FS 2000 MSDS
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Emergency Contact: Tel + 61(0) 7 3879-4100 +61 400 195 406
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FS 2000
NOT HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO CRITERIA OF WORKSAFE AUSTRALIA
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: FS 2000
Use: Drilling Fluids additive
Chemical characterisation: Anionic polyacrylamide dispersion in mineral oil
Company: FluidStar
2. HAZARD CLASSIFICATION:
U.N. NUMBER: Not assigned DANGEROUS GOODS CLASS: Not assigned
HAZCHEM CODE: Not assigned POISONS SCHEDULE: Not assigned
PACKAGING GROUP: Not assigned EPG NUMBER: Not assigned
NON-HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO THE WORKSAFE AUSTRALIA CRITERIA [NOHSC:1008(1994)]
HAZARD CLASS: None
RISK PHRASE: None
SAFETY PHRASES: None
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT: Not applicable
3. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Name Cas No Contents EPA RQ TPQ
Polyacrylamide 50 鈥? 60%
Mineral oil 40 鈥? 50%
4. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
COLOUR: White FORM: Liquid
ODOUR: Slight pH: (as supplied) Approx 5.
Approx 105oC
BOILING POINT: MELTING POINT: Not applicable
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Soluble
FLASH POINT: Not applicable FLAMMABILITY LIMITS: Not applicable
1.10 g/cm-3
BULK DENSITY: Not applicable SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
5. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
HEALTH EFFECTS
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ACUTE
SWALLOWED: Low toxicity product.
EYE: May cause some irritation which should cease on removal of product.
SKIN: Not a skin sensitiser or irritant.
INHALED: Not an inhalation hazard under normal conditions of use. However the
inhalation of mists and sprays may cause irritation to the respiratory tract.
CHRONIC May cause slight skin irritation, especially with prolonged or repeated exposure
.
FIRST AID
SWALLOWED: Do not make the casualty vomit.
If unconscious do not give anything by mouth. Check for breathing and pulse, if
present, place in the recovery position and obtain medical attention.
If conscious rinse out the mouth with water. Give 400 ml of water to drink
immediately and repeated drinks of water at a rate of a cupful every 10 minutes.
Obtain medical attention immediately.
EYE: Irrigate the eye with water for 15 minutes. If there is any irritation obtain medical
attention immediately.
SKIN: Wash contaminated area with soap and water. Contaminated clothing should be
washed before reuse.
INHALED: If mists or sprays are inhaled, remove the casualty to fresh air and clear any
blocked airways. Keep the casualty at rest and seek medical advice.
ADVICE TO DOCTOR
No specific advice exists for this product, treat patient symptomatically.
6. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
EXPOSURE STANDARDS None allocated
ENGINEERING CONTROLS Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory protection No personal respiratory protective equipment normally required.
(Use respirator approved for the handling of hydrocarbon solvents
when handling in a confined space or if mists and sprays are likely
to be inhaled.)
Hand protection PVC oil/chemical resistant gloves are recommended
Eye protection Goggles
Skin and body protection Lightweight protective clothing. Chemical resistant apron.
FLAMMABILITY Product does not pose a flammability hazard.
7. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
HANDLING Do not eat, drink or smoke whilst handling the product. Wash hands after use.
Remove contaminated clothing immediately and launder before reuse. This type of
product creates a hazard when spilled due to its slippery nature.
STORAGE No special storage conditions required. Avoid extremes of temperature.
TRANSPORT
Australian Dangerous Goods Code Not classified as dangerous
IMDG Not classified as dangerous
ICAO Not classified as dangerous
SPILLS
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Personal precautions Use personal protective equipment. Breathing apparatus required in
a fire situation only.
Environmental precautions Do not flush onto surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Methods for cleaning up Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid
binder, universal binder, sawdust). Sweep up and shovel into
suitable containers for disposal .
DISPOSAL Refer to the State waste management authority.
FIRE / EXPLOSION HAZARD
Hazchem Code None allocated
Fire / Explosive properties None.
Extinguishing Media Foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide, in preference to water spray.
Special Protective Equipment As for all fires involving chemicals: chemical protection suit, suitable
gloves and boots and self-contained breathing apparatus.
8. OTHER INFORMATION
STABILITY / REACTIVITY
Stability Stable at ambient temperatures
Conditions to avoid No special precautions other than good housekeeping of chemicals.
Materials to avoid Avoid contact with reactive chemicals.
Hazardous decomposition products No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.
TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION
By analogy to similar products the acute oral LD50 (rat) is expected to be >2000 mg/kg.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
By analogy to similar product LD50 (juvenile rainbow trout) is expected to be around 1000 mg/L
LD50 to crangon (brown shrimp) expected to be in the order of 250 mg/L
CONTACT POINTS
ORGANISATION TELEPHONE
Poisons Information Centre 鈥揂ustralia Wide 131126
Fluidstar +61 7 3288 8485
0400 195 406
Fire Brigade 000
Police 000
Disclaimer:
Every endeavour has been made to ensure that the information contained in this publication is reliable and
offered in good faith. It is meant to describe the safety requirements of our products and should not be
construed as guaranteeing specific properties. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests as end
user suitability of the product for particular uses is beyond our control. The information is not intended as an
inducement to bargain and no warranty expressed or implied is made as to its accuracy, reliability or
completeness. FLUIDSTAR Pty Ltd accepts no liability for loss, injury or damage arising from reliance upon
the information contained in this data sheet except in conjunction with the proper use of the product to which
it refers. Due care should be taken that the use and disposal of this product is in compliance with appropriate
Federal, State and Local Government regulations.
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