Material Safety Data Sheet

AVALIG

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

Product Name AVALIG

Application Thinner 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. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical description Causticized Chrome Lignite

Hazardous Impurities The product contains a small amount of crystalline silica, which may
cause delayed respiratory disease if inhaled over a prolonged period of
time

EINECS-No.

CAS-No.

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Inhalation Inhalation of fine dusts can cause pneumoconiosis. Avoid generating
dusts. Do not breathe dust

Skin contact Can cause irritation with prolonged contact

Eye contact May cause mild irritation

Ingestion Do not take internally. May cause mucosal damage

Human health hazards - Chronic Repeated inhalation of fine dusts may cause pneumoconiosis

Environmental hazards No adverse effects 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, foam, fog, rock dust

Unsuitable extinguishing media None

Fire and explosion hazard May explode if dust is suspended in air and ignition source is present

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 Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an

authorized waste collection point. Do not allow material to contaminate
ground water system.

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 Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

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

Exposure limits (ACGIH 2004) Crystalline Quartz (respirable dust) TLV-TWA = 0.05 mg/m³
Silicosis; lung function; fibrosis: cancer
Nuisance dust (respirable) TLV = 3 mg/m³
(total) TLV = 10 mg/m³

Personal protection equipment

Respiratory protection Dust mask approved

Hand/skin protection Gloves and protective clothing recommended

Eye protection Safety glasses recommended

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

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form Powder

Colour Dark brown

Odour None

Boiling point N/A

Melting point N/A

Flash point - (PMCC) N/A

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Auto ignition N/A

Explosion limits N/A

Vapour pressure N/A

Relative density 1.5

Solubility in water Approx. 70 % - 87 %

pH (5 % sol.) N/A

Viscosity N/A

Bulk density 582 - 736 kg/m³

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, hydrocarbons, SO2 (if involved in fire)

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity No data available. No adverse effect expected

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

Sensitisation No data available. No adverse effect expected

Chronic toxicity data Inhalation of fine dusts can cause pneumoconiosis

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Persistency and degradation Not applicable.

Mobility and Bioaccumulation No adverse effects expected

Ecotoxicological effects No adverse effects expected

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 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: Chrome lignite

Risk Phrases

Safety Phrases 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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