Material Safety Data Sheet

AVABIOCARB

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

Product Name AVABIOCARB

Application Lubricant, borehole stabilizer

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
Inhalation Can cause light irritation. Don’t breath vapours/mist.

Skin contact Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause dermatitis

Eye contact Can cause irritation. Avoid contact with eyes

Ingestion Do not take internally. May cause mucosa irritation

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 None

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical description Blend of organic compound and potassium carbonate

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

classified as hazardous according to EC regulation

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation Remove to fresh air.

Skin contact Take off contaminated clothing. Wash off affected area with plenty of
water. If skin irritation persists, obtain medical attention

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

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

Other information
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media In case of fire use water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide

Unsuitable extinguishing media None

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Fire and explosion hazard None

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. Wear suitable PPE. Take off all
contaminated clothing

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

Methods for cleaning up Small spills: absorb with inert absorbent material
Large spills: dam up. Reclaim into recovery or salvage drums

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Do not take internally. Do not breathe aerosols and mists. Avoid contact
with eyes. Wash contaminated clothing before using reuse. Use suitable
PPE.

Storage conditions Keep containers tightly closed

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended

Exposure limits (ACGIH 2006) This product does not contain any ingredient, which has an established
exposure limit.

Personal protection equipment

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

Hand/skin protection Standard protective clothing- impervious gloves

Eye protection Safety glasses

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

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form Liquid

Colour Colourless

Odour Odourless

Boiling point N/E

Melting point N/E

Flash point - (PMCC) N/A

Auto ignition N/A

Explosion limits N/A

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Vapour pressure N/A

Relative density 1.20-1.25g/cm³

Solubility in water N/A

pH (as such) N/E

Viscosity (@ 20 °C) N/E

Bulk density N/A

Freezing point N/A

Pour point N/E

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 None

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity No available data. No adverse effect expected

Primary irritation skin/eye Can cause mild irritation to eyes

Sensitization Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause dermatitis

Chronic toxicity data No available data. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause
dermatitis

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Persistency and degradation No adverse effects expected.

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

Packing group N/A

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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 Not regulated

Hazard Symbol None

contains:

Risk Phrases

Safety Phrases S24/25: Avoid contact with eyes and skin

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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