Material Safety Data Sheet

AVAGLYCO LC

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

Product Name AVAGLYCO LC

Application Shale stabilizer 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

E-mail responsible person dcolantoni@avaspa.it; Daniele Colantoni, HSEQ Coordinator

2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Classification Xn: Harmful; R22

Inhalation Can cause irritation. Avoid generating aerosols and mists

Skin contact No adverse effects expected

Eye contact Can cause irritation. Wear eye/face protection

Ingestion Harmful if swallowed

Human health hazards - Chronic Harmful: danger of serious damage to health if swallowed

Environmental hazards Do not contaminate ground water system.

Physical and chemical hazards No data available

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical description Polypropylene glycol

Hazardous Ingredients > 99 % Polypropylene glycol Xn Harmful R22

CAS-No. 25322-69-4

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation Remove to fresh air. Obtain medical attention

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 15’.
Obtain medical attention

Ingestion Obtain immediately medical attention Rinse mouth immediately and

repeatedly with water. Do not induce vomiting if patient is
unconscious or is having convulsion.

Other information
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media In case of fire use water spray, alcohol resistant foam, powder, CO2
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Unsuitable extinguishing media None.

Fire and explosion hazard If involved in fire, it may produce oxides of carbon Incomplete
combustion may lead to the build-up of toxic pyrolysis products. It
will support combustion

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 Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Take off all contaminated clothing.
Wear suitable personal protective equipment. Spills can cause very
slippery surfaces

Environmental precautions Do not discharge into drains or the environment. Do not contaminate
ground water system

Methods for cleaning up Large and small spills: dam up and absorb with sand/earth or other
absorbent material. Reclaim into recovery or salvage drums. Wash
area from residues with soap and water and rinse down.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Do not take internally! Do not breathe aerosols and mists. Avoid
contact with skin and eyes

Storage conditions Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, dry place

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended

Exposure limits (AIHA WEEL 2007) TWA: 10mg/m3

Personal protection equipment

Respiratory protection Avoid generating aerosols and mists. Respiratory protection not
normally needed

Hand/skin protection Impervious gloves. Standard protective clothing

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 None

Boiling point Decompose prior boiling

Melting point N/A

Flash point - (PMCC) > 100 °C

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Auto ignition N/E

Explosion limits N/E

Vapour pressure <1 mbar

Relative density (20 °C) 0.99-1.015 g/cm3

Solubility in water Miscible

pH 4.5-7.0 (16.7% in isopropanol/water, 10:6

Viscosity N/E

Bulk density N/A

Freezing point N/E

Pour point N/E

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

Conditions to avoid Excessive heat

Materials to avoid Acids. Oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products None under normal conditions of storage and use.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity LD50: 1000-2000 mg/kg (oral rat)*
LD50: 30000 mg/kg (skin rat)*

Primary irritation skin/eye Essentially non irritating to the skin*

May cause slight temporary eye irritation*

Sensitisation No adverse effects expected*

Chronic toxicity data Not available data

* Based on actual testing or on data for similar materials
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Persistency and degradation Biodegradation reached in Closed Bottle Test after 20 days:<5%*

Mobility and Bioaccumulation No appreciable volatilization from water to air is expected. No

bioconcentration is expected because of the high water solubility

Ecotoxicological effects LC50 (leuciscus idus) > 100 mg/L*

LC50 (fish) > 100 mg/L*

*Assessment largely or completely based on data for similar materials

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an authorized waste collection point

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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Description Not regulated

UN Number N/A

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 Xn Harmful

Hazard Symbol

contains: Polypropylene glycol

Risk Phrases R22: Harmful if swallowed

Safety Phrases S20: When using do not eat or drink

S24/25: Avoid contact with skin and eyes
S36: Wear suitable protective clothing
S46: If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this
container or label

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Test of R-phrases:
R22: Harmful if swallowed

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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