MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

(USA)

(Complies with USA OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 and ANSI Z 400.1)

Version: 3 Revision date: 17 February 2010
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product code: L064

Product name: Temporary Clay Stabilizer L64
Company identification: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
110 Schlumberger Drive
Sugar Land, Texas 77478, USA
Telephone: 1-281-285-7873

Emergency telephone number: USA: +1-281-595-3518 (24hr)

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

DANGER

Main physical hazards: No classified physical hazards.

Main health hazards: Toxic by ingestion. May be fatal if swallowed. Harmful on contact with skin.
Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause repiratory tract irritation.
Precautions: Avoid contact with eyes. Do not get on skin or clothing. Wash thoroughly
after handling.
HMIS classification: Health: 3 Flammability: 1 Physical hazard: 0

Form: Liquid Color: Colorless Odor: None

Principle routes of exposure:
Eye contact. Skin contact.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component CAS-No Weight % - Range

Tetramethylammonium chloride 75-57-0 30 - 60

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye contact: Immediately flush eyes with water for 30 minutes while holding eyelids
open. Call a physician immediately.
Skin contact: Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off
immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical
attention at once.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Call a physician or Poison
Control Center immediately. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, minimize the risk of
aspiration by properly positioning the affected person.
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Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If breathing has stopped or heart has stopped, trained
personnel should immediately administer artificial respiration or CPR, as
required. Seek medical attention at once.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Fire hazard: Negligible.

Flash point: Does not flash.
Method: Not applicable
Autoignition temperature: No data available.
Flammability limits in air:
Lower: Not applicable
Upper: Not applicable
Oxidizing properties: None.

Suitable extinguishing media:

Water Fog, Alcohol Foam, CO2, Dry Chemical. Water spray.

Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons:

None known.

Special exposure hazards arising from the substance or preparation itself, its combustion
products, or released gases:
Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors.

Special protective equipment for firefighters:

Wear protective fire fighting clothing and avoid breathing vapors. Use self-contained breathing apparatus in
closed areas.

NFPA rating:
Health: 3
Flammability: 1
Instability: 0
Special: None

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Main physical hazards: No classified physical hazards.

Personal precautions: Do not get on skin or clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not
breathe vapors or spray mist. Avoid contact with eyes. Wear suitable
protective equipment.
Methods for cleaning up: Dam up. Soak up with inert absorbent material. Put into suitable containers
for disposal.
Environmental precautions: Keep out of waterways. Prevent entry into sewage.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling:
Precautions: Avoid contact with eyes. Do not get on skin or clothing. Wash thoroughly
after handling.
Safe handling advice: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe vapors or spray mist.
Wear suitable protective equipment.
Technical measures/ Store in well ventilated area out of direct sunlight.
storage conditions:
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Packaging requirements: Steel or high density polyethylene (HDPE) container.

Incompatible products: Oxidizing agents.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures Control the source.

to reduce exposure:
Hygiene measures: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not breathe vapors or spray
mist.
Respiratory protection: In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Use
NIOSH approved respirator with organic vapor protection (color coded black
or yellow). Use SCBA (self contained breathing apparatus) in confined
areas.
Eye protection: Tightly fitting safety goggles.
Hand protection: Impervious gloves. Rubber gloves.
Skin and body protection: Chemical resistant apron. For spills and emergencies, also wear boots and
impervious suit.

Occupational Exposure Limits

ACGIH - TLVs OSHA - PELs
Com ponent TWA / Ceiling STEL ACGIH - Skin TWA / C STEL Final PELs
- Skin
Tetramethylammonium - - - - - -
chloride

Particles Not Otherw ise Regulated/Specified [PNOR or PNOS] (insoluble or poorly soluble):
- OSHA PEL's for Inert or Nuisance Dust are covered by PNOR limits: respirable fraction: 5 mg/m3; total dust 15 mg/m3.
ACGIH PNOS Recommendations: airborne concentrations should be kept below 3 mg/m3, respirable particulate, and 10 mg/m3,
inhalable particles.

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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Chemical characterization: Aqueous solution of organic salts.

