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2 lb/gal ZINC BROMIDE/CALCIUM BROMIDE BRINE

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

19.2 lb/gal ZINC BROMIDE/CALCIUM BROMIDE BRINE

1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

TRADE NAME: 19.2 lb/gal ZINC BROMIDE/CALCIUM BROMIDE BRINE

UN/NA (PIN) No.: 1760

APPLICATIONS: Oil well completion fluid.

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: 281-561-1600

SUPPLIER: Supplied by a Business Unit of

M-I L.L.C.
P.O. Box 42842, Houston, Texas 77242-2842
See cover sheet for local supplier.
TELEPHONE: 281-561-1509
FAX: 281-561-7240

CONTACT PERSON: Sam Hoskin - Manager, Occupational Health

2. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENT NAME: CAS No.: CONTENTS : EPA RQ: TPQ:

Zinc bromide 7699-45-8 54.5 % 1 000 lbs
Calcium bromide 7789-41-5 19.5 %
Water 7732-18-5 26 %

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:

DANGER! CAUSES EYE, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT BURNS. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing.
Avoid breathing airborne product.. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after
handling.

This product is a/an Clear, colorless to amber liquid Dike and contain spills. Keep out of sewers and waterways.

ACUTE EFFECTS:
INHALATION: Irritating to the respiratory tract if inhaled.

INGESTION: May cause burns in mucous membranes, throat, oesophagus and stomach. May cause gastric distress, nausea and
vomiting if ingested.

SKIN: Corrosive to skin.

EYES: Corrosive to eyes.

CHRONIC EFFECTS:
CARCINOGENICITY:
IARC: Not listed. OSHA: Not regulated. NTP: Not listed.

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ROUTE OF ENTRY:
Inhalation. Skin and/or eye contact.

TARGET ORGANS:
Respiratory system, lungs. Skin. Eyes.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

GENERAL: Persons seeking medical attention should carry a copy of this MSDS with them.

INHALATION: Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Perform artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Get medical attention.

INGESTION: Drink a couple of glasses water or milk. Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by a physician. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention.

SKIN: Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Get medical attention if any discomfort
continues.

EYES: Promptly wash eyes with lots of water while lifting the eye lids. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes. Get medical
attention if any discomfort continues.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

AUTO IGNITION TEMP. (°F): N/D

FLAMMABILITY LIMIT - LOWER(%): N/D
FLAMMABILITY LIMIT - UPPER(%): N/D

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:

Normal fire fighting techniques may be used.

UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS:

No unusual fire or explosion hazards noted.

HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:

Fire or high temperatures create: Bromine. and Bromides.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS:
Wear proper personal protective equipment (see MSDS Section 8).

SPILL CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES:

Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers. Rinse area with water. Dike far ahead of larger spills for
later disposal. Do not contaminate drainage or waterways.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS:
Ventilate well, avoid breathing vapors. Use approved respirator if air contamination is above accepted level. Wear full
protective clothing for prolonged exposure and/or high concentrations. Eye wash and emergency shower must be
available at the work place.

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STORAGE PRECAUTIONS:
Store at moderate temperatures in dry, well ventilated area. Keep in original container.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION

OSHA PEL: ACGIH TLV: OTHER:

INGREDIENT NAME: CAS No.: TWA: STEL: TWA: STEL: TWA: STEL: UNITS:
Zinc bromide 7699-45-8 5 3 mg/m3
[Link]
Calcium bromide 7789-41-5 5 3 mg/m3
[Link]

INGREDIENT COMMENTS:
Exposure limits are for Particulates Not Otherwise Classified (PNOC).

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Use appropriate engineering controls such as, exhaust ventilation and process enclosure, to reduce air contamination and
keep worker exposure below the applicable limits.

VENTILATION: Supply natural or mechanical ventilation adequate to exhaust airborne product and keep exposures below the applicable
limits.

RESPIRATORS: If exposed to particulates/aerosols:

Use at least a NIOSH-approved N95 half-mask disposable or reuseable particulate respirator. In work environments
containing oil mist/aerosol use at least a NIOSH-approved P95 half-mask disposable or reuseable particulate respirator.
If exposed to organic vapors:
Use a NIOSH/MSHA-approved organic vapor respirator. CCROV: CCR with organic vapor cartridge.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES:
Chemical resistant gloves required for prolonged or repeated contact. Use protective gloves made of: Impermeable
material. Such as, Neoprene, nitrile, polyethylene or PVC.

EYE PROTECTION:
Wear chemical safety goggles where eye exposure is reasonably probable.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:
Wear appropriate clothing to prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact.

HYGIENIC WORK PRACTICES:

Wash promptly with soap and water if skin becomes contaminated. Change work clothing daily if there is any possibility
of contamination.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE/PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid.

COLOR: Colorless. to Amber.
ODOR: Odorless or no characteristic odor.
SOLUBILITY DESCRIPTION: Soluble in water.
BOILING POINT (°F, interval): 275 PRESSURE: 760mmHg
DENSITY/SPECIFIC GRAVITY (g/ml): 2.3 TEMPERATURE (°F): 68
BULK DENSITY: 19.2 lb/gal
VAPOR DENSITY (air=1): N/D
VAPOR PRESSURE: 17.5 mmHg TEMPERATURE (°F): 68

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EVAPORATION RATE: N/D REFERENCE:

pH-VALUE, CONC. SOLUTION: 1-2

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY: Normally stable.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
Not relevant.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Will not polymerize.

POLYMERIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Not relevant.

MATERIALS TO AVOID:
Strong oxidizing agents. Strong acids.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:

No specific hazardous decomposition products noted.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
No toxicological data is available for this product. Toxicological data for major component(s):

Component: Calcium bromide

TOXIC DOSE - LD 50: 4100 mg/kg (oral rat)

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
No ecological information is available for this product.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

WASTE MANAGEMENT:
This product, should it become a waste, is hazardous by U.S. RCRA criteria.

Empty containers retain residues. All labeled precautions must be observed.

DISPOSAL METHODS:
Recover and reclaim or recycle, if practical. Should this product become a waste, dispose of in a permitted industrial
landfill. Ensure that containers are empty by RCRA criteria prior to disposal in a permitted industrial landfill.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

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LABEL FOR CONVEYANCE:

PROPER SHIPPING DESCRIPTION II: Corrosive liquids, n.o.s., 8, UN 1760, PG III, (contains zinc bromide and calcium bromide),
Marine Pollutant
EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE No.: 154

U.S. DOT:
UN/NA No.: 1760
U.S. DOT HAZARD LABEL: CORROSIVE (Black/white diam.) DOT17
U.S. DOT CLASS: Class 8 - Corrosive Material
U.S. DOT PACKING GROUP: III
U.S. DOT PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS: 49 CFR 173.154, 173.203, 173.241

CANADIAN TRANSPORT:
TDGR CLASS: Class 8 - Corrosives
TDGR LABEL: Corrosive

SEA TRANSPORT:
UN No. SEA: 1760
IMDG CLASS: Class 8 - Corrosives
IMDG PAGE No.: 8147
IMDG PACK GR.: III
EmS No.: 8-15
MFAG TABLE No.: 760, subsection 4.3 applies
MARINE POLLUTANT: Yes.

AIR TRANSPORT:
UN No., AIR: 1760
ICAO CLASS: Class - 8 Corrosives
AIR PACK GR.: III

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

REGULATORY STATUS OF INGREDIENTS:

NAME: CAS No: TSCA: CERCLA: SARA 302: SARA 313: DSL(CAN):
Zinc bromide 7699-45-8 Yes Yes No No Yes
Calcium bromide 7789-41-5 Yes No No No Yes
Water 7732-18-5 Yes No No No Yes

US FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
WASTE CLASSIFICATION: A hazardous waste by U.S. RCRA criteria.

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REGULATORY STATUS: This Product or its components, if a mixture, is subject to following regulations (Not meant to
be all inclusive - selected regulations represented):

SECTION 313: This product does not contain toxic chemical subject to the reporting
requirements of Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization
Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372.
SARA 311 Categories:
1: Immediate (Acute) Health Effects.

The components of this product are listed on or are exempt from the following international
chemical registries:
TSCA (U.S.)
DSL (Canada)

STATE REGULATIONS:
STATE REGULATORY STATUS: This product or its components, if a mixture, is subject to following regulations (Not meant to
be all inclusive - selected regulations represented):.

Pennsylvania Right-to-Know.
New Jersey Right-to-Know.

PROPOSITION 65: This product does not contain chemicals considered by the State of
California's Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 as causing cancer or
reproductive toxicity, and for which warnings are now required.

CANADIAN REGULATIONS:
LABELS FOR SUPPLY:

REGULATORY STATUS: This Material Safety Data Sheet has been prepared in compilance with the Controled Product
Regulations.

Canadian WHMIS Classification:

E - Corrosive Material

16. OTHER INFORMATION

NPCA HMIS HAZARD INDEX: 3 Serious Hazard

FLAMMABILITY: 0 Minimal Hazard
REACTIVITY: 0 Minimal Hazard
NPCA HMIS PERS. PROTECT. INDEX: J - Splash Goggles, Gloves, Synthetic Apron, Dust and Vapor Respirator.

USER NOTES: N/A = Not applicable N/D = Not determined

INFORMATION SOURCES: OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits, 29 CFR 1910, Subpart Z, Section 1910.1000, Air
Contaminants.
ACGIH Threshold Limit Values and Biological Exposure Indices for Chemical Substances
and Physical Agents (latest edition).
Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, 9th ed., Lewis, R.J. Sr., (ed.), VNR, New
York, New York, (1997).

Product information provided by the commercial vendor(s).

PREPARED BY: Sam Hoskin

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REVISION No./Repl. MSDS of: 2 / July 30, 1998

MSDS STATUS: Approved.

DATE: August 26, 1998

DISCLAIMER:
MSDS furnished independent of product sale. While every effort has been made to accurately describe this product, some of the data are obtained from sources
beyond our direct supervision. We cannot make any assertions as to its reliability or completeness; therefore, user may rely on it only at user's risk. We have
made no effort to censor or conceal deleterious aspects of this product. Since we cannot anticipate or control the conditions under which this information and
product may be used, we make no guarantee that the precautions we have suggested will be adequate for all individuals an/or situations. It is the obligation of
each user of this product to comply with the requirements of all applicable laws regarding use and disposal of this product. Additional information will be
furnished upon request to assist the user; however, no warranty, either expressed or implied, nor liability of any nature with respect to this product or to the data
herein is made or incurred hereunder.

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