Chemical Handling, Labelling and

Storage
PRESENTED
BY
EZEDINMA HENRY

WEAFRI WELL SERVICES

COMPANY LIMITED
 OUTLINE
 Introduction
 Objective
 Definition of chemicals
 Chemical handling
 Appropriate PPE in chemical handling
 Uses of MSDS
 Weafri Chemical procurement Procedure
 Chemical storage
 Chemical labelling
 Chemical transfer
 Recommendations
 Introduction

WEAFRI Well Services require the use and aid

of chemicals to carry out oil well cementing,
stimulation, filtration, pipeline and nitrogen
services in oil and gas industry.

Chemicals are useful to our operation but they

are a potential danger to us and our environment.
It is imperative that we have good knowledge of
how to work with these chemicals.
 Objectives

This presentation aims to highlight the

following:
Hazards associated with Chemicals
Proper handling of chemicals
Good Chemical Storage
Labelling of Chemicals
 Definition of chemical

 Chemicals are materials produced by or used

in the reaction involving changes in atoms and
molecules.

 They come in different forms: solids, liquids

and gas.
 Chemical Handling

Chemicals are hazardous substance to deal

with. All handling activities may pose a
threat: mixing, applying, loading, equipment
cleaning, storage, transportation, disposal, and
spills.
 Always read the MSDS or chemical SHOC
card (safe handling of chemicals), before
working with chemicals
 Never work alone with chemicals
 Chemical Handling (cont.)

 Use required personnel protective equipment

 Never smell or taste a chemical in order to
identify it
 Avoid smoking, drinking, eating and
application of cosmetics in areas where
chemicals are used or stored.
 Use required personnel protective equipment
 Chemical Handling (cont.)

 Make sure all chemical containers are

properly labeled
 Know all emergency procedures and
equipment
 Always use chemicals with adequate
ventillation
 Ensure that all personnel handling this
chemical are trained
PPE FOR CHEMICAL HANDLING
 Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS)
 A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is a
document that contains information on the
potential hazards (health, fire, reactivity and
environmental) and how to work safely with
the chemical product.

 MSDS contains much more information about

the material than the label.
Material Safety Data Sheet (Cont.)
 Are to be provided by
Supplier’s with all
deliveries
 Must be Accessible to
EVERYONE in the
workplace
 Must be current
 Must be easy to read and
understand
 Must have 16 mandatory
sections
 Must be prepared by a
competent person
 Sources of MSDS

There are two formats primarily used for

organizing information on an MSDS
 Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) which recommended
an 8-section MSDS and
 American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
formats which recommended a 16-section
MSDS
Reading of MSDS
 Identity The chemical
name, trade name and
manufacturers name, address
and emergency phone number
can be found here.
– Ingredients Includes:
substance,
% content, CAS Number,
Classification, EINECS
– Hazards Identification
Dangers for humans and the
environment such as: Most
important hazards & Specific
hazards
First Aid gives instructions on
what to do in case of eye
contact, skin contact or
ingestion
Reading the MSDS
– Fire Fighting Suitable
extinguishing media,
Unsuitable extinguishing
media, Special hazards in fire,
Required special protective
equipment for fire-fighters
 Accidental Release
Measures/Spill Clean-up
Personal precautions,
Environmental precautions,
Methods for cleaning
 Handling and Storage

 Exposure Controls and

Personal Protection
 Information on proper PPE
 to use, how to store and
 temperature limits
Reading the MSDS
– Physical and Chemical
Properties Appearance, Odor,
pH, Boiling point, Melting point,
Flashpoint, Explosive properties,
Vapor pressure, Relative
density, Solubility
– Stability and Reactivity
Conditions to avoid, Materials to
avoid, Hazardous decomposition
products
– Toxicology Acute toxicity, Local
effects. Excessive exposure may
affect human health as follows:
Skin contact, Eye contact,
Inhalation/ingestion.
– Ecological Information Lists
any dangers to the environment
 Disposal Lists any special
disposal methods
 Reading the MSDS
 Transport Information
lists codes indicating the
dangers and the type of
transport which may be
needed
 Regulations Lists any
agency that may regulate
this product
– Other Information
Recommendations/restrictio
ns, Sources of key data
used to compile Safety
Data Sheet
 Weafri Chemical procurement
Procedure (QMSP 03)
 The purchasing department calls for quotes and
ensures that vendors respond by posting their
quotations along with samples and MSDS of the
chemicals to the laboratory supervisor or designate

