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A Material Safety Data Sheet 

t. Product and company identification 

Product name 

Supplier 

For Product Information/MSDSs Call: 

Material Uses : Special: Oil well treatment fluid additive 

Code L 

Validation date : 9/11/2013. 

Print date : 9/11/2013. 

Version : 1 , 

Responsible name C : ( 

In case of emergency : CHEMTREC 800-424-9300 (U.S. 24 hour) 

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CANUTEC 613-996-6666 (Canada 24 hours)CHEMTREC Int'I 01-703-527-3887 

(International 24 hour) 

2 . Hazards identification 

Physical state : Solid. [Granules.] 

Odor : Mild. 

Color : Off white to tan 

OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 

(29 CFR 1910.1200). 

Emergency overview : WARNING! 

CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT AND EYE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE SKIN 

IRRITATION. CONTAINS MATERIAL THAT MAY CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE, 

BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. 

Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Use only with adequate venti!ation. Keep 

container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. 

Routes of entry : Dermal contact. 

Potential acute health effects 

Inhalation : Irritating to respiratory system. 

Ingestion : No known significant effects or critical hazards. 

Skin : Moderately irritating to the skin. 

Eyes : Irritating to eyes. 

Potential chronic health effects 

Chronic effects : Contains material that may cause target organ damage, based on animal data. 

Target organs : Contains material which may cause damage to the following organs: lungs, upper 

respiratory tract, skin, eye, lens or cornea. 

Over-exposure signs/sym tQ oms 

Inhalation : respiratory tract irritation, coughing 

Ingestion : None known. 

Skin : irritation, redness 

Eyes : pain or irritation, watering, redness 

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1 2. Hazards identification I 

Medical conditions : Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at 

aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. 

exposure 

See toxicological information (Section 11) 

Additional information 

Corrosive to metai. 

3 . Composition/information on ingredients 

Name CAS number % 

Aluminum oxide 1344-28-1 60 - 100 

Organic phosphonate sait Trade secret. 10 - 30 

4. First aid measures 

Eye contact : Get medical attention immediately. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at 

least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyeiids. 

Skin contact : In case of contact, immediately fiush skin with pienty of water for at least 15 minutes 

while removing contaminated ciothing and shoes. Wash ciothing before reuse. Clean 

shoes thoroughiy before reuse. Get medicai attention immediateiy. 

Inhalation : Move exposed person to fresh air. If not breathing, if breathing is irreguiar or if 

respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. 

Loosen tight ciothing such as a collar, tie, beit or waistband. Get medical attention 

immediateiy. 

Ingestion : Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting uniess directed to do so.bymedical 

personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical 

attention immediateiy. 

Protection of first-aiders : No action shall be taken invoiving any personal risk or without suitabie training. If it is 

suspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer shouid wear an appropriate mask or 

self-contained breathing apparatus. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to 

give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. 

5. Fire-fighting measures 

Flammability of the product : No specific fire or expiosion hazard. 

Extincauishing media 

Suitable : Use an extinguishing agent suitabie for the surrounding fire. 

Not suitable : None known. 

Special exposure hazards : Promptly isoiate the scene by removing ali persons from the vicinity of the incident if 

there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitabie 

training. 

Hazardous thermal : carbon dioxide,carbon monoxide,phosphorus oxides,metal oxide/oxides 

decomposition products 

Special protective : Fire-fighters shouid wear appropriate protective equipment and seif-contained breathing 

equipment for fire-fighters apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode. 

6 . Accidental release measures 

Personal precautions : No action shali be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. 

Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from 

entering. Do not touch or waik through spilled material. Provide adequate ventiiation. 

Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate 

personai protective equipment (see Section 8). 

Environmental precautions : Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains 

and sewers. 

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6 . Accidental release measures 

Methods for cleanina un 

Small spil[ : Move containers from spill area. Vacuum or sweep up material and p[ace in a 

designated, labeled waste container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal 

contractor. 

Large spil[ : Move containers from spill area. Approach re[ease from upwind. Dike spill area and do 

not al[ow product to reach sewage system or surface or ground water. Notify any 

reportab[e spill to authorities. (See section 12 for environmental risks and 13 for 

disposal information.) Vacuum or sweep up material and p[ace in a designated, labeled 

waste container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Note: see 

Section 1 for emergency contact information and Section 13 for waste disposal. 

7. Handling and storage 

Handling : Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Eating, drinking and 

smoking shou[d be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and 

processed. Workers shou[d wash hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking. 

Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Use only with adequate 

venti[ation. Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous. Do not 

reuse container. 

Storage : Store in accordance with local regu[ations. Store in a dry, cool and well-venti[ated area, 

away from incompatib[e materials (see Section 10). Keep container tightly c[osed and 

sealed until ready for use. Containers that have been opened must be carefully 

resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in un[abeled containers. 

