MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET PLASTICLOR 52L PAGE 1 OF 10 CHLORINATED PARAFFIN MSDS 017/R

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1 Reg. No. 2001/019171/07 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET PLASTICLOR 52L PAGE 1 OF 10 NCP CHLORCHEM (Pty) Ltd EMERGENCY TELEPHONE No.: Cnr Allandale Road & Chloor Road, Chloorkop TELEPHONE No.: P O Box 150, KEMPTON PARK 1620 FAX No.: SOUTH AFRICA 1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION TRADE NAME ACTIVE INGREDIENT CHEMICAL NAME CHEMICAL FAMILY IUPAC NAME SYNONYMS Plasticlor 52L Chlorinated Paraffin Chlorinated Paraffin Halogenated hydrocarbons Alkanes, C14-C17, Chloro Chlorinated Paraffin (C14-17), Chloroalkanes, Chloroparaffin, Medium-chain chlorinated paraffin, C14-17 CHEMICAL ABSTRACTS No EINECS No MOLECULAR FORMULA CxH(2x-y+2)Cly where x = and y =1-17 HAZCHEM CODE NIOSH No. Not regulated RV COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON THE COMPONENTS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION C14-C17Chlorinated hydrocarbons, (containing less than 1% C10-C13). Chlorination: 52%. Contains long-chain epoxidised soya oil as additive at concentration of <1% by weight. Contains no Hazardous Components in accordance with EC Directive 93/112/EEC. EEC HAZARD CLASSIFICATION Not available RISK PHRASES: SAFETY PHRASES: R40/R20/R22: Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation and if swallowed. R36: Irritating to eyes S1/2: Keep locked up and out of the reach of children. S24/25: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S23: Do not breathe gas/flumes/vapour/spray. S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice. Immediately and show the label where possible. 3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION MAIN HAZARDS Toxic when ingested. Combustion product is hydrogen chloride which is irritating to eyes and respiratory system Recommended Exposure Limit: None established for this product.

2 PLASTICLOR 52L PAGE 2 OF 10 Toxicological Data: LD50 (oral, rat) = greater than 4000 mg/kg. HEALTH EFFECTS - EYES Prolonged and repeated contact may cause mild irritation. HEALTH EFFECTS - SKIN Prolonged and repeated contact may cause mild irritation. HEALTH EFFECTS - INGESTION Ingestion of large amounts of chlorinated paraffins may cause intestinal obstruction. Repeated exposure to high levels may result in liver or kidney damage. HEALTH EFFECTS - INHALATION Not volatile at room temperature. Inhalation is not a likely route of exposure at normally encountered temperatures. ADDITIONAL MEDICAL INFORMATION CARCINOGENICITY There is sufficient evidence for the carcinogenicity of a commercial chlorinated paraffin product of average carbon-chain length C12 and average degree of chlorination 60% in experimental animals. There is limited evidence for the carcinogenicity of a commercial chlorinated paraffin product of average carbon-chain length C23 and average degree of chlorination 43% in experimental animals. No data were available from studies in humans on the carcinogenicity of chlorinated paraffins. Overall evaluation: Chlorinated paraffins of average carbon-chain length C12 and average degree of chlorination approximately 60% are possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B). This product is a C14-C17 chlorinated paraffin, medium chain product. MUTAGENICITY Studies for mutagenicity were negative. TERATOGENICITY AND EMBRYOTOXICITY No information is available. REPRODUCTIVE HAZARDS No information is available. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES PRODUCT IN EYE Immediately flush eyes thoroughly for at least 10 minutes with running water. Hold eyelids open during flushing. If irritation persists, repeat flushing and obtain medical attention immediately.

3 PLASTICLOR 52L PAGE 3 OF 10 PRODUCT ON SKIN Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected areas with soap and water. If irritation persists, obtain medical advice immediately. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. PRODUCT INGESTED If victim is alert and not convulsing, give 1 glass of water to dilute material. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If spontaneous vomiting occurs, have victim lean forward with head down to avoid breathing in of vomitus, rinse mouth and administer more water. Obtain medical attention immediately. PRODUCT INHALED Move victim to fresh air. Give artificial respiration ONLY if breathing has stopped. Give cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if there is no breathing and no pulse. Obtain medical advice immediately. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Slightly fire hazard. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Use regular dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water, and regular foam. For large fires use regular foam or flood with fine water spray. SPECIAL HAZARDS During a fire in which this material is involved, hydrogen chloride (HCl) may be liberated. Avoid inhalation of material, stay upwind and keep out of low areas. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Fire fighters should wear protective clothing and self-contained breathing equipment. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS Restrict access to the area until completion of the cleanup. Ensure cleanup is conducted by trained personnel only. Wear safety goggles or face shield, protective clothing, gloves and boots preferably made of butyl nitrile ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS

