Material Safety Data Sheet

INTASOL FLAKE

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

Product Name INTASOL FLAKE

Application Lost circulation material

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 Flaked Calcium Carbonate fine/medium/coarse

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

classified as hazardous according to EC regulation

EINECS-No.

CAS-No. 471-34-1

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Inhalation May cause mucosal irritation. Do not breathe dust

Skin contact Can cause irritation with prolonged contact

Eye contact May cause mild irritation

Ingestion No adverse effect expected for small amounts

Human health hazards - Chronic No adverse effect expected

Environmental hazards No adverse effect expected

Physical and chemical hazards None

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation Remove to fresh air, treat simptomatically. Obtain medical attention

Skin contact Take off contaminated clothing.

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

Ingestion Rinse mouth immediately and repeatedly with water. If necessary,

obtain medical attention

Other information

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media Not expected to burn

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Unsuitable extinguishing media None

Fire and explosion hazard None

Protective equipment

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions Do not breathe dust

Environmental precautions No adverse effects expected

Methods for cleaning up Remove as much as possible with broom, scoop or vacuum. Wash
with water

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Avoid generating dust

Storage conditions Keep in dry place and away from strong acids

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended

Exposure limits (ACGIH 2006) TLV = 10 mg/m³

Personal protection equipment

Respiratory protection Respiratory protection normally not required. Avoid generating dust

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 Flake

Colour White

Odour None

Boiling point N/A

Melting point N/A

Flash point - (PMCC) None

Auto ignition N/A

Explosion limits N/A

Vapour pressure N/A

Relative density N/A

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Solubility in water Not soluble

pH about 7.5

Viscosity N/A

Bulk density 2.71 g/l

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 None

Materials to avoid Strong acids

Hazardous decomposition products None

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity Not available data

Primary irritation skin/eye May cause slight irritation

Sensitization No data available. No adverse effects expected

Chronic toxicity data No adverse effects expected

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Persistency and degradation Not applicable

Mobility and Bioaccumulation No adverse effects expected

Ecotoxicological effects Not available data

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Via authorized contractor

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

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IMDG

Class Subsidiary risk: --

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IATA

Class
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EC Classification Not regulated

Hazard Symbol None

contains:

Risk Phrases

Safety Phrases Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with skin and eyes

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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