Issue Date: 12-Nov-03
IAW: ANSI Z400.1-1998
Supersedes: 09-Nov-00
Version: 02
Material Safety Data
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1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
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Product Name:
End Use: Oil Field Drilling Fluid Compound
Chemical Name(s) Polyacrylamide mixture
Chemical Family: Polyacrylamide mixture
Company: Kelco Oil Field Group, Division of CP KELCO ApS, 10920 W. Sam
Houston Parkway North, Suite 800, Texas 77064 USA
(800) 331 3677 For additional non-emergency information
(713) 895 7575 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Central Time) weekdays
Emergency telephone number for chemical emergency, spill leak, fire, exposure, or accident:
CHEMTREC
1-800-424-9300 Day or Night -. Toll free in the continental U.S., Hawaii,
Puerto Rico, Canada, Alaska, or Virgin Islands.
703-527-3887 For calls originating elsewhere, collect calls accepted.
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
COMPONENT CAS NO.
Polyacrylamide 9003-05-8
Petroleum distillate 64741-44-2
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance And Odor: Off-white viscous opaque liquid with slight hydrocarbon odor
D.O.T. Hazard Classification: Not hazardous
OSHA Hazard: Warning: May cause eye and skin irritation.
Potential Health Effects:
Likely Routes Of Exposure: Skin contact and inhalation
Eye Contact: May be irritating based on toxicity studies. The liquid may cause foreign body
irritation in some individuals.
Skin Contact: No more than slightly toxic or slightly irritating based on toxicity studies.
Inhalation: Inhalation of the mist may cause coughing and sneezing.
Ingestion: Is not toxic if swallowed based on toxicity studies. No significant adverse
health effects are expected to develop if only small amounts (less than a
mouthful) are swallowed.
Refer to Section 11 for toxicological information.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
IF IN EYES OR ON SKIN, immediately flush the area with plenty of water. If easy to do, remove any
contact lenses. Remove contaminated clothing. Get medical attention if irritation persists. Wash clothing
before reuse.
IF INHALED, immediate first aid is not likely to be required. However, if symptoms occur, remove to fresh
air. If discomfort persists, contact a physician. Remove material from eyes, skin and clothing.
IF SWALLOWED, use symptomatic treatment A physician or Poison Control Center can be contacted for
advice.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash point: >200 F (PMCC)
Hazardous products of combustion: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide
Extinguishing media: In case of fire, use water, dry chemical, CO2, or alcohol foam.
Unusual fire and explosion hazards: This material as normally packaged and handled can contain
sufficient fines to form an explosive mixture if dispersed in a sufficient quantity
of air. Surfaces that may be covered with this product will become extremely
slippery upon application of water.
Fire fighting equipment: Fire fighters and others exposed to products of combustion should wear self-
contained breathing apparatus. Equipment should be thoroughly
decontaminated after use.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
In case of spill, dike area to contain as much spilled material as possible. Remove material by absorbing
on vermiculite or other suitable absorbing material and place in a sealed metal container for disposal.
NOTE - The use of water wash down is not recommended unless the spilled material is already wet. Wet
material on a walking surface will be extremely slippery. Wet spills should be thoroughly flushed with
water until non-slippery.
Refer to Section 13 for disposal information and Section 15 for reportable quantity information.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE AND SAFETY PRACTICES. THESE
PRACTICES INCLUDE AVOIDING UNNECESSARY EXPOSURE AND REMOVAL OF MATERIAL FROM
EYES, SKIN, AND CLOTHING.
Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Avoid creating dust cloud in handling transfer and clean up.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE PROTECTION: Use chemical splash goggles. Use good industrial practice to avoid eye contact.
SKIN PROTECTION: Use chemical resistant gloves. Minimize skin contamination by following good
industrial practice. Wash hands and contaminated skin thoroughly after handling.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Avoid breathing mist. Use NIOSH approved respiratory protection
equipment when airborne exposure is excessive. Consult the respirator manufacturer to determine
appropriate type equipment for a given application. Observe respirator use limitations specified by NIOSH
or the manufacturer. Respiratory protection programs must comply with 29 C.F.R. 1910.134.
