BJ SERVICES COMPANY Region:

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Asia Pacific

SECTION I - PRODUCT INFORMATION

Product Name: BA-58L

Chemical Use: Cement additive
Chemical Family: Amorphous Silica in Aqueous Suspension
Contact Address:
BJ Services Company (S) Pte Ltd
17 Tuas Ave 3, Singapore 639414
Phone: (65) 6877 8700 Fax: (65) 6877 8707

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL: (65) 9757 4605 / (65) 6286 3128 (24 HRS)

HAZARD INDEX:
HEALTH: 0
FLAMMABILITY: 0
REACTIVITY: 0
PERSONAL PROTECTION: b

SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Ingredients % Risk Phrases Safety Phrases Hazard Symbol

CAS

Non-Hazardous
Amorphous Silica 45 – 55
007631-86-9

SECTION III - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Ino specific hazards in conjection with appropriate handling and precautionary measures.

SECTION IV - FIRST AIDS MEASURES

INHALATION:
If inhaled, remove from area to fresh air. Get medical attention if respiratory irritation develops or
breathing becomes difficult.

INGESTION:
Rinse mouth with water several times. Drink plenty of water . If significant quantities were ingested.
seek medical attention immediately.

EYES:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water and get medical attention if irritation
persists.

SKIN:
Flush skin with water. Remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse.
SECTION V - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

NFPA-FLAMMABILITY CODE: 0
FLASHPOINT (METHOD): None
LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT (% v/v): Not applicable
UPPER EXPLOSION LIMIT (% v/v): Not applicable
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable

SPECIAL HAZARDS:
None

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Use appropriate media for surrounding fire.

SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES:

Not required when fighting chemical fire self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing is
recommended.

CAUTION:
Spilled material may cause surfaces to become very slippery.

HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:

See hazardous Thermal Decomposition Products.

SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Wear specified protective equipment.

SMALL SPILLS:
Cover spill with absorbent material. Scoop absorbed material into a suitable container for disposal.

LARGE SPILLS:
Dike to contains. Prevent from entering severs or water ways. Recover product to suitable containers
or vessel for reuses, if possible, or for disposal.

SECTION VII - HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING:
Wear specified protective gear.

STORAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Keep container in well ventilated place.

SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

SPECIFIC ENGINEERING CONTROLS:

Use only in well-ventilated area.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE GEAR:

Goggles, Rubber Gloves, Rubber Boots, Coveralls.

EXPOSURE GUIDELINES:
Not Specified.
SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE: Aqueous Suspension

COLOR: Grey
ODOR: None
ODOR THRESHOLD: Not available
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.4 (approximately)
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not available
VAPOR DENSITY (air=1): Not available
EVAPORATION RATE: Not available
BOILING POINT: not available
FREEZING POINT: ºC
pH: 5-7
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Dispersible

SECTION X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY:
Stable under normal conditions of use.

INCOMPATIBILITY/CONDITIONS OF REACTIVITY:
Contact with Acid. Contact with some metals (Aluminum, Zinc and Tin) produces flammable Hydrogen
gas.

HAZARDOUS THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:

None known

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Will not occur.

SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Eye contact, Skin contact.

ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE EFFECTS:

INHALATION:
Not a likely exposure route

INGESTION:
Not a likely exposure route. Product has low oral toxicity.

EYE CONTACT:
Prolonged exposure may cause eye irritation. .

SKIN CONTACT:
None known

CHRONIC EFFECTS:

Not determine.

SENSITIZATION: Not known.

CARCINOGENICITY: This product is not classified as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP or

OSHA.
IARC : International Agency for Research for Cancer
NTP : National Toxicology Program
OSHA: Occupational Safety & Health Administration (US)
MUTAGENICITY: Not Known

REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: Not known.

SECTION XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

AQUATIC TOXICITY:

This product is present on the "OCNS (Offshore Chemical Notification Scheme) List of Notified
Chemicals" and has been included in Group C.

SECTION XIII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

WASTE DISPOSAL:
Disposal should be done in accordance with national and local regulations.

SECTION XIV - SHIPPING INFORMATION

SHIPPING NAME: NOT RESTRICTED

UN NUMBER: NA

AIR-ICAO/IATA: NA

SEA-IMO/IMDG: NA

SECTION XV - REGULATORY INFORMATION

NAME(S) ON LABEL: Not regulated

CLASSIFICATION/SYMBOL: NA

RISK PHRASES: NA.

SAFETY PHRASES: NA.

SECTION XVI - OTHER INFORMATION

ISSUE DATE: 3/4/2001

SUPERSEDES: 24/06/1997
REVISION: Section I, II, XII, XV, XVI
UPDATED: 01/01/2007