SAFETY DATA SHEET MONOETHANOLAMINE (MEA)

1 SAFETY data SHEET according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 MONOETHANOLAMINE (MEA) Version 1 Revision Date Print Date GB / EN 1/137 SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING Product identifier Trade name : MONOETHANOLAMINE (MEA) REACH Registration Number : 01-2119486455-28-0004 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Use of the Substance/Mixture : Specific use(s): Refer to attached exposure scenario Annex. Details of the supplier of the SAFETY data SHEET Company : Akzo Nobel Functional Chemicals AB Ethylene Amines ANC Stenungsund Stenunge All 3 SE 444 85 Stenungsund Sweden Telephone : 4630385000 Telefax : 46303770551 E-mail address : Emergency telephone number Emergency telephone number : 020 99 60 00 Kemiakuten, SE +31 57 06 79 211 AkzoNobel, NL SECTION 2.

2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Classification of the substance or mixture Classification (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008) Acute toxicity, 4, H302 Acute toxicity, 4, H332 Acute toxicity, 4, H312 Skin corrosion, 1B, H314 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, 3, Respiratory system, H335 Chronic aquatic toxicity, 3, H412 MONOETHANOLAMINE (MEA) Version 1 Revision Date Print Date GB / EN 2 / 137 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16. Classification (67/548/EEC, 1999/45/EC) Corrosive, C, R34 Harmful, Xn, R20/21/22 For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

3 Label elements Labelling (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008) Symbol(s) : Signal word : Danger Hazard statements : H302 + H312 + H332 Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Precautionary statements : Prevention: P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. Response: P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

4 Rinse skin with water/ shower. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Hazardous components which must be listed on the label: Ethanolamine 141-43-5 Other hazards No further data available. PBT and vPvB assessment : This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of or higher. MONOETHANOLAMINE (MEA) Version 1 Revision Date Print Date GB / EN 3 / 137 MONOETHANOLAMINE (MEA) Version 1 Revision Date Print Date GB / EN 4 / 137 SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Substances CAS-No.

5 : 141-43-5 Hazardous substance Chemical Name PBT vPvB OEL CAS-No. EC-No. REACH No. Classification (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008) Classification (67/548/EEC) Concentration [%] Ethanolamine 141-43-5 205-483-3 01-2119486455-28 Acute Tox. 4; H302 Acute Tox. 4; H332 Acute Tox. 4; H312 Skin Corr. 1B; H314 STOT SE 3; H335 Aquatic Chronic 3; H412 C; R34 Xn; R20/21/22 100 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16. For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16. REACH - Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern for Authorisation (Article 59).

6 REACH - Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern for Authorisation (Article 59). : not applicable SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES Description of first aid measures General advice : Immediate medical attention is required. Move out of dangerous area. Show this SAFETY data SHEET to the doctor in attendance. If inhaled : If breathed in, move person into fresh air. Consult a physician after significant exposure. In case of skin contact : Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Immediate medical treatment is necessary as untreated wounds from corrosion of the skin heal slowly and with difficulty.

7 If skin irritation persists, call a physician. In case of eye contact : Rinse with plenty of water. Get medical attention immediately. Continue to rinse during transport. Remove contact lenses. Protect unharmed eye. Keep eye wide open while rinsing. Small amounts splashed into eyes can cause irreversible tissue damage and blindness. MONOETHANOLAMINE (MEA) Version 1 Revision Date Print Date GB / EN 5 / 137 If swallowed : Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Take victim immediately to hospital. Do not induce vomiting! May cause chemical burns in mouth and throat.

8 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Symptoms : No information available. Risks : No information available. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Treatment : Treat symptomatically. SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media : Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Specific hazards during firefighting / Specific hazards arising from the chemical : Water spray may be ineffective unless used by experienced firefighters.

9 Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses. Combustion products : Carbon oxides nitrogen oxides (NOx) Advice for firefighters Special protective equipment for firefighters : Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit. Further information : Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This must not be discharged into drains. Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations. For SAFETY reasons in case of fire, cans should be stored separately in closed containments. SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Personal precautions : Use personal protective equipment.

10 Wear respiratory protection. Ensure adequate ventilation. Environmental precautions Environmental precautions : Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities. MONOETHANOLAMINE (MEA) Version 1 Revision Date Print Date GB / EN 6 / 137 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Methods for cleaning up / Methods for containment : Soak up with inert absorbent material ( sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder). Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. Reference to other sections Additional advice : For personal protection see section 8.