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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY UNDERTAKING

1.1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE PREPARATION

Trade name: DEMULFLOW
1.2 APPLICATION
Shale stabilizer for drilling fluids
1.3 COMPANY
Name: AVA S.p.A.
Address: Via Salaria, 1313/C – 00138 Rome (Italy)
Telephone no.: +39 06 8856111
Fax no.: +39 06 8889363
E-mail address: www.avaspa.it
1.4 EMERGENCY PHONE NO.
Off.: +39 06 885611326; +39 06 885611322; +39 06 885611324
Company phone no.:
Mob.: +39 3351363386; +39 336260618

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPONENTS, THEIR CONCENTRATION AND HAZARDS

Alkyl polyglycoside, water solution

EINECS no Concentration Classification

Chemical name of components CAS no
(or ELINCS no) range (%) EC Symbols R-phrases
Alkyl polyglycoside N/A 50 – 70 68515-73-1 Xi R41

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

CLASSIFICATION:
Xi Irritant R41
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL HAZARDS:

NEGATIVE EFFECTS:
On health: Avoid contact with eyes and skin
On the environment: Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system.
SYMPTOMS DUE TO IMPROPER USE:
None known.
ADDITIONAL HAZARDS:
None known.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

FIRST AID MEASURES:

Description of symptoms and effects; first aid measures:
• Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration,
preferably mouth-to-mouth. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call
a physician.
• Contact with skin: In case of skin contact, immediately flush contacted area for at least 15
minutes with water. Remove contaminated clothing immediately and

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launder before reuse. If irritation develops consult a doctor.
• Contact with eyes: In case of contact with eyes, flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek
immediate medical attention.
• Ingestion: If victim is conscious, give water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek
immediate medical attention.
HYGIENE MEASURES:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Dry chemical, water spray, CO2, foam
UNSUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
None known
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
None known
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Self-contained respirators required for fire-fighting personnel

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS:
Wear protective equipment. Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
MEASURES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:
Small spills: wash area with plenty of water. Large spills: soak up with inert absorbent material, dispose of in approved waste
containers. Do not discharge into drains or the environment. Do not contaminate ground water system.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP:
Use of absorbent material: Yes
Do not use in conjunction with: None known
Neutralize with: Water

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1 HANDLING:
Safety precautions:
• Containment, local and/or general ventilation: Ensure adequate ventilation. Use general ventilation with local exhaust
ventilation.
• Measures to limit emissions and fire: Keep containers tightly closed. Keep away from sources of ignition.
• Measures for environmental protection: Do not discharge into drains or the environment. Do not contaminate
ground water system.
• Specific requirements: N/A
7.2 STORAGE:
Safety precautions:
• Requirements for storerooms and receptacles: N/A
• Incompatible materials: None known
• Storage conditions: Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place.
• Limited quantity: N/A
• Packaging type: Drums

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7.3 SPECIFIC USES:

Recommendations: N/A

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1 EXPOSURE LIMITS:

Alkyl polyglycoside:
State limit: N/A
EC limit: N/A
ACGIH (2004): N/A
8.2 EXPOSURE CONTROL:
8.2.1 Professional exposure control
8.2.1.1 Respiratory protection Not normally needed
8.2.1.2 Hand protection Chemically resistant gloves (nitrile)
8.2.1.3 Eye protection Safety glasses
8.2.1.4 Skin protection Standard protective clothing
8.2.2 Environmental protection N/A

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

9.1 GENERAL INFORMATION:

Appearance:
• Form (@ 20°C): Viscous liquid
• Color: Yellow
• Odor: Odorless
9.2 INFORMATION ON HEALTH, SAFETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT:
pH (10 g/l solution, 20°C): 11.5 – 12.5
Melting point/range (°C): N/A
Boiling point/range (°C) Approx 100 °C
Flash point (PMCC, liquids, °C): N/A
Flammability (solids): N/A
Flammability (solids/liquids/gas, %vol): Lower explosion limit: N/A Upper explosion limit: N/A
Explosive properties: N/A
Oxidizing properties (mm/s): N/E
Vapor pressure (°C @ 1 atm): As per water
CE no: N/A
Relative density (g/cm3): 1.13
Solubility: Hydro-solubility: complete
Lipo-solubility: N/E
n-octanol/water coefficient (Log Pow): N/E
Viscosity (mPa·s @ 20°C): 500 – 1500
Vapor density (air = 1): N/E
Evaporation rate: N/E
9.3 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Self-igniting (°C): N/A
Lower explosion limit for powder dispersed in air
N/A
(°C):
Decomposition temperature (°C): N/E
Bulk density (g/cm3): N/A
Pour point (°C): N/E
Gas evolution: N/A

