11295 - BENTONE 155 (DFE 430)

REVISION DATE: 19-02-97

SAFETY DATA SHEET BENTONE 155 (DFE 430)

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY:
PRODUCT NAME: APPLICATIONS: SUPPLIER: BENTONE 155 (DFE 430) RHEOLOGY MODIFIER PT MILCHEM/BAKER HUGHES INTEQ THE GARDEN CENTRE, 6th FLOOR SUITE 07 CILANDAK COMMERCIAL ESTATE, JALAN CILANDAK K.K.O. PO BOX 7508, JAKARTA 12560 (62 21) 780 0737 (62 21) 780 1682

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2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:
INGREDIENT NAME: SILICA, CRYSTALLINE QUARTZ BENTONITE COMPOUND CAS No.: 14808-60-7 68953-58-2 CONTENT 1% 99 % HEALTH: NC NC RISK:

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:
Not regarded as a health hazard under current legislation. However exposure limits detailed in Section 8 should be observed.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES:

INHALATION: INGESTION: SKIN: EYES: Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. Rinse mouth thoroughly. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. Wash the skin immediately with soap and water. Make sure to remove any contact lenses from the eyes before rinsing. Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes. Contact physician if irritation persists.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: This material is not flammable. Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear full protective clothing and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus in pressure demand mode if exposure is likely. UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Dust may form explosive mixture with air. Critical value for explosion : Lower = 50 g/cm3.

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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:

SPILL CLEANUP METHODS: Extinguish all ignition sources. Avoid sparks, flames, heat and smoking. Ventilate. Sweep up and transfer to container for disposal. Do not reuse. Avoid generation and spreading of dust. Product forms slippery surface when combined with water.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:

USAGE PRECAUTIONS: Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Avoid handling which leads to dust formation. Static electricity and formation or sparks must be prevented. STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: Keep in cool, dry, ventilated storage and closed containers. Keep in original container.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION:

INGREDIENT NAME: SILICA, CRYSTALLINE QUARTZ INGREDIENT COMMENTS: MEL = Maximum Exposure Limit. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: CAS No.: 14808-60-7 STD: MEL. LT EXP. 8 HRS: 0.4 mg/m3 ST EXP. 15 MIN:

VENTILATION:

Provide sufficient ventilation for operations causing dust formation.

RESPIRATORS: No specific recommendation made, but protection against nuisance dust must be used when the general level exceeds 10 mg/m3. PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Use protective gloves made of: Polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Polyethylene. EYE PROTECTION: Use eye protection. HYGIENIC WORK PRACTICES: Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet. Wash promptly if skin becomes contaminated. Promptly remove any clothing that becomes contaminated. No eating or drinking while working with this material. DO NOT SMOKE IN WORK AREA!

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

APPEARANCE: COLOUR: ODOUR/TASTE: SOLUBILITY DESCRIPTION: BOILING POINT (C, interval): MELT./FREEZ. POINT (C, interval): DENSITY/SPECIFIC GRAVITY (g/ml): BULK DENSITY: pH-VALUE, CONC. SOLUTION: FLASH POINT (C): Powder, dust. White. Odourless or no characteristic odour. Insoluble in water. Not determined PRESSURE: 760mmHg Not determined 1.00 TEMPERATURE (C): 1.7 g/cc Neutral >N/A METHOD: N/A. 2/4

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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:

STABILITY: Normally stable.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid dust close to ignition sources. Static electrical discharge. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Not relevant. MATERIALS TO AVOID: Strong oxidizing agents. HAZARDOUS DECOMP. PRODUCTS: No specific hazardous decomposition products noted.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: LD / LC50 values : > 8,000 mg/kg, oral, rat. INHALATION: May be harmful if inhaled in large quantities. Long term exposure to excessive amounts of respirable crystalline silica dust may cause lung damage (silicosis) in humans. This product contains < 1% crystalline silica. Does not present a significant health hazard No adverse effects noted for this product. May cause irritation.

INGESTION: SKIN: EYES:

HEALTH WARNINGS: High concentrations of dust should be avoided.Dust may irritate respiratory system or lungs.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Not regarded as dangerous for the environment.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:

DISPOSAL METHODS: Dispose of in accordance with Local Authority requirements.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:

ROAD TRANSPORT: ROAD TRANSPORT NOTES: RAIL TRANSPORT: RAIL TRANSPORT NOTES: SEA TRANSPORT: IMDG CLASS: MARINE POLLUTANT:

Not Classified for Road Transport

Not Classified for Rail Transport

N/A No.

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11295 - BENTONE 155 (DFE 430) SEA TRANSPORT NOTES: AIR TRANSPORT: ICAO CLASS: AIR TRANSPORT NOTES: Not Classified for Sea Transport

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N/A Not Classified for Air Transport

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:

RISK PHRASES: SAFETY PHRASES: UK REGULATORY REFERENCES: Not classified. Not classified. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988. Chemicals (Hazard Information & Packaging) Regulations 1993.

16. OTHER INFORMATION:

REVISION COMMENTS: REVISION DATE: REV. No./REPL. SDS GENERATED: Data Sheet conforms to CHIP Regulations.

19-02-97 1 / All versions.

DATE:

19th July 1995

THIS SDS IS PRODUCED WITH SAFECHEM for WINDOWS

DISCLAIMER:
THIS INFORMATION RELATES ONLY TO THE SPECIFIC MATERIAL DESIGNATED AND MAY NOT BE VALID FOR SUCH MATERIAL USED IN COMBINATION WITH ANY OTHER MATERIALS OR IN ANY PROCESS. SUCH INFORMATION IS, TO THE REST OF THE COMPANY'S KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ACCURATE AND RELIABLE AS OF THE DATE INDICATED. HOWEVER, NO WARRANTY, GUARANTEE OR REPRESENTATION IS MADE AS TO ITS ACCURACY, RELIABILITY OR COMPLETENESS. IT IS THE USER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO SATISFY HIMSELF AS TO THE SUITABILITY OF SUCH INFORMATION FOR HIS OWN PARTICULAR USE.

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