Product Name CLAY TREAT-3C

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER

Supplier Name BAKER HUGHES PRESSURE PUMPING
Address 108 Poole st , Welshpool , WA, AUSTRALIA, 6106
Telephone +61 8 9350 3800
Fax +61 8 9350 5453
Emergency 1800 988 778
Web Site http://www.bakerhughes.com

Synonym(s) 488137 - ITEM NUMBER • 488163 - ITEM NUMBER • 488195 - ITEM NUMBER • CLAYTREAT 3C

Use(s) CLAY CONTROL

SDS Date 02 May 2011

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA CRITERIA

RISK PHRASES
R21 Harmful in contact with skin.
R25 Toxic if swallowed.
SAFETY PHRASES
S23 Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray (where applicable).
S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S46 If swallowed, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately and show container or label.

CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE

UN No. 2810 DG Class 6.1 Subsidiary Risk(s) None Allocated
Packing Group III Hazchem Code 2X

3. COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Ingredient Formula CAS No. Content
TETRAMETHYLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE C4-H12-N.Cl 75-57-0 40-60%
NON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS Not Available Not Available remainder

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush continuously with running water. Continue flushing until advised to stop by a
Poisons Information Centre, a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove from contaminated area. Apply artificial respiration if not breathing.
Skin If skin or hair contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and flush skin and hair with running water. Continue
flushing with water until advised to stop by a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
Ingestion For advice, contact a Poison Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Australia Wide) or a doctor (at once). If swallowed,
do not induce vomiting.
Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically.

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First Aid Facilities Eye wash facilities should be available.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Flammability Non flammable. May evolve toxic gases (carbon/ nitrogen oxides, ammonia, chlorides, hydrocarbons) when
heated to decomposition. May also evolve hydrochloric acid when when heated to decomposition.
Fire and Evacuate area and contact emergency services. Toxic gases may be evolved in a fire situation. Remain upwind
Explosion and notify those downwind of hazard. Wear full protective equipment including Self Contained Breathing
Apparatus (SCBA) when combating fire. Use waterfog to cool intact containers and nearby storage areas.
Extinguishing Prevent contamination of drains or waterways.

Hazchem Code 2X

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Spillage Contact emergency services where appropriate. Use personal protective equipment. Clear area of all unprotected
personnel. Ventilate area where possible. Contain spillage, then cover / absorb spill with non-combustible
absorbent material (vermiculite, sand, or similar), collect and place in suitable containers for disposal.

7. STORAGE AND HANDLING

Storage Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area, removed from oxidising agents, anionic detergents, heat or ignition
sources and foodstuffs. Ensure containers are adequately labelled, protected from physical damage and sealed
when not in use. Check regularly for leaks or spills. Protect from low temperatures (>3°C). Do not store in stainless
steel, carbon steel or copper containers.
Handling Before use carefully read the product label. Use of safe work practices are recommended to avoid eye or skin
contact and inhalation. Observe good personal hygiene, including washing hands before eating. Prohibit eating,
drinking and smoking in contaminated areas.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Stds No exposure standard(s) allocated.

Biological Limits No biological limit allocated.

Engineering Avoid inhalation. Use in well ventilated areas.

Controls
PPE Wear splash-proof goggles, rubber or PVC gloves and coveralls. When using large quantities or where heavy
contamination is likely, wear: PVC or rubber boots. Where an inhalation risk exists, wear: a Type A (Organic
vapour) respirator.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance COLOURLESS TO LIGHT YELLOW Solubility (water) SOLUBLE
LIQUID
Odour SLIGHT ODOUR Specific Gravity 1.02
pH 5 to 10 % Volatiles NOT AVAILABLE
Vapour Pressure NOT AVAILABLE Flammability NON FLAMMABLE
Vapour Density NOT AVAILABLE Flash Point NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Point 102°C (Approximately) Upper Explosion Limit NOT RELEVANT
Melting Point NOT AVAILABLE Lower Explosion Limit NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate NOT AVAILABLE
Autoignition Temperature NOT AVAILABLE Decomposition Temperature NOT AVAILABLE
Partition Coefficient NOT AVAILABLE Viscosity NOT AVAILABLE

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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical Stability Stable under recommended conditions of storage.
Conditions to Avoid Avoid heat, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources.
Material to Avoid Incompatible with oxidising agents, anionic detergents (eg. soaps), heat and ignition sources.
Hazardous May evolve toxic gases (carbon/ nitrogen oxides, ammonia, chlorides, hydrocarbons) when heated to
Decomposition decomposition. May also evolve hydrochloric acid when when heated to decomposition.
Products
Hazardous Reactions Polymerization will not occur.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Health Hazard Moderate toxicity - irritant. This product has the potential to cause adverse health effects with over exposure. Use
Summary safe work practices to avoid eye or skin contact and inhalation. Dilution may reduce the potential for adverse
health effects. Individuals with pre-existing respiratory impairment (eg. asthma) or skin sensitivities may be more
susceptible to adverse effects.
Eye Severe irritant. Contact may result in irritation, lacrimation, pain, redness and blurring or dimness of vision.
Prolonged contact may result in corneal burns and possible permanent damage.
Inhalation Low irritant. Over exposure to vapours may result in irritation of the nose and throat, coughing, nausea and
headache. Occupational exposure to quaternary ammonium compounds has been reported to cause asthma,
although rare. Due to the low vapour pressure, an inhalation hazard is not anticipated with normal use.
Skin Irritant. Contact may result in irritation, redness and rash. May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
Ingestion Moderate toxicity. Ingestion may result in gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and
diarrhoea.
Toxicity Data TETRAMETHYLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE (75-57-0)
LD50 (Ingestion): 50 mg/kg (rat)
LD50 (Intraperitoneal): 10 mg/kg (rat)
LD50 (Subcutaneous): 40 mg/kg (mouse)
LDLo (Ingestion): 125 mg/kg (mouse)
LDLo (Subcutaneous): 6 mg/kg (rabbit)

