FLUIDSOL 40

Premium Grade High Yield Bentonite for Drilling Works

PRODUCT DATA SHEET

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
FLUIDSOL 40 is a High Yield Premium Natural Sodium Bentonite Grade designed to provide instant
Rheological performance & Gel Strength- thereby providing Suspension & Borehole Stability.

PRODUCT APPLICATION
FLUIDSOL 40 is an easy to use, High Yield Bentonite most suitable for use in Foundation Works-
Bored Piling / Dwall Works, Horizontal Directional Drilling, tunneling, pipe jacking and other fresh
water mud rotary drilling works

ADVANTAGES
 Immediate mixing and good hydration.
 Excellent Rheological Performance even in difficult Ground Conditions.
 Low Grit Content

TYPICAL PROPERTIES

Soil Stabilizing Solutions

Appearance: Free flowing Brown powder
Moisture Content: Below 13 %
Wet screen analysis at 74μm: below 4%
Specific gravity: 2.2 / pH, as supplied: 8.0-8.5

MIXING

Use of Soda ash recommended whenever necessary to increase pH. Use of suitable Make up water
and efficient mixer necessary to ensure optimum performance of the Bentonite Slurry. Mixing
time for FLUIDSOL 40 should be between 15-20 minutes. Post mixing, Hydration of up to 16-
24hours recommended for Optimum Performance.

PACKAGING AND STORAGE

Available in 25kg Multiwall Paper Bags-Palletized or in 1MT / 1.2MT Jumbo bags.

Stable under normal storage conditions in unopened containers.
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FLUIDSOL 40
High Yield Bentonite for Drilling Works

PRODUCT NAME: FLUIDSOL 40

PRODUCT & COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

SODIUM MONTMORILLONITE CLAY, SODIUM BENTONITE

Company identification: S3 FLUIDS

PO BOX: 26522, Dubai UAE

Emergency Telephone: Tel: +971 4 884 84 33

1. Physical/Chemical Characteristics

Appearance and Odor: Brown /Pale greenish to creamy yellowish, pinkish or white color, No odor

Boiling Point: NA

Specific Gravity: 2.6

Solubility in water: Negligible pH: 8-10

CAS# 1302-78-9, EU # 215-108-5 Chemical Name: Bentonite , Purity Composition: 100% w/w

HS CODE: 25081000

2. Fire and Explosion Hazard data

Flash Point: NA

Lower Explosive Limit: NA

Upper Explosive Limit: NA

Extinguishing Media: Media suitable for surrounding fire

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according CLP regulation (Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008, as amended)

Not classified, Bentonite does not meet the criteria for classification.

Classification according EC Directive (67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC, as amended)

Not classified, Bentonite does not meet the criteria for classification.

3. Chemical Composition / Ingredients Information

Chemical characterization

Synonyms: Bentonite, sodian; Bentonite, calcian; Montmorillonite, Sodium-activated Bentonite

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Bentonite is a UVCB substance, sub-type 4. The purity of the product is 100 % w/w.

Impurities are not applicable for a UVCB substance.

CAS number : 1302-78-9 / EC number: 215-108-5 / HS CODE: 25081000

4. Health Hazard Data

Route Of Entry- Inhalation: No

Route Of Entry - Skin: No

Route Of Entry - Ingestion: No

Health Hazards, Acute and Chronic: NO SPECIFIC HEALTH HAZARD KNOWN. THE Si O 2 IS PRIMARILY
COMBINED AS A COMPLEX ALUMINOSILICATE MINERAL & NOT AS A FREE OXIDE. HOWEVER, IT MAY CONTAIN
A MINOR AMOUNT OF SILICA IN THE FORM OF QUARTZ.

Carcinogenicity - NTP: No

Carcinogenicity - IARC: No

Accidental Release/ Spill: SWEEP OR SCOOP UP SPILLED MATERIAL. PLACE IN

CONTAINER MARKED NONHAZARDOUS MATERIALS.

Neutralizing Agent: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.\ Waste Disposal Method: DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W
FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS

Precautions-Handling/Storing: SLIPPERY WHEN WET.

5. Emergency Overview

As part of good industrial and personal hygiene and safety procedure, avoid all unnecessary exposure to the
chemical substance and ensure prompt removal from skin, eyes and clothing.

Flammability Rating: 0 – None

Reactivity Rating: 0 – None

Contact Rating: 0 - None

Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES

Storage Color Code: Orange (General Storage)

6. EXPOSURE CONTROLS:

DNEL/DMEL values : DNEL/DMEL values are not available.

PNEC values: PNEC values are not available.

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Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls

Minimize airborne dust generation. Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other
engineering controls to keep airborne levels below specified exposure limits. If user
operations generate dust, fumes or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne
particles below the exposure limit. Apply organizational measures e.g. by isolating personnel
from dusty areas. Remove and wash soiled clothing
Respiratory protection : Local ventilation to keep levels below established threshold
values is recommended. In case of prolonged exposure to
airborne dust concentrations, a suitable particle filter mask
that complies with the requirements of national legislation is
recommended, depending on the expected exposure levels.
Hand protection : Use a high fat protective cream after cleaning skin. Wear suitable gloves.
Eye protection : Do not wear contact lenses. Safety glasses with side-shields
Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to
the workstation location.
Body protection : Long sleeved clothing

6. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention for any breathing difficulty.

