Safety Data Sheet

ANTIPREX N40V
Revision date : 12.05.2010 Version: 1.1 Page: 1/6 (30494428/SDU_GEN_CA/EN)

1. Product and Company Identification

Company BASF Canada Inc. 100 Milverton Drive Mississauga, ON L5R 4H1, CANADA 24 Hour Emergency Response Information CANUTEC (reverse charges): (613) 996-6666 BASF HOTLINE: (800) 454-COPE (2673)

Chemical family:

Aqueous solution based on: acrylic polymers

2. Hazards Identification
Emergency overview

Signal word: Colour: Appearance: State of matter: Odour: Health: Physical/Chemical hazards:
Potential health effects

NOTICE! ! yellow liquid liquid mild This product has no known adverse effect on human health. Spills are very slippery.

Primary routes of entry: Skin, Eyes, Inhalation Chronic exposure: Inhalation of mists or sprays may lead to respiratory irritation. Prolonged or repeated contact may cause slight skin irritation. May cause eye and skin irritation.

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients

This material does not contain any hazardous components that are reportable according to WHMIS criteria.

4. First-aid Measures
Inhalation:

Safety Data Sheet

ANTIPREX N40V
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5. Fire-fighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing media: dry powder, carbon dioxide, water spray, foam Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: No restrictions. Protective equipment for fire-fighting: Chemical protection suit, suitable gloves, boots and self contained breathing apparatus.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Cleanup: Pick up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, earth etc.). Scoop into marked containers for disposal as chemical waste. Wear suitable protective equipment. Should not be released into the environment. Spills are very slippery.

7. Handling and Storage

Handling

General advice: As with all industrial chemicals, use good industrial practices when handling. Avoid eye, skin, and clothing contact. Do not inhale. Do not taste or swallow. Use only with adequate ventilation.
Storage

General advice: Keep at temperatures between 5C and 40C Keep only in the original container. Keep container dry. Store in a cool, dry area with adequate ventilation. Avoid extremes of temperature, especially frost and freezing conditions. Temperature tolerance:

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ANTIPREX N40V
Revision date : 12.05.2010 Version: 1.1 Page: 3/6 (30494428/SDU_GEN_CA/EN) Product may freeze; however, it should recover upon warming. Should freezing occur, warm slowly. Thawed product should be thoroughly mixed with low shear agitation prior to use. > for industrial use only <

8. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Work in well ventilated areas. Do not breathe vapors or mist.
Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection: Use NIOSH approved respirator as needed to mitigate exposure. Eye protection: Tightly fitting safety goggles (splash goggles) (EN 166) Body protection: Wear chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing. General safety and hygiene measures: There are no OSHA or ACGIH exposure guidelines available for component(s) in this product.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Colour: Form: State of matter: Odour: pH value: Evaporation rate: Lower explosion limit: Upper explosion limit: Flash point: Self-ignition temperature: Melting point: Boiling point: Vapour pressure: Density: Vapour density: Partitioning coefficient noctanol/water (log Pow): Viscosity, dynamic: Solubility in water: Solubility in other solvents: yellow liquid liquid mild 6.5 - 8.0 Not tested Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable approx. 100 C Not tested approx. 1.3 g/cm3 Not tested Not applicable Not tested miscible Not tested

10. Stability and Reactivity

Stability: Stable

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ANTIPREX N40V
Revision date : 12.05.2010 Version: 1.1 Page: 4/6 (30494428/SDU_GEN_CA/EN) Conditions to avoid: Avoid temperature extremes, especially frost and freezing conditions. Substances to avoid: Reactive chemicals. Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Reacts with strong oxidizing agents. Hazardous decomposition products: No decomposition expected under normal storage conditions.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute oral toxicity:

not determined
Acute inhalation toxicity:

not determined
Acute dermal toxicity: Skin irritation:

rabbit:

(OECD Guideline 404) Not an irritant.

Eye irritation:

rabbit:

(OECD Guideline 405) Not an irritant.

Skin Sensitization:

Not a sensitizer.
Subacute toxicity:

not determined
Chronic toxicity:

not determined
Subchronic Toxicty:

not determined Genetic toxicity: Ames Test: negative Carcinogenicity: None of the components in this product at concentrations greater than 0.1% are listed by IARC; NTP, OSHA or ACGIH as a carcinogen. Reproductive toxicity: not determined Developmental toxicity/teratogenicity: not determined Neurotoxicity: Not determined

12. Ecological Information

Toxicity to fish: 96 h/LC50: = > 100 ppm

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ANTIPREX N40V
Revision date : 12.05.2010 Version: 1.1 By analogy with a product of similar composition Toxicity to aquatic invertebrates: Not tested Toxicity to aquatic plants: Not tested EC50: > 100 mg/l Toxicity to microorganisms: Not tested EC50: > 100 mg/l Biodegradation: Not tested not determined Chemical oxygen demand (COD): (calculated) 900 mg/g Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD): < 10 mg/g Page: 5/6 (30494428/SDU_GEN_CA/EN)

13. Disposal Considerations

Waste disposal of substance: Dispose of in accordance with national, state and local regulations.

14. Transport Information

TDG (Canada) Road transport

Special shipping information: Special shipping information: Special shipping information:

Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations. Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations. Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations.

International Air Transport Association (IATA) International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG)

15. Regulatory Information

Canada: Domestic Substances List (DSL): US: Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA): All components either exempt or listed on the DSL All component(s) comprising this product are either exempt or listed on the TSCA inventory

Canada Regulations

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS Classification): This product is not WHMIS controlled.

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ANTIPREX N40V
Revision date : 12.05.2010 Version: 1.1 Significant New Activity Conditions (SNAC): This product does not contain any components subject to a SNAC Notice.
International Regulations

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Chemical Weapons Convention: This product does not contain any component(s) listed under the Chemical Weapons Convention Schedule of Chemicals.

16. Other Information

Product Safety Contact: Prepared by: Date / Revised: Jody Pilbeam (905) 812-7280 Generation date

This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations.

ANTIPREX N40V is a registered trademark of BASF Canada or BASF SE Due to the merger of CIBA and BASF Group all Material Safety Data Sheets have been reassessed on the basis of consolidated information. This may have resulted in changes of the Material Safety Data Sheets. In case you have questions concerning such changes please contact us at the address mentioned in Section I. END OF DATA SHEET