GIBSON ENERGY ULC
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
USED REVFLO FRAC FLUID
1. PRODUCT INFORMATION
4. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
NAME: Used Revflo Frac Fluid
NATURE OF HAZARD
SYNONYMS: Frac Oil, Hydrocarbon Mixture
INHALATION: High vapour concentrations are irritating to the eyes,
APPLICATIONS AND USE: Well Servicing Fluid
nose, throat and lungs, may cause headaches and dizziness, may be
anaesthetic and may cause other central nervous system effects.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: A complex combination of hydrocarbons
separated from natural gas (usually at the wellhead) and containing carbon
Causes suffocation (asphyxiate) if allowed to accumulate to concentrations
numbers in the range C2 to C30
that reduce oxygen below safe breathing levels.
Avoid breathing vapours or mists.
REGULATORY CLASSIFICATION:
EYE CONTACT: Irritating but will not injure eye tissue.
WHMIS: Class B, Division 1 , Flammable Liquid
SKIN CONTACT: Low toxicity. Frequent or prolonged contact may
TRANSPORATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS INFORMATION: (CAN) irritate the skin and cause a rash (dermatitis).
Shipping Name: Petroleum Products INGESTION: Not applicable.
Primary TDG: 3
Secondary TDG: None CHRONIC EFFECTS:
P.I.N/UN#.: UN1268
Packing Group: 1 or 2 Ingredients LD50 OF INGREDIENT LC50 OF INGREDIENT
Guide Number: Propane n. av. n. av.
Butane n. av. 6583 ppm - rats
Pentane 446 ppm IVN mouse n. av.
Hexanes 28710 mg/kg oral rat n. av.
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Heptanes n. av. n. av.
Octanes n. av. n. av.
Name of MFG/SUPPLIER: Nonanes 218 mg/kg (IVN mouse) 3200 ppm (4 hr INH
Gibson Energy ULC rat)
1700, 440 ?2nd Ave. SW Benzene 930 mg/kg oral rat 13,228 ppm rat
Calgary, Alberta T2P 5E9 Toluene 7.53 g/kg (oral rat) n. av.
Xylenes 7.71 mL/kg (oral rat) n. av.
(403) 206-4000 1,2,4 Trimethylbenzene n. av. n. av.
Canutec (613) 993-6666 or Cellular *666 Methyl Cyclopentane n. av. n. av.
Cyclohexane n. av. n. av.
41500 mg/m3 (2 hr
Methyl Cyclohexane 3.8 mL/kg (oral rat)
2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
INH mouse)
Ethylbenzene 3500 mg/kg (oral rat) n .av.
The following components are defined in accordance with subparagraph
Benzene 930 mg/kg oral rat 13,228 ppm rat
13(a), (I) to (iv) or paragraph 14(a) of the Hazardous Product Act.
Ingredients % Mole CAS Number UN Number Exposure TOXICITY DATA: See above.
Limits(ppm)
Frac Fluid 100.0 64741-47-5 1268 not
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIIMITS (OEL's) RECOMMENDED:
available
Propane 0.05 - 0.25 74-98-6 1978 n/a.
Exposure Limits: (8 hours) Occupational Exposure Limit - See above
Butane 0.10 - 0.35 106-97-8 1011 800
Pentane 0.25 - 0.75 109-66-0 1265 600
Hexanes 1.00 - 2.00 110-54-3 1208 * Carcinogenicity: Benzene is a known carcinogen
Heptanes 7.00 - 10.0 142-82-5 1206 400
Reproductive Effects: Not available.
Octanes 15.0 - 20.0 111-65-9 1262 300
Synergistic Materials: Not available.
Nonanes 10.0 - 15.0 111-84-2 1920 200
Sensitizing Capabilities: Not available.
Benzene 0.25 - 0.75 71-43-2 1114 1(skin)
Toluene 4.00 - 6.00 108-88-3 1294 100(skin)
MethylCyclopentane 0.25 - 1.00 96-37-7 2298 not
available
Cyclohexane 1.00 - 2.00 110-82-7 1145 300
5. FIRST AID MEASURES
Methyl Cyclohexane 6.00 - 8.00 108-87-2 2296 400
Xylenes 4.00 - 6.00 106-42-3 1307 100
1,2,4 TMBenzene 0.50 - 1.50 95-63-6 2325 25
INHALATION: In emergency situations use proper respiratory
Ethylbenzene 5.00 - 10.0 100-41-4 1175 100
protection to immediately remove the affected victim from exposure.
*Note: nHexane 8 hour OEL = 50 ppm Isomers = 500 ppm
Administer artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Keep at rest. Call
for prompt medical attention.
3. TYPICAL PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with large amounts of water until irritation
subsides. If irritation persists, get medical attention.
