Material Safety Data Sheet

AVA K 157

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCES/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY UNDERTAKING

Product Name AVA K 157

Application Weighting material for workover and completion 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 Potassium Formiate 75% water solution

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 No adverse effects expected. Avoid generating aerosols and mists

Skin contact Can cause moderate irritation. Avoid contact with skin

Eye contact Can cause moderate irritation. Wear eye/face protection

Ingestion Do not take internally. May cause mucosal damage

Human health hazards - Chronic Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause dermatitis

Environmental hazards No adverse effects expected. Do not allow to enter water courses

Physical and chemical hazards None

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation Not normally needed. 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 Rinse mouth repeatedly with water. Do not induce vomiting. Obtain
medical attention

Other information
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media Not combustible

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Unsuitable extinguishing media Not applicable

Fire and explosion hazard None known. May evolve toxic gases or fumes under fire conditions.

Protective equipment Not applicable

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions Do not breathe aerosols and mists. Avoid the contact with eyes and
skin. Take off all contaminated clothing

Environmental precautions Do not discharge into drains or the environment. Do not contaminate
ground water system

Methods for cleaning up Small spills: wash with plenty of water

Large spills: dam up. Reclaim into recovery or salvage drums

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Do not take internally. Do not breathe aerosols and mists. Avoid
contact with skin and eyes

Storage conditions Store separately from strong oxidizers and mineral acids. Keep in dry,
cool place. Keep containers tightly closed

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended

Exposure limits(ACGIH 2004) This product is not classified as hazardous

Personal protection equipment

Respiratory protection Respiratory protection not normally needed. Avoid generating
aerosols and mists

Hand/skin protection Impervious 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 about 100 °C

Melting point N/A

Flash point - (PMCC) N/A

Auto ignition N/A

Explosion limits N/A

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Vapour pressure N/E

Relative density 1600 kg/m³

Solubility in water Completely miscible

pH 6.0 - 8.0

Viscosity N/A

Bulk density N/A

Freezing point < -5 °C

Pour point N/A

Abbreviations: N/A = Not Applicable - N/E = Not Evaluated
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable

Conditions to avoid None

Materials to avoid Strong oxidizers and mineral acids

Hazardous decomposition products None

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity Not available data

Primary irritation skin/eye Mild irritant / Moderate irritant

Sensitisation Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause dermatitis

Chronic toxicity data Not available data

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Persistency and degradation Biodegradable product

Mobility and Bioaccumulation No adverse effects expected

Ecotoxicological effects No data available. No adverse effects expected

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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ADR/RID

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 S25: avoid contact with eyes

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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