BJ SERVICES Region:

COMPANY
Europe-Africa
MATERIAL SAFETY
DATA SHEET
SECTION I - PRODUCT INFORMATION

Product Name: HV Acid

Product Use: Acid buffer.
Chemical Family: Organic acid
Contact Address:
BJ Services Company (UK) Limited
Badentoy Avenue, Badentoy Park
Porthlethen, Aberdeen, Scotland AB12 4YB
Phone: +44 (0) 1224 401 401 Fax: +44 (0) 1224 401 501

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL: +44 (0) 1224 401 401 (24 HRS)

SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Ingredient Risk Safety Hazard

CAS # % Phrases Phrases Symbol

Organic phosphonic acid

--- 60-100 41 25 26 28 39 Xi

SECTION III - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Risk of serious damage to eyes.

SECTION IV - FIRST AID MEASURES

INHALATION:
If inhaled, remove from area to fresh air. Get medical attention if respiratory irritation develops or if
breathing becomes difficult.

INGESTION:
Rinse mouth with water several times. Do not induce vomiting. Give victim plenty of water. Obtain
medical attention immediately.

EYES:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and get medical
attention.
SKIN:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Remove
contaminated clothing and launder before reuse. Get medical attention if irritation persists.

SECTION V - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

NFPA-FLAMMABILITY CODE: 0
FLASHPOINT (METHOD): None
LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT (% v/v): Not applicable
UPPER EXPLOSION LIMIT (% v/v): Not applicable
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable

SPECIAL HAZARDS:
Product may burn in fire situation after water has evaporated from the mixture.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Water fog, carbon dioxide, alcohol foam, dry chemical.

SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES:

Fire-fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing when fighting
chemical fires. Cool exposed containers with water spray.

HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:

See Hazardous Thermal Decomposition Products.

SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Wear proper protective equipment as specified in Section VIII. Small spills - Cover spill with absorbent
material. Scoop absorbed material into a suitable container for disposal. Large spills - Dike to contain.
Prevent from entering sewers or waterways. Recover product to suitable containers or vessel for reuse, if
possible, or for disposal.

SECTION VII - HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING:
Wear specified protective equipment.

STORAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Keep container in a well ventilated area. Keep away from heat. Keep away from incompatible materials.

SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

SPECIFIC ENGINEERING CONTROLS:

Use only in well ventilated area.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Cartridge respirator. Chemical resistant goggles. Rubber gloves. Rubber apron. Rubber boots.
Coveralls.

EXPOSURE GUIDELINES: Not specified.

SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid

COLOR: Clear, pale yellow
ODOR: Characteristic
ODOR THRESHOLD: Not available
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.45
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not available
VAPOR DENSITY (air=1): Not available
EVAPORATION RATE: Not available
BOILING POINT: 104°C
FREEZING POINT: -25°C
pH: < 2 (1% sol.)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete.
COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL
DISTRIBUTION: Not available

SECTION X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY: Stable.

INCOMPATIBILITY/CONDITIONS OF REACTIVITY:
May react violently with strong oxidizers or bases.

HAZARDOUS THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:

Phosphine (if heated above 200°C). Oxides of phosphorus. Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.

SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Eye contact. Skin contact.

ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE EFFECTS:

INHALATION: Inhalation of solution mist may cause respiratory tract irritation.

INGESTION: None known.

EYE CONTACT: May cause severe irritation or burns to the eyes.

SKIN CONTACT: May cause skin irritation.

CHRONIC EFFECTS:
None known.

SENSITIZATION: Not known.

CARCINOGENICITY: None of the components of this product have been listed as carcinogenic by
IARC, NTP or OSHA.
IARC- International Agency for Research on Cancer
NTP - National Toxicology Program
OSHA - Occupational Safety & Health Administration (US)
MUTAGENICITY: Not known.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: Not known.

SECTION XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

AQUATIC TOXICITY:
Product has a very low toxicity to aquatic life.

This product is present on the "OCNS (Offshore Chemical Notification Scheme) List of Notified Chemicals"
and has been rated as a Category 0.

BIODEGRADABILITY/BIOACCUMULATION POTENTIAL:
This product is expected to biodegrade slowly.

SECTION XIII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

WASTE DISPOSAL:
Disposal should be made in accordance with EC, national and local regulations.

SECTION XIV - SHIPPING INFORMATION

SHIPPING NAME:
Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s
(organic phosphonic acid)

UN NUMBER: UN 3265

AIR-ICAO/IATA
Class: 8
Packing Group: III
Labels: Corrosive

SEA-IMO/IMDG
Class: 8
Packing Group: III
IMDG Page No.: 8147-1
Labels: Class 8

ADR/RID-ADNR
ADR/RID/ADNR Class: 8
ADR/RID/ADNR Item: 40(c)
Label No.: 8
Hazard ID No.: 80

SECTION XV - REGULATORY INFORMATION

NAME(S) ON LABEL:
Organic phosphonic acid
EC NUMBER: ---
CLASSIFICATION/SYMBOL: Irritant/Xi
RISK PHRASES:
R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.

SAFETY PHRASES:
S25 Avoid contact with eyes.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S28 After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of ....
S39 Wear eye and face protection.

SECTION XVI - OTHER INFORMATION

ISSUE DATE: 26/03/97

REVISIONS:
Section II
PREPARED BY: Chemical Technology Centre

REFERENCES:
Suppliers' Literature.
Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, 9th ed.; N. Irving Sax, 1996.
CCINFOdisc (Core Collection), Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and
Safety, 1996.
European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by
Road (ADR), 1995.
International Marine Dangerous Goods Code, 1996, International Maritime
Organisation, consolidated ed., 1996.
Dangerous Goods Regulations, 38th ed., International Air Transport
Association, 1997.

"Information contained herein has been provided in good faith and reasonable efforts have been made to
ensure its reliability, however BJ Services Company accepts no liability for damage arising from the use of
this information."