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Environment Benzalkonium chloride derivatives/quaternary ammonium compounds are commonly used as disinfectants,
indicating toxicity to microorganisms. Benzalkonium chloride is toxic to trout above 2 ppm.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Disposal Reuse where possible. Alternatively, absorb with sand or similar and dispose of to an approved landfill site.
Contact the manufacturer for additional information.
Legislation Dispose of in accordance with relevant local legislation.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE

Shipping Name TOXIC LIQUID, ORGANIC, N.O.S.

UN No. 2810 DG Class 6.1 Subsidiary Risk(s) None Allocated
Packing Group III Hazchem Code 2X GTEPG 6A1
IATA
Shipping Name TOXIC LIQUID, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
UN No. 2810 DG Class 6.1 Subsidiary Risk(s) None Allocated
Packing Group III

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IMDG
Shipping Name TOXIC LIQUID, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
UN No. 2810 DG Class 6.1 Subsidiary Risk(s) None Allocated
Packing Group III

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Poison Schedule A poison schedule number has not been allocated to this product using the criteria in the Standard for the Uniform
Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP).

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Additional National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment (NICNAS) Registration number: 2475.
Information
BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE: Benzalkonium chloride can be a severe eye & skin irritant & corrosive. Contact with
concentrated solutions can cause deep injury and ulceration (Wahlberg, 1985). A 0.1% concentration will cause
mild discomfort to the eye. Ingestion may cause a burning pain in the mouth, throat and abdomen, salivation, low
blood pressure, CNS depression, excitement, confusion and weakness, laboured breathing & cyanosis (blue skin
due to lack of oxygen in blood) or circulatory shock. When used in low concentrations there is little local or
systemic toxicity.

RESPIRATORS: In general the use of respirators should be limited and engineering controls employed to avoid
exposure. If respiratory equipment must be worn ensure correct respirator selection and training is undertaken.
Remember that some respirators may be extremely uncomfortable when used for long periods. The use of air
powered or air supplied respirators should be considered where prolonged or repeated use is necessary.

ABBREVIATIONS:
ACGIH - American Conference of Industrial Hygienists.
ADG - Australian Dangerous Goods.
BEI - Biological Exposure Indice(s).
CAS# - Chemical Abstract Service number - used to uniquely identify chemical compounds.
CNS - Central Nervous System.
EC No - European Community Number.
HSNO - Hazardous Substances and New Organisms.
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer.
mg/m³ - Milligrams per Cubic Metre.
NOS - Not Otherwise Specified.
pH - relates to hydrogen ion concentration using a scale of 0 (high acidic) to 14 (highly alkaline).
ppm - Parts Per Million.
RTECS - Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
STEL - Short Term Exposure Limit.
SWA - Safe Work Australia.
TWA - Time Weighted Average.

HEALTH EFFECTS FROM EXPOSURE:

It should be noted that the effects from exposure to this product will depend on several factors including: frequency
and duration of use; quantity used; effectiveness of control measures; protective equipment used and method of
application. Given that it is impractical to prepare a Chem Alert report which would encompass all possible
scenarios, it is anticipated that users will assess the risks and apply control methods where appropriate.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES:

The recommendation for protective equipment contained within this Chem Alert report is provided as a guide only.
Factors such as method of application, working environment, quantity used, product concentration and the
availability of engineering controls should be considered before final selection of personal protective equipment is
made.
Report Status This document has been compiled by RMT on behalf of the manufacturer of the product and serves as the
manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet ('SDS').

It is based on information concerning the product which has been provided to RMT by the manufacturer or
obtained from third party sources and is believed to represent the current state of knowledge as to the appropriate
safety and handling precautions for the product at the time of issue. Further clarification regarding any aspect of
the product should be obtained directly from the manufacturer.

While RMT has taken all due care to include accurate and up-to-date information in this SDS, it does not provide
any warranty as to accuracy or completeness. As far as lawfully possible, RMT accepts no liability for any loss,

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injury or damage (including consequential loss) which may be suffered or incurred by any person as a
consequence of their reliance on the information contained in this SDS.
Prepared By Risk Management Technologies
5 Ventnor Ave, West Perth
Western Australia 6005
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SDS Date 02 May 2011

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