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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1 CONDITIONS TO AVOID:

None known
10.2 MATERIALS TO AVOID:
None known
10.3 DANGEROUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
None known

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

HAZARDS TO HEALTH:
Irritating to skin and eyes
TARGET ORGANS:
N/A
SYMPTOMS:
Redness and irritation
INFORMATION ON EXPOSURE ROUTES:
Inhalation: LC50 (oral, rat): N/E
Ingestion: LD50 (oral, rat): > 5000 mg/kg Method: OECD 401
Contact with eyes and skin: Skin: Slightly irritating Method: OECD 404
Eyes: Severely irritating Method: OECD 405
SHORT-TERM, LONG-TERM, AND CHRONIC EFFECTS:
Sensitization: Not available data
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by IARC
Mutagenesis: Not mutagenic
Toxicity to the reproductive system: Not available data
Narcosis: N/A

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1 ECOTOXICITY:
Aquatic: Acute fish toxicity: LC50: > 100 mg/L Method: ISO 7346/2
Soil: Acute bacterial toxicity: EC0: > 100 mg/L Method: OECD 209
12.2 MOBILITY: N/E
Readily and rapidly degradable Method: OECD 301
Surfactants contained in the product are biodegradable to at least 90%.
12.3 PERSISTENCY AND DEGRADABILITY: BOD/COD > 60%
DOC > 70%
12.4 MOBILITY AND BIOACCUMULATION: N/E

12.5 ADDITIONAL ADVERSE EFFECTS: N/E

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

MEASURES TO HANDLE SAFELY RESIDUALS:

Dispose of contaminated product and materials used in cleaning up spills or leaks in a manner approved for this material.

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APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL METHODS:

Consult appropriate local regulatory agencies to ascertain proper disposal procedures.
METHODS TO PROPERLY DISPOSE UN-CLEANED PACKAGINGS:
Consult appropriate local regulatory agencies to ascertain proper disposal procedures.
CURRENT EC WASTE REGULATION:
N/E
CURRENT STATE REGULATION:
N/E

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN NUMBER: N/A
PACKING GROUP: N/A
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
N/A
TRANSPORT CLASSIFICATION:
ADR/RID/RMP (land transport):
• Class: N.A.
• Classification code: N.A.
• Label: N.A.
• Hazard placard: --
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• CEFIC card no: N.A.

IMO (maritime transport):

• Class: N.A.
• Label: N.A.
• EmS: N.A.
• Subsidiary risk: N.A.

IATA (air transport):

• Class: N.A.
• ID/UN No: N.A.
• Label: N.A.
• Subsidiary risk: N.A.

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:
N/A

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

INFORMATION REPORTED ON LABEL:

EC classification: Regulated X Not regulated
Company: AVA S.p.A.
Via Salaria, 1313/C – 00138 Rome (Italy)
Contain:
Alkyl polyglycoside, water solution
(Substances chemical name)

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Hazard Symbol:

Hazard identification: Xi IRRITANT

Risk phrases (R): R41: Risk of serious damage to eyes
Safety phrases (S): S24/25: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice.
S39: Wear eye/face protection.
APPLICABLE REGULATION:
EC: Dir 67/548/CE Dir 2001/58/CE
EC Detergent regulation:
EC/648/2004
82/242/EEC (non ionic surfactants)
82/243/EEC (anionic surfactants)
Other: WGK: 1, slightly water-endangering product
Storage class VCI: 10
State regulation: D.Lgs. 52/97 D.Lgs. 22/97 D. Lgs. 152/99
D. Lgs. 626/94 D. Lgs. 25/02

16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

RELEVANT INFORMATION REGARDING HEALTH, SAFETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT:

Complete applicable R-phrases (sections 2 and 3):
Recommendations for use and restrictions:
Additional information:
References:

This material safety data sheet provides health and safety information. Individuals handling this product should be informed of
the safety precautions and should have access to this information. Data reported in this MSDS are based on knowledge
available at the date of this revision. We do not guarantee that all possible HSE measures are contained in this MSDS; for that
reason additional measures can be adopted in case of specific circumstances. Users must be sure of suitability and fullness of
information in relationship to the specific use of the product.

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