MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
10648 VERSATROL* 03/03/2004
MSDS NO. Trade Name: Revision Date:
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
VERSATROL*
Trade Name:
Naturally occuring mineral.
Chemical Family:
Oil well drilling fluid additive. Fluid loss reducer.
Product Use:
281-561-1600
Emergency Telephone (24 hr.):
M-I L.L.C.
Supplied by:
P.O. Box 42842
Houston, TX 77242
www.miswaco.com
281-561-1511
Telephone Number:
Catherine Miller, Product Safety Specialist
Contact Person:
5
Revision Number:
HMIS Rating
Health: 2 1 0 PPE: E
Flammability: Physical Hazard:
HMIS Key: 4=Severe, 3=Serious, 2=Moderate, 1=Slight, 0=Minimal Hazard. *Chronic effects - See Section 11. See
Section 8 for Personal Protective Equipment recommendations.
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient CAS No. Wt. % Comments:
Gilsonite 12002-43-6 100 No comments.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Warning! May cause eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. May cause skin
Emergency Overview:
sensitization, an allergic reaction, on repeated exposure. Long term inhalation of
particulates may cause lung damage.
Canadian Classification:
Not regulated D2B
UN PIN No: WHMIS Class:
Solid Odorless Black
Physical Odor: Color:
State:
Potential Health Effects:
Acute Effects
May irritate eyes.
Eye Contact:
May be irritating to the skin. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, on
Skin Contact:
repeated exposure. May cause skin photosensitization (sensitivity to light).
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Inhalation:
May cause gastric distress, nausea and vomiting if ingested.
Ingestion:
See Section 11 - Toxicological Information.
Carcinogenicity & Chronic
Effects:
Eyes. Dermal (skin) contact. Inhalation.
Routes of Exposure:
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Target Organs/Medical Eyes. Skin. Respiratory System.
Conditions Aggravated by
Overexposure:
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact: Promptly wash eyes with lots of water while lifting eye lids. Continue to rinse for at
least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
Skin Contact: Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and
launder before reuse. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Ingestion: Dilute with 2 - 3 glasses of water or milk, if conscious. Never give anything by mouth
to an unconscious person. If signs of irritation or toxicity occur seek medical
attention.
General Notes: Persons seeking medical attention should carry a copy of this MSDS with them.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties
Flash Point: F (C): 590F (315C)
Flammable Limits in Air - Lower (%): NA
Flammable Limits in Air - Upper (%): NA
Autoignition Temperature: F(C) 932F (500C)
Flammability Class: NA
Other Flammable Properties: Particulate may accumulate static electricity. Dusts at sufficient concentrations can
form explosive mixtures with air.
Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
Protection Of Fire-Fighters:
Special Fire-Fighting Procedures: Do not enter fire area without proper personal protective equipment, including
NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained breathing apparatus. Evacuate area and fight fire from a safe distance. Water
spray may be used to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Keep water run off out of sewers and waterways.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Oxides of: Carbon.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions: Use personal protective equipment identified in Section 8.
Spill Procedures: Evacuate surrounding area, if necessary. Wet product may create a slipping hazard.
Contain spilled material. Avoid the generation of dust. Sweep, vacuum, or shovel
and place into closable container for disposal.
Environmental Precautions: Do not allow to enter sewer or surface and subsurface waters. Waste must be
disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Put on appropriate personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Avoid generating or breathing dust. Product is slippery if wet. Use only with
adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Storage: Store in dry, well-ventilated area. Keep container closed. Store away from
incompatibles. Follow safe warehousing practices regarding palletizing, banding,
shrink-wrapping and/or stacking.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits (TLV & PEL - 8H TWA):
Ingredient CAS No. Wt. % ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL Other Notes
Gilsonite 12002-43-6 100 NA NA NA (1)
Notes
(1) Control as an ACGIH particulate not otherwise specified (PNOS): 10 mg/m3 (Inhalable); 3 mg/m3 (Respirable) and an
OSHA particulate not otherwise regulated (PNOR): 15 mg/m3 (Total); 5 mg/m3 (Respirable).
Engineering Controls: Use appropriate engineering controls such as, exhaust ventilation and process enclosure, to
ensure air contamination and keep workers exposure below the applicable limits.
Personal Protection Equipment
Eye/Face Protection: Dust resistant safety goggles.
Skin Protection: Wear appropriate clothing to prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact. Chemical
resistant gloves recommended for prolonged or repeated contact. Use protective
gloves made of: Neoprene. Nitrile.
Respiratory Protection: If exposed to particulates/aerosols:
Use at least a NIOSH-approved N95 half-mask disposable particulate respirator. In
work environments containing oil mist/aerosol use at least a NIOSH-approved P95
half-mask disposable or reuseable particulate respirator.
