Material Safety Data Sheet

SOLTEX®

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

Product Name SOLTEX®

Application Shale stabilizer and filtrate reducer

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. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Classification T: Toxic

Inhalation Inhalation of fine dusts can cause irritation and pneumoconiosis. Avoid
generating dusts.
Do not breathe dust

Skin contact Can cause irritation with prolonged contact

Eye contact May cause irritation

Ingestion Do not take internally. May cause gastrointestinal upset

Human health hazards - Chronic Repeated or prolonged inhalation can cause lung damages
(pneumoconiosis) and cancer

Environmental hazards No adverse effects expected

Physical and chemical hazards None

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical description Sodium sulphonate asphalt

Hazardous Impurities Silica, crystalline <1,0 % Xn, Harmful R 48/20

EINECS No:238-878-4 CAS-No: 14808-60-7

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation Remove to fresh air, treat symptomatically. Obtain medical attention

Skin contact Take off contaminated clothing. Wash off with plenty of water.

Eye contact Immediately 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

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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media Water, foam, fog, rock dust

Unsuitable extinguishing media None

Fire and explosion hazard None

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. Use a dust musk

Environmental precautions No adverse effect expected

Methods for cleaning up Remove with vacuum if possible to avoid generating dust.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Avoid generating dusts. Do not breathe dust. Use a dust musk

Storage conditions Treat as a solid that can burn. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents,
in a cool, dry place, with adequate ventilation. Do not use or store near
heat, sparks or open flames. Use and store only in well ventilated area.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

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

Exposure limits (ACGIH 2006) Dust (inhalable fraction): TLV-TWA=10mg/m3 lung

Silica crystalline: TLV-TWA=0.025 mg/m3
A2 = Suspected Human Carcinogen: pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer

Personal protection equipment

Respiratory protection Dust mask

Hand/skin protection Gloves and protective clothing recommended

Eye protection Safety glasses recommended

Hygiene measures Eye-wash fountain near-by. Keep a safety shower available

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form Powder

Colour Deep brown to black

Odour None

Boiling point N/A

Melting point N/E

Flash point - (PMCC) N/A

Auto ignition N/E

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Explosion limits N/E

Vapour pressure N/A

Relative density 1,2 – 1,5

Solubility in water Appreciable

pH (1 % sol.) N/E

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.

Conditions to avoid None

Materials to avoid None

Hazardous decomposition products CO, CO2, oxides of sulphur

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity LD50 (oral rat) > 5000 mg/kg

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

Sensitization No data available. No adverse effect expected

Chronic toxicity data The product contains:

Silica, crystalline TLV-TWA=0.025 mg/m3
A2 = Suspected Human Carcinogen: pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Persistency and degradation Not applicable.

Mobility and Bioaccumulation No adverse effects expected

Ecotoxicological effects EC50 (95ore) / Diatom (Skeletonema costatum) / 4000 mg/l

LC50 (96ore) / Flatfish (Scophthalmus maximus) / 1672 mg/l
LC50 (96ore) / mysid shrimps (Mysidopsis bahia) / 420000 ppm

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

To be disposed via authorized contractor

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Description Not regulated

UN Number N/A

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Packing group N/A

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 Dangerous: T, Toxic

Hazard Symbol

contains: Silica Crystalline

Risk Phrases R40: Possibile risks of irreversibile effects.

R45: May cause cancer.

Safety Phrases S22: Do not breathe dust.

S38: In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory
equipment.
S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice
immediately (show the label where possible).
S53: Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Test of R-phrases:
R40: Possibile risks of irreversibile effects.
R45: May cause cancer.
R 48/20: Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation

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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