SAFETY DATA SHEET

(Australia)
According to the criteria of NOHSC:2011(2003)
Version: 1 Revision date: 06 May 2011

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE

COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product Name: Crosslinker L10
Product Code: L010
Company Identification: Schlumberger Oilfield Australia Pty Ltd
ABN: 74 002 459 225
ACN: 002 459 225
256 St. Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000

Emergency Telephone Number: 1-800-039-008 (24hr)

Use of the Substance/Preparation: Crosslinker in oilfield applications.

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Indication of danger: T - Toxic.

Most important hazards

R-phrase(s): May cause harm to the unborn child. May impair fertility.

Health hazards: May be mildly irritating to eyes. May be mildly irritating if inhaled.

S-phrase(s): S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show
the label where possible). S53 - Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before
use.

Environmental hazard: None known.

Main physical hazards: Dust.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component CAS-No EC-No. Weight % - Classification
Range
Boric acid 10043-35-3 233-139-2 60 - 100 Repr.Cat2;R60-61

For the full text of the R phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation: Move to fresh air.

Skin contact: Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water removing all contaminated clothes
and shoes. Seek medical attention if irritation occurs.
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Eye contact: Flush eyes with water as a precaution. Seek medical attention if irritation occurs.

Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Drink large quantities of milk (preferred) or water. Seek medical attention.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media: The product itself does not burn. Use extinguishing media
appropriate for surrounding material.

Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety None known.
reasons:

Special protective equipment for firefighters: No special protective measures against fire required.

Special exposure hazards arising from the substance or None known.

preparation itself, its combustion products, or released
gases:

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions: Wear suitable protective equipment. Do not breathe dust.

Environmental precautions: Should not be released into the environment.

Methods for cleaning up: Shovel into suitable container for disposal. After cleaning,
flush away traces with water.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling:

Technical measures/Precautions: Ensure adequate ventilation.

Safe handling advice: Avoid dust formation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Storage:

Technical measures/Storage conditions: Keep material dry. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry,
cool and well-ventilated place.

Packaging requirements: Paper bag (minimum 3 ply), or other industrial container

designed for powders and granulated materials.

Incompatible products: Strong bases

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures to Ensure adequate ventilation
reduce exposure:

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Respiratory protection: No personal respiratory protective equipment normally required. In case of insufficient
ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Suitable mask with particle filter P3
(European Norm 143).

Hand protection: Impervious gloves made of: Butyl PVC

Eye protection: Tightly fitting safety goggles.

Skin and body protection: Clean, body-covering clothing.

Environmental exposure controls

Exposure limit(s)

Component Australia - Occupational Exposure Standards Australia - Occupational Exposure

- TWAs Standards - STELs
Boric acid None None

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

General Information

Form: Granules
Odour: None
Colour: White

Important Health, Safety and Environmental Information

pH: 5.1
pH concentration: 10 g/l
Boiling point/range: Decomposes
Flash point: Does not flash.
Explosive properties:
Explosion data - sensitivity to mechanical impact: None
Explosion data - sensitivity to static discharge: None known
Flammability Limits in Air:
lower: Not applicable
upper: Not applicable
Oxidizing properties: None
Relative density: 1.4 (@ 20°C)
Bulk density: 500 kg/m3
Solubility:
Water solubility: 46 g/l (@ 20°C)
Fat solubility: Insoluble.
Partition coefficient Not applicable.
(n-octanol/water):
Viscosity: Not applicable.
Vapour density: Not applicable.
Vapour pressure: Not applicable.
Evaporation rate: Not applicable.

Other information

Melting point/range: >171 °C

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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Conditions to avoid: None known.

Materials to avoid: Strong bases

Hazardous decomposition none.

products:

Hazardous polymerization: Hazardous polymerization does not occur.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Local effects

Skin: No effect expected.

Eyes: May be mildly irritating. May cause mechanical irritation.

Inhalation: No effect expected. Prolonged or repeated contact may cause mild irritation.

Ingestion: Swallowing large amounts may be harmful.

Sensitization - skin: Not known to cause allergic reaction.

Chronic Health Hazard

Carcinogenic effects: A component of this product is listed in EC Annex I as a carcinogen category 2.

Mutagenic effects: Not known to cause heritable genetic damage.

Teratogenic effects: May cause harm to the unborn child..

Reproductive toxicity: Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.. Possible risk of impaired fertility.
Com ponent LD50 / LC50
Boric acid - = 2660 mg/kg (Oral LD50; Rat)
> 2000 mg/kg (Dermal LD50; Rabbit)
> 0.16 mg/L (Inhalation LC50; Rat) 4 h
2 mg/m3 mg/kg (oral-rat)

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity

COMPONENT INFORMATION

Boric acid
Bioaccumulation: Not applicable
Persistence and degradability: Not applicable
Algae toxicity: 72h EC50= 220 mg/l (Skeletonema costatum)

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Freshwater Fish Species Data LC50 72 h (Carassius auratus) = 1020 mg/L

Water Flea Data EC50 48 h (water flea) = 115.0 mg/L
EC50 48 h (Daphnia magna) = 658 - 875 mg/L

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste from residues / unused Dispose of as special waste in compliance with local and national regulations
products:

Contaminated packaging: Dispose of in accordance with local regulations

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN number: None
Shipping name: Not regulated.

ADR/RID
Class: Not regulated

IMDG/IMO
Class or Div.: Not regulated

ICAO/IATA
Class or Div.: Not regulated

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

In accordance with the criteria of NOHSC

contains: Boric acid.

Indication of danger:
‡T - Toxic

R-phrase(s):
‡R60 - May impair fertility.
‡R61 - May cause harm to the unborn child.

S-phrase(s):
‡S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
‡S53 - Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.

International Inventories
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Australia (AICS): All the constituents of this material are listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical
Substances (AICS).

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Text of R phrases mentioned in Section 3
‡R61 - May cause harm to the unborn child.
‡R60 - May impair fertility.

Prepared by: Chemical Regulatory Compliance

The information and recommendations contained herein are based upon tests believed to be reliable. However,
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 warranty against infringement of any
patent, copyright or trademark is made or implied.

End of Safety Data Sheet

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