4 PLASTICLOR 52L PAGE 4 OF 10 May be harmful to aquatic life, do not allow to enter surface waters or sewers. No quantitative data is available on low level aquatic toxicity. CLEAN-UP METHODS Small spills Contain the spill. Mop up or soak with inert absorbent such as sand or clay for disposal. Wash spill area with large volumes of water. Dispose of residue in accordance with Local or State Regulations. Large spills Contain by diking with soil or other non-combustible sorbent material and pump into approved waste containers or absorb with non-combustible absorbent material. Collect product and contaminated soil for recovery or disposal. Wash spill area with large volumes of water and allow to drain into a waste treatment system. Comply with all local regulations on spill reporting, handling and disposal of waste. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE STORAGE REQUIREMENTS SUITABLE MATERIALS Plasticlor 52L can be stored or processed in lead-lined, brass-lined or stress relieved stainless steel vessels. Mild steel vessels can also be used but it is strongly recommended that these be internally lined with a suitable lacquer, for example a cold-curing epoxy resin. Plasticlor P52L stored in mild steel can result in discolouration of the product as a result of iron contamination. UNSUITABLE MATERIALS Avoid PVC and rubber for gaskets and hoses in contact with Plasticlor. HANDLING/STORAGE PRECAUTIONS Store in a cool well ventilated area. Keep containers closed. Keep away from heat, sparks and flames. Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapour. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly before reuse. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Recommendations listed in this section indicate the type of equipment which will provide protection against over exposure to this product. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE STANDARDS HSE MAK ACGIH Not available. Not available. Not available.

5 PLASTICLOR 52L PAGE 5 OF 10 ENGINEERING CONTROL MEASURES Local exhaust ventilation required if product is heated above 40 C. PERSONAL PROTECTION - RESPIRATORY A NIOSH/MSHA approved-respirator, if required.. PERSONAL PROTECTION - HAND Use gloves made from impervious material such as butyl nitrile. PERSONAL PROTECTION - EYE Chemical goggles or glasses with side shields are recommended to prevent eye contact. PERSONAL PROTECTION - SKIN Use protective clothing made of impervious material such as butyl nitrile. Impervious boots are also recommended. RESISTANCE OF MATERIALS FOR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Plasticlor tends to soften most rubbers. OTHER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Safety shower and eye bath should be located close to chemical exposure area. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE Clear, pale yellow mobile liquid. ODOUR Slight characteristic odour. ph Not applicable. BOILING POINT/RANGE >395F (>200 Decomposes with the release of HCl FREEZING POINT/RANGE -49 to 32 F (-45 to 0 C) FLASH POINT > 210 C. FLAMMABILITY UEL: Not applicable LEL: Not applicable. AUTOFLAMMABILITY No data available. EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES Not applicable OXIDISING PROPERTIES None. VAPOUR PRESSURE (2.7 x 10-4) Pa at 20 C SPECIFIC GRAVITY 1,23-1,28 at 20 C. VISCOSITY Pa-s at 20 C. SOLUBILITY - WATER Practically insoluble in water. SOLUBILITY - SOLVENT Soluble in many organic solvents. Slightly soluble in alcohol; Miscible with benzene, chloroform, ether, carbon tetrachloride; Insoluble in glycerine; Soluble in aromatic hydrocarbons, aliphatic hydrocarbons, ketones, esters, vegetable and animal oils 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

6 PLASTICLOR 52L PAGE 6 OF 10 STABILITY Stable under normal conditions. Non flammable under fire conditions. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION Will not occur. CONDITIONS TO AVOID High temperatures and poor ventilation. CORROSIVITY TO METALS Contact with iron, zinc or aluminium or their compounds, especially at elevated temperatures, may cause decomposition. INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS Reacts with alkaline or alkaline earth metals which have a strong affinity for chlorine. "PLASTICLOR" tends to soften or swell most rubbers. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Prolonged heating at temperatures in excess of 70 C or heating above 200 C for short periods will result in decomposition and liberation of hydrogen chloride. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ACUTE TOXICITY Acute oral LD50 (rat): > 4000 mg/kg. SKIN AND EYE CONTACT Prolonged and repeated contact may cause mild irritation. SUB-CHRONIC TOXICITY CARCINOGENICITY There is sufficient evidence for the carcinogenicity of a commercial chlorinated paraffin product of average carbon-chain length C12 and average degree of chlorination 60% in experimental animals. There is limited

7 PLASTICLOR 52L PAGE 7 OF 10 evidence for the carcinogenicity of a commercial chlorinated paraffin product of average carbon-chain length C23 and average degree of chlorination 43% in experimental animals. No data were available from studies in humans on the carcinogenicity of chlorinated paraffins. Overall evaluation: Chlorinated paraffins of average carbon-chain length C12 and average degree of chlorination approximately 60% are possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B). This product is a C14-C17 chlorinated paraffin, medium chain product. MUTAGENICITY Studies for mutagenicity were negative. REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY No information is available. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION TOXICITY No relevant studies have been identified. BIODEGRADABILITY The product is partially removed in biological treatment processes. Biodegradation appears to occur under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions, but the data is poor. BIO-ACCUMULATION No relevant data is available. MOBILITY If released into water the product will sink. The product is involatile and insoluble and will accumulate in the ground. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS DISPOSAL METHODS Care should be taken not to mix waste with incompatible material. Dispose of waste material at an approved landfill site in accordance with Local, Provincial or State regulations. Do not dispose of waste with normal garbage or in local sewage system. Incineration is not recommended due to high chlorine content. DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING Empty containers can contain harmful residues and are subject to proper waste disposal. Always obey hazard warnings. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

