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1 1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking 1.1 Product identifier Trade name Registration number Substance name :, Rich Gas : XXXX : Substance No. : Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Use of the : Raw material in chemical industry Substance/Mixture 1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Manufacturer : Borealis AB S Stenungsund, Sweden Telephone: Supplier : Borealis AG Wagramerstrasse 17-19, 1220 Vienna, Austria Telephone: address : sds@borealisgroup.com 1.4 Emergency telephone number / Production leader, Cracker (24h) Chemical Emergency Service, Sweden (24h) 2. Hazards identification 2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture Classification (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008) Flammable gases, Category 1 H220: Extremely flammable gas. Gases under pressure, Refrigerated H281: Contains refrigerated gas; may cause liquefied gas cryogenic burns or injury. Classification (67/548/EEC, 1999/45/EC) Extremely flammable 2.2 Label elements R12: Extremely flammable. Page 1 of 12

2 Labelling (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008) Hazard pictograms : Signal word : Danger Hazard statements : H220 Extremely flammable gas. H281 Contains refrigerated gas; may cause cryogenic burns or injury. Precautionary statements : Prevention: P210 P282 Response: P336 P377 P381 Storage: P403 Keep away from open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Wear cold insulating gloves/ face shield/ eye protection. Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do no rub affected area. Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. Store in a well-ventilated place. 2.3 Other hazards Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapours can cause suffocation by reducing oxygen available for breathing. High risk of fire in case of leakage. Rapid evaporation of the liquid may cause frostbite. 3. Composition/information on ingredients 3.1 Substances CAS-No. Chemical Name EINECS-No. / ELINCS No. Concentrations of gaseous products or materials are given in Vol%. : methane Impurities : hydrogen Concentration [%] > 85 < 10 Page 2 of 12

3 4. First aid measures 4.1 Description of first aid measures If inhaled : Move to fresh air. Do not leave the victim unattended. Keep patient warm and at rest. Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed. Seek medical advice immediately. In case of skin contact In case of eye contact If swallowed : Wash frost-bitten areas with plenty of water. Do not remove clothing. Seek medical advice immediately. Do not rub affected area. : Remove contact lenses. Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Keep on rinsing until medical assistance is obtained. Keep eye wide open while rinsing. : Not probable: The product evaporates readily. 4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Symptoms : Inhalation may provoke the following symptoms: Drowsiness Suffocation Skin contact may provoke the following symptoms: Frostbite 4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Treatment : Treat frost-bitten areas as needed. 5. Fire-fighting measures 5.1 Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media : Dry powder Carbon dioxide (CO2) Foam Water spray jet Unsuitable extinguishing : Do NOT use water jet. media 5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Specific hazards during fire : Incomplete combustion may produce: Page 3 of 12

4 fighting 5.3 Advice for firefighters Special protective equipment for fire-fighters Further information Carbon monoxide Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air. : Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit. : Attempt to stop leakage without personal risk. If conditions permit, let fire burn itself out. Cool containers / tanks with water spray. 6. Accidental release measures 6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Personal precautions : Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Vapours can cause suffocation by reducing oxygen available for breathing. Use personal protective equipment. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. Attempt to stop leakage without personal risk. 6.2 Environmental precautions Environmental precautions : Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Prevent product from entering environment and drains. Observe the risk of explosion. If major spillage occurs, contact the proper local authorities. 6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Methods for cleaning up : Allow to evaporate. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. 6.4 Reference to other sections See chapter Handling and storage 7.1 Precautions for safe handling Advice on safe handling Advice on protection against fire and explosion : Refill and handle product only in closed system. Prevent leaks by checking valves, pipelines and joints regularly. : Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. To avoid ignition of vapours by static electricity discharge, all metal parts of the equipment must be grounded. Page 4 of 12

5 Ensure adequate ventilation. Risk of explosion if heated under confinement. Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air. High risk of fire in case of leakage. 7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Requirements for storage areas and containers : Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Advice on common storage : Keep away from incompatible materials. See chapter Specific end uses Specific use(s) : Not applicable 8. Exposure controls/personal protection 8.1 Control parameters DNEL : Not applicable, study technically not feasible PNEC : Not applicable, (gaseous) 8.2 Exposure controls Engineering measures Application in a closed system Provide adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment. Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection : In case of insufficient ventilation: Self-contained breathing apparatus. Vapours can cause suffocation by reducing oxygen available for breathing. Hand protection Eye protection : Wear suitable gloves: Cold-insulating gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber). : Tightly fitting safety goggles Page 5 of 12

6 Face-shield Skin and body protection Hygiene measures : Wear suitable protective clothing and rubber boots. : Avoid and prevent all spillage, contact and exposure. Ensure adequate ventilation. Environmental exposure controls General advice : Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Prevent product from entering environment and drains. Observe the risk of explosion. If major spillage occurs, contact the proper local authorities. 9. Physical and chemical properties 9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties Appearance : Refrigerated liquefied gas Colour : clear Odour : odourless Flash point : < -100 C Lower explosion limit : 5 %(V) Note: methane 4 %(V) Note: hydrogen Upper explosion limit : 15 %(V) Note: methane 76 %(V) Note: hydrogen Explosive properties Oxidizing properties : not applicable : Note: not applicable Autoignition temperature : 537 C Decomposition temperature ph : Note: Heating or fire can release toxic and irritating gases. : Note: no data available Melting point : -183 C Page 6 of 12

