Material Safety Data Sheet

AVAPOLYMER 5050

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCES/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY UNDERTAKING

Product Name AVAPOLYMER 5050

Application Viscofier, filtrate reducer, shale inhibitor for drilling fluids

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 Cellulose derivatives and synthetic polymeric polyalcohol

Hazardous ingredients This product doesn't contain relevant concentrations of compounds

classified as hazardous according to EC regulation

EINECS-No.

CAS-No.
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Inhalation Repeated or prolonged exposure may irritate the respiratory tract.
Avoid generating dusts

Skin contact No adverse effects expected

Eye contact May cause mild irritation. Avoid contact with eyes

Ingestion Do not take internally. Ingestion of product may cause the formation
of a jelly-like mass which may result in a intestinal obstruction

Human health hazards - Chronic No adverse effects expected

Environmental hazards No adverse effects expected. Do not contaminate water courses

Physical and chemical hazards Wet floor on which this powder is split may become very slippery.
This powder, when dispersed in air, represents an explosion hazard
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation Remove to fresh air. Obtain medical attention

Skin contact Remove contaminating clothing. Wash off affected area with plenty of
water

Eye contact Gently irrigate with water for at least 15’. Obtain medical attention

Ingestion Rinse mouth immediately and repeatedly with water. Obtain medical
attention

Other information

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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media 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 Do not breathe powders. Avoid the contact with eyes and skin

Environmental precautions Do not contaminate water courses

Methods for cleaning up Remove as much as possible with broom, scoop or vacuum, as the
addition of water causes slippery floor conditions
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Avoid dust formation, maintain good ventilation and a clean area

Storage conditions Keep product dry. Store under cover

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended

Exposure limits (ACGIH 2004) Cellulose: TLV-TWA = 10 mg/m³ Irritation

Personal protection equipment:

Respiratory protection Dust mask (when required by use conditions)

Hand/skin protection Impervious gloves. Standard protective clothing

Eye protection Safety glasses

Hygiene measures Eye-wash fountain near-by

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form Hygroscopic free-flowing powder

Colour White-Yellowish

Odour None

Boiling point N/A

Melting point N/A

Flash point - (PMCC) None

Auto ignition > 280 °C

Explosion limits N/A

Vapour pressure Negligible

Relative density N/A

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Solubility in water Soluble

pH (1 % aqueous solution) Approx. 8

Viscosity N/A

Bulk density N/E

Freezing point N/A

Pour point N/A

Abbreviations: N/A = Not Applicable - N/E = Not Evaluated
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable

Conditions to avoid Moisture

Materials to avoid None

Hazardous decomposition products CO, CO2 (if involved in fire)

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity LD50 (oral rat) > 5g/kg (cellulose derivative)

Primary irritation skin/eye Can cause mild irritation

Sensitisation No adverse effects expected

Chronic toxicity data No adverse effects expected

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Persistency and degradation Completely soluble

Mobility and Bioaccumulation Solubility and mobility: high / Bioaccumulation: no adverse effects
expected

Ecotoxicological effects LC50 (Rainbow trout, 96h) > 100 ppm (cellulose derivative)
LC50 (Bluegill Sunfish, 96h) > 100 ppm (cellulose derivative)
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

ADR/RID

Class ADR 2003 Label: --

ADR 2003 Classif. Code: --
Hazard Identification

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IMDG

Class Subsidiary risk: -

Em S

IATA

Class
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EC Classification Not regulated

Hazard Symbol None

contains:

Risk Phrases

Safety Phrases S/22: Do not breathe dust.

Do not add water to the product: the addition of water causes slippery
floor condition
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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