Ingestion: Give several glasses of water to drink to dilute and get medical advice.

Skin Contact: Wash exposed area with soap and water. Get medical advice if irritation develops.

Eye Contact: Wash thoroughly with running water for about 20 min. Get medical advice if Irritation/
reddishness develops.

7. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Fire: Not considered to be a fire hazard.

Explosion: Not considered to be an explosion hazard.

Fire Extinguishing Media: Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.

Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus
with full- face piece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.

7. HANDLING & STORAGE

7.1. Precautions for safe handling Advice on safe handling

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Avoid dust formation. Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms. In case of insufficient
ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. For personal protection see section 8. Handle and open
container with care. If you require advice on safe handling techniques or specific uses, please contact your

supplier or check the further information referred to in section 16.

Hygiene measures : Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements for storage areas and containers

Minimize airborne dust generation and prevent wind dispersal during loading and unloading.Keep containers
closed and store packaged products so as to prevent accidental bursting.

Advice on storage compatibility: No conditions to be specially mentioned.

Storage stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.

8. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Physical state : solid

Form : Fine Granular, powder

Colour : Cream / Grey / Brown

Odour : none
pH value : 6 - 11 (20 °C)
Method : Aqueous suspension
Melting point/range : > 450 °C Method : EU A.1
Boiling point/boiling range : not applicable (solid with a melting point > 450 °C)
Flash point : not applicable (solid with a melting point > 450 °C)
Evaporation rate : not applicable (solid with a melting point > 450 °C)
Flammability : does not ignite Method : EU A.10
Lower explosion limit : non explosive (void of any chemical structures commonly
associated with explosive properties)
Vapour pressure : not applicable (solid with a melting point > 450 °C)
Vapour density relative to air : not applicable
Solubility in water : < 0,9 g/l (20 °C) Method : Directive 84/449/EEC, A.6
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Octanol/water partition coefficient (log Pow) : not applicable inorganic

Self-ignition temperature : Method : Directive 92/69/EEC, A.6
no relative self-ignition temperature below 400 °C
Thermal decomposition : No decomposition if used as directed.
Viscosity (dynamic) : not applicable (solid with a melting point > 450 °C)
Oxidizing properties : no oxidizing properties (Based on the chemical structure, the
substance does not contain a surplus of oxygen or any structural groups known to be correlated with a
tendency to react exothermally with combustible material)

9 . STABILITY / REACTIVITY:

9.1. Reactivity : Stable under recommended storage conditions.

9.2. Chemical stability : The product is chemically stable.
9.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions : None known.
9.4. Conditions to avoid : Forms slippery/greasy layers with water.
9.5. Incompatible materials : inert, not reactive.
Avoid storing together with materials that may be affected by dust.
9.6. Hazardous decomposition products : Not relevant

10. TOXILOGICAL INFORMATION:

Acute oral toxicity : LD50 > 2 g/kg (rat) Method : OECD Test Guideline 420
Acute dermal toxicity : no data available
Bentonite is almost insoluble and has a low absorption through the skin.
Acute inhalation toxicity : no data available
Irritant effect on skin : not irritant (rabbit) Method : OECD 404
Irritant effect on eyes : not irritant (rabbit) Method : OECD 405
Sensitization : no data available

Bentonite is considered not to be a skin sensitizer based on

experience in handling and low absorption through the skin.

Genetic toxicity in vitro : Test type : In vitro gene mutation study in bacteria

Result : negative Method : OECD 471

Test type : In vitro chromosome aberration test

Result : negative Method : OECD 473

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Test type : In vitro gene mutation study in mammalian cells

Result : negative Method : OECD 476

Carcinogenicity : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Toxicity to reproduction/fertility Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Specific target organ toxicity No organ toxicity observed in acute tests.

(STOT) - single exposure : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Aspiration hazard : No aspiration toxicity classification

Remarks

Specific symptoms in animal studies (likely route of exposure):

In case of ingestion:No acute or long term effects were seen in animal studies following oral exposure.

In case of skin contact: No acute effects were seen in an animal study following acute dermal exposure.
Bentonite is not a skin irritant

In case of inhalation: No acute effects were seen in an animal study following acute inhalation exposure.

11. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified. Spills: Sweep up
and containerize for reclamation or disposal. Vacuuming or wet sweeping may be used to avoid dust dispersal.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

12.1. Toxicity

Information related to the product itself:

Fish toxicity : LC50 16 g/l (96 h, Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout))

LC50 2,8 - 3,2 g/l (24 h, Marine water fish)

Daphnia toxicity : EC50 > 100 mg/l (48 h, daphnia ( magna ))

Method : OECD 202

EC50 81,6 mg/l (96 h, Metacarcinus magister)

EC50 24,8 mg/l (96 h, Pandalus danae)

Algae toxicity : EC50 > 100 mg/l (72 h, Scenedesmus subspicatus)

Toxicity to terrestrial plants : 84,4 mg/kg (Phaseolus vulgaris)

No effect on the growth was observed.

