Material Safety Data Sheet

AVACELL LQD

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

Product Name AVACELL LQD

Application Viscofier for WBM and completion 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 Hydroxyethyl cellulose suspension

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

classified as hazardous according to EC regulation

EINECS-No. N/A

CAS-No. N/A

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Inhalation Repeated or prolonged exposure may irritate the respiratory tract.
Avoid generating aerosols and mists.

Skin contact May cause irritation with prolonged contact. Avoid contact with skin

Eye contact May cause mild irritation.

Ingestion Ingestion of product may cause the formation of a jelly-like mass

which may result in a intestinal obstruction.

Human health hazards – Chronic No adverse effects expected

Environmental hazards No adverse effects expected. Do not contaminate water courses

Physical and chemical hazards Wet floor on which this product is spilt may become very slippery.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation Remove to fresh air. Obtain medical attention

Skin contact Remove contaminating clothing. Wash off affected area with plenty
of water

Eye contact Gently irrigate with water for at least 15’. Obtain medical attention

Ingestion Rinse mouth immediately and repeatedly with water. Obtain medical
attention

Other information
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media In case of fire use water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide

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Unsuitable extinguishing media None

Fire and explosion hazard May evolve toxic gases or fumes under fire conditions (COx,
aldehydes and carboxylic acids)

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 Avoid contact with eyes and skin

Environmental precautions Do not discharge into drains or the environment. Do not discharge
into drains or the environment.

Methods for cleaning up Contain and absorb using earth, sand or other inert material. Transfer
into suitable closed containers for disposal

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Do not take internally. Do not breathe aerosols and mists. Avoid
contact with skin and eyes.

Storage conditions Keep containers tightly closed

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended

Exposure limits (ACGIH 2004) This product does not contain any ingredient, which has an
established exposure limit.

Personal protection equipment

Respiratory protection Respiratory protection not normally needed.

Hand/skin protection Standard protective clothing

Eye protection Safety glasses

Hygiene measures Eye-wash fountain near-by

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form Viscous liquid

Colour Light cream to white

Odour None

Boiling point N/A

Melting point N/A

Flash point - (PMCC) 135 °C

Auto ignition 230 °C

Explosion limites N/A

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Vapour pressure Negligible

Relative density 1.01 – 1.10 g/cm3

Solubility in water Emulsifiable

pH (1% solution) 5.5 – 8.5

Viscosity (Brookfield LVF, 30 rpm) 800-3500 mPa⋅s

Bulk density N/A

Freezing point N/A

Pour point -20 °C

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

Conditions to avoid None known

Materials to avoid Strong acids and oxidising reagents

Hazardous decomposition products In case of fire, oxides of carbon

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity No data available.

Primary irritation skin/eye Can cause irritation to skin and eyes

Sensitisation No adverse effects expected

Chronic toxicity data No adverse effects expected

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Persistency and degradation Biodegradable product (based on similar products)
The slurry composition has been classified under category "D" of the
revised OCNS.
The biological degradation has not been studied. This
product probably does not present a long-term ecological problem as
the individual components of the slurry composition exhibit the
following characteristics:
The polymer is inherently biodegradable. The fluid carrier is readily
biodegradable: 76,5% aerobic biodegradation after 28 days in sea
water (OECD 306 test), >60% aerobic biodegradation after 28 days in
fresh water (OECD 301F test).

Mobility and Bioaccumulation No data available.

Ecotoxicological effects LC50 (oral, rat) > 5000 mg/kg

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

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

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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Description Not regulated

UN Number N/A

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

contains:

Risk Phrases

Safety Phrases S24/25: Avoid contact with eyes and skin.

Wet floor on which this product is spilt may become very slippery.
16. OTHER INFORMATION

The fluid carrier is classified in category 'D' according to HOCNF guidelines: the fluid carrier does not contain any Nonyl
Phenol Ethoxylates; the fluid carrier contains less than 0.003% vol. (30 ppm) aromatics.

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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