Material Safety Data Sheet
AVOIL FR-HT
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCES/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY UNDERTAKING
Product Name AVOIL FR-HT
Application Shale stabilizer (WBM) and filtrate reducer (OBM)
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 Bituminous asphalt
Hazardous Impurities This product is not classified as hazardous according to EC regulation
EINECS-No.
CAS-No.
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Inhalation Inhalation of fine dusts can cause irritation. Avoid generating dusts. Do
not breathe dust
Skin contact Can cause irritation with prolonged contact
Eye contact May cause irritation
Ingestion Do not take internally. May cause gastrointestinal upset
Human health hazards - Chronic Repeated or prolonged inhalation can cause pneumoconiosis
Environmental hazards No adverse effects expected
Physical and chemical hazards None
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation Remove to fresh air, treat symptomatically. Obtain medical attention
Skin contact Take off contaminated clothing. Wash off with plenty of water.
Eye contact Immediately irrigate with clean water. If irritation persist, obtain
medical attention
Ingestion Rinse mouth immediately and repeatedly with water. If necessary
obtain medical attention
Other information
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media Water, foam, fog, rock dust
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Unsuitable extinguishing media None
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 Do not breathe dust. Use a dust musk
Environmental precautions No adverse effect expected
Methods for cleaning up Remove with vacuum if possible to avoid generating dust.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Avoid generating dusts. Do not breathe dust. Use a dust musk
Storage conditions Keep away from strong oxidizing agents
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended. Local exhaust if dust is generated
Exposure limits (ACGIH 2004) TLV (noisance dust) = 10 mg/m³
Personal protection equipment
Respiratory protection Dust mask
Hand/skin protection Gloves and protective clothing recommended
Eye protection Safety glasses recommended
Hygiene measures Eye-wash fountain near-by. Keep a safety shower available
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form Powder
Colour Deep brown to black
Odour None
Boiling point N/A
Melting point N/E
Flash point - (PMCC) N/A
Auto ignition N/E
Explosion limits N/E
Vapour pressure N/A
Relative density 1.77 kg/l
Solubility in water Not soluble
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pH (5 % sol.) N/E
Viscosity N/A
Bulk density N/E
Freezing point N/A
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 None
Hazardous decomposition products CO, CO2
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity Not available data. No adverse effects expected
Primary irritation skin/eye May cause irritation with prolonged contact. May cause irritation
Sensitization No data available. No adverse effect expected
Chronic toxicity data LC50 (24-96 h) > 25000 ppm in fresh water
LC50 (24-96 h) > 25000 ppm in salt water
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Persistency and degradation Not applicable.
Mobility and Bioaccumulation No adverse effects expected
Ecotoxicological effects No adverse effects expected
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
To be disposed via authorized contractor
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Description Not regulated
UN Number N/A
Packing group N/A
ADR/RID
Class ADR 2003 Label: --
ADR 2003 Classif. Code: --
Hazard Identification
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IMDG
Class Subsidiary risk: -
Em S
IATA
Class
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EC Classification Not regulated
Hazard Symbol None
contains:
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with eyes and skin
16. OTHER INFORMATION
This material safety data sheet provides healt 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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