10598 - IDLUBE XL REVISION DATE: 19-07-00

SAFETY DATA SHEET

IDLUBE XL

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY:

PRODUCT NAME: IDLUBE XL

APPLICATIONS: Lubricant

EMERGENCY TELEPHONES: 281-561-1600

SUPPLIER: M-I Drilling Fluids UK Ltd,

Pocra Quay,
Footdee,
Aberdeen. AB11 5DQ
TELEPHONE: 44 (0)1224 - 584336
FAX: 44 (0)1224 - 576119

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:

INGREDIENT NAME: CAS No.: CONTENT HEALTH: RISK:

ESTER OF ALIPHATIC ACID 30-60 % NC
FATTY ACID, FATTY ALCOHOL, GLYCOL E- 30-60 % NC
THER

COMPOSITION COMMENTS:
This product is classified as containing no hazardous ingredients according to the EC Directives.

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:

Not regarded as a health 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: Rinse mouth thoroughly. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.

SKIN: Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Get medical attention if any
discomfort continues.

EYES: Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Continue to rinse for several minutes. Get
medical attention if any discomfort continues.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Water fog. Alcohol resistant foam. Carbon dioxide (CO2). Dry chemicals.

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:

NOTE! Use air-supplied respirators to protect against gases\fumes.

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UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS:

No unusual fire or explosion hazards noted.

HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:

Irritating gases/vapors/fumes of: Carbon dioxide (CO2). Carbon monoxide (CO). Organic fumes

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:

PERSONAL PRECAUTION IN SPILL:

Wear proper personal protective equipment (see MSDS Section 8).

SPILL CLEANUP METHODS:

Stop leak if possible without risk. Contain and recover liquid if possible. Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth
and place into containers. Dike far ahead of larger spills for later disposal. Do not contaminate water sources or
sewer.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:

USAGE PRECAUTIONS:
Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact.

STORAGE PRECAUTIONS:
Keep in original container. Keep in cool, dry, ventilated storage and closed containers.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION:

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

VENTILATION: Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation.

RESPIRATORS: No specific recommendation made, but respiratory protection may still be required under exceptional
circumstances when excessive air contamination exists.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES:
Chemical resistant gloves required for prolonged or repeated contact. Use protective gloves made of: Butyl
rubber.

EYE PROTECTION:
Wear approved chemical safety goggles where eye exposure is reasonably probable.

OTHER PROTECTION:
Provide eyewash station. Wear appropriate clothing to prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

APPEARANCE: Liquid.
COLOUR: Amber.
ODOUR/TASTE: Odourless or no characteristic odour.
BOILING POINT (°C, interval): 260 PRESSURE:
MELT./FREEZ. POINT (°C, interval): <- 15
DENSITY/SPECIFIC GRAVITY (g/ml): 0.927 TEMPERATURE (°C):
VISCOSITY: 25 - 30 mPas TEMPERATURE (°C):
FLASH POINT (°C): >100 METHOD:

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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:

STABILITY: Normally stable.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Will not polymerize.

MATERIALS TO AVOID:
Strong oxidizing agents.

HAZARDOUS DECOMP. PRODUCTS:

Fire or high temperatures create: Irritating gases/vapours/fumes of: Carbon dioxide (CO2). Carbon monoxide
(CO). Organic fumes

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

INHALATION: May cause irritation to the respiratory system.

INGESTION: May cause gastric distress, nausea and vomiting if ingested.

SKIN: Prolonged or repeated contact may cause mild irritation.

EYES: Spray and vapour in the eyes may cause irritation and smarting.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Contact M-I's Environmental Affairs Department for ecological information.
Under UK OCNS - Group C

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:

GENERAL/CLEANING:

Empty containers retain residues. All labeled precautions must be observed.

DISPOSAL METHODS:
Recover and reclaim or recycle, if practical. Ensure product and container are properly disposed of. Dispose of in
accordance with Local Authority requirements.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:

ROAD TRANSPORT:
ROAD TRANSPORT NOTES: Not Classified

RAIL TRANSPORT:
RAIL TRANSPORT NOTES: Not Classified.

SEA TRANSPORT:
SEA TRANSPORT NOTES: Not Classified.

AIR TRANSPORT:
AIR TRANSPORT NOTES: Not Classified.

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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:

RISK PHRASES: Not classified.

SAFETY PHRASES: Not classified.

UK REGULATORY REFERENCES: Classification, Packaging and Labelling Regulations 1984. The Control of
Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988.

16. OTHER INFORMATION:

USER NOTES: HMIS Health - 0 HMIS Flammability - 1 HMIS Reactivity - 0

INFORMATION SOURCES: The Merck Index, 11. edition, 1989. Material Safety Data Sheet, Misc.
manufacturers.
Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, 9th ed., Lewis, R.J. Sr., (ed.),
VNR, New York, New York, (1997).
Product information provided by the commercial vendor(s).

REVISION COMMENTS: Revised by Sarah Glover

ISSUED BY: Dr. Kirsty Walker

REVISION DATE: 19-07-00

REV. No./REPL. SDS GENERATED: 0

THIS SDS IS PRODUCED WITH SAFECHEM for WINDOWS

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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