Material Safety Data Sheet
AVAGLYCO HC
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCES/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY UNDERTAKING
Product Name AVAGLYCO HC
Application Shale stabilizer 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
E-mail responsible person [email protected]; Daniele Colantoni, HSEQ Coordinator
2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Classification Xn: Harmful; R22, R36/38
Inhalation Can cause irritation. Avoid generating aerosols and mists
Skin contact Prolonged contact can cause irritation.
Eye contact Can cause moderate to severe irritation.
Ingestion Harmful if swallowed
Human health hazards - Chronic Harmful: danger of serious damage to health if swallowed
Environmental hazards Do not contaminate ground water system.
Physical and chemical hazards No data available
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical description Polyglycol alkyl ether
Hazardous Ingredients > 99 % Polyglycol alkyl ether Xn Harmful R22
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation Remove to fresh air. Obtain medical attention
Skin contact Take off contaminated clothing. Wash off affected area with plenty of
water. If skin irritation persists, obtain medical attention
Eye contact Immediately gently irrigate with plenty of water for at least 15’.
Obtain medical attention
Ingestion Obtain immediately medical attention Rinse mouth immediately and
repeatedly with water. Do not induce vomiting if patient is
unconscious or is having convulsion.
Other information
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media In case of fire use water spray, alcohol resistant foam, powder, CO2
Unsuitable extinguishing media None.
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Fire and explosion hazard If involved in fire, it may produce oxides of carbon Incomplete
combustion may lead to the build-up of toxic pyrolysis products. It
will support combustion
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 Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Take off all contaminated clothing.
Wear suitable personal protective equipment. Spills can cause very
slippery surfaces
Environmental precautions Do not discharge into drains or the environment. Do not contaminate
ground water system
Methods for cleaning up Large and small spills: dam up and absorb with sand/earth or other
absorbent material. Reclaim into recovery or salvage drums. Wash
area from residues with soap and water and rinse down.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Do not take internally! Do not breathe aerosols and mists. Avoid
contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable personal protective
equipment. Contaminated clothing should be washed before re-use
Storage conditions Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, dry place
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended
Exposure limits
Personal protection equipment
Respiratory protection Avoid generating aerosols and mists. Respiratory protection not
normally needed
Hand/skin protection Neoprene gloves. Standard protective clothing
Eye protection Safety glasses
Hygiene measures Eyewash fountain near-by. Keep a safety shower available
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form Liquid
Colour colourless
Odour None
Boiling point N/E
Melting point N/E
Flash point - (PMCC) > 150 °C
Auto ignition N/E
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Explosion limits N/E
Vapour pressure N/E
Relative density (25 °C) 1.00-1.05 g/cm3
Solubility in water Soluble
pH 6-8 (3% water)
Viscosity Appr. 14 cP @ 20 °C
Bulk density N/A
Freezing point N/E
Pour point N/E
Abbreviations: N/A = Not Applicable - N/E = Not Evaluated
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable under normal condition but hygroscopic
Conditions to avoid Excessive heat
Materials to avoid Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products None under normal conditions of storage and use.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity LD50: 500-3000 mg/kg (oral rat)
Primary irritation skin/eye Can cause irritation
Sensitisation Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause dermatitis
Chronic toxicity data Not available data
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Persistency and degradation Readily biodegradable
Mobility and Bioaccumulation No appreciable volatilization from water to air is expected. No
bioconcentration is expected because of the high water solubility
Ecotoxicological effects LC50 (fish) > 100 mg/L
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
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AVVAGLYC CO HC
ADR/RID
Class DR 2007 Labell:
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DR 2007 Classsif. Code: --
Hazard Identification
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15. REGUL
LATORY INF
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N
EC Classificcation Xn Harmfu
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Hazard Sym
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contains: Polyglycol alkyl
a ether
Risk Phrasees R22: Harmfful if swalloweed
R36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin
Safety Phraases S20: When using
u do not eat
e or drink
S24/25: Avo oid contact wiith skin and eyyes
S26: In case of contact with
w eyes, rinnse immediateely with plennty of
water and seeek medical addvice
S36: Wear suitable
s protecctive clothing
S46: If swaallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show w this
container orr label
16. OTHER
R INFORMAT
TION
Test of R-phrrases:
R22: Harmfuul if swalloweed
R36/38: Irrittating to eyes and skin
This materiaal safety data sheet providees health and safety
s informaation. The prooduct is to bee used in appllications consiistent
with AVA technology. Inndividuals hanndling this prroduct should d be informedd of the safetty precautionss and should have
access to thiss information.
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