Material Safety Data Sheet
AVAPOLYOIL
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCES/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY UNDERTAKING
Product Name AVAPOLYOIL
Application Borehole and shale stabilizer.
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 Mixture of poly-hydroxyl alcohols
Hazardous Impurities This product does not contain relevant concentrations of any
ingredient evaluated hazardous according EC legislation
EINECS-No.
CAS-No.
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Inhalation No adverse effects expected.
Skin contact No adverse effects expected
Eye contact Can cause moderate irritation. Wear eye/face protection
Ingestion Do not take internally. May cause mucosal irritation
Human health hazards - Chronic No adverse effects expected
Environmental hazards No adverse effects expected. Do not allow to enter water courses
Physical and chemical hazards Avoid contact with strong oxidising reagents
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation Remove to fresh air and treat symptomatically
Skin contact Take off contaminated clothing. Wash off affected area with plenty of
water.
Eye contact Immediately gently irrigate with plenty of water for at least 10’.
Obtain medical attention
Ingestion Rinse mouth repeatedly with water. Do not induce vomiting. Obtain
medical attention
Other information
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media Not considered combustible. In case of fire use water spray, foam,
powder, carbon dioxide
Unsuitable extinguishing media None
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 contact with eyes. 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 eyes
Storage conditions Store separately from oxidizers.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended
Exposure limits (ACGIH 2004) This product doesn’t contain any ingredient which has an established
exposure limit
Personal protection equipment
Respiratory protection Respiratory protection not normally needed.
Hand/skin protection Standard protective clothing
Eye protection Safety glasses
Hygiene measures Eyewash fountain near-by.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form Viscous liquid
Colour Dark brown
Odour Characteristic
Boiling point > 90 °C
Melting point N/A
Flash point - (PMCC) > 150 °C
Auto ignition N/A
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Explosion limits N/A
Vapour pressure < 4 mmHg
Relative density 1.20-1.23 g/cm³
Solubility in water Miscible
pH 10.0-11.0
Viscosity N/E
Bulk density N/A
Freezing point N/A
Pour point N/E
Abbreviations: N/A = Not Applicable - N/E = Not Evaluated
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable
Conditions to avoid None
Materials to avoid Strong oxidising reagents and strong acids
Hazardous decomposition products In case of fire, CO, CO2
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity Non-toxic product
Primary irritation skin/eye Mild irritant
Sensitisation No data available
Chronic toxicity data No data available
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Persistency and degradation No adverse effects expected. Biodegradable product
LC50 = 218000 ppm
Mobility and Bioaccumulation No adverse effects expected
Ecotoxicological effects No adverse effects expected
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
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ADR/RID
Class ADR 2003 Label: --
ADR 2003 Classif. Code: --
Hazard Identification
IMDG
Class Subsidiary risk: -
Em S
IATA
Class
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EC Classification Not regulated
Hazard Symbol None
contains:
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases S24/25: Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
This material safety data sheet provides health 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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