U se appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination. 

8 . Exposure controls/personal protection 

Occupational exposure [imits TwA (8 hours) STEL (15 mins) Ceiling 

Ingredients: List name ppm mg/m' Other ppm g/m' Other ppm mg/m' Other Notations 

Aluminum oxide US ACGIH - 1 - - [a] 

OSHA PEL 5 - [a]

OSHA PEL 15 - [b]

OSHA PEL 1989 10 [c]

OSHA PEL 1989 5 [a] 

Form: [a]Respirab[e fraction [b]Total dust [c]Dust 

Consult local authorities for acceptable expbsure'limits. 

Only components of this product with established exposure limits appear in the box above. 

If OSHA permissible exposure levels are shown above they are the OSHA 1989 levels or are from subse uent ~; 

OSHA regulatory actions. A[though the 1989 levels have been vacated the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals~ 6ba 

]recommends that these lower exposure leve[s be observed as reasonable worker protection. 

Recommended monitoring : If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal, workplace 

procedures atmosphere or biological monitoring may be required to determine the effectiveness of 

the venti[ation or other control measures and/or the necessity to use respiratory 

protective equipment. Reference to national guidance documents for methods for the 

determination of hazardous substances will also be required. 

Engineering measures : Use only with adequate venti[ation. If user operations generate dust, fumes, gas, vapor 

or mist, use process enc[osures, local exhaust venti[ation or other engineering controls 

to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory 

limits. 

Hygiene measures : Wash hands, forearms and face thorough[y after hand[ing chemical products, before 

eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Ensure 

that eyewash stations and safety showers are c[ose to the workstation location. Take 

off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. 

Persona[ protection . 

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8 . Exposure controls/personal protection 

Respiratory : Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved 

standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator seiection must be 

based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe 

working limits of the selected respirator. 

Hands : Chemical-resistant gloves. 

Eyes : Wear chemical safety goggles. When transferring material wear face-shield in addition 

to chemical safety goggles. 

Skin : Wear long sleeves and other protective clothing to prevent repeated or prolonged skin 

contact. 

9. Physical and chemical properties 

Physical state : Solid. [Granules.) 

Flash point : Not avaiiable. 

Auto-ignition temperature : Not available. 

Flammable limits : Not available. 

Color : Off white to tan 

Odor : Mild. 

pH : 7to8 

: 1 % sluny 

Boiling/condensation point : Not available. 

Initial Boiiing Point : Not available. 

Melting/freezing point : Not available. 

Relative density : Not applicable. 

Density : Not available. 

Vapor density : Not available. 

Odor threshold : Not available. 

Evaporation rate : Not available. 

VOC : Not available. 

Viscosity : Not available. 

Solubiiity (Water) : Partially soluble 

Vapor pressure : Not available. 

Pour Point : Not available. 

Partition coefficient : Not available. 

(LogKow) 

10 . Stability and Reactivity 

Chemical stability 

Possibility of hazardous 

reactions 

Hazardous poiymerization 

Conditions to avoid 

Materials to avoid 

Hazardous decomposition 

products 

Conditions of reactivity 

: The product is stable. 

: Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur. 

: Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous polymerization will not occur. 

: No specific data. 

: Reactive or incompatibie with the following materials: oxidizing materials. 

: Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should 

not be produced. 

: Flammable in the presence of the following materials or conditions: open flames, sparks 

and static discharge and heat. 

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11 . Toxicologica! information 

Carcinog_enicitv 

Classification 

Product/ingredient name ACGIH IARC EPA NIOSH NTP OSHA 

Aluminum oxide A4 - - - - - 

Chronic toxicip Remarks 

1)Aluminum oxide 

Aluminum oxide is a component of this product. Chronic occupational exposures to aluminum oxide may produce small 

pulmonary radiographic opacities (transperent areas in the lungs), but are usually not fibrogenic (Hathaway et al, 1991). 

Some epidemiologic studies have shown excess nonmalignant pulmonary disease and fibrosis. However, levels of 

asbestos and silica are not sufficient to explain the findings (Clayton & Clayton, 1994). 

Chronic exposure to aluminum oxide and other agents have caused fibrotic changes in the lungs. Studies of kaolin clay 

dust exposure reported pneumoconiosis (Hale et al, 1956). However, workers exposed to silica and aluminum oxide in 

bauxite dust did not develop lung changes (Jephcott et al, 1948). Fibers were present in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. AII 

fibers were short, with a mean length of 1 to 2 micrometers. Because exposure had terminated more than 4 years earlier 

for 4 out of the 5 subjects, these results provide evidence that aluminum fibers persist in the respiratory tract. The adverse 

health effects of these fibers, if any, remain to be determined (Voisin et al, 1996). 