Fire hazard: Negligible.
Form: Liquid
Color: Colorless
Odor: None
Odor threshold: Not applicable.
pH: 7
Boiling point/range: No data available.
Flash point: Does not flash.
Method: Not applicable.
Flammability limits in air:
Lower: Not applicable
Upper: Not applicable
Bulk density: Not applicable.
Melting point/range: -34 °C / -30 °F
Decomposition temperature: No data available.
Solubility:
Water solubility: Soluble.
Fat solubility: No information available.
Partition coefficient Not applicable.
(n-octanol/water):
Relative density: 1.0 (@ 20°C)
Vapor pressure: No data available.
Vapor density: No data available.
Viscosity: 6 mPa.s
Evaporation rate: No data available.
% Volatile (VOC): None.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability:
Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Conditions to avoid:
None reasonably foreseeable.

Incompatibility with other substances:

Oxidizers.

Hazardous decomposition products:

If heated strongly or burned, oxides of carbon and nitrogen, ammonia, chlorine oxides, hydrogen chloride
and organic fumes are released.

Hazardous polymerization:
Hazardous polymerization does not occur.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

PRODUCT TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information given is based on data on the components and the toxicology of similar products.

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Acute Health Hazard

Eye contact: Severe eye irritation. Causes pain and redness. Prolonged or repeated
contact may cause mild burn.
Skin contact: Harmful in contact with skin. Irritant; may cause pain, redness, dermatitis.
Ingestion: Toxic; can cause illness or death. Irritant; may cause pain or discomfort to
mouth, throat and stomach.
Inhalation: Irritant; may cause pain and coughing.
Sensitization - lung: Not known to cause allergic reaction.
Sensitization - skin: Not known to cause allergic reaction.

Chronic Health Hazard

Carcinogenic effects: None known.

Mutagenic effects: Not known to cause heritable genetic damage.
Teratogenic effects: Not known to cause birth defects or have a deleterious effect on a
developing fetus.
Reproductive toxicity: Not known to adversely affect reproductive functions and organs.
Target organ effects: None known.

COMPONENT TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Com ponent Target Organ Effects LD50 / LC50

Tetramethylammonium chloride - = 50 mg/kg (Oral LD50; Rat)

Com ponent IARC Group 1 or 2: ACGIH - OSHA Listed NTP:

Carcinogens: Carcinogens
Tetramethylammonium chloride - - - -

Com ponent OTHER TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Tetramethylammonium chloride Toxic by ingestion. LD50 (oral, rat) = 50 mg/kg. Harmful in contact w ith skin. Irritating to eyes,
respiratory system and skin.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

PRODUCT INFORMATION

COMPONENT INFORMATION

Tetramethylammonium chloride
Bioaccum ulation: log Pow = <0
Crustacean toxicity: 48h LC50= <1 mg/l (Acartia tonsa)
Freshw ater Fish Species LC50 96 h (Pimephales promelas) = 431-495 mg/L
Data

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste from residues / unused products:

Dispose of by injection or other acceptable method in accordance with local regulations.

Contaminated packaging:
Triple rinse, crush and ship to sanitary landfill unless prohibited by local regulations. If reusable containers
are used, send them back to the product supplier, after the required rinsing.
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EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Code:

None

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT:
UN/NA Number: UN 2810
CERCLA RQ: Not established

Hazard class: 6.1

Proper shipping name: Toxic liquid, organic, n.o.s. (contains tetramethylammonium chloride), 6.1, UN
2810, PG III
Label(s): Toxic 6.1

IMDG/IMO
Shipping name: TOXIC LIQUID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (Tetramethylammonium chloride)
Label(s): Toxic 6.1
Class or Div.: 6.1
UN number: UN 2810
Packing group: III
EMS: F-A, S-A

ICAO/IATA
Shipping name: Toxic liquid, organic, n.o.s. (contains tetramethylammonium chloride)
Label(s): Toxic 6.1
Class or Div.: 6.1
UN number: UN 2810
Packing group: III
Packing instruction 611 Max Net Qty/Pkg: 60 L
(passenger aircraft):
Packing instruction 618 Max Net Qty/Pkg: 220 L
(cargo aircraft):
TDG (Canada):
Shipping name: TOXIC LIQUID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (contains tetramethylammonium chloride),
6.1, UN 2810, PG III
Label(s): Toxic 6.1
PIN: UN 2810
Class: 6.1

