Material Safety Data Sheet

VICTOMOD

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

Product Name VICTOMOD

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

Mail responsible person dcolantoni@avaspa.it; Daniele Colantoni, HSEQ Coordinator

2. 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 Hazard of flammable dust products in silos or air dispersed: explosion
risk

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical description Modified corn starch
EINECS-No. 232-911-6; CAS-No.55963-33-2

Hazardous Impurities This product doesn't contain relevant concentrations of compounds

classified as hazardous according to EC regulation.

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 Water mist

Unsuitable extinguishing media Carbon dioxide, dry powder.

Fire and explosion hazard The dust may ignite violently when mixed with air and subject to
ignition source.

Protective equipment

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions Do not breathe dust. If generating dust, wear suitable PPE.

Environmental precautions No adverse effect expected, completely biodegradable product

Methods for cleaning up Remove with vacuum if possible to avoid generating dust. In this case
system should be earthed to avoid risk of static electricity ignition due
to air/dust mixtures

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Avoid generating dusts. Do not breathe dust. If generating dust, wear
suitable PPE.

Storage conditions Keep in dry and cool place. Silos for bulk products and places with
dust formation have to comply with ATEX directive

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended. Local exhaust if dust is generated

Exposure limits (ACGIH 2004) TLV-TWA = 10 mg/m3 dermatitis, lung

Personal protection equipment

Respiratory protection Dust mask. Avoid to generate dust

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 Free flowing powder

Colour White-yellowish

Odour None

Boiling point N/A

Melting point N/A

Flash point - (PMCC) N/A

Auto ignition 480 °C

Explosion limits Dust/air mixtures may ignite violently in presence of ignition source.
Min. Flammability energy: 225mJ ca
Max explosion pressure: 8,5 bar ca.
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KST:124 bar m/s ca
Class (VDI 3673 ST):1
Min explosion concentration: 30-60 g/m3

Vapour pressure N/A

Relative density N/A

Solubility in water Insoluble @ 25 °C; soluble @ 70 °C

pH (5 % aqueous solution) 5-7

Viscosity N/A

Bulk density 0,50 – 0,60 kg/l

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, complying with storage conditions

Conditions to avoid Avoid contact with high temperatures and ignition sources

Materials to avoid Strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products Carbon monoxide and dioxide

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity No data available. No adverse effect expected

Primary irritation skin/eye May cause irritation with prolonged contact. May cause mild irritation

Sensitisation No data available. No adverse effect expected

Chronic toxicity data None

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Persistency and degradation Biodegradable product

Mobility and Bioaccumulation N/A. Product metabolized by organism

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

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ADR/RID

Class ADR 2007 Label: --

ADR 2007 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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