1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Identification of the substance or preparation:

Boron-Nitride-Coating Grade E

Use of the substance/preparation:

High temperature lubrication and release agent.

1.2 Company/undertaking identification:

Büro für angewandte Mineralogie · Dr. Stephan Rudolph

Hinkes Weißhof 50 · D-47918 Tönisvorst

Telefone no. +49(0)2156 80072

Fax no.+49(0)2156 80835

Email: dr.rudolph@a-m.de

1.3 Emergency telephone number:

+49(0)2156 80072 (Mo-Fr 8:00-15:00h)

2. Hazards information
Hazard symbols: F = Highly flammable.
R phrases: R11 Highly flammable.
Critical hazards to man and environment: Highly flammable.

3 Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Chemical characterization (substance):

No.	Substance	CAS REG No.	EINECS No.
1	Boron nitride	10043-11-5	233-136-6
2	Ethanol	64-17-5	200-578-6

3. Hazards information

3.1 Critical hazards to man and environment: Highly flammable.

4. First-aid measures

4.1 General information:

4.2 Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air. Seek medical attention if feeling unwell.

4.3 Eye contact: Rinse out with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention.

4.4 Skin contact: Wash off with plenty of water and soap. Remove contaminated clothing.

4.5 Ingestion: Drink plenty of water. Summon doctor if necessary.

5. Fire-fighting measures

5.1 General information: Product is highly flammable. Keep away from sources of ignition. Vapour is heavier than air and forms explosible mixtures with air. Take means to prevent electrostatic charging.

5.2 Suitable extinguishing media: CO2, foam, powder.

5.3 Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons: Not applicable.

5.4 Special exposure hazards arising from the substance or preparation itself, combustion products or resulting gases: Not applicable.

5.5 Special protective equipment for fire-fighters: As in any fire, wear self-contained, pressure-demand breathing apparatus and full protective gear.

6. Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal protection: Observe protection measures from other sections.

6.2 Environmental protection: Keep away from drainage, waters and soil.

6.3 Methods for cleaning up: Take up with liquid-absorbent material and store in a closed container.

6.4. Additional information: Remove sources of ignition.

7. Handling and storage

7.1 General information: No special means required.

7.2 Handling: Use only in well-ventilated working places.

7.3 Storage: Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated and cool place.

8. Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Additional information for system design: Use appropriate local exhaust ventilation to control airborne levels which may be generated by spraying this product.

8.2 Components with specific control parameters:

MAK Germany (max. workplace conc.) Ethanol: 1000ppm or 1900mg/m³.

8.3 Personal protection:

General protection and hygiene measures: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not inhale vapours. Take off immediately contaminated clothing. Observe usual precaution measures when handling chemicals.

Respiratory Protection: Required above control parameters.

Eye Protection: Side-shielded safety goggles.

Hand Protection: Protective gloves from rubber, latex, vinyl.

Skin protection: Not required.

9. Physical and chemical properties
Appearance:	liquid
Colour	white
Odour:	characteristic
Boiling point / boiling range:	78°C
Melting point / melting range:	-117°C
Flash point:	12°C
Flammability (solid/gas:)	425°C
Explosive properties:	3.5-15 Vol.-%
Oxidizing properties:	N/A
Vapour pressure:	59hPa at 20°C
Relative Density (water = 1)	0.86
Solubility
Water soluble:	dilutable
Fat solubility
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water
pH:	N/A
Other data:

10. Stability and reactivity

10.1 General information: There are no known hazardous reactions when stored and used appropriately.

10.2 Conditions to avoid: None known.

10.3 Materials to avoid: Strong oxidizing agents, alkali metals, chromium trioxide, calcium hypochlorite, potassium perchlorate, manganese perchlorate, perchloric acid, permangante acid, mercury nitrate, silver nitrate, silver perchlorate, nitrogen dioxide, hydrogen peroxide.

10.4 Hazardous decomposition products: There are no known hazardous decomposition products for this material.

10.5 Hazardous polymerisation: Product will not undergo polymerisation.

11. Toxicological information

11.1 General information:According to our present state of knowledge there are no known damages to expect when used appropriately.

11.2 Acute toxicity: LD50-(oral, rat): 7060mg/kg (literature data for ethanol), LC50 (inhal., rat) 38mg/l/10.0h (literature data for ethanol)

11.3 Additional information: Acc. to literature ethanol causes mucosal irritation, slight irritation to skin, degreasing skin, narcotic effects, liver damage possible.

12. Ecological information

Product is well biodegradable. No ecological problems will be expected from appropriate usage.Dump into sewage treatment plants only diluted and in very small quantities.

13. Disposal considerations

May be disposed of in a landfill according to local, state and federal regulations after chemical-physical pre-treatment, if need consider contamination by usage.

EWC-Codes:

16 05 02 (Product) inorganic chemical waste,

15 01 02 (Package) plastic package,

15 01 01 (Outer package) paper and cardboard package.

14. Transport information

GGVS/GGVE: Class 3/3b (Germany)

ADNR: Class 3/3b

Name: contains ethanol

Symbol: flammable liquid

Express : 6000ml/parcel

Post: 250ml/container, max. 500ml/parcel.

15. Regulatory information

15.1 General information:The usual precaution measures should be observed when handling chemicals. This product is determined for industrial use and comparable applications (e.g. research and development) only. It is not intended for food, drug or household use.

15.2 Labelling according to ec-directives:

Indication of danger of the product: F = Highly flammable

Risk statement EC/R: R11 Highly flammable.

Safety statement EC/S: S7 Keep container tightly closed.

S16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.

15.3 National regulations:

German water pollution class: 1, i. e. low water polluting product.

VBF german regulation on combustible liquids: B

16. Other information

N/A = not applicable, N/D = not determined

This EC safety data sheet serves only as a description of this product with regard to safety requirements and means no guarantee of properties of the described product. We believe that such information is accurate and reliable as of the date of this safety data sheet; but no representation, guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied, is made. We urge persons receiving this information to make their own determination as to the information's suitability and completeness for their particular application. We further urge purchasers to determine suitability of this product for their application prior to use by making their own tests, also with regard to possible applicational influences. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage or expense arising out of or in any way with the handling, storage, use or disposal of the product.

© 2012 Büro für angewandte Mineralogie · Dr. Stephan Rudolph · D-47918 Tönisvorst

These recommendations are believed to be correct. However, no guarantee of their accuracy is given. Therefore, purchasers shall make their own tests to determine suitability for their use. These products are offered for industrial and related uses (e.g. research and development) only. However the user must take the necessary precautions appropriate for products containing chemicals. This description does not imply the absence of any patents, the responsibility whatsoever solely rests with the user.