7 Boiling point : -161 C Vapour pressure Density : Note: study technically not feasible : 0,423 g/cm3 at 25 C Relative density : 0,55 Water solubility Partition coefficient: n- octanol/water Solubility in other solvents Viscosity, dynamic Viscosity, kinematic : 0,024 g/l at 25 C : log Pow: 1,09 at 20 C : Note: no data available : Note: not applicable, (gaseous) : Note: not applicable, (gaseous) Relative vapour density : 0,6 Evaporation rate : Note: no data available 9.2 Other information Not relevant 10. Stability and reactivity 10.1 Reactivity No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions Possibility of hazardous reactions Hazardous reactions : Vapours may form explosive mixture with air Conditions to avoid Conditions to avoid 10.5 Incompatible materials Materials to avoid : Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Observe the risk of explosion. : Oxidizing agents Halogenated compounds 10.6 Hazardous decomposition products Page 7 of 12

8 Hazardous decomposition products Thermal decomposition : None. : Note: Heating or fire can release toxic and irritating gases. 11. Toxicological information 11.1 Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity Acute oral toxicity : Remarks: not applicable (gaseous) study technically not feasible Acute inhalation toxicity : 606,7 mg/l Species: cat Remarks: Unconsciousness. : LC100: 627,6 mg/l Species: cat Remarks: Death. : Remarks: Acute toxicity: low. Acute dermal toxicity Skin corrosion/irritation Skin irritation : Remarks: not applicable (gaseous) study technically not feasible : Remarks: Contact with liquid or refrigerated gas can cause cold burns and frostbite. Serious eye damage/eye irritation Eye irritation : Remarks: Contact with liquid or refrigerated gas can cause cold burns and frostbite. Respiratory or skin sensitization Sensitisation : Remarks: No known effect. Germ cell mutagenicity Genotoxicity in vitro Genotoxicity in vivo : Ames test Result: negative Remarks: In vitro tests did not show mutagenic effects : Remarks: no data available Carcinogenicity Page 8 of 12

9 Carcinogenicity Reproductive toxicity Reproductive toxicity : Remarks: This information is not available. : Remarks: No known effect. Target Organ Systemic Toxicant - Single exposure : Exposure routes: Inhalation Remarks: The substance or mixture is not classified as specific target organ toxicant, single exposure. Target Organ Systemic Toxicant - Repeated exposure : Exposure routes: Inhalation Remarks: no data available : Exposure routes: Ingestion Remarks: not applicable, (gaseous) : Exposure routes: Skin contact Remarks: not applicable, (gaseous) Aspiration hazard Aspiration toxicity Further information : no data available : Components of the product may be absorbed into the body by inhalation. 12. Ecological information 12.1 Toxicity Toxicity to fish : 147,54 mg/l Exposure time: 96 h Short term Method: QSAR Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates. : LC50: 69,43 mg/l Exposure time: 48 h Species: Daphnia Short term Method: QSAR Toxicity to algae : 19,37 mg/l Exposure time: 96 h Method: QSAR Page 9 of 12

10 Toxicity to bacteria Toxicity to fish (Chronic toxicity) Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates. (Chronic toxicity) : Remarks: no data available : Remarks: no data available : Remarks: no data available 12.2 Persistence and degradability Biodegradability : Method: QSAR Remarks: Readily biodegradable Bioaccumulative potential Bioaccumulation : Bioconcentration factor (BCF): 1,38 Remarks: Bioaccumulation not expected: Partition coefficient (noctanol/water) log Kow < Mobility in soil Mobility : Medium: Soil Remarks: Not expected to adsorb on soil. Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water) log Kow < 3. The product evaporates readily Results of PBT and vpvb assessment This substance is not considered to be persistent, bioaccumulating nor toxic (PBT). This substance is not considered to be very persistent nor very bioaccumulating (vpvb) Other adverse effects Additional ecological : This product has no known eco-toxicological effects. information 13. Disposal considerations 13.1 Waste treatment methods Product : Where possible recycling is preferred to disposal or incineration. Page 10 of 12

11 14. Transport information ADR UN number : 1972 UN proper shipping name : METHANE, REFRIGERATED LIQUID Transport hazard class(es) : 2 Labels : 2.1 Environmentally hazardous : no IMDG UN number : 1972 Description of the goods : METHANE, REFRIGERATED LIQUID Class : 2.1 EmS Number 1 : F-D EmS Number 2 : S-U Marine pollutant : no Other UN-Number: 1971 (METHANE, COMPRESSED) 15. Regulatory information 15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture Other regulations : no data available 15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment A Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out for this substance. 16. Other information Full text of R-phrases referred to under sections 2 and 3 R12 Extremely flammable. Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3. H220 Extremely flammable gas. H281 Contains refrigerated gas; may cause cryogenic burns or injury. Further information Other information : Changes since the last version are highlighted in the margin. This version replaces all previous versions. Page 11 of 12

12 Issuer : Borealis, Group Product Stewardship / Mikaela Eriksson & Andreas Ekholm Sources of key data used to compile the Safety Data Sheet : International Chemical Safety Card,, February 2000 ( International Chemical Safety Card, Hydrogen, March 2002 ( Kemiska Ämnen - Chemical Substances Database ( Disclaimer To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate and reliable as of the date of publication, however we do not assume any liability whatsoever for the accuracy and completeness of such information. Borealis makes no warranties which extend beyond the description contained herein. Nothing herein shall constitute any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. It is the customer's responsibility to inspect and test our products in order to satisfy itself as to the suitability of the products for the customer's particular purpose. The customer is responsible for the appropriate, safe and legal use, processing and handling of our products. No liability can be accepted in respect of the use of Borealis' products in conjunction with other materials. The information contained herein relates exclusively to our products when not used in conjunction with any third party materials. Page 12 of 12