8 PLASTICLOR 52L PAGE 8 OF 10 UN No. PROPER SHIPPING NAME Medium chain chlorinated paraffin 52%) UN CLASS PACKAGING GROUP ADR/RID SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION No. ADR/RID NAME Medium chain chlorinated paraffin 52%) ADR/RID CLASS ADR/RID ITEM No. 11(c) ADR/RID HAZARD 90 IDENTIFICATION No. IMDG - PROPER SHIPPING NAME Medium chain chlorinated paraffin 52%) IMDG -.PACKAGING GROUP IMDG CLASS IMDG MARINE POLLUTANT IMDG - EMS No. None IMDG - MFAG TABLE No. None IATA - PACKAGING GROUP III IATA _ CLASS 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION NOT CLASSIFIED AS DANGEROUS FOR SUPPLY/USE. EEC HAZARD CLASSIFICATION: Not available RISK PHRASES: SAFETY PHRASES: R40/R20/R22: Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation and if swallowed. R36: Irritating to eyes S1/2: Keep locked up and out of the reach of children. S24/25: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S23: Do not breathe gas/flumes/vapour/spray. S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice. Immediately and show the label where possible. NATIONAL LEGISLATION Hazardous Substances Act 15 of 1973 and Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, 16. OTHER INFORMATION CAS No EINECS No EEC ANNEX 1 No. Not available MITI No. Not available

9 PLASTICLOR 52L PAGE 9 OF 10 APPENDIX MSDS PREPARATION DATE MSDS SERIAL No. P026/MS1 COMPILED BY D D LIEBENBERG MSDS REVISION DATE MSDS SERIAL No. MSDS 017/R3 REVISED BY D D LIEBENBERG MSDS REVISION DATE MSDS SERIAL No. MSDS 017/R4 REVISED BY H.H. MARINGA APPROVED BY DATE OF APPROVAL MANUFACTURING DIRECTOR MSDS REVISION DATE MSDS SERIAL No. MSDS 017/R5 REVISED BY L R MOHLOANE APPROVED BY R COLE (BUSINESS SYSTEMS LEADER) P BOTHA (BUSINESS PRODUCTION MANAGER) D VAN DEN BERG (BUSINESS MAINTENANCE MANAGER) DATE OF APPROVAL MSDS REVISION DATE MSDS SERIAL No. MSDS 017/R6 REVISED BY L R MOTUBATSE APPROVED BY R COLE (BUSINESS SYSTEMS LEADER) M MAMPE (KEY ACCOUNTS MANAGER) A BAKER (KEY ACCOUNTS MANAGER) DATE OF APPROVAL MSDS REVISION DATE MSDS SERIAL No. MSDS 017/R7 REVISED BY L R MOTUBATSE APPROVED BY R COLE (BUSINESS SYSTEMS LEADER) DAVID GOWER (PRODUCT MANAGER PLASTICLOR) GERHARD PAINTER (SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER) DATE OF APPROVAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION 1.Canadian Centre for Occupational Health various databases. 2. MICROMEDEX, INC. Environmental Health and Safety Series

10 PLASTICLOR 52L PAGE 10 OF Institute for health and Consumer Protection, European Chemical Bureau, I Ispra (VA) Italy, 2005,Special publication I Chemical Abstracts Database of the American Chemical Society, STN search May '09, MSDS-OHS 2009 MDL on STN, OHSN OHS34786 MSDS-OHS 5. Eurochlor :

11 PLASTICLOR 52L PAGE 11 OF 10 EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY All information and instructions provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet ( MSDS ) in respect of the substance is given solely in terms of the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act No 85 of 1993 and Regulations ( the Act ), is based on scientific and technical knowledge as at the date indicated on this MSDS, and is presented in good faith to be correct. The information and instructions provided in this MSDS apply only to the substance in its present form and not to any formulation or mix, in which event it is the sole responsibility of the user of the substance as formulated and/or mixed to investigate and establish any danger which may arise out of its use, wherever such user may be situated. It is the sole responsibility of the person in receipt of this MSDS, wherever such recipient may be situated, to ensure that the information provided is communicated to and understood by any person who may come in contact with the substance in any place and in any manner whatsoever. If such recipient produces formulations or mixes using the substance, then it is such recipient s sole responsibility to comply with the provisions of the Act in respect of the provision of the necessary MSDS, or to comply with any other applicable legislation.