MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION 1: CHEMICAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

                             : Kobo Products, Inc.

Manufacturer/Distributor

                             : 690 Montrose Avenue

Address

                               So. Plainfield, NJ 07080

                             : (908) 757-0033

Emergency Telephone #

                             : (908) 757-0905

Facsimile Number

                        : FSA-52 SERICITE FSE

Trade Name

Chemical Name/ Synonyms : Mica (And) C9-15 Fluoroalcohol Phosphates (And) Triethoxy Caprylysilane

SECTION 2: COMPOSTION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical Name                                   CAS #                  EINECS #

Mica                                           12001-26-2               310-127-6

C9-15 Fluoroalcohol Phosphates                 ---                      ---

Triethoxy Caprylylsilane                       2943-75-1                220-941-2

SECTION 3: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

No particular danger.



SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES

Effects and Symptoms:

    Effects of Overexposure to Dust           : May cause mechanical irritation to eyes.

    Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure : Persons with respiratory conditions may be at increased risk.

    Primary Route(s) of Entry                 : Inhalation or skin and eye contact.

Emergency First Aid:

   Eye Contact                     :   Flush eyes with water for at least 15 min. See physician if irritation persists.

   Skin Contact                    :   Flush skin with soap and water for at least 15 min.

   Inhalation                      :   Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult give oxygen. See physician.

   Ingestion                       :   None needed for small amounts. For large amounts, if conscious, give water to drink,

                                       induce vomiting, and call physician.

SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Flash Point (Closed Cup)                   : Not Flammable

Flammable Limits LEL/UEL %                 : N/A

Extinguishing Media                        : Water, Dry Chemical, Foam, CO2

Special Fire Fighting Procedures           : Self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. If possible, water

                                             should be applied as a spray from a fogging nozzle.

Unusual Fire And Explosion Hazards         : Static charge on powders may ignite flammable atmosphere.

SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions               : Avoid eye contact

Environmental Precautions:         : Prevent material from contaminating soil or entering sewerage and drainage systems.

Spill response                     : Use appropriate NIOHS/MSHA approved respirator. Wear chemical gloves, goggles,

                                     and lab coat. Carefully contain spilled material. Deposit spilled material in appropriate

                                     waste container. Wash spill area with soap and water.

SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling :

   Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling and before mealtimes.

   Follow all MSDS and label precautions even after container is emptied since it may contain residual material.

Storage :

    Store containers closed in ambient location.

SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION



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Kobo Products Inc.

                                                     FSA-52 SERICITE FSE

Exposure Levels:                         OSHA                         ACGIH

Component                               TWA PEL                     TWA TLV

                                             3 mg/m3                     3 mg/m3

Mica

Personal Protection:

Eye Protection                      :   Safety glasses with side shields or goggles

Skin Protection                     :   Rubber gloves, wash at meals and end of shifts

Respiratory Protection              :   Use NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying respirator as needed to control exposure.

Ventilation                         :   Provide adequate general mechanical exhaust.

SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Boiling Point (°C)             :   N/A                       Percent Volatile By Vol. (%):   N/A

Freezing Point (°C)            :   N/A                       Vapor Density (Air=1)       :   N/A

Melting Point (°C)             :   N/A                       Evaporation Rate (Buac=1) :     N/A

Vapor Pressure (mm hg)         :   N/A                       Solubility In Water         :   Insoluble

Specific Gravity (H2O=1)       :   None known                Appearance & Odor           :   White to Off-white Powder,

                                                                                             Odorless

SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stable                                    :   Yes

Hazardous Polymerization                  :   Will not occur

Conditions To Avoid                       :   Open flames and sparks, extreme heat, oxidizing materials

Incompatibility                           :   Oxidizing materials and strong acidic materials can cause a reaction.

Hazardous Decomposition Products          :   Not Applicable



SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

                             Mica

Skin Irritation          :   No data

Eye Irritation           :   No data

Oral Toxicity (rat)      :   LD50 > 15,000 mg/kg

Sensitization            :   none

SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No Data

SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Method of Disposal       : Dispose of in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Material may

                           be sent to an approved landfill or licensed treatment, storage, and disposal facility.

SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Classification:   Non-Hazardous

SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION

No information is available.

SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION

Date Prepared            : November 4, 2002

Note:

The statements made here are intended to describe the product with regard to necessary safety precautions. They do not

guarantee special characteristics. This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, except that it is

accurate to the best of our current knowledge.









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