If exposed to organic vapors:
Use a NIOSH/MSHA-approved organic vapor respirator. CCROV: CCR with organic
vapor cartridge.
A NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator with ammonia/methylamine cartridges should
be used to protect against ammonia or amine inhalation exposure.
Refer to Exposure Limits table (Section 8) for component specific respiratory
protection recommendations.
General Hygiene Considerations: Work clothes should be washed separately at the end of each work day. Disposable
clothing should be discarded, if contaminated with product.
"Safe Handling Guide for Oil-Base and Synthetic-Base Fluid Systems" pamphlet is
available from M-I's Occupational Health Department.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Color: Black
Odor: Odorless
Physical State: Solid
pH: ND
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): 1.04 - 1.06
Solubility (Water): ND
Flash Point: F (C): 590F (315C)
Melting/Freezing Point: ND
Boiling Point: ND
Vapor Pressure: NA
Vapor Density (Air=1): NA
Evaporation Rate: NA
Odor Threshold(s): ND
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable
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Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat.
Materials to Avoid: Oxidizers.
Hazardous Decomposition For thermal decomposition products, see Section 5.
Products:
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Component Toxicological Data: Any adverse component toxicological effects are listed below. If no effects are listed,
no such data were found.
Ingredient Component Toxicological Summary
Gilsonite No significant health effects were observed in a chronic feeding study conducted for the National
Toxicology Program (NTP) where mice and rats were fed diets containing either 2% or 4%
Gilsonite for their lifetimes. In another study, 10% Gilsonite in benzene was applied 3 times a
week for 80 weeks to the skin of mice and caused no significant increase in skin cancer.
Gilsonite distilled at ~2500F (1370C) and dissolved in benzene was carcinogenic to mice when
applied 3 times a week for 80 weeks. Gilsonite is not carcinogenic. Processes in which
Gilsonite is brought to very high temperatures, however, may alter its structure and may produce
carcinogenic substances. Gilsonite heated to 550F (288C) and then cooled was not mutagenic
in the Ames assay. Gilsonite heated to 650F (343C) and cooled was mutagenic in the Ames
assay. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) was unable to detect
polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons in Gilsonite. Long term inhalation exposure to this
particulate may cause a benign pneumoconiosis (irritation caused by dust inhalation which may
lead to fibrosis (formation of fibrous tissue)). (NIOSH, HazardText) Prolonged and repeated
inhalation of particulate may lead to pulmonary fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and
bronchial asthma.
Product Toxicological Information:
See component toxicological data.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Product Ecotoxicity Data: Contact M-I Environmental Affairs Department for available product ecotoxicity data.
Biodegration: ND
Bioaccumulation: ND
Octanol/Water Partition ND
Coefficient:
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Classification: ND
Waste Management: Under U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act ( RCRA), it is the responsibility of the user to determine at the time of
disposal, whether the product meets RCRA criteria for the hazardous waste. This is
because product uses, transformations, mixtures, processes, etc., may render the
resulting materials hazardous. Empty containers retain residues. All labeled
precautions must be observed.
Disposal Method: Recover and reclaim or recycle, if practical. Should this product become a waste,
dispose of in a permitted industrial landfill. Ensure that the containers are empty by
the RCRA criteria prior to disposal in a permitted industrial landfill.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
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U.S. DOT Shipping Description: Not regulated
Canada TDG Shipping Description: Not regulated
UN PIN No: Not regulated
IMDG Shipping Description: Not regulated
ICAO/IATA Shipping Description: Not regulated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. Federal and State Regulations
SARA 311/312 Hazard Catagories:Immediate (acute) health hazard.
SARA 302/304, 313; CERCLA RQ, Note: If no components are listed below, this product is not subject to the referenced
California Proposition 65: SARA and CERCLA regulations and is not known to contain a Proposition 65 listed
chemical at a level that is expected to pose a significant risk under anticipated use
conditions.
International Chemical Inventories
Australia AICS - Components are listed or exempt from listing.
Canada DSL - Components are listed or exempt from listing.
China Inventory - Components are listed or exempt from listing.
European Union EINECS - Components are listed or exempt from listing.
Japan METI ENCS - Components are listed or exempt from listing.
Korea TCCL ECL - Components are listed or exempt from listing.
Philippine PICCS - Components are listed or exempt from listing.
U.S. TSCA - Components are listed or exempt from listing.
U.S. TSCA - No components are subject to TSCA 12(b) export notification requirements.
Canadian Classification:
Controlled Products Regulations Statement: This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the
CPR and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.
WHMIS Class: D2B
16. OTHER INFORMATION
The following sections have been revised: 1, 3, 8, 16
NA - Not Applicable, ND - Not Determined.
*A mark of M-I L.L.C.
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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
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