Material Safety Data Sheet

ZINC BROMIDE/CALCIUM BROMIDE/CALCIUM CHLORIDE Sol.

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

Product Name ZINC BROMIDE/CALCIUM BROMIDE/CALCIUM CHLORIDE
Solution (brine)

Application Workover

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 Aqueous solution of ZnBr2, CaBr2 and CaCl2

Hazardous Impurities 0-55 % ZnBr2

C Corrosive, N Dangerous for the environment R34, R50/53
0-30 % CaCl2
Xi Irritant R36
0-50 % CaBr2

EINECS-No.

CAS-No. Zinc Bromide: 7699-45-8

Calcium Chloride: 10043-52-4
Calcium bromide: 7789-41-5
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Inhalation Corrosive. Do not generate aerosols and mists.

Skin contact CAUSES SEVERE BURNS. Wear suitable gloves and eye/face
protection

Eye contact CORROSIVE. RISK OF SERIOUS DAMAGE TO EYES. Wear

eye/face protection

Ingestion Do not take internally. CAUSES SEVERE BURNS. CHOKING

DANGER

Human health hazards - Chronic

Environmental hazards Highly toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse
effects in the aquatic environment. Do not material to contaminate
ground water systems.

Physical and chemical hazards Do not mix with strong acids: exothermic reaction
Do not mix with alkali or oxidising agents

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation Remove to fresh air. Obtain medical attention

Skin contact Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash off
immediately with plenty of water. Obtain medical attention
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Eye contact Immediately gently irrigate with plenty of water for at least 15’.
Obtain medical attention immediately.

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

Other information Do not induce vomiting wich may contaminate the lungs

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media In case of fire use water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide, alcohol
resistant foam

Unsuitable extinguishing media None

Fire and explosion hazard In case of fire it may produce toxic fumes (Hydrobromic acid,
bromine)

Protective equipment In case of fire wear a full face positive pressure self contained
breathing apparatus and protective clothing

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions Do not breathe aerosol and mists. Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing

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

Methods for cleaning up Remove with liquid-absorbing material (sand, peat, sawdust); dilute
small quantities with large amount of water and rinse

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection

Storage conditions Store separately from alkaline solutions, ammonia and amines.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended

Exposure limits (ACGIH 2004) No exposure limits established.

Zinc Chloride fumes (similar product):
TLV-TWA=1 mg/m3 ; TLV-STEL=2 mg/m3
Irritation, lungs edema

Personal protection equipment

Respiratory protection In case of fumes/aerosol generation, breathing mask equipped with P2
or P3 filter

Hand/skin protection IMPERVIOUS POLYCLOROPENIC RUBBER GLOVES.

IMPERVIOUS APRON. IMPERVIOUS RUBBER BOOTS. Standard
protective clothing.

Eye protection SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE-SHIELDS. FACE SHIELDS.

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Hygiene measures EYEWASH FOUNTAIN NEAR-BY. KEEP A SAFETY SHOWER
AVAILABLE. When using do not eat or drink

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form High density liquid

Colour Amber

Odour Characteristic

Boiling point > 110 °C

Melting point N/A

Flash point - (PMCC) N/A

Auto ignition N/A

Explosion limits N/A

Vapour pressure (20 °C) 100 Pa

Relative density (20 °C) 1.77 – 2.03 g/cm³

Solubility in water Complete

pH (1:10 dilution) 5–6

Viscosity N/E

Bulk density N/E

Freezing point < -7 °C

Pour point N/A

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

Conditions to avoid None

Materials to avoid Strong alkalis, oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products In case of fire, hydrobromic acid, zinc oxide fumes

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity LD50 (oral rat) = 1047 mg/kg (Zinc Bromide)
LD50 (oral rat) = 2447 mg/kg (Calcium Bromide)

Primary irritation skin/eye Causes severe burns. Causes serious damages to eyes

Sensitization Not available data

Chronic toxicity data Not available data

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

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Persistency and degradation Not available data

Mobility and Bioaccumulation Not available data

Ecotoxicological effects Very toxic to aquatic organisms

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

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

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Description Environmentally hazardous substance, n.o.s. (contains zinc bromide, calcium chloride and
calcium bromide)

UN Number 3082

Packing group III

ADR/RID

Class 9 ADR label 9

ADR Cod. Class M6
Hazard Identification 90

IMDG

Class 9 Subsidiary risk: (•)

Em S F-A, S-F

IATA

Class 9

(•) Can be a marine or a severe marine pollutant

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EC Classification C , corrosive, N Dangerous for the environment

Hazard Symbol

contains: Aqueous solution of zinc and calcium bromide and calcium chloride

Risk Phrases R34: Causes burns

R50/53: Very toxic to the aquatic organisms, may cause long-term
adverse effects in the aquatic environment

Safety Phrases S28: after contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water
S36/37/39: wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face
protection
S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice

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S60: This material and its container must be disposed as hazardous
waste

16. OTHER INFORMATION

This material safety data sheet provides healt 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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