Material Safety Data Sheet

AVAGEL HY

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

Product Name AVAGEL HY

Application Viscofier for drilling mud

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 Bentonite.

Hazardous Impurities The product contains a small amount of crystalline silica, which may
cause delayed respiratory disease if inhaled over a prolonged period of
time.

EINECS-No.

CAS-No.

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Inhalation Inhalation of fine dusts can cause pneumoconiosis. Avoid generating
dusts. Do not breathe dust

Skin contact Can cause irritation with prolonged contact

Eye contact May cause mild irritation

Ingestion Do not take internally. May cause mucosal damage

Human health hazards - Chronic Repeated inhalation of fine dusts may cause pneumoconiosis

Environmental hazards No adverse effects expected

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

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation Remove to fresh air, and treat symptomatically. Obtain medical
attention

Skin contact Take off contaminated clothing. Wash off with plenty of water.

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

Ingestion Rinse mouth immediately and repeatedly with water. If necessary

obtain medical attention

Other information

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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media Not applicable. Not expected to burn

Unsuitable extinguishing media None

Fire and explosion hazard None

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. Use a dust musk

Environmental precautions No adverse effect expected

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 generating dusts. Do not breathe dust. Use a dust musk

Storage conditions Keep in dry place

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended. Local exhaust if dust is generated

Exposure limits (ACGIH 2004) Crystalline Quartz (respirable):

TLV-TWA = 0.05 mg/m³ silicosis; lung fibrosis; cancer

Nuisance dust (PNOS) (respirable):

TLV-TWA = 3 mg/m³ lung

Personal protection equipment

Respiratory protection Dust mask approved

Hand/skin protection Gloves and protective clothing recommended

Eye protection Safety glasses recommended

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

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form Powder

Colour White-pale grey

Odour None

Boiling point N/A

Melting point N/A

Flash point - (PMCC) N/A

Auto ignition N/A

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Explosion limits N/A

Vapour pressure N/A

Relative density 2.0 – 2.3

Solubility Dispersible in water

pH (1% sol.) 7.0 – 9.0

Viscosity N/A

Bulk density N/E

Freezing point N/A

Pour point N/A

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

Conditions to avoid Moisture.

Materials to avoid None known

Hazardous decomposition products None known

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity No adverse effect expected

Primary irritation skin/eye May cause mild irritation with prolonged contact.

Sensitisation No adverse effect expected

Chronic toxicity data Inhalation of fine dusts can cause pneumoconiosis

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Persistency and degradation Not applicable. Mineral product

Mobility and Bioaccumulation No adverse effects expected

Ecotoxicological effects No adverse effects expected

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

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ADR/RID

Class ADR 2003 Label: --

ADR 2003 Classif. Code: --
Hazard Identification

IMDG

Class Subsidiary risk: -

Em S

IATA

Class
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EC Classification Not regulated

Hazard Symbol None

contains: Bentonite

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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