 Prior to procurement, samples are tested in the

Weafri laboratory to determine the quality by the
laboratory supervisor. The best in terms quality shall
be posted to the procurement coordinator or
designate, who issues PO after obtaining requisite
approvals
 Weafri Chemical procurement
Procedure (QMSP 03)
 The laboratory supervisor ensures through the
procurement coordinator or designate that
vendors submit the relevant MSDS along with
their waybills when making delivery of such
chemical to company premises.

 The stores supervisor or designate receives the

chemical and updates his inventory and track
them
 Chemical storage
General consideration:

 Avoid storing liquid chemicals above eye

level.
 Chemicals must be stored in a designated
area, that has been properly designed for the
purpose
 Avoid storing heavy containers above
shoulder level.
 Avoid storing chemicals near sources of heat
or in direct sunshine.
 Chemical storage
General consideration:

 Volatile flammable solvents in drums should

be stored in a well ventilated shed
 Chemicals should be stored by reactive class
(Example flammable, oxidizers
 Containers carrying corrosive chemicals
should be stored in trays large enough to
contain leakage or spillage
 Incompatible chemicals should be physically
be separated from each other during storage
Chemical storage Classification

 Some classes of chemicals must be segregated

from other classes because of their reaction
potential with other chemical classes.

 Chemicals are stored according to the

following hazard class:
Chemical storage classification
 Flammable Liquids

 Oxidising Substances

 Toxic Chemicals

 Corrosive Chemicals
Chemical storage classification
(Cont.)
 Reactive Chemicals

 Radioactive chemicals

 Explosive Chemicals

 Compressed gasses
 Incompatible Chemicals

 Flammables and oxidizers (Eg Xylene &

Nitric acid)
 Flammables and any ignition source
 Acids and cyanides
 Strong acids and strong alkaline
 Concentrated acids and water
 Organic solvents and corrosives
 Corrosives and other reactive materials
 Chemical Labelling

Chemicals Should Always Be Labelled In The

Format Below:
 The Name Of The Chemical
 The Concentration (Strength) Of The Chemical
where applicable
 Information About Hazards Associated With
The Chemical
 Emergency Information ("If Accidentally
Swallowed...")
 Chemical Labelling (Cont.)

 The Name Of The Manufacturer

 The Date Of Manufacture.
 The Expiry Date.
 The Batch number
 Chemical Transfer
Before you transfer any chemical
 Always ensure that the drum is properly
washed and free of contaminants.
 Ensure that the container is visually Ok and
well labelled with the chemical to be
transferred.
 Avoid mixing or transferring of chemicals
around chemical storage area.
 Ensure the compatibility of the chemical drum
with the chemical
 Chemical Transfer (Cont.)
 Ensure the right quantity of chemical is
transferred into the chemical bag during re-
bagging process
 Ensure the old label on the container is
removed prior to transfer
 Recommendations
 Chemicals must be stored at an appropriate temperature and humidity level: away from heat
sources and direct sunlight.
 Chemicals should be dated when received /opened. Shelf-life expiration date should also be
included where necessary.
 Visual inspection of the material and its container should be conducted routinely. Indications
for disposal include:
• Cloudiness in liquids
• Material changing color
• Evidence of liquids in solids or solids in liquids
• "Puddling" of material around outside of container
• Pressure build-up within bottle
• Obvious deterioration of container
 Adequate security must be provided so that unauthorized personnel do not have access to
hazardous materials.
 Chemicals must never be stored on the floor, not even temporarily!
 Conclusion

 The safe use, storage, handling, waste and

emergency management of chemicals in
industrial environment cannot be
overemphasized. Special attention must be
given during purchasing, receiving stocking,
handling and transporting of these chemicals
in order to avert any hazards associated with
the chemical.