Material Safety Data Sheet

AVA EXTRADRILL

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

Product Name AVA EXTRADRILL

Application Shale inhibitor

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 Aqueous solution of polyalcohols

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

classified as hazardous according to EC regulation.

EINECS-No.

CAS-No.

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Inhalation No adverse effect expected.

Skin contact May cause irritation with prolonged contact.

Eye contact Can cause mild irritation. Avoid contact with eyes.

Ingestion Do not take internally. May cause mucosal damage

Human health hazards - Chronic Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause dermatitis

Environmental hazards No adverse effects expected.

Physical and chemical hazards None

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation Remove to fresh air. Obtain medical attention

Skin contact Take off contaminated clothing. Wash off affected area with plenty
of water. If skin irritation persists, obtain medical attention

Eye contact Immediately gently irrigate with plenty of water for at least 15’.
Obtain medical attention

Ingestion Rinse mouth repeatedly with water. Do not induce vomiting. Obtain
medical attention

Other information

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

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Extinguishing media Not considered combustible. In case of fire use water spray, powder,
carbon dioxide

Unsuitable extinguishing media High pressure water

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 the contact with eyes and skin. 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 Dam up. Reclaim into recovery or salvage drums. The product
makes the ground slippery.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Do not take internally. Do not breathe aerosols and mists. Avoid
contact with skin and eyes

Storage conditions Keep containers tightly closed

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended

Exposure limits (ACGIH 2004) No exposure limit established

Personal protection equipment

Respiratory protection Respiratory protection not normally needed. Avoid generating
aerosols and mists

Hand/skin protection Impervious gloves. Standard protective clothing

Eye protection Safety glasses

Hygiene measures Eyewash fountain near-by. Keep a safety shower available

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form Viscous liquid

Colour Yellowish

Odour N/A

Boiling point approx. 100 °C

Melting point N/A

Flash point - (PMCC) N/A

Auto ignition N/A

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Explosion limits N/A

Vapour pressure As for water

Relative density (20 °C) 1.10 – 1.14

Solubility in water Soluble

pH (as such) 7–9

Viscosity at 20 °C N/E

Bulk density N/A

Freezing point N/E

Pour point N/E

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

Conditions to avoid None known

Materials to avoid Strong acids

Hazardous decomposition products Under fire conditions oxides of carbon

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity Not available data

Primary irritation skin/eye Mild irritant

Sensitisation No adverse effects expected

Chronic toxicity data Not available data

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Persistency and degradation Not available data

Mobility and Bioaccumulation No adverse effects expected

Ecotoxicological effects Not available data

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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