Material Safety Data Sheet

AVAWASH OBM

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

Product Name AVAWASH OBM

Application Casing cleaner for oil base muds

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

E-mail responsible erson dcolantoni@avaspa.it; Daniele Colantoni, HSEQ-Coordinator

2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Inhalation May cause irritation. Avoid generating aerosols and mists. Vapours
may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

Skin contact Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking

Eye contact Can cause irritation.

Ingestion Do not take internally. If swallowed, can cause lung damages.

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

Environmental hazards Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in
the aquatic environment. Do not contaminate ground water system.
Prevent product from entering drains.

Physical and chemical hazards Flammable at temperature over 21 °C. Keep container tightly closed.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical description Coal naphtha and butyl acetate.

Hazardous Ingredients 80-90% Coal naphtha

EINECS-No. 266-013-0; CAS-No. 65996-79-4
Xn Harmful N Dangerous for the environment
R10 R66 R67 R65 R37 R51/53

10%-12% n-butyl acetate

EINECS-No. 204-658-1; CAS-No. 123-86-4
F Flammable R10, R66, R67

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation Remove to fresh air. Obtain medical attention

Skin contact Remove contaminated clothing. Wash off affected area immediately
with soap and plenty of water. If skin irritation persists, obtain
medical attention.

Eye contact Immediately gently irrigate with clean water for at least 15 minutes.
Move eyeball and keep eyelids wide open and part whilst irrigating.
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Obtain medical attention.

Ingestion Rinse mouth immediately and repeatedly with water. Do not induce
vomiting which may contaminate the lungs. Obtain immediately
medical attention.

Other information If unconscious do not give anything by mouth, and place in the
recovery position.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media In case of fire use water spray, foam, powder, CO2. Water mist may
be used to cool closed containers.

Unsuitable extinguishing media None

Fire and explosion hazard Flammable product

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. Wear suitable PPE

Environmental precautions Contain spills with absorbing material (earth or sand). Do not
discharge into drains or the environment. Do not contaminate ground
water system. Do not smoke

Methods for cleaning up Small spills: Absorb with inert material, recover, then 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. Wash contaminated clothing before using.
Do not smoke and eat while using

Storage conditions Keep containers tightly closed in a cool well-ventilated place away
from heat and sources of ignition. Avoid accumulation of electrostatic
charges

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures General ventilation is necessary

Exposure limits (ACGIH 2004) n-butyl acetate:

TLV-TWA=150 ppm; TLV-STEL=200 ppm irritation

VM & P Naphtha:
TLV-TWA=300 ppm A3 irritation, CNS

Personal protection equipment

Respiratory protection Respiratory protection needed (Mask with filter). Avoid generating
aerosols and mists

Hand/skin protection Impervious gloves. Standard protective clothing

Eye protection Safety glasses

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

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form Liquid

Colour Light yellow

Odour Characteristic

Boiling point 170 – 200 °C

Melting point N/A

Flash point 45-50 °C

Auto ignition N/A

Explosion limits N/A

Vapour pressure N/E

Relative density (@ 14 °C) 0.90 - 0.91 g/cm3

Solubility in water Insoluble

pH N/A

Viscosity N/E

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 Heat

Materials to avoid Oxidising agents

Hazardous decomposition products In case of fire, CO, CO2

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity Vapour inhalation can cause respiratory tract irritation, cough and
breathing problems; greater concentrations can cause pulmonary
edema.
Ingestion can cause health disesases (stomachache, nausea, vomit).
The product contains volatile substances which can cause Central
nervous system depression with drowsiness and dizziness.
LD50 (oral, rat) ≥ 2000 mg/Kg;
LD50 (skin, rat) ≥ 2000 mg/Kg
LC50 (inhal., rat, 4 h) ≥ 5 mg/l

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Primary irritation skin/eye Irritant for eyes and skin. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness
or cracking.

Sensitisation No sensitization effects reported.

Chronic toxicity data Can cause long term effects on CNS and liver.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Persistency and degradation Do not discharge in the environment. Readily biodegradablee

Mobility and Bioaccumulation Moderately bioaccumulable. The product float on the water ed
evaporate from water and earth surface. If the product contaminates
the soil, could be mobile and pollute groundwater.

Ecotoxicological effects Product dangerous for the environment and toxic for aquatic
environment.
CL50 < 10mg/l (fish);
CL50 < 10mg/l (algae);
Butyl Acetate:
volatile product volatile, readily biodegradable.
CL50 (24h) = 205mg/l CE50

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

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

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Description Flammable liquid, n.o.s having fl.pt. below 61°C (containing butyl acetate and gas oil)

UN Number 1993

Packing group III

ADR/RID

Class 3 ADR 2003: label 3

ADR 2003 Classif. Code: F1
Hazard Identification 30

IMDG 1993

Class 3 Subsidiary Risk: •

Em S 3-07

IATA 1993

Class 3
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EC Classification F Flammable, Xn Harmful, N Dangerous for the environment

Hazard Symbol
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contains: n-butyl acetate, coal naphtha

Risk Phrases R10: Flammable

R37: Irritating to respiratory system
R51/53: Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse
effects in the aquatic environment
R65: Harmful. May cause lung damage if swallowed
R66: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
R67: Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness

Safety Phrases S13: Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs
S16: Keep away from sources of ignition – No smoking
S23: Do not breathe vapours
S24/25: Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
S29: Do not empty into drains
S57:Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental
contamination
S61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special
instructions/safety data sheet
S62: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice
immediately and show this container or label

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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