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Product: Oceanic HW 525 A hydraulic fluid used for production control in the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry Composition / Information on Hazardous Ingredients Material % Health Risk CAS No. Monoethylene Glycol >25% Xn R22 107-21-1 Hazards Identification The product is harmful if swallowed. First Aid Treatment of Over Exposure By: Effects of Over Exposure By: 4.5 Eye Contact Eye Contact Rinse the eye with fresh water for at least 15 minutes. If discomfort persists seek medical May cause discomfort and/or stinging. attention. Skin Contact 4.6 Skin Contact May cause itching on prolonged contact. Wash with soap and water. Launder Inhalation contaminated clothing before re-use. If irritation Not applicable unless as mist. If misting occurs occurs seek medical attention. the product will irritate the nose and upper 4.7 Inhalation respiratory tract. Remove to fresh air. Ingestion 4.8 Ingestion May cause nausea and/or vomiting. Ingestion of Give milk or water to drink. DO NOT induce 100ml. of ethylene glycol has been proved to be vomiting, although the casualty may be allowed fatal. to vomit naturally. Seek medical attention urgently. Fire-Fighting Measures 5.3 Exposure Hazards Suitable Extinguishing Media None known. Not applicable as the product is non-flammable. 5.4 Protective Equipment for Fire-Fighters Unsuitable Extinguishing Media Not required. Accidental Release Measures 6.3 Clean-Up and Neutralisation Methods Personal Precautions Small spillages may be flushed away with a large volume of water. Large spillages should be Gloves and eye protection should be worn when absorbed using sand, earth or other absorbent handling the product. material. Place all absorbed waste into suitable Environmental Precautions containers for disposal. Prevent the spillage entering drains and watercourses. Handling and Storage 7.2 Storage Precautions Precautions for Safe Handling Store away from foodstuffs. Gloves and eye protection should be worn when 7.3 Other Information handling the product. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection 8.4 Hand Protection Technical Protective Measures PVC gloves should be worn if there is a risk of contact with the skin. No special measures are required. 8.5 Skin Protection Exposure Control Limits Overalls should be worn when handling the Not known. product. Respiratory Protection 8.6 Eye / Face Protection Not required under normal conditions of use. Goggles or a face shield are recommended where there is a risk of accidental splashing.

MacDermid Offshore Solutions Cale Lane, New Springs, Wigan, WN2 1JR, U.K. International Code: +44, Local Dialling code (0) 1942 Main Switchboard 501000 Main Fax 501110 Technical Services 501048, Sales Office 501111 Sales Office Fax 501112 Email macdermid_wigan@macdermid.com Web Site http://www.macdermid.co.uk/offshore

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Physical and Chemical Properties Physical State Mobile liquid Colour Blue Odour Virtually odourless pH Value 9.5 at 100% o Boiling Point/Range 100 C Flammability Non-flammable. Flashpoint Not applicable. Autoignition Temperature Not applicable. Explosive Limits Not applicable. Oxidising Properties Not known.

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Vapour Pressure 2.33 KN.m-2 Vapour Density Relative density/Specific Gravity o Specific Gravity = 1.041 at 15.6 C. Solubility Solubility in Water Soluble. Solubility in Fats and Oils Partially soluble. Partition Coefficient (n-Octanol / Water) Not determined. o Viscosity At 20 C = 2.6 centistokes approx. Other Information

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Stability and Reactivity 10.2 Materials to Avoid Stable No special precautions. Conditions to Avoid 10.3 Hazardous Decomposition Products No special precautions. None known. Toxicological Information (Parcom Tests) Skeletonema Costatum (Algae) 72h EC50 36.6 mg/1 Acartia Tonsa (Crustacean) 48h LC50 644 mg/1 Corophium Volutator (Sediment Reworker) 10 day LC50 12037 mg/kg Cyprinodon variegatus (Fish Test) 96h LC50 = 2505 mg/l Ecological Information Contains no chemicals which bioaccumulate Disposal Considerations Dispose in accordance with local regulations Transport Information 14.2 Packaging Group: UN Number: 14.3 Shipping Name ROAD & RAIL SEA AIR Hazard Symbols Hazard Symbols: Hazard Symbols: ADR/RID Class: IMDGCODE: ICAO/IATA Class: Hazard No: EMS No.: Other: MFAG No: Regulatory Information 15.4 Specific EC Controls Classification 15.5 Relevant UK Legislative Controls Xn - Harmful UK Offshore Notification Scheme for Chemicals Discharged Offshore. Risk Phrases R22 - Harmful if swallowed. Safety Phrases S2 - Keep out of reach of children. Other Information 16.3 Further Information Training Advice 16.4 Sources of Key Data Recommended Uses and Restrictions Suppliers' safety data sheets; CHIP 3 Regulations 2002. The product is a subsea production control hydraulic fluid.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this Safety Data Sheet is accurate and reliable, but the company cannot accept liability for any loss, injury or damage, which may result from its use. Data given in this Safety Data Sheet is solely for the guidance in safe handling and use of the product by customers - they do not constitute a specification. Customers are reminded that there may be applications of our products, which are protected by patent, under which they have no rights whatsoever. If any difficulties should arise, we will be happy to discuss them. Customers are encouraged to carry out their own tests. Before using any product, read the label carefully. MacDermid Offshore Solutions Cale Lane, New Springs, Wigan, WN2 1JR, U.K. International Code: +44, Local Dialling code (0) 1942 Main Switchboard 501000 Main Fax 501110 Technical Services 501048, Sales Office 501111 Sales Office Fax 501112 Email macdermid_wigan@macdermid.com Web Site http://www.macdermid.co.uk/offshore Oceanic HW525 Page 2 of 2 Issue No: 4 Date Reviewed: 17/02/04

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