Material Safety Data Sheet

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

Product Name VISCOMED

Application Viscosifier and filtrate reducer for WBM

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

E-mail responsible person dcolantoni@avaspa.it; Daniele Colantoni, HSEQ Coordinator

2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Inhalation No adverse effects expected

Skin contact May cause irritation with prolonged contact.

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.

Physical and chemical hazards Wet floor on which this powder is split may become very slippery.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical description Polyanionic cellulose polymer

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

classified as hazardous according to EC regulation.

EINECS-No.

CAS-No.
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 Powder when dispersed in air represents an explosive hazard

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 eyes and skin

Environmental precautions Do not contaminate water courses

Methods for cleaning up Remove as much as possible with broom, scoop or vacuum, as the
addition of water causes slippery floor conditions

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Avoid dust formation, maintain good ventilation and clean area

Storage conditions Keep product dry. Store under cover

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended

Exposure limits (ACGIH 2006) Nuisance dust (PNOS). Inhalable fraction:

TLV-TWA = 10 mg/m3 lung

Personal protection equipment:

Respiratory protection Dust mask (when required by use conditions)

Hand/skin protection Impervious gloves. Standard protective clothing

Eye protection Safety glasses

Hygiene measures Eye-wash fountain near-by

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form Powder

Colour Yellowish

Odour None

Boiling point N/A

Melting point N/A

Flash point - (PMCC) None

Auto ignition Approx. 230 °C

Explosion limits N/E

Vapour pressure Negligible

Relative density N/A

Solubility in water Soluble

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pH (2 % aqueous solution) 6,5 – 9,5

Viscosity N/E

Bulk density > 450 kg/m3

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 Temperature higher than 250°C (decomposition)

Materials to avoid None known

Hazardous decomposition products None known

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity LD50 (oral rat) > 2000 mg/kg

Primary irritation skin/eye Not irritating to skin (OECD no. 404 test)
Slightly irritating to eyes (OECD no. 405 test)

Sensitization Not available data

Chronic toxicity data Not available data

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Persistency and degradation Biodegradability (28-days) < 5 % (biodegradable product)
COD = 900 mg/g

Mobility and Bioaccumulation Solubility and mobility: high

Bioaccumulation: no adverse effects expected

Ecotoxicological effects LC0 (Brachydanio rerio, 96 h) > 2000 mg/kg

LC100 (Brachydanio rerio, 96 h) > 4000 mg/kg
EC50 (Bacteria, 96 h) > 10000 mg/kg

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 Not regulated

Hazard Symbol None

contains:

Risk Phrases

Safety Phrases S 22: Do not breathe dust.

Do not add water to the product: the addition of water causes slippery
floor condition
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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