Material Safety Data Sheet

2001 Rankin Road

Houston, Texas 77073

Emergency Telephone: (713) 439-8900

Chemtrec: 1 (800) 424-9300

I. MANUFACTURERS INFORMATION:
Manufacturer: BAKER HUGHES DRILLING FLUIDS
Product Name: BIO-LOSE
Chemical Name: FILTRATION CONTROL AGENT
Chemical Description: MODIFIED POLYSACCHARIDE
Proper Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED
Hazard Class:
NOT REGULATED
Transportation Note: NA
II. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION:
Hazardous Components:
NONE REPORTED

HMIS Hazard
Rating and Key

UN Number: NA

ACGIH TLV:

Health
Flammability
Reactivity
Personal
Protection

Hazard Label: NA

OSHA PEL:

0
1
0

Minimal
Slight
Moderate
Serious
Severe

DOT Response Guide: NA

CAS Number:

Hazards Associated with Product Use

Yes
Yes
Flammable Material
Pyrophoric Material
Water Reactive Material
Oxidizer
Compressed Gas
Irritant
Eye Hazard
Toxic Agent
Carcinogen
Reproductive Toxin
Lung Toxin
Liver Toxin
Community Right-to-Know (SARA Title III Section 311-312)

Product RQ:

Yes
Combustible Liquid
Unstable Material
Corrosive Material
Skin Hazard
Sensitizer
Nervous System Toxin

Fire:

Sudden Release Of Pressure:

III. PHYSICAL DATA:

Boiling Point (F): NA
Melting Point(F): NA
Freezing Point(F): NA
Odor Threshold: ND
Material Is:
SOLID

Reactivity:

Immediate (Acute): X

Vapor Pressure (mmHg):

NA
Vapor Density (Air=1):
NA
Solubility In Water:
COMPLETE
Appearance And Odor:
OFF WHITE, SLIGHT
Coefficient of Water/Oil Distribution: ND

0
1
2
3
4

Yes
Explosive Material
Organic Peroxide
Nuisance Particulate
Highly Toxic Agent
Blood Toxin
Kidney Toxin

Delayed (Chronic):

pH: 9.0-10.5 (4%SOL)

Specific Gravity: ND
Percent Volatile By Volume (%): NA
Evaporation Rate (_____=1): NA

IV. FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA:

Flashpoint (F):
NA
Auto Ignition Temperature (F): NA
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 FUMES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:
IN CASE OF FIRE, GENTLY FLOOD WITH WATER FOG, USING CARE NOT TO SUSPEND DUSTS. SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS MAY BE NEEDED IN ENCLOSED AREAS DURING A FIRE.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
AT VERY HIGH DUST CONCENTRATIONS, PRODUCT MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE DUST-AIR MIXTURES. AVOID OPEN LIGHTS,
FLAMES, WELDING AND SPARK PRODUCING SOURCES.
V. REACTIVITY DATA:
Chemically Stable:
Yes:
X
No:
If no, Under Which Conditions?
DAMP OR WET CONDITIONS WILL LEAD TO PRODUCT SPOILAGE.
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Hazardous Decomposition on Byproducts: OXIDES OF CARBON.
Hazardous Polymerization

May Occur:

ND - Not Determined

NA - Not Applicable

Will Not Occur:

T - Total Dust

Conditions to Avoid:
R - Respirable Fraction

NA
C - Ceiling Limit

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VI. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION:
Primary Exposure Route:
Skin Contact:
Skin Absorption:
Eye Contact: X
Inhalation: X
Product Carcinogenicity NTP: NO
IARC: NO
Acute Effects of Overexposure:
PRODUCT DUST MAY CAUSE MECHANICAL IRRITATION TO EYES, SKIN AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.

Ingestion:

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:
HOLD EYELIDS APART AND FLUSH WITH CLEAN WATER FOR AT LEAST FIFTEEN MINUTES.
CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.
Skin:
WASH THOROUGHLY WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER. APPLY MEDICATED CREAMS TO
RELIEVE IRRITATION AND REPLENISH SKIN OILS
Ingestion:
GIVE FLUIDS TO RINSE MOUTH AND THROAT IRRITATION AND TO DILUTE. CONSULT A
PHYSICIAN IF ADVERSE SYMPTOMS DEVELOP.
Inhalation:
MOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NOT BREATHING. GIVE OXYGEN IF
BREATHING IS DIFFICULT.
VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROCEDURES:
Spill Response:
WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (SECTION IX). RECOVER SPILLED MATERIAL TO THE ORIGINAL
CONTAINER FOR SALE IF POSSIBLE OR TO A SUITABLE WASTE CONTAINER. MINIMIZE DUSTING DURING CLEANUP.
FLUSH RESIDUE WITH WATER. CAUTION, WET FLOORS MAY BE SLIPPERY.
Waste Disposal Method:
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS DEALING WITH A WASTE
PRODUCT.
Handling:
MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. AVOID CONTACT AND WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT. AVOID BREATHING DUST.
Storage:
STORE AWAY FROM HEAT, FLAME AND SPARK SOURCE. KEEP DUSTS TO A MINIMUM. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED
WHEN NOT IN USE. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
IX. OCCUPATIONAL CONTROL MEASURES:
Respiratory Protection: WEAR AN APPROVED PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR IF EXPOSURE LIMITS ARE EXCEEDED
OR FOR COMFORT.
Ventilation:
VENTILATION AS NEEDED TO MAINTAIN SAFE EXPOSURES.
Clothing:
LONG-SLEEVE CLOTHING OR APRON.
Eyewear:
WEAR CHEMICAL GOGGLES OR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDEGUARDS.
Gloves:
WEAR GLOVES TO PREVENT MECHANICAL IRRITATION.
Footwear:
NORMAL PRECAUTIONS.
X.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

DISCLAIMER
The statements, information, and data provided in this material safety data sheet are believed reliable and accurate by Baker Hughes Drilling Fluids 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 Drilling Fluids 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 products use, conveyance or disposal.

Prepared By: Cheryl Hood

ND - Not Determined

Date Prepared: 09/23/2002

NA - Not Applicable

T - Total Dust

Supercedes Issue Date: 02/08/2001

R - Respirable Fraction

C - Ceiling Limit