Material Safety Data Sheet

AVASHALESTOP/ACT

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

Product Name AVASHALESTOP/ACT

Application Shale inhibitor for WBM

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 Potassium Silicate and Carbonate

Hazardous Impurities 15 - 20 % Potassium silicate Xi Irritant R38, R41

EINECS-No. 2152005

CAS-No. 1312-81-8

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

Skin contact Irritant. Alkaline material. Avoid contact with skin

Eye contact Irritant. Alkaline material. Can cause corneal burns. Wear eye/face
protection.

Ingestion Do not take internally. May cause mucosal damage

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

Environmental hazards Do not contaminate ground water system.

Physical and chemical hazards Solutions will react with surfaces of aluminium, zinc and alloys to
evolve hydrogen

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 Do not induce vomiting which may contaminate lungs.

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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media Not combustible

Unsuitable extinguishing media Not applicable

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 Avoid the 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 Small spills: wash with plenty of water.

Large 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

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended

Exposure limits (ACGIH 2004) This product doesn’t contain any substance that is classified as
hazardous

Personal protection equipment

Respiratory protection Respiratory protection not normally needed. Avoid generating
aerosols and mists

Hand/skin protection PVC gloves. Standard protective clothing

Eye protection Safety spectacles.

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

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form Liquid

Colour Clear

Odour None

Boiling point approx. 100 °C

Melting point N/A

Flash point - (PMCC) N/A

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Auto ignition N/A

Explosion limits N/A

Vapour pressure as for water

Relative density (20°C) 1.31 g/cm3

Solubility in water Complete

pH (as such) 11.5 – 12.0

Viscosity at 20 °C 3 mPa⋅s

Bulk density N/A

Freezing point N/E

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 Aluminium, Zinc

Hazardous decomposition products None

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity Not available data

Primary irritation skin/eye Irritating to skin and eyes. Can cause corneal burns.

Sensitisation Repeated or prolonged contact may cause dermatitis

Chronic toxicity data Not available data

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Persistency and degradation Non persistent

Mobility and Bioaccumulation None

Ecotoxicological effects Alkaline product

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

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

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Class Not regulated

Hazard identification None

UN n°

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Packing group

ADR/RID n°

IMDG Page

MFAG

Em S

Proper Shipping Name

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

EC Classification Xi Irritant

Hazard Symbol

contains: 15-20% Aqueous solution of Potassium Silicate

Risk Phrases R36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin

Safety Phrases S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice.
S37/39: Wear suitable 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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