Material Safety Data Sheet

AVABUFFER

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

Product Name AVABUFFER

Application Alkaline buffer for drilling fluids.

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

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical description Magnesium Oxide powdered

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

classified as hazardous according to EC regulation

EINECS-No. 215-171-9

CAS-No. 1309-48-4

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Inhalation Avoid generating dusts.

Skin contact Can cause irritation with prolonged contact

Eye contact May cause mild irritation. Avoid generating aerosol/mist

Ingestion Do not take internally. The product may be a mild laxative

Human health hazards – Chronic No adverse effects expected

Environmental hazards No adverse effects expected

Physical and chemical hazards Avoid contact with acids

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation Remove to fresh air, and treat symptomatically. Obtain medical
attention

Skin contact May cause irritation with prolonged contact. If skin irritation persists,
obtain medical attention

Eye contact Gently irrigate with clean water. If irritation persist, obtain medical
attention

Ingestion Rinse mouth immediately and repeatedly with water. If necessary

obtain medical attention

Other information

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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media Not flammable: in case of fire CO2, water spray, dry powder

Unsuitable extinguishing media None

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 Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with eye/skin. Use a dust musk

Environmental precautions Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an

authorized waste collect point.

Methods for cleaning up Remove with vacuum; if possible avoid generating dust.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Avoid generating dusts. Do not breathe dust. Use a dust musk

Storage conditions Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended.

Exposure limits (ACGIH 2004) Magnesiun Oxide fumes:

TLV-TWA = 10 mg/m³

Personal protection equipment

Respiratory protection Avoid generating dust. Cartridge respirator, when required by uses
conditions.

Hand/skin protection Gloves and protective clothing recommended

Eye protection Safety glasses recommended

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

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form Powder

Colour White

Odour Odourless

Boiling point N/A

Melting point N/A

Flash point - (PMCC) N/A

Auto ignition Not flammable

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Explosion limits N/A

Vapour pressure N/A

Relative density (@ 20°C) 3.4 – 3.6 g/cm3

Solubility in water Approx. 70% - 87%

pH (10% aqueous solution) 12 – 13

Viscosity N/A

Bulk density 0.9 – 1.3 g/cm³

Freezing point N/A

Pour point N/A

Abbreviations: N/A = Not Applicable - N/E = Not Evaluated
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable.

Conditions to avoid At temperatures higher than 2500°C produces toxic fumes.

Materials to avoid Avoid mixing with strong acids.

Hazardous decomposition products At temperatures higher than 2500°C produces toxic fumes.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity No data available. No adverse effect expected

Primary irritation skin/eye May cause irritation

Sensitisation No data available

Chronic toxicity data No data available

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Persistency and degradation No data available

Mobility and Bioaccumulation No data available

Ecotoxicological effects No data available

Other information Do not discharge into drains or the environment.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an authorized waste collect point.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Description Not regulated

UN Number N/A

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Packing group N/A

ADR/RID

Class ADR 2003 Label: --

ADR 2003 Classif. Code: --
Hazard Identification

IMDG

Class Subsidiary risk: -

Em S

IATA

Class
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EC Classification Not regulated

Hazard Symbol None

contains: Magnesium Oxide

Risk Phrases

Safety Phrases S22: Do not breathe dust

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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