MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
2001 Rankin Road EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: (713) 439-8900
Houston, Texas 77073 CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300
I. MANUFACTURER’S INFORMATION:
Manufacturer: BAKER HUGHES INTEQ HMIS Hazard Health 0 Minimal 0
Product Name: NUT PLUG Rating and Key Flammability 2 Slight 1
Chemical Name: GROUND CELLULOSIC MATERIAL Reactivity 0 Moderate 2
Chemical Description: GROUND PECAN SHELLS Personal Serious 3
Protection E Severe 4
Proper Shipping Description: DRILLING FLUID COMPOUND, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: NOT HAZARDOUS PER DOT UN Number: NA Hazard Label: NA DOT Response Guide: NA
Transportation Note: NA
II. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION:
Hazardous Components: ACGIH TLV: OSHA PEL: % CAS Number: Product RQ:
GROUND PECAN SHELLS, AS 10 MG/M3 T 15 MG/M3 T 100 NA NA
PARTICULATES NOT OTHERWISE CLASSIFIED.
Hazards Associated with Product Use
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Combustible Liquid Flammable Material Pyrophoric Material Explosive Material
Unstable Material Water Reactive Material Oxidizer Organic Peroxide
Corrosive Material Compressed Gas Irritant Nuisance Particulate X
Skin Hazard Eye Hazard X Toxic Agent Highly Toxic Agent
Sensitizer Carcinogen Reproductive Toxin Blood Toxin
Nervous System Toxin Lung Toxin Liver Toxin Kidney Toxin
Community Right-to-Know (SARA Title III Section 311-312)
Fire: Sudden Release Of Pressure: Reactivity: Immediate (Acute): X Delayed (Chronic):
III. PHYSICAL DATA:
Boiling Point (F): NA Vapor Pressure (mmHg): NA pH: NEUTRAL)
Melting Point(F): NA Vapor Density (Air=1): NA Specific Gravity: 1.2
Freezing Point(F): NA Solubility In Water: INSOLUBLE Percent Volatile By Volume (%): NA
Odor Threshold: NONE Appearance And Odor: BROWN, ODORLESS Evaporation Rate (_____=1): NA
Material Is: PURE POWDER Coefficient of Water/Oil Distribution: INSOLUBLE IN WATER
IV. FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA:
Flashpoint (F): NA Auto Ignition Temperature (F): 470 Explosive Limit - Lower: NA Upper: NA
Extinguishing Media: Water: X CO2: X Dry Chemical X Foam X Fog: X
Hazardous Combustion Products:
UPON COMBUSTION, OXIDES OF CARBON, MAY FORM PRODUCING TOXIC AND ACRID FUMES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:
IN CASE OF FIRE, GENTLY FLOOD WITH WATER FOG, USING CARE NOT TO SUSPEND DUSTS.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
AT VERY HIGH DUST CONDITIONS, PRODUCT MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE DUST-AIR MIXTURES.
V. REACTIVITY DATA:
Chemically Stable: Yes: X No: If no, Under Which Conditions? VERY DUSTY CONDITIONS.
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): AVOID STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Hazardous Decomposition on Byproducts: PRODUCT WILL NOT READILY DECOMPOSE.
Hazardous Polymerization May Occur: Will Not Occur: X Conditions to Avoid: NA
ND - Not Determined NA - Not Applicable T - Total Dust R - Respirable Fraction C - Ceiling Limit
MILPLUG (ALL GRADES)
VI. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION:
Primary Exposure Route: Skin Contact: Skin Absorption: Eye Contact: X Inhalation: X Ingestion:
Product Carcinogenicity - NTP: NO IARC: NO
Acute Effects of Overexposure:
PRODUCT DUST MAY CAUSE MECHANICAL IRRITATION TO EYES, SKIN AND UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
INHALATION MAY CAUSE SHORTNESS OF BREATH, COUGH OR CHEST TIGHTNESS.
Chronic Effects of Overexposure:
SOME PARTICULATE DUSTS MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SENSITIZATION OF SOME INDIVIDUALS, CHARACTERIZED EITHER
BY BREATHING DISTRESS OR TOPICAL SKIN IRRITATION SYMPTOMS.
VII. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID INSTRUCTIONS:
Eyes: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.
Skin: WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. APPLY MEDICATED CREAMS TO RELIEVE
IRRITATION AND REPLENISH SKIN OILS.
Ingestion: GIVE FLUIDS TO RINSE MOUTH AND THROAT AND TO DILUTE. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IF
ADVERSE SYMPTOMS DEVELOP.
Inhalation: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROCEDURES:
Spill Response:
WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (SECTION IX). ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES IN DUSTY CONDITIONS.
RECOVER SPILLED MATERIAL TO THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER FOR SALE IF POSSIBLE OR TO A SUITABLE WASTE
CONTAINER. MINIMIZE DUSTING DURING CLEANUP. FLUSH RESIDUE.
Waste Disposal Method:
PRODUCT IS NOT HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO RCRA CRITERIA OR LISTING SUPPLIED. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE
WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS DEALING WITH NONHAZARDOUS WASTE PRODUCT.
Handling:
CAUTION! MAY CAUSE MECHANICAL EYE, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. AVOID CONTACT AND
WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. AVOID BREATHING DUST.
Storage:
KEEP DUST TO A MINIMUM. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. USE WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATION. DISCARD EMPTY CONTAINERS.
IX. OCCUPATIONAL CONTROL MEASURES:
Respiratory Protection: WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR IF EXPOSURE LIMITS ARE
EXCEEDED OR FOR COMFORT.
Ventilation: SUPPLY MECHANICAL VENTILATION NEEDED TO MAINTAIN SAFE EXPOSURES TO NUISANCE
PARTICIPATES (15 MG/M3).
Clothing: WEAR LONG SLEEVE CLOTHING OR APRON
Eyewear: WEAR CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES OR GLASSES WITH SIDEGUARDS. INSURE PROPER FIT.
Gloves: WEAR GLOVES TO PREVENT CHEMICAL IRRITATION.
Footwear: USE NORMAL SAFETY BOOTS.
X. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
DISCLAIMER
The statements, information, and data provided in this material safety data sheet are believed reliable and accurate by Baker Hughes INTEQ and its responsible personnel; however, no
other guarantee, representation, warranty or responsibility is expressed or implied to any user, regardless of reliance on all or any part thereof. This includes warranties or
merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose, and Baker Hughes INTEQ assumes no responsibility whatever for advice or recommendations made.
Nothing contained herein should be interpreted as permission, inducement, or condonement to violate any law persuant to this product’s use, conveyance or disposal.
Prepared By: Myk Thornton Date Prepared: 03/09/99 Supercedes Issue Date: 04/14/94
ND - Not Determined NA - Not Applicable > - Greater Than < - Less Than C- Ceiling Limit
