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SAFETY DATA SHEET
SAPP
1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
PRODUCT NAME SAPP
APPLICATION Oil well drilling fluid additive. Dispersant Thinner.
SUPPLIER M-I Drilling Fluids UK Ltd,
Pocra Quay,
Footdee,
Aberdeen. AB11 5DQ
T -44 (0)1224-584336
F -44 (0)1224-576119
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE 001 281 561 1600 (USA)
2 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name EC No. CAS-No. Content Classification
SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE 60-100% -
The Full Text for all R-Phrases are Displayed in Section 16
EU INDEX NO. 2-318-35-0
CAS-NO. 7758-16-9
COMPOSITION COMMENTS
This product formulation is not classified as hazardous in accordance with the EU Directives.
3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Not regarded as a health or environmental hazard under current legislation.
4 FIRST-AID MEASURES
INHALATION
Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
INGESTION
Rinse mouth thoroughly. Drink plenty of water. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
SKIN CONTACT
Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
EYE CONTACT
Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if any
discomfort continues.
5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Carbon dioxide (CO2). Dry chemicals. Foam. Water spray, fog or mist.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
In the event of a fire involving this material, wear full protective clothing and SCBA (self contained breathing apparatus) operated in
positive pressure mode.
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS
No unusual fire or explosion hazards noted.
SPECIFIC HAZARDS
Fire or high temperatures create: Oxides of: Sodium. Phosphorus.
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SPILL CLEAN UP METHODS
Wear necessary protective equipment. Shovel into dry containers. Cover and move the containers. Flush the area with water.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
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USAGE PRECAUTIONS
Avoid handling which leads to dust formation. Provide good ventilation. Do not use contact lenses.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Store at moderate temperatures in dry, well ventilated area.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
INGREDIENT COMMENTS
NUI = Nuisance dust, WEL TWA 4mg/m3 Respirable Dust, 10 mg/m3 Total Dust.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
ENGINEERING MEASURES
Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation.
RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT
If ventilation is insufficient, suitable respiratory protection must be provided. Dust filter P2 (for fine dust).
HAND PROTECTION
No specific hand protection noted, but gloves may still be advisable. For prolonged or repeated skin contact use suitable protective gloves
. Rubber or plastic.
EYE PROTECTION
Wear dust resistant safety goggles where there is danger of eye contact.
OTHER PROTECTION
Wear appropriate clothing to prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact. Provide eyewash station.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE Powder, dust
COLOUR White
ODOUR Odourless
SOLUBILITY Soluble in water
MELTING POINT (°C) 220 RELATIVE DENSITY 1.862 @ 20 °c
BULK DENSITY 0.8-0.9 kg/m3 pH-VALUE, DILUTED SOLUTION 4.0 - 4.5 @ 1% %
SOLUBILITY VALUE (g/100g H2O@ 13% @25°C
20°C)
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY
Stable under normal temperature conditions.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Avoid wet and humid conditions.
MATERIALS TO AVOID
Bases, alkalies (inorganic). Strong acids.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Fire or high temperatures create: Oxides of: Sodium. Phosphorus.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXIC DOSE 1 - LD 50 2650 mg/kg (oral-mouse)
INHALATION
Dust may irritate respiratory system or lungs.
INGESTION
May cause gastric distress, nausea and vomiting if ingested.
SKIN CONTACT
Powder may irritate skin.
EYE CONTACT
Particles in the eyes may cause irritation and smarting.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICITY
Not regarded as dangerous for the environment. OSPAR have defined this chemical as PLONOR.
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13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHODS
Recover and reclaim or recycle, if practical. Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
GENERAL The product is not covered by international regulation on the transport of dangerous goods (IMDG, IATA,
ADR/RID).
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
RISK PHRASES
NC Not classified.
SAFETY PHRASES
NC Not classified.
EU DIRECTIVES
Dangerous Substance Directive 67/548/EEC. Dangerous Preparations Directive 1999/45/EEC.
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health.
GUIDANCE NOTES
Workplace Exposure Limits EH40.
16 OTHER INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
HMIS Health - 1 HMIS Flammability - 0 HMIS Physical Hazard - 0 E - Safety glasses, Gloves, Dust Respirator
INFORMATION SOURCES
Material Safety Data Sheet, Misc. manufacturers. Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, 9th ed., Lewis, R.J. Sr., (ed.),
VNR, New York, New York, (1997). The Merck Index, 11. edition, 1989. Sigma-Aldrich Material Safety Data Sheets on CD-ROM.
REVISION COMMENTS
The following sections have been revised: 7, 8, 9, 10, 13 and 14 Revised by Bill Cameron
ISSUED BY
Sam Hoskin
REVISION DATE 03-08-05
REV. NO./REPL. SDS GENERATED 4
SDS NO. 10350
DISCLAIMER
MSDS furnished independent of product sale. While every effort has been made to accurately describe this product, some of
the data are obtained from sources beyond our direct supervision. We cannot make any assertions as to its reliability or
completeness; therefore, user may rely only at user's risk. We have made no effort to censor or conceal deleterious aspects of
this product. Since we cannot anticipate or control the conditions under which this information and product may be used, we
make no guarantee that the precautions we have suggested will be adequate for all individuals and/or situations. It is the
obligation of each user of this product to comply with the requirements of all apprlicable laws regarding use and disposal of this
product. Additional information will be furnished upon request to assist the user; however, no warranty, either expressed or
implied, nor liability of any nature with respect to this product or to the data herein is made or incurred hereunder.
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