Material Safety Data Sheet

AVAGLYCO

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

Product Name AVAGLYCO

Application Shale inhibitor

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 Polyalkylen glycol

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 Exposure to vapour may have the following effects: eye irritation,
irritation of nose, throat and respiratory tract

Skin contact Repeated or prolonged contact may produce defeating of the skin
leading to irritation and dermatitis.

Eye contact Liquid can cause conjunctiva irritation and transient corneal damage.

Ingestion Swallowing may have the following effects: nausea, vomiting, and
central nervous system depression.

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

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation Remove to fresh air. Keep warm and at rest

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 10’.
Obtain medical attention

Ingestion Rinse mouth repeatedly with water. Do not induce vomiting. Obtain
medical attention

Other information
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media In case of fire use foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

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 clothing

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions Wear appropriate protective clothing

Environmental precautions Do not discharge into drains or the environment

Methods for cleaning up Small spills: soak up with inert absorbent material. Large spills: dam
up.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Avoid generating aerosol/mists. Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
Wear suitable protective clothing

Storage conditions Storage area should be: cool, dry, and well ventilated. Store in
original containers.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended

Exposure limits (ACGIH 2004) No exposure limit established

Personal protection equipment

Respiratory protection Respiratory protection not normally needed.

Hand/skin protection PVC or rubber gloves

Eye protection Safety glasses

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

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form Viscous liquid

Colour Colourless

Odour Mild. Characteristic

Boiling point Above 200 °C

Melting point N/A

Flash point - (PMCC) Exceeds 145 °C

Auto ignition Above 370 °C

Explosion limits N/A

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Vapour pressure (@ 20 °C) < 0.001 mbar

Relative density (@ 15 °C) 1.02 g/cm³

Solubility in water Completely miscible

pH N/A

Viscosity (@ 40 °C) 19 cP

Bulk density N/A

Freezing point N/A

Pour point < -15° C

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

Conditions to avoid None

Materials to avoid Mineral acids. Oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products In case of fire, CO, CO2

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity LD50 (oral rat) > 2000 mg/kg

Primary irritation skin/eye OECD Test, method 405, has investigated the eye irritancy. The
degree of irritation was insufficient to label the product as an eye
irritant.

Sensitisation Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause dermatitis

Chronic toxicity data Not available data

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Persistency and degradation The product is readily biodegradable. BOD28 = 76% of ThOD
(Closed bottle test)

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

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Packing group N/A

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

contains:

Risk Phrases

Safety Phrases 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

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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