Material Safety Data Sheet

AVALIG K

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

Product Name AVALIG K

Application Filtrate reducer and dispersant

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 Potassium Lignite

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

classified as hazardous according to EC regulation

EINECS-No.

CAS-No.

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Inhalation Repeated or prolonged exposure may irritate the respiratory tract.

Skin contact Can cause irritation with prolonged contact

Eye contact May cause irritation

Ingestion Do not take internally. May cause mucosal damage

Human health hazards - Chronic Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

Environmental hazards No data available. Do not allow material to contaminate ground water
system.

Physical and chemical hazards None

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. If skin
irritation persists, obtain medical attention.

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 Water spray, foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide (CO2)

Unsuitable extinguishing media None

Fire and explosion hazard None known. May evolve toxic gases or fumes under fire conditions.

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 skin and eyes. Take off immediately all
contaminated clothing.

Environmental precautions Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an

authorised waste collection point.

Methods for cleaning up Sweep up and shovel. Reclaim into recovery or salvage drums.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Do not take internally. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not mix
with any other chemical.

Storage conditions Keep container tightly closed well-ventilated place.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended.

Exposure limits (ACGIH) This product is not classified as hazardous( ACGIH, 2001), however,
we recommended the following safety instruction:

Personal protection equipment

Respiratory protection Avoid generating dusts. Respiratory protection not normally needed.
Cartridge respirator (when required by use conditions).

Hand/skin protection Gloves and protective clothing recommended

Eye protection Safety glasses recommended

Hygiene measures Standard protective clothing. Keep a safety shower necessary. Keep an
eye wash facility available.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form Powder

Colour Brown

Odour Odourless

Boiling point N/A

Melting point N/A

Flash point - (PMCC) N/A

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Auto ignition N/A

Explosion limits N/A

Vapour pressure N/A

Relative density N/E

Solubility in water Soluble

pH (1 % sol.) 9.50

Viscosity N/A

Bulk density (g/cm3) 0.85

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 Oxidizing agents.

Hazardous decomposition products CO, CO2 (if involved in fire)

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity No data available

Primary irritation skin/eye Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause skin irritation and
dermatitis.

Sensitization Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

Chronic toxicity data No data available

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Persistency and degradation No data available. No adverse effects expected.

Mobility and Bioaccumulation No data available. No adverse effects expected

Ecotoxicological effects As applied in low concentrations and properly monitored no adverse

effect on operation of biological wastewater treatment.

Other information Free Chromium: 0.1%

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

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

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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

IMDG

Class Subsidiary risk: -

Em S

IATA

Class
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EC Classification Not regulated

Hazard Symbol None

contains:

Risk Phrases

Safety Phrases S22: Do not breathe dust;

S24/25: 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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