Material Safety Data Sheet

AVADEG 327

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

Product Name AVADEG 327

Application Shale stabilizer 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. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Classification Xn: Harmful; R22

Inhalation Can cause irritation. Avoid generating aerosols and mists

Skin contact Can cause irritation. Avoid contact with skin

Eye contact Can cause irritation. Wear eye/face protection

Ingestion Harmful if swallowed

Human health hazards - Chronic Harmful: danger of serious damage to health if swallowed

Environmental hazards Do not contaminate ground water system.

Physical and chemical hazards No data available

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical description Diethylene glycol

Hazardous Ingredients > 90 % Diethylene glycol Xn Harmful R22

EINECS-No. 230-872-2

CAS-No. 111-46-6

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation Remove to fresh air. Obtain medical attention

Skin contact Take off contaminated clothing. Wash off affected area with plenty of
water. If skin irritation persists, obtain medical attention

Eye contact Immediately gently irrigate with plenty of water for at least 15’.
Obtain medical attention

Ingestion Rinse mouth immediately and repeatedly with water. Do not induce
vomiting which may contaminate lungs. Obtain medical attention

Other information
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media In case of fire use water spray, foam, powder, CO2
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Unsuitable extinguishing media None

Fire and explosion hazard If involved in fire, it may produce oxides of carbon

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. Take off all contaminated clothing

Environmental precautions Do not discharge into drains or the environment. Do not contaminate
ground water system

Methods for cleaning up Large and small spills: dam up. Reclaim into recovery or salvage
drums

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 at room temperature

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended

Exposure limits (ACGIH 2004) Not available data

Personal protection equipment

Respiratory protection Avoid generating aerosols and mists

Hand/skin protection Impervious gloves. Standard protective clothing

Eye protection Safety glasses

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

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form Liquid

Colour Yellow

Odour Odourless

Boiling point 245 °C

Melting point N/E

Flash point - (PMCC) 138 °C

Auto ignition 226 °C

Explosion limits N/A

Vapour pressure N/E

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Relative density (20 °C) 1.12 g/cm3

Solubility in water Miscible

pH N/A

Viscosity N/E

Bulk density N/A

Freezing point -7.8 °C

Pour point N/E

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

Conditions to avoid Excessive heat

Materials to avoid Oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products If involved in fire, oxides of carbon

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity LD50: 12565 mg/kg (oral rat)

Primary irritation skin/eye Can cause irritation and allergic reactions

Sensitisation Repeated or prolonged contact may cause dermatitis

Chronic toxicity data Not available data

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Persistency and degradation 58% biodegradation after 20 days. Complete biodegradability is
supposed within 28 days

Mobility and Bioaccumulation Not available data

Ecotoxicological effects Not available data

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

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

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Description Not regulated

UN Number N/A

Packing group N/A

ADR/RID

Class ADR 2007 Label: --

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ADR 2007 Classif. Code: --
Hazard Identification

IMDG

Class Subsidiary risk: -

Em S

IATA

Class
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EC Classification Xn Harmful

Hazard Symbol

contains: Diethylene glycol

Risk Phrases R22: Harmful if swallowed

Safety Phrases S24: Avoid contact with skin

S36: Wear suitable protective clothing
S46: If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this
container or label

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Test of R-phrases:
R22: Harmful if swallowed

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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