazardous Reactions : None known . Conditions to avoid Conditions/ materials to avoid : None specific . Incompatible materials Incompatible materials : None known . Hazardous decomposition products Hazardous decomposition products : None under normal conditions . 

### SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Information on toxicological effects Inhalation : Not relevant . Skin contact : LD 50> 2000mg/ kg ( OECD 402 ). Non irritating to skin . ( OECD 404 ). Prolonged contact may cause redness and irritation . The effect is reversible and the duration depends on the dose . Studies indicate no evidence of sensitization . ( OECD 429 ). Eye contact : Non irritating to eyes .( OECD 405 ). However may irritate and cause redness and pain . The effect is reversible and the duration depends on the dose . Ingestion : LD 50> 2000mg/ kg ( OECD 423 ). No harmful effects expected in amounts likely to be ingested by accident . However, ingestion may cause irritation and malaise . Specific effects : None known . There is no evidence of mutagenic or clastogenic potential . ( OECD 471 , OECD 473 ) This product contains no ingredient above 0.1 % listed on the NTP, OSHA or IARC carcinogen lists . Product name : Revision Date : Alkanolamine - acid - anhydride reaction product (AAA reaction product) 2013-05-28 Page : Print date : SDS - ID : 5/9 2013-05-28 US - EN /1.0 P/ N - no .: 

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### SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity Ecotoxicity : The product is not expected to be hazardous to the environment . LD 50(Zebra fish, 96h ): > 100mg/ l EC 50( Daphnia/48h ): > 100mg/ l EC 50( algae, 72 h ): > 100mg/ l Persistence and degradability Degradability : Not readily biodegradable . Bioaccumulative potential Bioaccumulative potential : No data available on bioaccumulation . Mobility in soil Mobility : No data available . Results of PBT and vPvB assessment PBT/vPvB : Not relevant . Other adverse effects Other adverse effects : None known . 

### SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste treatment methods Dispose of spillage, waste and residue in accordance with local, state or national legislation . Product name : Revision Date : Alkanolamine - acid - anhydride reaction product (AAA reaction product) 2013-05-28 Page : Print date : SDS - ID : 6/9 2013-05-28 US - EN /1.0 P/ N - no .: 

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### SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION

The product is not covered by international regulation on the transport of dangerous goods ( IMDG, IATA, DOT ). UN number UN - No : - UN proper shipping name Proper Shipping Name : - Transport hazard class (es) Class : - Packing group PG : - Environmental hazards Marine pollutant : No . Environmentally Hazardous substance : No . Special precautions for user Special precautions : None known . Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code Transport in bulk : Not relevant . Product name : Revision Date : Alkanolamine - acid - anhydride reaction product (AAA reaction product) 2013-05-28 Page : Print date : SDS - ID : 7/9 2013-05-28 US - EN /1.0 P/ N - no .: 

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### SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture Special provisions : TSCA : Not listed . New substance . SARA ( 311/312 ) Hazard categories : Fire Hazard : No . Reactive Hazard : No . Pressure Hazard : No . Acute Health : No . Chronic Health : No . State and local regulation may apply . This product contains no ingredient above 0.1 % listed on the NTP, OSHA or IARC carcinogen lists . NFPA Rating : Health : 1 Fire : 1 Reactivity : 0Other :- National regulation : The following lists and legislation have been checked : The Code of Federal Regulation, Title 29 , part 1910 . Occupational Safety and Health Standards, Hazard Communication, with amendments . The Code of Federal Regulation, Title 29 , part 1910 . Occupational Safety and Health Standards, Air contaminants ( OSHA) , with amendments . The Code of Federal Regulation, Title 40 , part 261.33 . Identification and listning of hazardous waste . The Code of Federal Regulation . Title 40 , part 355.50 . Emergency Planning and Notification . The Code of Federal Regulation . Title 40 , part 302.4 . Designation, Reportable Quantities, and Notification . The Code of Federal Regulation . Title 40 , part 68.130 . Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions . The Code of Federal Regulation . Title 40 , part 372.65 . Toxic Chemical Release Reporting : Community Right to Know . Threshold Limit Values ( 2012 ) , ACGIH, by the American Conference on Governmental Industrial Hygienists . U . S . Department of health and human services : 2011 - Report on Carcinogens - 12 th Edition . International Agency for Research on Cancer ( IARC ): IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans . Lyon : IARC, World Health Organization . State of California . Environmental Protection Agency . California Proposition 65 , with amendments . Chemical Safety Assessment CSA status : Not relevant . Product name : Revision Date : Alkanolamine - acid - anhydride reaction product (AAA reaction product) 2013-05-28 Page : Print date : SDS - ID : 8/9 2013-05-28 US - EN /1.0 P/ N - no .: 

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### SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION

The user must be instructed in the proper work procedure and be familiar with the contents of these instructions . The information on this data sheet represents our current data and is reliable provided that the product is used under the prescribed conditions and in accordance with the application specified on the packaging and /or in the technical guidance literature . Any other use of the product which involves using the product in combination with any other product or any other process is the responsibility of the user .

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