84,4 mg/kg (Zea mays)

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No effect on the growth was observed.

12.2. Persistence and degradability

Information related to the product itself:

Biodegradability : The methods for determining biodegradability are not applicable to inorganic substances.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Information related to the product itself: Bioaccumulation: Not relevant for inorganic substances
12.4. Mobility in soil :
Bentonite is almost insoluble and thus presents a low mobility in most soils.
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment :
The substance does not meet the criteria for PBT or vPvB substance.
12.6. Other adverse effects
Additional ecotoxicological remarks none

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste
facility. Although not a listed RCRA hazardous waste, this material may exhibit one or more characteristics of
a hazardous waste and require appropriate analysis to determine specific disposal requirements. Processing,
use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal
regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in
accordance with federal, state and local requirements.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

This product is NOT classified as dangerous goods according to international regulations for transport by land,
inland waterways, and seas or by air.

ADR not restricted

ADN not restricted
RID not restricted
IATA not restricted
IMDG not restricted

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

The product does not require a hazard warning label in accordance with EC directives on dangerous goods.

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or

mixture
Water Hazard Class (Ger.) : not water endangering
Other regulations
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Bentonite is not a SEVESO substance, not an ozone depleting substance and not a persistent organic pollutant.
The product (bentonite) is not separately classified by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration
(OSHA). The product has not been classified as a human carcinogen by OSHA , the International Agency for
Research on Cancer (IARC) and the National Toxicology Program (NTP).

16. OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION:

Social Dialogue on Respirable Crystalline Silica:

A multi-sectoral social dialogue agreement on Workers Health Protection through the Good Handling and Use of
Crystalline Silica and Products Containing it was signed on 25 April 2006. This autonomous agreement, which receives
the European Commission’s financial support, is based on a Good Practices Guide. The requirements of the Agreement
came into force on 25 October 2006. The Agreement was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2006/C
279/02). The text of the Agreement and its annexes, including the Good Practices Guide, are available from
http://www.nepsi.eu and provide useful information and guidance for the handling of products containing respirable
crystalline silica. Literature references are available on request from EUROSIL, the European Association of Industrial
Silica Producers.
Prolonged and/or massive exposure to respirable crystalline silica-containing dust may cause silicosis, a nodular
pulmonary fibrosis caused by deposition in the lungs of fine respirable particles of crystal. In 1997, IARC (the International
Agency for Research on Cancer) concluded that crystalline silica inhaled from occupational sources can cause lung cancer
in humans. However it pointed out that not all industrial circumstances, nor all crystalline silica types, were to be
incriminated. (IARC Monographs on the evaluation of the carcinogenic risks of chemicals to humans, Silica, silicates dust
and organic fibres, 1997, Vol. 68, IARC, Lyon, France.) In June 2003, SCOEL (the EU Scientific Committee on Occupational
Exposure Limits) concluded that the main effect in humans of the inhalation of respirable crystalline silica dust is So there
is a body of evidence supporting the fact that increased cancer risk would be limited to people already suffering from
silicosis. Worker protection against silicosis should be assured by respecting the existing regulatory occupational
exposure limits and implementing additional risk management measures where required (see section 16 below).
DISCLAIMER: S3 FLUIDS provides the information contained herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy.
This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this product.
Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose. S3 FLUIDS
makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, including without limitation any warranties of merchantability, fitness for a
particular purpose with respect to the information set forth herein or the product to which the information refers. Accordingly, S3 FLUIDS will not be
responsible for damages resulting from use of or reliance upon this information.
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PO Box 26522
DUBAI- UAE
Tel: +971 4 884 84 33 / Fax: +9714 88 000 24
sales@s3fluids.com

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

Date: 20.02.2023

PRODUCT: FLUIDSOL 40 (High Yield Bentonite)

BATCH REF FDA202 AMMICO KSA

Country of Origin INDIA

Specification / Procedure: API 13B / S3 INTERNAL PROCEDURES

4.5% Dosage (45kg/m3)

Test Sample Dosage
Water: Tap Water Mixer Speed: 1500RPM
RHEOLOGICAL SUSPENSION PROPERTIES

Physical performance: Specification Results

Density Less than 1.10 g/ml 1.03

Marsh Funnel Viscosity (MFV- seconds) 30-50 seconds 39

Shear Strength (10min Gel Strength) 1.4 – 10 N/m2 1.6 N/m2

pH 9.5 - 12 9.1

Tested samples of FLUIDSOL 40 fully conforms to ICE Specifications.

FLUIDSOL 40 is a non-hazardous, Naturally Occurring Mineral Clay Product.

S3 FLUIDS LLC