MATERIALS SAFETY DATA SHEET

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I. MANUFACTURER’S INFORMATION:
Manufacturer: BAKER HUGHES INTEQ HMIS Hazard Health 3 Minimal 0
Product Name: ALPLEXTM Rating and Key Flammability 0 Slight 1
Chemical Name: ALUMINUM, SODIUM SALT COMPLEX Reactivity 2 Moderate 2
Chemical Description: ALUMINUM COMPLEX Personal Serious 3
Protection H Severe 4
Proper Shipping Description: CORROSIVE SOLIDS, N.O.S. (CONTAINS SODIUM ALUMINATE)
Hazard Class: 8, PG III UN Number: 2812 Hazard Label: CORROSIVE DOT Response Guide: 154
Transportation Note: NA WHMIS Classification: E
II. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION:
Hazardous Components: ACGIH TLV: OSHA PEL: % CAS Number: Product RQ:
LEONARDITE, AS COAL DUST 2 MG/M3 R 2 MG/M3 R PROP. 1415-93-6 NA
SILICA, CRYSTALLINE QUARTZ 0.1 MG/M3 R 0.1 MG/M3 R <1 14808-60-7 NA
SODIUM ALUMINATE NOT ESTAB. NOT ESTAB. PROP. 1302-42-7 NA

Hazards Associated with Product Use

Combustible Liquid
Unstable Material
Corrosive Material
Skin Hazard
Sensitizer
Nervous System Toxin
Fire: Sudden Release Of Pressure:
III. PHYSICAL DATA:
Boiling Point (C): NA
Melting Point(C): ND
Freezing Point(C): ND
Material Is: MIX-POWDER
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Flammable Material Pyrophoric Material Explosive Material
Water Reactive Material Oxidizer Organic Peroxide
X Compressed Gas Irritant X Nuisance Particulate
X Eye Hazard X Toxic Agent Highly Toxic Agent
Carcinogen X Reproductive Toxin Blood Toxin
Lung Toxin X Liver Toxin Kidney Toxin
Reactivity: Immediate (Acute): X Delayed (Chronic): X
Vapor Pressure (mmHg): NA pH:< 11
Vapor Density (Air=1): NA Specific Gravity: ND
Appearance And Odor: DARK BROWN, SLIGHT Percent Volatile By Volume(%): NA
Coefficient of Water/Oil Distribution: NA Evaporation Rate (______=1): NA

IV. FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA:

Flashpoint (C): NA Auto Ignition Temperature (C): NA Explosive Limit - Lower: NA Upper: NA
Extinguishing Media: Water: CO2: Dry Chemical: X Foam X Fog:
Hazardous Combustion Products:
UPON COMBUSTION, OXIDES OF CARBON MAY FORM TOXIC FUMES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:
WEAR SELF CONTAINED POSITIVE PRESSURE BREATHING APPARATUS AND STRUCTURAL PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING. FIRES SHOULD BE SMOTHERED WITH LIMESTONE, SAND OR DRY POWDER-TYPE AGENTS
SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR METAL POWDER FIRES. DO NOT USE CARBON DIOXIDE OR WATER.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
TREAT AS A METAL DUST FIRE. HANDLE AS A CORROSIVE DUST.
V. REACTIVITY DATA:
Chemically Stable: Yes: X No: If no, Under Which Conditions? NONE REPORTED

Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, ALUMINUM, COPPER, TIN AND ZINC MATERIALS.
ACTS AS AN ORGANIC REDUCING AGENT. MAY BE ADDED SLOWLY TO WATER OR ACIDS WITH DILUTION AND
AGITATION.
Hazardous Decomposition on Byproducts: NONE REPORTED.

