Material Safety Data Sheet
NATROSOL
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCES/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY UNDERTAKING
Product Name NATROSOL
Application Viscosifier 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 Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC)
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 May cause irritation with prolonged contact. Avoid contact with skin
Eye contact May cause mild irritation
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 Powder when dispersed in air represents an explosive hazard
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) Nuisance dust (PNOS). Inhalable fraction:
TLV-TWA = 10 mg/m3 lung
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 Powder
Colour Whitish
Odour None
Boiling point N/A
Melting point N/A
Flash point - (PMCC) None
Auto ignition > 370 °C
Explosion limits Lower: 156 g/m³
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Vapour pressure Negligible
Relative density N/A
Solubility in water Complete
pH (1 % aqueous sol) 6.0 – 8.5
Viscosity N/E
Bulk density 0.55 – 0.75
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
Hazardous decomposition products CO, CO2 (if involved in fired)
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity No data available. No adverse effects expected
Primary irritation skin/eye Can cause mild irritation
Sensitisation No adverse effects expected
Chronic toxicity data No data available. No adverse effects expected
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Persistency and degradation No adverse effects expected
Mobility and Bioaccumulation Solubility and mobility: high
Bioaccumulation: no adverse effects expected
Ecotoxicological effects No data available. 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 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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