Region:

BJ SERVICES COMPANY Asia Pacific

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION I - PRODUCT INFORMATION

Product Name: A-3L

Product Use: Cement additive.
Chemical Family: Mixture.
Contact Address:
BJ Services Company (S) Pte Ltd
No 17 Tuas Avenue 3
Singapore 639414
Phone: (65) 6877 8700 Fax: (65) 6877 8707 / 8708

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

HAZARD INDEX:
HEALTH: 3
FLAMMABILITY: 0
REACTIVITY: 1
PERSONAL PROTECTION: j

SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Ingredient % Risk Phrases Safety Phrases Hazard

CAS # Symbol

Sodium silicate 30-40 36/37/38 26 Xi

001344-09-8

SECTION III - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

SECTION IV - FIRST AID MEASURES

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

INGESTION:
Rinse mouth with water several times. Do not induce vomiting. Give victim plenty of water.
Obtain medical attention immediately.
EYES:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and get
medical attention.

SKIN:
Flush skin with water. Remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse. Get medical
attention if irritation persists.

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:

Fire-fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing when
fighting chemical fires. 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 contain. Prevent
from entering sewers or waterways. Recover product to suitable containers or vessel for reuse, if
possible, or for disposal. Caution - surfaces can become very slippery.

SECTION VII - HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING:
Wear specified protective equipment.

STORAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Keep container tightly closed, in a cool, well ventilated place. Keep away from incompatible
materials. Protect from freezing.

SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

SPECIFIC ENGINEERING CONTROLS:

Use only in well ventilated area.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Chemical resistant goggles. Rubber gloves. Rubber
apron. Rubber boots. Coveralls.

EXPOSURE GUIDELINES: Not specified.

SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid

COLOR: Water-white
ODOR: None
ODOR THRESHOLD: Not applicable
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.4
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not available
VAPOR DENSITY (air=1): Not available
EVAPORATION RATE: Not available
BOILING POINT: 100-110°C
FREEZING POINT: ~ 0°C
pH: 10.5-11.5
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete.

SECTION X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY: Stable.

INCOMPATIBILITY/CONDITIONS OF REACTIVITY:
Contact with acids. Contact with some metals (aluminum, tin and zinc) produces flammable
hydrogen gas.

HAZARDOUS THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:

Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.

SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Inhalation. Eye contact. Skin contact.

ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE EFFECTS:

INHALATION: Inhalation of solution mist may cause respiratory tract irritation.

INGESTION: Not a likely exposure route. Ingestion may cause irritation to the mouth, throat
and esophagus.

EYE CONTACT: May cause eye irritation. Prolonged contact may cause severe irritation.

SKIN CONTACT: May cause skin irritation.

CHRONIC EFFECTS:
Not determined.

SENSITIZATION: Not known.

CARCINOGENICITY: This product is not classified as a carcinogen in accordance with COSHH
Regulations.- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
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 E.

SECTION XIII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

WASTE DISPOSAL:
Disposal should be made in accordance with EC, national and local regulations.

SECTION XIV - SHIPPING INFORMATION

SHIPPING NAME:
NOT RESTRICTED

UN NUMBER: NA

AIR-ICAO/IATA
NA

SEA-IMO/IMDG
NA

ADR/RID-ADNR
NA

SECTION XV - REGULATORY INFORMATION

NAME(S) ON LABEL:
SODIUM SILICATE

CLASSIFICATION/SYMBOL: Irritant/Xi
RISK PHRASES:
R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

SAFETY PHRASES:
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice.

SECTION XVI - OTHER INFORMATION

ISSUE DATE: 15/12/1999

SUPERSEDES: 26/09/1997
REVISIONS: Sections II, III, XI and XV.``1
UPDATED: 01/01/2007