Rats developed pre-fibrotic changes from inhalation of aluminum oxide dust (Borisenkova & Kochetkova, 1971). Retention 

of aluminum in the lungs of rats depended on the exposure pattern, with more dust being retained with longer exposure to 

lower concentrations than from shorter times with higher doses (Wright, 1957). Alumina injected with asbestos into the 

trachea of rats increased the amount of fibrosis which developed to greater than that seen with asbestos alone (Smith et al, 

1951). Guinea pigs exposed to aluminum oxide and cigarette smoke had an increased number of white blood cells, 

indicating a possible immune response (Rylander et al, 1979). 

2)Organic phosphonate salt 

Not available. 

12. Ecological information 

Aauatic ecotoxicitv 

Conclusion/Summary : Not available. 

Biodegradabilitv 

Conclusion/Summary : Not available. 

13. Disposal considerations 

Waste disposal : The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Empty 

containers or liners may retain some product residues. This materialand its container 

must be disposed of in a safe way. Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products via 

a licensed waste disposal contractor. Disposal of this product, solutions and any byproducts should at all times comply with the requirements of environmental protection 

and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority requirements. Avoid 

dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and 

sewers. 

Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional, national and local laws and regulations. 

Refer to Section 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE and Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 

for additional handling information and protection of employees. 

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14 . Transport information 

Regulatory UN number Proper shipping Classes PG* Label Additional 

information name information 

DOT Classification UN1759 CORROSIVE 8 111 - 

SOLIDS, N.O.S. 

(Contains: Organic 

phosphonate salt) 

TDG Classification UN1759 CORROSIVE 8 III - 

SOLIDS, N.O.S. 

(Contains: Organic 

phosphonate salt) 

IMDG Class UN1759 CORROSIVE 8 III Emergencv 

SOLIDS, N.O.S. < schedules (EmSI 

(Contains: Organic F-A S-B 

phosphonate salt) 

IATA-DGR Class UN1759 CORROSIVE 8 III - 

SOLIDS, N.O.S. ® 

(Contains: Organic 

phosphonate salt) 

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PG* : Packing group 

DOT Reportable Not applicable. 

Quantity 

Marine pollutant Not applicable. 

North-America NAERG : 154 

15 . Regulatory information 

HCS Classification : Irritating material 

Target organ effects 

U.S. Federal regulations : United States inventory (TSCA 8b): At least one component is not listed. 

This product is manufactured and distributed in compliance with the United States Toxic 

Substance Control Act (TSCA) Research and Development (R&D) Exemption 

Regulation, 40 CFR 720.36. It is intended for R&D use only and may contain one or 

more ingredients that are not listed on the TSCA Inventory. This product must be 

handled by a technically qualified (trained) individual or under the supervision of a 

trained individual. 

CERCLA: Hazardous substances.: No products were found. 

Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: No products were found. 

Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found. 

Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products were found. 

Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found. 

Clean Air Act Section 112(b) Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) : 

Not listed 

SARA 302/304 : No products were found. 

SARA 311/312 

Classification : Immediate (acute) health hazard 

SARA 313 

Product name CAS number Concentration 

Supplier notification : Aluminum oxide 1344-28-1 60 - 100 

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I 15 . Regulatory information ~ 

United States inventory : At least one component is not listed. 

(TSCA 8b) 

Canada 

WHMIS (Canada) : Class D-213: Material causing other toxic effects (Toxic). 

Class E: Corrosive material 

Canada (CEPA DSL): : At least one component is not listed. 

16 . Other information 

Label requirements : CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT AND EYE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE SKIN 

IRRITATION. CONTAINS MATERIAL THAT MAY CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE, 

BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. 

HMIS * 1 

Flammability 0' 

Physical hazards,, 0 

Personai protection e 

Caution: HMIS® ratings are based on a 0-4 rating scale, with 0 representing minimal hazards or risks, and 4 

representing significant hazards or risks Although HMIS® ratings are not required on MSDSs under 29 CFR 1910. 

1200, the preparer may choose to provide them. HMIS® ratings are to be used with a fully implemented HMIS® 

program. HMIS® is a registered mark of the National Paint 8 Coatings Association (NPCA). HMIS® materials may 

be purchased exclusively from J. J. Keller (800) 327-6868. 

The customer is responsible for determining the PPE code for this material. 

National Fire Protection 

Association (U.S.A.) 

Flammability 

Health 0 Instability 

Special 

Date of printing : 9/11/2013. 

® Indicates information that has changed from previously issued version. 

Notice to reader 

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however, makes no guarantees or warranty, either expressed or implied of the accuracy o completeness of this 

information. 

The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product are beyond our control and may 

be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim 

liability for loss, damage or expense arising out of or in any way connected with the handling, storage, use or 

disposal of this product. 

This MSDS was prepared and is to be used for this product. If the product is used as a component in another 

product, this MSDS information may not be applicable. 

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