Hazardous Polymerization May Occur: Will Not Occur: X Conditions to Avoid: NONE REPORTED

ND - Not Determined NA - Not Applicable T - Total Dust R - Respirable Fraction C - Ceiling Limit
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VI. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION:
Primary Exposure Route: Skin Contact: X Skin Absorption: Eye Contact: X Inhalation: X Ingestion:
Product Carcinogenicity - NTP: YES-RESPIRABLE IARC: YES
Acute Effects of Overexposure:
EYE CONTACT CAUSES IRRITATION WITH POSSIBLE BURNING AND BLINDNESS. SKIN CONTACT CAUSES IRRITATION,
REDNESS AND POSSIBLE BURNING. INGESTION CAN CAUSE BURNING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES OF MOUTH, THROAT
AND ESOPHAGUS. INHALATION CAUSES IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY TRACT AND LUNG.
Chronic Effects of Overexposure:
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CRYSTALLINE SILICA. LONG TERM EXPOSURE OF DUST CONTAINING CRYSTALLINE SILICA
MAY RESULT IN SILICOSIS, A NONCANCEROUS LUNG DISEASE. IARC HAS CLASSIFIED CRYSTALLINE SILICA AS A
GROUP 1 CARCINOGENIC TO HUMANS (1996) .
VII. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID INSTRUCTIONS:
Eyes: HOLD EYELIDS APART AND FLUSH WITH RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
Skin: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. FLUSH SKIN THOROUGHLY WITH WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES AND CONTACT A PHYSICIAN.
Ingestion: IF CONSCIOUS DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER OR MILK TO DILUTE. DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING EXCEPT BY PHYSICIANS ORDER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Inhalation: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF
BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROCEDURES:
Spill Response:
DIKE LARGE SPILLS FOR RECOVERY OR NEUTRALIZATION. SMALL SPILLS MAY BE WASHED WITH WATER AFTER
NEUTRALIZATION WITH WEAK ACID. DO NOT FLUSH DIRECTLY TO WASTE TREATMENT OR WATER COURSES.
Waste Disposal Method:
WASTE PRODUCT IS HAZARDOUS BY RCRA CRITERIA (CORROSIVE). REPORT WASTE SPILLS IN EXCESS OF 200 POUNDS.
REEVALUATION MAY BE NEEDED AT DISPOSAL SINCE USAGE OR CHEMICAL REACTIONS MAY CHANGE WASTE
STATUS. COMPLY WITH LOCAL, PROVINCIAL AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
Handling:
WARNING! CORROSIVE. CAUSES SEVERE EYE AND SKIN BURNS. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR CLOTHING. AVOID
BREATHING DUSTS. THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CRYSTALLINE SILICA, INHALATION OF WHICH MAY CAUSE SILICOSIS, A
NONCANCEROUS LUNG DISEASE. IARC HAS CLASSIFIED CRYSTALLINE SILICA AS A GROUP 1 CARCINOGENIC TO
HUMANS (1996). WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Storage:
STORE IN A DRY AREA AWAY FROM MOISTURE. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND AVOID HIGH DUST
CONCENTRATION. DISCARD EMPTY CONTAINERS AFTER USE.
IX. OCCUPATIONAL CONTROL MEASURES:
Respiratory Protection: WEAR APPROVED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS FOR EXPOSURE ABOVE
RECOMMENDED LIMITS.
Ventilation: SUPPLY MECHANICAL VENTILATION AS NEEDED TO MAINTAIN RECOMMENDED
EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Clothing: WEAR LONG PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WITH AN APRON OR COVERALLS.
Eyewear: USE CHEMICAL GOGGLES AND CHEMICAL FACE SHIELD WHILE HANDLING.
Gloves: WEAR NEOPRENE OR BUTYL RUBBER GLOVES FOR HANDLING
Footwear: WEAR RUBBER BOOTS.
X. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
DISCLAIMER
The statements, information, and data provided in this material safety data sheet are believed reliable and accurate by Baker Hughes INTEQ and its responsible personnel; however, no
other guarantee, representation, warranty or responsibility is expressed or implied to any user, regardless of reliance on all or any part thereof. This includes warranties or
merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose, and Baker Hughes INTEQ assumes no responsibility whatever for advice or recommendations made.
Nothing contained herein should be interpreted as permission, inducement, or condonement to violate any law persuant to this product’s use, conveyance or disposal.

Prepared By: Product Safety Committee Date Prepared: 08/17/98 Supercedes Issue Date 05/18/98

ND - Not Determined NA - Not Applicable T - Total Dust R - Respirable Fraction C - Ceiling Limit