Material Safety Data Sheet

AVADES 100

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

Product Name AVADES 100

Application H2S scavenger

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 hydro-triazine (>40%)

Hazardous Ingredients > 40 % Hexahydro-triazine Xn Harmful R22, R41, R43

EINECS-No. 2252080

CAS-No. 4719-04-4

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Inhalation Can cause irritation. Avoid generating aerosols and mists

Skin contact Can cause irritation. Avoid contact with skin

Eye contact Risk of serious damage to eyes. Wear eye/face protection

Ingestion Harmful if swallowed

Human health hazards - Chronic May cause sensitisation by skin contact

Environmental hazards Do not contaminate ground water system.

Physical and chemical hazards It produces formaldehyde in contact with strong acids

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 toxic and flammable fumes.

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) This product does not contain any ingredient which has an established
exposure limit

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 Characteristic

Boiling point > 100 °C

Melting point N/E

Flash point - (PMCC) > 100 °C

Auto ignition N/A

Explosion limits N/A

Vapour pressure N/E

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Relative density (20°C) 1.09 - 1.11 g/cm3

Solubility in water Complete

pH (1 % aqueous solution) 10 - 11

Viscosity N/A

Bulk density N/A

Freezing point N/A

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 Nitrites; it produces formaldehyde in contact with strong acids

Hazardous decomposition products If involved in fire, it may produces toxic and flammable fumes

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity LD50 (oral rat)= 200-2000 mg/kg

Primary irritation skin/eye Can cause irritation

Sensitisation May cause sensitisation by skin contact

Chronic toxicity data Not available data

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Persistency and degradation Not available data

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 2003 Label: --

ADR 2003 Classif. Code: --
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Hazard Identification

IMDG

Class Subsidiary risk: -

Em S

IATA

Class
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EC Classification Xn Harmful

Hazard Symbol

contains: Aqueous solution of Hexahydro-triazine

Risk Phrases R22: Harmful if swallowed;

R41: Risk of serious damage to eyes;
R43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact

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

S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face
protection.

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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