Material Safety Data Sheet
AVAPOLYTEMP
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCES/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY UNDERTAKING
Product Name AVAPOLYTEMP
Application Filtrate reducer for drilling fluids
Supplier Ava S.p.A.
via Salaria 1313/C
00138 ROMA
Italy
Emergency telephone number Off.: +39 06 885611324; +39 06 885611326; +39 06 885611373
Mob.: +39 3355897280; +39 3355234619; +39 3355710385
Telefax +39-06-8889363
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical description Natural polysaccharide derivates
Hazardous Impurities This product doesn't contain relevant concentrations of compounds
classified as hazardous according to EC regulation
EINECS-No.
CAS-No.
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Inhalation Can cause irritation. Avoid generating dusts. Do not breathe dust.
Skin contact Can cause irritation with prolonged contact
Eye contact May cause mild irritation
Ingestion Do not take internally. May cause mucosal irritation
Human health hazards – Chronic No adverse effects expected
Environmental hazards No adverse effects expected
Physical and chemical hazards None
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation Remove to fresh air, and treat symptomatically. Obtain medical
attention
Skin contact Take off contaminated clothing. Wash off with plenty of water.
Eye contact Gently irrigate with clean water. If irritation persist, obtain medical
attention
Ingestion Rinse mouth immediately and repeatedly with water. If necessary
obtain medical attention
Other information
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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Extinguishing media Dioxide, dry power, foam or water mist
Unsuitable extinguishing media None
Fire and explosion hazard The dust may ignite violently when mixed with air and subject to
ignition source.
Protective equipment In case of fire wear a full face positive pressure self contained
breathing apparatus and protective suit
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions Do not breathe dust.
Environmental precautions No adverse effect expected
Methods for cleaning up Remove with vacuum if possible to avoid generating dust. In this case
the system should be earthed to avoid risk of static electricity igniting
air/dust mixture
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Avoid generating dusts. Do not breathe dust.
Storage conditions Keep in dry place
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended. Local exhaust if dust is generated
Exposure limits (ACGIH 2004) Nuisance dust (PNOS). Inhalable fraction:
TLV-TWA = 10 mg/m3 lung
Personal protection equipment
Respiratory protection Dust mask (when required by use conditions)
Hand/skin protection Gloves and protective clothing recommended
Eye protection Safety glasses recommended
Hygiene measures Eyewash fountain near-by.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form Powder
Colour Yellowish
Odour None
Boiling point N/A
Melting point N/A
Flash point - (PMCC) N/A
Auto ignition N/E
Explosion limits Dust/air mixtures may ignite violently.
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Vapour pressure N/A
Relative density N/E
Solubility in water Soluble
pH (1 % aqueous solution) 6-8
Viscosity N/A
Bulk density N/E
Freezing point N/A
Pour point N/A
Abbreviations: N/A = Not Applicable - N/E = Not Evaluated
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable under normal conditions
Conditions to avoid Avoid contact with high temperatures and ignition sources
Materials to avoid Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products None
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity LD50 > 2000 mg/kg
Primary irritation skin/eye May cause irritation with prolonged contact. May cause mild irritation
Sensitization No data available.
Chronic toxicity data None
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Persistency and degradation Biodegradable product
Mobility and Bioaccumulation
Ecotoxicological effects No particular toxic property known
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an authorized waste collection point
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Description Not regulated
UN Number N/A
Packing group N/A
ADR/RID
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Class ADR 2003 Label: --
ADR 2003 Classif. Code: --
Hazard Identification
IMDG
Class Subsidiary risk: -
Em S
IATA
Class
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EC Classification Not regulated
Hazard Symbol None
contains:
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases S22: Do not breathe dust
16. OTHER INFORMATION
This material safety data sheet provides health and safety information. The product is to be used in applications consistent
with AVA technology. Individuals handling this product should be informed of the safety precautions and should have
access to this information.
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