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SAFETY DATA SHEET (93/112/EC)

1 Identification of the product and company

Ashland Specialty Chemical CompanyDrew Marine DivisionTRIATHLONSTRAAT 333078 HX RotterdamThe Netherlands

Ashland Specialty Chemical CompanyDivision of Ashland Inc. Telephone 010 479 01 44

Telefax : 010 479 71 35

Drew Marine Division

Emergency telephone nr.: +49 (0) 621 60-433 33 (24 h)

Supplier :

DREWPLUS T-4263Product :Product use : Foam control agent.

2 Composition / Information on ingredients

All components contained in this product are included in the EINECS/ELINCS-inventory

Chemical name : % : CAS-nr : OEL : Symbol : R-phrases :

Oxygenated aliphatic hydrocarbons 70 - 85 - - - - (*1

Emulsifier 1 - 10 Xi 36/38 (*1

Organo-metallic compound 1 - 10 (*1

Silicium dioxide (treated) 1 - 10 67762-90-7 6 mg/m3 - - (*2

Fatty acid derivatives 1 - 10 - - - - (*1

Notes :

*1) The exact chemical identity has been withheld as a trade secret.*2) Value for respirable dust.

3 Hazards Identification

Symbol: No hazard label required (EU-regulations).

Risk phrases : -

Health Hazards

Routes of exposure : skin contact.

Symptoms of exposure

Skin contact : Prolonged or repeated contact may cause: moderate irritation.

Eye contact : irritation.

In case of inhalation : nasal and respiratory irritation.

In case of swallowing : gastrointestinal irritation, nausea.

Issue date : 04/08/1997 Page 1 of 4

Supersedes : 04/03/1996 Date printed : 16/02/2001

Ashland Specialty Chemical CompanyDrew Marine Division

DREWPLUS T-4263

First-aid Measures4

Skin contact : After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water and soap.

Eye contact : In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medicaladvice. Check for small silica-particles.

Ingestion : Rinse mouth. Give at least two glasses of water to drink (dilution). Induce vomiting. Seekmedical advice. Keep person warm and quiet. NEVER give anything by mouth to anunconscious person.

Inhalation : Move person to fresh air.

Fire-fighting MeasuresNote: See also " Stability and Reactivity "

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Extinguishing media

Suitable : CO2, water fog, powder, alcohol resistant foam.

NOT to be used :

Special precautions :

Regular foam may not be effective. Water and foam may cause frothing.

Use water to keep containers cool.

Protective equipment :

Explosion hazards :

Wear self-contained breathing equipment.

Not applicable.

Fire hazards :

Hazardous decomposition products :

Combustible.

CO2, CO, Silicates, aluminium oxides.

6 Accidental Release Measures

Protective equipment See section : 8. " Exposure controls/ Personal protection "

Small spills : Small spills and remainder can be absorbed on inert material like sand, earth, vermiculite,etc. Collect the spill in a suitable container. Flush the area with plenty of water.

Large spills :

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Collect the spill in a suitable container. To clean the floor and all objects contaminated bythis material: Use an industrial cleaner and flush with plenty of water.

Handling and Storage

Handling : Provide for sufficient ventilation. Do not mix with acids or/and strong oxidizing materials.In use, may form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture above 136 C.

Storage :

8 Exposure controls/ Personal protection

Store at temperatures above 0 C. Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from heat.

Skin : Wear suitable gloves.Preferred material: PE, PP.Do NOT use: Natural rubber, Butyl rubber, PVC.

Eyes : Wear eye/face protection.Preferred type: Chemical splash goggles.

Respiratory tract : In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.




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Explosion limits (%-vol) : lower :

9 Physical and Chemical Properties(not to be taken as product specifications)

Unknown.

upper :

Volatile component(s) :

Vapour pressure :

Appearance : Opaque liquid.

'< 0.2 mbar (20 C ').

Evaporation rate :

Colour : yellow.

Slower than ether.

pH :

Odour : weak smell

Not applicable.

Solubility in water :

Boiling point : > 200 C.

Emulsifiable.

Further information :

Freezing/melting point : '0 C.

Relative density (water = 1) : 0.91

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Flash point : 136 C (PMCC)

Stability and Reactivity

Auto-ignition temp. : Unknown.

Chemical stability : Stable.

Hazardous polymerization :

Unknown.

Conditions to avoid :

various hydrocarbons.

Materials to avoid :

Hazardous decomposition products atnormal use :

None.

11 Toxicological Information

Viscosity: 175 cPs; The viscosity will increase considerably at temperatures below 5 C.

Acute toxicity

Oral LD50 (rat) : No specific test data available.

Dermal LD50 (rabbit) : No specific test data available.

No polymerisation possible.

Excessive heat.

Ecological Information

strong oxidizing materials, strong mineral acids.

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Toxicity to water organisms : No specific test data available.

(Bio)degradability :

BOD5 : 180000 mg O2 /l ( ISO-5815 )

COD : 1500000 mg O2 /l ( ISO-6060 )

13 Disposal considerations

Waste disposal : Contact a certified firm for proper disposal.




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14 Transport Information

Sea :

IMDG class :

UN-nr packing group :

None.

None

IMDG page :

EmS / MFAG-table : - /

Road :

-

IMDG Shipping name :

ADR; class - item : None.

ADR Shipping name : -

Air :

ICAO/IATA-DGR

-

-

The IATA instruction is subject to annual revision. Contact your local supplier

15 Regulatory Information

EU-labeling requirements : No hazard label required (EU-regulations).

Risk phrases : None

-

Safety phrases : None

-

National Regulations

EU Waste disposal code : 160503

VbF - Classification (D) : Not applicable

WGK (Germany) : 2, hazard to water organisms ( According to Annex 4 of VwVwS 06/1999 )

Phosphor content : 0

Nitrogen content : 0

Zinc content : 0

16 Other information

Revisions in this data sheet See section:03/07/1996: Section(s): 7 " Handling and Storage "04/08/1997: Section(s): National Regulations (D).

DREWPLUS T-4263 is a tradename of Ashchem I.P., Inc., used by Drew Divisions.

Important notice: This data sheet is a supplement to the technical instructions but does not replace them. The data are given in good faith based on information derivedfrom our knowledge of the product at the date of issue of this document. Each user is reponsible to determine that the product is suitable for the user's intendedapplication and that such usage complies with applicable legislative and administrative rules and guidelines. This data sheet may contain dotted lines (....), which mayindicate the missing of phrases in the computerized database. Please contact your local supplier.



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