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid
DENSITY: 750-840 kg/m3
SKIN CONTACT: Flush with large amounts of water. Use soap if
RELATIVE DENSITY:
VAPOUR DENSITY: (Air=1) >3calc. available. Remove severely contaminated clothing (including shoes) and
BOILING POINT/RANGE: 32 - >352 C launder before reuse.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Not Soluble
VAPOUR PRESSURE: 6-20 kPa @ 40 C INGESTION: Not applicable
APPEARANCE /ODOUR: Light orange, hydrocarbon odour
ODOUR THRESHOLD: Not available
EVAPORATION RATE: Not available
FREEZNG/MELTING PT.: <-35 C (pour point)
VISCOSITY:
pH: Not available
CO-EFFICIENT OF WATER
OIL DISTRIBUTION: <1
SPECIFIC GRAVITY 0.750 -.840 (Water = 1)
USED REVFLO FRAC FLUID
GIBSON ENERGY ULC
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
USED REVFLO FRAC FLUID
5. PREVENTATIVE AND CORRECTIVE MEASURES
FIREFIGHTING:
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION:
Use water spray to cool fire exposed surfaces and to protect personnel.
The selection of personal protective equipment varies, depending upon Shut off fuel to fire if possible to do so without hazard. If a leak or spill has
conditions of use. not ignited, use water fog to disperse the vapours. Either allow fire to burn
out under controlled conditions or extinguish with foam or dry chemical.
SCBA should be worn in areas of insufficient oxygen or when H2S levels Try to cover liquid spills with foam.
are in excess of 15 ppm.
Fire retardant clothing should be worn. Where eye contact is unlikely, but Respiratory and eye protection required for fire fighting personnel.
may occur as a result of short and/or periodic exposures, wear safety
glasses with side shields and chemical resistant gloves. A self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) should be used for all indoor
fires and any significant outdoor fires. For small outdoor fires, which may
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: easily be extinguished with a portable fire extinguisher, use of a SCBA
may not be required.
Use explosion-proof ventilation to control vapour concentration, for
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
personnel entry into confined space, entry procedure must include
ventilation and testing of atmosphere. Make up air must be supplied to
balance air exhausted. CO2, NOx, CO
HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING: 8. REACTIVITY DATA
Keep containers closed. Store in a cool, well ventilated place away from
incompatible materials. Empty containers may contain product residue.
Do not pressurize, cut, heat or weld empty containers. Do not handle or INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS AND CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
store near an open flame, source of heat or source of ignition and use
proper grounding procedures. Do not reuse empty containers without Strong oxidizing agents, Chlorine Dioxide
commercial cleaning or reconditioning.
9. NOTES
LAND SPILL:
Eliminate source of ignition. Keep public away. Prevent additional
discharge of material, if possible to do so without hazard. Vapours or
mists may be harmful or fatal. Warn occupants in downwind areas.
Prevent spills from entering sewers, watercourses or low areas. Contain
10. PREPARATION INFORMATION
spilled liquid with sand or earth. Do not use combustible materials such as
sawdust. Recover by pumping (use an explosion-proof motor or hand
Prepared by: GIBSON ENERGY ULC
pump) or by using a suitable absorbent.
1700, 440 ?2nd Ave. SW
CALGARY, AB T2P 5E9
SPILL CONTROL AND DISPOSAL:
Issued by: HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT DEPT.
Consult an expert on disposal of recovered material. Ensure disposal is in
compliance with government requirements and ensure conformity to local
Telephone: (403) 206-4000
disposal regulations. Notify the appropriate authority immediately. Take
all additional action necessary to prevent and remedy the adverse effects
Date Prepared: July 23, 2010
of the spill.
CAUTION:
WATER SPILL:
The information contained herein is provided free of charge and is offered
to the user in good faith as accurate. Certain of the information has been
Prevent additional discharge of material, if possible to do so without
obtained from sources outside of the supplier and while the supplier
hazard. Attempt to contain floating material. Eliminate all sources of
believes such information to be correct, it cannot guarantee its accuracy or
ignition. Vapours or dust may be harmful or fatal. Warn occupants and
completeness.
shipping in downwind areas. Remove from surface by skimming or with
suitable absorbents. If allowed by local authorities and environmental
The information contained herein relates only to the product or material set
agencies, sinking and/or suitable dispersants may be used in unconfined
forth in Section 1 and may not be applicable or complete if such product or
waters.
material is used in combination with any other product or material or in any
process. The information may not be applicable or complete for all
individual deliveries or if the product or material is used for a purpose or
under conditions that are abnormal or not reasonably foreseeable. For
7. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD:
greater certainty, uses other than those described in Section 1 must be
reviewed with the supplier.
Flash-point -7 to 15 C PMCC
It is the user's obligation to consider, investigate and verify the information,
Auto-ignition: 450 est
to use the product safely and to comply with all applicable laws and
10. ?10.0 est
Flammable Limits (% volume):
regulations.
Static Spark May cause ignition
Flammability Extremely flammable
The supplier makes no warranties, guarantees or conditions express or
Chemical Stability Stable mixture
implied in respect of the information contained herein.
USED REVFLO FRAC FLUID
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