Material Safety Data Sheet

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

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

Product Name POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

Application Shale stabilizer

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 chloride

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

classified as hazardous according to EC regulation

EINECS-No.

CAS-No. 7447-40-7

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Inhalation May cause mucosal irritation. Do not breathe dust

Skin contact May cause irritation with prolonged contact

Eye contact May cause irritation. Avoid the contact with eyes

Ingestion No adverse effect expected for small amounts

Human health hazards - Chronic No adverse effect expected

Environmental hazards No adverse effect 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

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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media Water, CO2, foam, powder

Unsuitable extinguishing media None known

Fire and explosion hazard None known

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 effects expected

Methods for cleaning up Remove as much as possible with broom, scoop or vacuum. Wash with
water.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Avoid generating dust

Storage conditions Keep in dry place

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended

Exposure limits (ACGIH 2004) Nuisance dust (PNOS), Inhalable fraction:

TLV-TWA = 10 mg/m3 lung

Personal protection equipment

Respiratory protection Respiratory protection required. Avoid generating dust

Hand/skin protection Impervious gloves. Standard protective clothing

Eye protection Safety glasses

Hygiene measures Eye-wash fountain near-by.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form Crystalline powder

Colour White

Odour None

Boiling point N/A

Melting point 770 °C

Flash point - (PMCC) None

Auto ignition N/A

Explosion limits N/A

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Vapour pressure N/A

Relative density 1,98 g/cm³

Solubility in water Soluble

pH 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 under normal usage conditions

Conditions to avoid None known

Materials to avoid None known

Hazardous decomposition products None known

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity No adverse effects expected

Primary irritation skin/eye May cause slight irritation

Sensitization No data available. No adverse effects expected

Chronic toxicity data No adverse effects expected

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Persistency and degradation No data available

Mobility and Bioaccumulation Water soluble.

Ecotoxicological effects No data available

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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