Note 1:
For the applicab le placard selection refer to the appropriate transport regulations; the selection may vary
depending on the cargo size and categories of other hazardous materials in the cargo.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

International Chemical Inventories

USA, Toxic Substances Control This product complies with TSCA requirements.
Act inventory (TSCA):
IMPORTS, USA: No import volume restrictions.
Canada, Domestic Substance This product complies with DSL requirements.
List (DSL):
IMPORTS, Canada: No import volume restrictions.
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U.S.A. Regulations

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard:

(Complies with USA OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 and ANSI Z 400.1)

EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Code:

None

EPA, Sections 311 and 312 - Material Safety Data Sheet Requirements (40 CFR 370):

Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard: YES

Delayed (Chronic) Health Hazard: None
Fire Hazard: None
Sudden Release or Pressure Hazard: None
Reactive Hazard: None

EPA, Sections 313 - List of Toxic Chemicals (40 CFR 372):

This product contains the following substance(s), which appear(s) on the List of Toxic Chemicals:

Additional Regulatory Information

Tetramethylammonium chloride
EPA, CERCLA Section 102a/103 Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 302.4): None
CERCLA/SARA - Hazardous Substances and their RQs: None
EPA, SARA TITLE III Section 304, Extremely Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 355.40): None
California Proposition 65: None

International Hazard Class

WHMIS Hazard Class:
D1B (Immediate and Serious Toxic Effects - Toxic Material)
D2B (Other Toxic Effects - Toxic Material)

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Current references:
1. Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents and Biological Exposure Indices.
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Cincinnati OH.
2. IARC Monograms on the Evaluation of the Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man. World Health
Organization, International Agency for Research on Cancer. Geneva, Switzerland.
3. Annual Report on Carcinogens. National Toxicology Program. U.S. Department of Heath and Human
Services, Pub lic Health Service.
4. NIOSH Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS). National Institute for Occupational safety
and Health. Cincinnati, OH.
5. LOLI Database.

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Explanation of terms:
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienist
ACGIH-TL: Threshold Limit Value
DSL: Domestic Substance List
HMIRC: Hazardous Materials Information Review Commission
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer
NTP: National Toxicology Program
NIOSH: National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health
NIOSH-REL: Recommended Exposure Limit
OSHA: Occupational Safety & Health Administration
OSHA-PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
TSCA: Toxic Substance Control Act (Inventory)

Occupational Exposure Limits indicators: TWA - Time Weighted Average; STEL - Short Term Limit; C - Ceiling
Limit;units: [mg/m 3]

ACGIH Notations:
"Skin" refers to the potential significant contribution to the overall exposure by the cutaneous route, including
mucous membranes and the eyes, either by contact with vapors or by direct skin contact with the substance.
"A" notation indicates carcinogenicity as follows:
ACGIH classification: A1 - Confirmed Human Carcinogen; A2 - Suspected Human Carcinogen; A3 - Confirmed
Animal Carcinogen with Unknown Relevance to Humans; A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen; A5 - Not
suspected as a Human Carcinogen.
"SEN" refers to the potential for an agent to product sensitization as confirmed by human and animal data.

Section(s) revised: 16

Prepared by: Chemical Regulatory Compliance (CRC)

Revision date: 17 February 2010

The information and recommendations contained herein are based upon tests believed to be reliable. How ever, Schlumberger
does not guarantee their accuracy or completeness NOR SHALL ANY OF THIS INFORMATION CONSTITUTE A WARRANTY,
WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE SAFETY OF THE GOODS, THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE GOODS, OR THE
FITNESS OF THE GOODS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Adjustment to conform to actual conditions of usage may be required.
Schlumberger assumes no responsibility for results obtained or for incidental or consequential damages, including lost profits
arising from the use of these data. No w arranty against infringement of any patent, copyright or trademark is made or implied.

End of the Material Safety Data Sheet

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