VENTILATION: Provide natural or mechanical ventilation to control exposure levels below airborne
exposure limits (see below). The use of local mechanical exhaust ventilation is preferred at sources of air
contamination such as open process equipment. Consult NFPA Standard 91 for design of exhaust
systems.
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AIRBORNE EXPOSURE LIMITS:
OSHA and ACGIH have not established specific exposure limits for this material. However, OSHA and
ACGIH have established limits for particulates not otherwise regulated (PNOR) and particulates not
otherwise classified (PNOC) respectively, which are the least stringent exposure limits applicable to dusts.
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
15 mg/m3 (total dust) 8-hr TWA 10 mg/m3 (inhalable) 8-hr TWA
5 mg/m3 (respirable) 8-hr TWA 3 mg/m3 (respirable) 8-hr TWA
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Off white viscous opaque liquid
pH: approximately neutral (as a 1% solution)
Solubility in Water: soluble, forming viscous solutions, becoming a paste at concentrations
greater than about 5%
NOTE: These physical data are typical values based on material tested but may vary from sample to
sample. Typical values should not be construed as a guaranteed analysis of any specific lot or as
specifications for the product.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Product is stable under normal conditions of storage and handling. Store in a
cool, dry place to maintain product performance.
Materials to avoid: Strong oxidizers
Hazardous decomposition products: Thermal decomposition products may include carbon dioxide and
carbon monoxide.
Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The mist may cause foreign body irritation in some individuals. Prolonged contact may cause drying or
chapping of the skin. Excessive inhalation of mist may be irritating and can mechanically impede
respiration. Due to the hygroscopic properties of the gums, they can form a paste or gel in the airway.
?Oral LD50; rat: >5 g/kg
?Dermal LD50; rabbit: >2g/kg
?Inhalation LC50: 1.7 mg/L/4H
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The following data have been classified using the criteria adopted by the European Economic Community
(EEC) for aquatic organism toxicity. A legend summarizing the classification scheme appears below.
?96-hr LC50; mysid shrimp, in a standard drilling mud: >1,000,000 ppm suspended particulate
phase.
?Microtox Toxicity: Photobacterium phosphoreum - Non Toxic
?48-hr LC50; fathead minnow: 99.3 ppm
Legend for Aquatic Organism Toxicity (Journal of the European Communities, Annex VII A, Section 5.2.1)
Values Classifications
LC50 or EC50 < or = 1.0 mg/L Very Toxic
LC50 or EC50 > 1.0 mg/L and < or = 10 mg/L Toxic
LC50 or EC50 > 10 mg/L < or = 100 mg/L Harmful
LC50 or EC50 > 100 mg/L Practically Nontoxic
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Dry or wet solid material can be
landfilled in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Liquids may be sewered in accordance
with local, state, and federal regulations if care is taken to avoid pluggage or blockage of sewer systems
recognizing that these materials are intended to increase viscosity and form gels.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
The data provided in this section is for information only. Please apply the appropriate regulations to
properly classify your shipment for transportation.
This product is not hazardous under the applicable DOT, ICAO/IATA, or IMDG regulations.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Polyacrylamide is listed on the following chemical inventories: TSCA Inventory, Canadian DSL Inventory,
Australian Inventory, Korean Inventory of Chemicals, Japanese Inventory (ENCS), Philippine Inventory
(PICCS), Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China
Petroleum distillate is listed on the following chemical inventories
SARA Hazard Notification
Hazard Categories Under Title III Rules (40 CFR 370): Fire
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances: Not applicable
Section 313 Toxic Chemical(s): Not applicable
CERCLA Reportable Quantity: Not applicable
Refer to Section 11 for OSHA Hazardous Chemical(s) and Section 13 for RCRA classification.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
MSDS produced in accordance with: ANSI Z400.1-1998.
Reason for version: Revised D.O.T / OSHA statements; New format; Company address change
Health Fire Reactivity
HMIS RATINGS: 2 1 0
NFPA RATINGS: 2 1 0
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as of the date hereof, CP Kelco makes no representations as to the completeness or accuracy thereof. Information is supplied upon the
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