Material Safety Data Sheet
AVOIL FC
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCES/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY UNDERTAKING
Product Name AVOIL FC
Application Filtrate reducer
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 Lignite salt / Polymer in aqueous media
Hazardous Impurities Ethylene glycol < 2%
EINECS-No.
CAS-No.
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Inhalation Can cause irritation. Avoid generating aerosols and mists
Skin contact Can cause irritation. Avoid contact with skin
Eye contact Can cause irritation. Wear eye/face protection
Ingestion Do not take internally. May cause mucosal irritation
Human health hazards - Chronic Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause dermatitis
Environmental hazards Do not contaminate ground water system.
Physical and chemical hazards If involved in fire, it produces CO.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation Remove to fresh air.
Skin contact Take off contaminated clothing. Wash off affected area with water.
Eye contact Promptly irrigate with plenty of water .Obtain medical attention
Ingestion Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical
attention
Other information
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media In case of fire use water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide
Unsuitable extinguishing media None
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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 Avoid the contact with eyes and skin. Take off all contaminated
clothing
Environmental precautions Do not discharge into drains or the environment. Do not contaminate
ground water system
Methods for cleaning up Small spills: wash with plenty of water
Large spills: dam up. Reclaim into recovery or salvage drums
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Do not take internally. Avoid contact with skin and eyes
Storage conditions Keep containers tightly closed
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended
Exposure limits (ACGIH 2004) No exposure limit established
Personal protection equipment
Respiratory protection Respiratory protection not normally needed. Avoid generating
aerosols and mists
Hand/skin protection Impervious gloves. Standard protective clothing
Eye protection Safety glasses
Hygiene measures Eye-wash fountain near-by. Keep a safety shower available
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form Liquid
Colour Black
Odour Strong
Boiling point 100 °C
Melting point N/A
Flash point - (PMCC) N/A
Auto ignition N/A
Explosion limits N/A
Vapour pressure as water
Relative density (20°C) 1.05
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Solubility in water Soluble
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 None
Materials to avoid None
Hazardous decomposition products CO and Nitrogen (if involved in fire)
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity LD50 oral rat > 5000 mg/kg
Primary irritation skin/eye May cause irritation to skin and eyes
Sensitization Repeated or prolonged contact may cause dermatitis
Chronic toxicity data Not available data
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Persistency and degradation Not available data
Mobility and Bioaccumulation Not available data
Ecotoxicological effects LC50 (Brown shrimps) 96 h = 560 mg/l
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an authorized waste collection point
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
contains:
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases S/24 / 25 : 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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