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    This document provides safety information for AVABUFFER, an alkaline buffer for drilling fluids containing magnesium oxide powder. It can cause mild irritation with prolonged skin contact or eye contact and should not be ingested. When handling, avoid generating dust and use protective equipment like gloves, safety glasses, and a dust mask. It is not flammable but can produce toxic fumes if heated above 2500°C. Proper disposal is required and it should not be discharged into drains or the environment.

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    This document provides safety information for AVABUFFER, an alkaline buffer for drilling fluids containing magnesium oxide powder. It can cause mild irritation with prolonged skin contact or eye contact and should not be ingested. When handling, avoid generating dust and use protective equipment like gloves, safety glasses, and a dust mask. It is not flammable but can produce toxic fumes if heated above 2500°C. Proper disposal is required and it should not be discharged into drains or the environment.

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    This document provides safety information for AVABUFFER, an alkaline buffer for drilling fluids containing magnesium oxide powder. It can cause mild irritation with prolonged skin contact or eye contact and should not be ingested. When handling, avoid generating dust and use protective equipment like gloves, safety glasses, and a dust mask. It is not flammable but can produce toxic fumes if heated above 2500°C. Proper disposal is required and it should not be discharged into drains or the environment.

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    Material Safety Data Sheet

    AVABUFFER

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


    Product Name AVABUFFER

    Application Alkaline buffer 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 Magnesium Oxide powdered

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


    classified as hazardous according to EC regulation

    EINECS-No. 215-171-9

    CAS-No. 1309-48-4

    3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
    Inhalation Avoid generating dusts.

    Skin contact Can cause irritation with prolonged contact

    Eye contact May cause mild irritation. Avoid generating aerosol/mist

    Ingestion Do not take internally. The product may be a mild laxative

    Human health hazards – Chronic No adverse effects expected

    Environmental hazards No adverse effects expected

    Physical and chemical hazards Avoid contact with acids

    4. FIRST AID MEASURES


    Inhalation Remove to fresh air, and treat symptomatically. Obtain medical
    attention

    Skin contact May cause irritation with prolonged contact. If skin irritation persists,
    obtain medical attention

    Eye contact Gently irrigate with clean water. If irritation persist, obtain medical
    attention

    Ingestion Rinse mouth immediately and repeatedly with water. If necessary


    obtain medical attention

    Other information

    Revision date May 2005 Page 1/4


    Material Safety Data Sheet
    AVABUFFER

    5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES


    Extinguishing media Not flammable: in case of fire CO2, water spray, dry powder

    Unsuitable extinguishing media None

    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 Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with eye/skin. Use a dust musk

    Environmental precautions Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an


    authorized waste collect point.

    Methods for cleaning up Remove with vacuum; if possible avoid generating dust.

    7. HANDLING AND STORAGE


    Handling Avoid generating dusts. Do not breathe dust. Use a dust musk

    Storage conditions Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place.

    8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION


    Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended.

    Exposure limits (ACGIH 2004) Magnesiun Oxide fumes:


    TLV-TWA = 10 mg/m³

    Personal protection equipment


    Respiratory protection Avoid generating dust. Cartridge respirator, when required by uses
    conditions.

    Hand/skin protection Gloves and protective clothing recommended

    Eye protection Safety glasses recommended

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

    9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES


    Form Powder

    Colour White

    Odour Odourless

    Boiling point N/A

    Melting point N/A

    Flash point - (PMCC) N/A

    Auto ignition Not flammable

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    Material Safety Data Sheet
    AVABUFFER
    Explosion limits N/A

    Vapour pressure N/A

    Relative density (@ 20°C) 3.4 – 3.6 g/cm3

    Solubility in water Approx. 70% - 87%

    pH (10% aqueous solution) 12 – 13

    Viscosity N/A

    Bulk density 0.9 – 1.3 g/cm³

    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 At temperatures higher than 2500°C produces toxic fumes.

    Materials to avoid Avoid mixing with strong acids.

    Hazardous decomposition products At temperatures higher than 2500°C produces toxic fumes.

    11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION


    Acute toxicity No data available. No adverse effect expected

    Primary irritation skin/eye May cause irritation

    Sensitisation No data available

    Chronic toxicity data No data available

    12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION


    Persistency and degradation No data available

    Mobility and Bioaccumulation No data available

    Ecotoxicological effects No data available

    Other information Do not discharge into drains or the environment.

    13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

    Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an authorized waste collect point.

    14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION


    Description Not regulated

    UN Number N/A

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    Material Safety Data Sheet
    AVABUFFER
    Packing group N/A

    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: Magnesium Oxide

    Risk Phrases

    Safety Phrases S22: Do not breathe dust

    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.

    Revision date May 2005 Page 4/4

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