Material Safety Data Sheet

2001 Rankin Road Emergency Telephone: (713) 439-8900

Houston, Texas 77073 Chemtrec: 1 (800) 424-9300
I. MANUFACTURER’S INFORMATION:
Manufacturer: BAKER HUGHES DRILLING FLUIDS HMIS Hazard Health 0 Minimal 0
Product Name: XAN-PLEX® D Rating and Key Flammability 1 Slight 1
Chemical Name: POLYSACCHARIDE POLYMER Reactivity 0 Moderate 2
Chemical Description: DRILLING FLUID VISCOSIFIER Personal Serious 3
Protection C Severe 4
Proper Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED
Hazard Class: NOT REGULATED UN Number: NA HAZARD LABEL: NA DOT Response Guide: NA
Transportation Note: NA

II. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION:

Hazardous Components: ACGIH TLV: OSHA PEL: % CAS Number: Product RQ:
XANTHUM GUM AS NUISANCE 15 MG/M3 T 10 MG/M3 T ND 11138-66-2 NA
PARTICULATES
Hazards Associated with Product Use
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Combustible Liquid Flammable Material Pyrophoric Material Explosive Material
Unstable Material Water Reactive Material Oxidizer Organic Peroxide
Corrosive Material Compressed Gas Irritant Nuisance Particulate X
Skin Hazard Eye Hazard Toxic Agent Highly Toxic Agent
Sensitizer Carcinogen Reproductive Toxin Blood Toxin
Nervous System Toxin Lung Toxin Liver Toxin Kidney Toxin
Community Right-to-Know (SARA Title III Section 311-312)
Fire: Sudden Release Of Pressure: Reactivity: Immediate (Acute): X Delayed (Chronic):

III. PHYSICAL DATA:

Boiling Point (F): NA Vapor Pressure (mmHg): NA pH: 7.0 (1% SOLN.)
Melting Point(F): NA Vapor Density (Air=1): NA Specific Gravity: NA
Freezing Point(F): NA Solubility In Water: COMPLETE Percent Volatile By Volume (%): NA
Odor Threshold: LOW Appearance And Odor: LIGHT BEIGE, SLIGHT Evaporation Rate (______=1): NA
Material Is: POWDER Coefficient of Water/Oil Distribution: ND

IV. FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA:

Flashpoint (F): NA Auto Ignition Temperature (F): NA Explosive Limit - Lower: ND Upper: ND
Extinguishing Media: Water: X CO2: X Dry Chemical: X Foam: X Fog: X
Hazardous Combustion Products:
MAY PRODUCE CARBON DIOXIDE AND CARBON MONOXIDE UPON COMBUSTION.
Fire Fighting Procedures:
WEAR SELF-CONTAINED POSITIVE PRESSURE BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING FOR ENCLOSED AREAS. GENTLY FLOOD FIRES WITH WATER FOG, USING CARE NOT TO SUSPEND DUST.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
PRODUCT WILL BURN WHEN IN CONTACT WITH A FLAME. TREAT AS A FLAMMABLE DUST. MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE
DUST-AIR MIXTURES. SURFACES COVERED WITH THIS PRODUCT BECOME EXTREMELY SLIPPERY UPON APPLICATION
OF WATER.

V. REACTIVITY DATA:
Chemically Stable: Yes: X No: If no, Under Which Conditions? ND
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.

Hazardous Decomposition on Byproducts: THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY INCLUDE CARBON MONOXIDE
AND CARBON DIOXIDE.

Hazardous Polymerization May Occur: Will Not Occur: X Conditions to Avoid: NA

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: Inhalation: X Ingestion:
Product Carcinogenicity - NTP: NA IARC: NA
Acute Effects of Overexposure:
DUSTS MAY CAUSE MECHANICAL IRRITATION TO EYES, NOSE, THROAT AND LUNGS. NON-TOXIC THROUGH
INGESTION AND DERMAL ABSORPTION.

Chronic Effects of Overexposure:

PROLONGED CONTACT WITH DRY POWDER MAY CAUSE DRYING OR CHAPPING OF SKIN.

VII. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID INSTRUCTIONS:

Eyes: FIRST AID IS NOT LIKELY TO BE REQUIRED. HOWEVER, THIS MATERIAL CAN BE REMOVED
BY RINSING EYES WITH WATER.
Skin: WASH SKIN THOROUGHLY WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER. APPLY MEDICATED CREAMS
TO RELIEVE IRRITATION AND REPLENISH SKIN OILS.
Ingestion: ESSENTIALLY NON-TOXIC. DRINK WATER TO DILUTE. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IF
GASTROINTESTINAL UPSET OCCURS.
Inhalation: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF
BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.

VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROCEDURES:

Spill Response:
WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. RECOVER SPILLED MATERIAL TO THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER FOR SALE
IF POSSIBLE OR TO A SUITABLE WASTE CONTAINER. MINIMIZE DUSTING DURING CLEANUP. FLUSH RESIDUE WITH
WATER. USE CAUTION AS THE PRODUCT IS EXTREMELY SLIPPERY WHEN WET.
Waste Disposal Method:
DISPOSE OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS
Handling:
MAY MECHANICALLY IRRITATE EYES, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. AVOID BREATHING DUSTS.
Storage:
KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT AND OPEN FLAMES DURING DUSTING CONDITIONS. STORE IN A DRY AREA AND
KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. MINIMIZE DUSTING.
IX. OCCUPATIONAL CONTROL MEASURES:
Respiratory Protection: WEAR APPROVED PARTICULATE RESPIRATORS IF NEEDED.

Ventilation: VENTILATION NEEDED TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE TO NUISANCE PARTICULATES.

Clothing: WEAR LONG PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WITH AN APRON TO KEEP OFF DUSTS.
Eyewear: USE SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDESHIELDS OR GOGGLES. INSURE A PROPER FIT.
Gloves: WEAR GLOVES TO PREVENT MECHANICAL SKIN IRRITATION.
Footwear: USE NORMAL SAFETY 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 Drilling Fluids 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 Drilling Fluids 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: Cheryl Hood Date Prepared: 04/12/2004 Supercedes Issue Date 10/15/2002

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