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    M-I Drilling Fluids Material Safety Data Sheet: Pipelax W

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    This document provides safety information for Pipelax W, a pipe freeing agent for use in drilling fluids. It contains over 60% petroleum distillates and is classified as an irritant. Pipelax W can irritate eyes, skin, and the respiratory system upon contact. Proper protective equipment should be worn when handling. Spills should be cleaned up with absorbent material and flushed with water. Pipelax W is flammable and precautions should be taken against fire and ignition sources.

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    M-I Drilling Fluids Material Safety Data Sheet: Pipelax W

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    This document provides safety information for Pipelax W, a pipe freeing agent for use in drilling fluids. It contains over 60% petroleum distillates and is classified as an irritant. Pipelax W can irritate eyes, skin, and the respiratory system upon contact. Proper protective equipment should be worn when handling. Spills should be cleaned up with absorbent material and flushed with water. Pipelax W is flammable and precautions should be taken against fire and ignition sources.

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    This document provides safety information for Pipelax W, a pipe freeing agent for use in drilling fluids. It contains over 60% petroleum distillates and is classified as an irritant. Pipelax W can irritate eyes, skin, and the respiratory system upon contact. Proper protective equipment should be worn when handling. Spills should be cleaned up with absorbent material and flushed with water. Pipelax W is flammable and precautions should be taken against fire and ignition sources.

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    M-I Drilling Fluids Material Safety Data Sheet: Pipelax W

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    M-I DRILLING FLUIDS

    MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET


    PIPELAX W

    1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT AND THE


    COMPANY

    SUBSTANCE NAME: PIPELAX W


    COMPANY IDENTIFICATION: M-I Drilling Fluids
    Pocra Quay, Footdee, Aberdeen AB11 5DQ.
    TELEPHONE: 00 44 1224 584336
    FAX: 00 44 1224 576119
    2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

    INGREDIENT NAME CONTENTS HEALTH RISK CAS No.


    (class) (R.No.)

    Petroleum distillates >60% Xi R36/37/38 64741-85-1


    Proprietary product >40%

    NOTES: This product is classified as an irritant according to CHIP regulations.

    3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

    Irritating to eyes respiratory system and skin.

    4. FIRST AID MEASURES

    EYES: Promptly wash eyes with lots of water or eyewash solution while lifting the eye lids. Continue to rinse for
    at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
    SKIN: Remove the affected person from the source of contamination. Wash the skin with soap and water. Seek
    medical attention if discomfort persists. Launder contaminated clothing before re-use.
    INHALATION: Remove the exposed person to fresh air immediately. Keep the exposed person warm and at rest.
    Seek medical attention.
    INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Provided the patient is concious, wash out mouth with water and give plenty of
    water to drink. Seek immediate medical attention.

    5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

    EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Dry powder, foam or carbon dioxide (CO2).

    SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: This product is flammable. Standard procedures for chemical fire.

    SPECIAL EXPOSURE HAZARDS IN FIRE: Burning produces noxious fumes (Nox). Self contained breathing
    apparatus should be worn.

    6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE

    PIPELAX W 1
    SPILL CLEANUP METHODS: Soak up with inert absorbent material and shovel into suitable container for disposal. After
    cleaning flush away traces with water. Do not let product enter the drains, suface water or
    sewer system. Wear personal protective equipment, ensure adequate ventilation and keep
    people upwind of the spill or leak.
    7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

    USAGE PRECAUTIONS: Avoid skin or eye contact. Use only in well ventilated areas.

    STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: Avoid sources of ignition and static discharge. Avoid oxidising materials.

    STORAGE CRITERIA: Keep container tightly closed. Keep containers in a cool, dry, well ventilated place.
    8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

    TAKE MEASURES TO PREVENT: Contact with skin and eyes. Inhalation. Sources of ignition and static
    discharge.
    EXPOSURE CONTROL LIMITS: Petroleum distillates LT EXP (8 hr TWA) 5mg/m3 recommended
    Petroleum distillates STEL (15 min) 10mg/m3 recommended

    RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Wear suitable respiratory protective equipment if vapour concentrations


    are high. Respirator with organic vapour cartridge.
    HAND PROTECTION: Use suitable protective gloves made of PVC or other plastic material if
    risk of skin contact.
    SKIN PROTECTION: Wear suitable protective clothing to prevent prolonged or repeated
    contact with skin.
    EYE PROTECTION: Wear splash proof eye goggles/ complete face protection to prevent any
    possibility of eye contact. Provide eyewash station.
    9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

    APPEARANCE: Liquid
    COLOUR: Amber brown
    ODOUR / TASTE: Slight
    pH: Not determined
    BOILING POINT / RANGE: Not determined
    MELTING POINT / RANGE: Not determined
    FLASHPOINT (deg C): 91 deg C (PMCC)
    FLAMMABILITY: N/A
    AUTOFLAMMABILITY: N/A
    EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES: Explosive limits not determined
    OXIDISING PROPERTIES: Not determined
    VAPOUR PRESSURE: Not determined
    RELATIVE DENSITY: SG -0.9 at 20 deg C
    SOLUBILITY(water and fat) Insoluble in water
    OTHER:

    10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

    NORMALLY STABLE

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    CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Fire and high temperatures.

    MATERIALS TO AVOID: Oxidising agents.

    HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Fire may cause the evolution of noxious fumes.

    11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

    TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES INCLUDING SPECIAL HEALTH EFFECTS OF CONSTITUENTS:

    SKIN CONTACT: May cause skin irritation, prolonged or repeated contact may cause dermatitis.
    EYE CONTACT: May be irritating to eyes.
    INHALATION: Irritating to repiratory system and mucous membranes.
    INGESTION: May cause gastrointestinal irritation if ingested.

    12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

    POSSIBLE EFFECTS/TOXICITY: No available data.

    BEHAVIOUR: No available data.

    ENVIRONMENTAL FATE: No available data.

    13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

    DISPOSAL METHODS: Disposal as special waste should be in accordance with local or national legislation by an
    established disposal company.
    14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

    UN NUMBER: N/A

    AIR N/A
    IATA:
    IATA LABEL:

    SEA N/A
    IMDG:
    IMDG LABEL:

    ROAD N/A
    ADR:
    UK LABEL FOR CONVEYANCE: Not classified as dangerous for transport.

    15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

    LABEL FOR SUPPLY: Irritant Xi

    RISK PHRASES: R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes respiratory system and skin.

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    SAFETY PHRASES: S23 Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spary.
    S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

    SPECIFIC EC CONTROLS:

    SPECIFIC UK LEGISLATIVE CONTROLS:


    16. OTHER INFORMATION

    TRAINING ADVICE:

    RECOMMENDED USES AND RESTRICTIONS: Pipe freeing agent for use in drilling fluids.

    FURTHER INFORMATION:

    SOURCES OF KEY DATA: Producers' safety data sheets.

    OTHER:

    The data contained in this safety data sheet has been supplied as required by the Chemicals (Hazardous
    Identification and Packaging) Regulations, as amended, for the purpose of protecting the health and
    safety of industrial and commercial users who are deemed capable of understanding and acting on the
    information provided. The information herein is not exhaustive and should only be used as a guide to
    determine the best conditions for the safe use of the product. M-I Drilling Fluids is not responsible for
    any injury or liability resulting from the misuse of the product.

    Please ensure that it is passed to the appropriate person(s) in your company, who are capable of acting on the
    information.

    Revision Date: 10/23/97

    Revision Number: 0

    Revised By: DR K.J. WALKER

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