REVISION DATE: 22-Jul-04

SAFETY DATA SHEET

ASPHASOL SUPREME
1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
PRODUCT NAME
ASPHASOL SUPREME
APPLICATION
Oil well drilling fluid additive.
M-I Drilling Fluids UK Ltd,
SUPPLIER
Pocra Quay,
Footdee,
Aberdeen. AB11 5DQ
T -44 (0)1224-584336
F -44 (0)1224-576119
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
001 281 561 1600 (USA)
2 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
EC No.
CAS-No.
Name
Content
Classification
SULPHONATED ORGANIC RESIDUUM
60-100%
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The Full Text for all R-Phrases are Displayed in Section 16
3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Not regarded as a health or environmental hazard under current legislation.
4 FIRST-AID MEASURES
INHALATION
Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
INGESTION
First aid is not normally required. Rinse mouth thoroughly. Drink plenty of water.
SKIN CONTACT
Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Get medical attention if any
discomfort continues.
EYE CONTACT
Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Get medical attention if any
discomfort continues.
5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
This product is not flammable. Use fire-extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
No specific fire fighting procedure given.
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS
High concentrations of dust may form explosive mixture with air.
SPECIFIC HAZARDS
Asphyxiating gases/vapours/fumes of: Carbon dioxide (CO2). Carbon monoxide (CO). Sulphurous gases
(SOx).
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS
Do not allow to enter drains, sewers or watercourses.
SPILL CLEAN UP METHODS
Shovel into dry containers. Cover and move the containers. Flush the area with water. Avoid generation
and spreading of dust.
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7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
USAGE PRECAUTIONS
Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact. Avoid handling which leads to dust formation. Provide good
ventilation. Mechanical ventilation or local
exhaust ventilation may be required.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Store at moderate temperatures in dry, well ventilated area. Keep containers tightly closed.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
INGREDIENT COMMENTS
This material is considered a nuisance dust, OES TWA 4mg/m3 Respirable Dust, 10 mg/m3 Total Dust.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
ENGINEERING MEASURES
Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation.
RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT
Respiratory protection must be used if air contamination exceeds acceptable level. Dust filter P2 (for
fine dust).
HAND PROTECTION
No specific hand protection noted, but gloves may still be advisable. For prolonged or repeated skin
contact use suitable protective gloves.
Nitrile. or Neoprene.
EYE PROTECTION
Wear dust resistant safety goggles where there is danger of eye contact.
OTHER PROTECTION
Wear appropriate clothing to prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact. Provide eyewash station.
HYGIENE MEASURES
No specific hygiene procedures noted, but good personal hygiene practices are always advisable,
especially when working with chemicals.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE
Powder, dust
COLOUR
Brown Black
ODOUR
Slight odour Sulphur.
SOLUBILITY
Soluble in water
RELATIVE DENSITY
0.90 - 0.96 @ 25 c
pH-VALUE, DILUTED SOLUTION
8.5 @ 2 %
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY
Stable under normal temperature conditions.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERISATION
Will not polymerise.
MATERIALS TO AVOID
Strong oxidising substances.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
High temperatures generate: Oxides of: Carbon. Sulphur.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
INHALATION
Dust may irritate respiratory system or lungs.
INGESTION
May cause discomfort if swallowed.
SKIN CONTACT
Powder may irritate skin.
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EYE CONTACT
Particles in the eyes may cause irritation and smarting.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICITY
Contact M-I's Environmental Affairs Department for ecological information.
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHODS
Recover and reclaim or recycle, if practical. Dispose of on site landfill area. Dispose of waste and
residues in accordance with local authority
requirements.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
GENERAL
The product is not covered by international regulation on the transport of dangerous goods (IMDG,
IATA,
ADR/RID).
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
RISK PHRASES
NC
Not classified.
SAFETY PHRASES
P13
Safety data sheet available for professional user on request.
UK REGULATORY REFERENCES
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988. Chemicals (Hazard Information &
Packaging) Regulations.
GUIDANCE NOTES
Occupational Exposure Limits EH40.
16 OTHER INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
HMIS Health - 1 HMIS Flammability - 1 HMIS Physical Hazard - 0 E - Safety glasses, Gloves, Dust
Respirator
INFORMATION SOURCES
Material Safety Data Sheet, Misc. manufacturers.
REVISION COMMENTS
Revised by Silvia Smart.
ISSUED BY
Sarah Glover
REVISION DATE
22-Jul-04
REV. NO./REPL. SDS GENERATED 1
SAFETY DATA SHEET STATUS
Approved.
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 and/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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