Material Safety Data Sheet

AVABEX

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

Product Name AVABEX

Application Bentonite extender

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 Anionic polyacrylamide

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

classified as hazardous according to EC regulation

EINECS-No. N/A

CAS-No. N/A

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Inhalation Repeated or prolonged exposure may irritate the respiratory tract.
Avoid generating dusts

Skin contact May cause irritation with prolonged contact. Avoid contact with
skin

Eye contact May cause mild irritation

Ingestion Do not take internally. Ingestion of product may cause the formation
of a jelly-like mass which may result in a intestinal obstruction

Human health hazards - Chronic No adverse effects expected

Environmental hazards No adverse effects expected. Do not contaminate water courses

Physical and chemical hazards Wet floor on wich this powder is split may become very slippery.
This powder, when dispersed in air, represents an explosion hazard

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation Remove to fresh air. Obtain medical attention

Skin contact Remove contaminating clothing. Wash off affected area with plenty
of water

Eye contact Gently irrigate with water for at least 15’. Obtain medical attention

Ingestion Rinse mouth immediately and repeatedly with water. Obtain medical
attention

Other information
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media In case of fire use water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide

Unsuitable extinguishing media None

Fire and explosion hazard Powder when dispersed in air represents an explosive hazard

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 powders. Avoid the contact with eyes and skin

Environmental precautions Do not contaminate water courses

Methods for cleaning up Remove as much as possible with broom, scoop or vacuum, as the
addition of water causes slippery floor conditions

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Avoid dust formation, mantain good ventilation and a clean area

Storage conditions Keep product dry. Store under cover

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended

Exposure limits (ACGIH 2004) No exposure limit established

Personal protection equipment:

Respiratory protection Dust mask

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 Powder

Colour White

Odour None

Boiling point N/A

Melting point N/A

Flash point - (PMCC) None

Auto ignition N/E

Explosion limits N/V

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Vapour pressure Negligible

Relative density 2.4-2.5 kg/l

Solubility in water Soluble

pH (5 % sol.) 5-6

Viscosity N/V

Bulk density 0.8 approx.

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 Moisture

Materials to avoid

Hazardous decomposition products Na2O acrid fumes

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity Not available data

Primary irritation skin/eye Can cause mild irritation

Sensitization No adverse effects expected

Chronic toxicity data No adverse effects expected

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Persistency and degradation No adverse effects expected

Mobility and Bioaccumulation Solubility and mobility: high.

Bioaccumulation: no adverse effects expected.

Ecotoxicological effects Not available data

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

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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:

Risk Phrases

Safety Phrases Do not take internally. Do not breathe dust. Do not add water to the
product: the addition of water causes slippery floor condition
16. OTHER INFORMATION

This material safety data sheet provides healt 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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