11052 - CALCIUM CHLORIDE FLAKE/POWDER, ALL GRADES

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SAFETY DATA SHEET

CALCIUM CHLORIDE FLAKE/POWDER, ALL GRADES
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY:
PRODUCT NAME:

CALCIUM CHLORIDE FLAKE/POWDER, ALL GRADES

APPLICATIONS:

TO MAKE BRINE.

EMERGENCY TELEPHONES:

44 (0)1224 720000 [24 hours]

SUPPLIER:

BAKER HUGHES DRILLING FLUIDS

BAKER HUGHES BUILDING
STONEYWOOD PARK NORTH
DYCE, ABERDEEN. AB21 7EA
44 (0)1224-720000

TELEPHONE:

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:
INGREDIENT NAME:
CALCIUM CHLORIDE

EINECS
233-140-8

CAS No.:
10043-52-4

CONTENT SYMBOL
75-95 wt%
Xi

RISK:
36

The full text for all R-phrases are shown in section 16

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:
Irritating to eyes. Spilt material that becomes wet can render surfaces extremely slippery.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES:

INHALATION:

Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Rest and keep warm. Get medical attention if adverse symptoms
develop or persist.

INGESTION:

Provided the patient is conscious, wash out mouth with water and give 200-300 ml (half a pint) of water to drink.
Try to induce vomiting by having affected person touch back of the throat with his finger or by giving him syrup of
ipecac as directed on the package. Contact physician if large quantity has been consumed or if adverse symptoms
develop.

SKIN:

Remove contaminated clothing and shoes and thoroughly clean before re-use. Wash skin with soap and water. Get
medical attention if any discomfort continues.

EYES:

Make sure to remove any contact lenses from the eyes before rinsing. Important! Immediately rinse with water for at
least 15 minutes. Hold eyelids apart. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.

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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
This material is not combustible. Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
No specific fire fighting procedure given.
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
No unusual fire or explosion hazards noted.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, steam and smoke.
PROTECTIVE MEASURES IN FIRE:
Self contained breathing apparatus and suitable protective clothing must be worn in fire conditions.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:

PERSONAL PRECAUTION IN SPILL:
Wear protective clothing and equipment. Spillages may be slippery underfoot. Wear safety slip-proof shoes during
the clean-up operation. For further information on suitable protective clothing see Section 8 of the safety data sheet
"Exposure Controls and Personal Protection".
PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT ENVIRONMENT:
Prevent contamination of soil and water. Prevent spilled product or wash water from spreading or entering into
drains, ditches or rivers by using sand, earth, or appropriate barriers. Spillages or uncontrolled discharges into
watercourses must be alerted to the appropriate regulatory body.
SPILL CLEANUP METHODS:
Sweep, or vacuum up and reclaim or transfer to waste containers as appropriate, avoiding the creation of excess dust.
Wash residues from spill area with water. See Section 13, Disposal Considerations, for information regarding the
disposal of contained spills.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:

USAGE PRECAUTIONS:
Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact. Avoid creating dust during use. Protective measures during handling are detailed
in Section 8 of this Safety Data Sheet "Exposure Controls and Personal Protection".
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS:
Keep in cool, dry, ventilated storage and closed containers.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION:

INGREDIENT COMMENTS:
NUI = Nuisance Dust.
Exposure limit for respirable dust is 4 mg/M3 (8 Hour TWA)
Exposure limit for total inhalable dust is 10 mg/M3. (8 Hour TWA)
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

VENTILATION:

All handling to take place in well ventilated area.

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RESPIRATORS:

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Exposure should be avoided\controlled by ventilation or extraction if exposure limits are likely to be exceeded. Wear
suitable dust mask. Dust filter P2 (for fine dust).

PROTECTIVE GLOVES:
Use protective gloves made of: Polyvinyl chloride (PVC). or Neoprene. Do not use gloves of leather or cotton.
EYE PROTECTION:
Wear approved safety goggles.
HYGIENIC WORK PRACTICES:
Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

APPEARANCE:
COLOUR:
ODOUR/TASTE:
SOLUBILITY DESCRIPTION:
SOLUBILITY VALUE (g/100g H2O 20C):
MOL. WEIGHT:
BOILING POINT (C, interval):
MELT./FREEZ. POINT (C, interval):
DENSITY/SPECIFIC GRAVITY (g/ml):
BULK DENSITY:
VAPOUR DENSITY (air=1):
VAPOUR PRESSURE:
pH-VALUE, DILUTED SOLUTION:
FLASH POINT (C):
AUTO IGNITION TEMP. (C):
FLAMMABILITY LIMIT - LOWER(%):
FLAMMABILITY LIMIT - UPPER(%):

Solid. Flakes. Granular. or Powder, dust.

White.
Odourless or no characteristic odour.
Very soluble in water. Insoluble in organic solvents.
74.5
111
>1600
PRESSURE: 760mmHg
772
2.100 - 2500
TEMPERATURE (C):
0.75 - 1.0 g/cc
N/A
3.2 kPa
TEMPERATURE (C): 25
9 - 10.5
CONCENTRATION (%,M): 10% aq. solution
Non-flammable
METHOD:
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:

STABILITY:

Stable.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
Hygroscopic. Reacts with moisture, damp conditions and humid air. These chemicals may generate an exothermic
reaction.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
A violent polymerisation occurs if calcium chloride is mixed with methyl vinyl ether.
MATERIALS TO AVOID:
Water, moisture. Strong oxidizing agents. Calcium chloride reacts violently with a mixture of boron oxide (B2O3)
and calcium oxide (CaO). Calcium chloride reacts violently with bromine trifluoride (BrF3).
HAZARDOUS DECOMP. PRODUCTS:
At very high temperatures chlorine gas will be evolved.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

INHALATION:

Dust may cause physical irritation to respiratory tract. May cause shortness of breath and coughing.

INGESTION:

May cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

SKIN:

Prolonged or repeated contact may cause irritation.

EYES:

May cause severe irritation, redness, tearing, blurred vision. Prolonged contact may cause burning.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

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ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Product is on the OSPAR PLONOR List ie. Poses little or no risk to the environment.
96hr EC50 (Algae - Nitszcheria linearis) = 3130 mg/l
48hr LC50 (Daphnia magna) = 2770 mg/l
96hr LC50 (Fathead Minnow) = 4630 mg/l
Reproductive toxicity: 120 day LOEC (Algae - Chlorella vulgaris) = 140 mg/l.
Reproductive toxicity: 21 day EC50 (Daphnia magna) = 610 mg/l.
MOBILITY:

This product will disperse readily in bodies of water or in wet soil.

BIO ACCUMULATION:
Does not bioaccumulate.
DEGRADABILITY:
This material is inorganic and therefore is not subject to biodegradation.
ACUTE FISH TOXICITY:
Expected to have a low toxicity to aquatic marine organisms.
WATER HAZARD CLASSIFICATION:
The product increases water hardness.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:

DISPOSAL METHODS:
Dispose of unused material as Special (Hazardous) Waste. Dispose of using licenced waste hauliers and disposal
contractors.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:

ROAD TRANSPORT:
ROAD TRANSPORT NOTES:

Not Classified for Road Transport

RAIL TRANSPORT:
RAIL TRANSPORT NOTES:

Not Classified for Rail Transport

SEA TRANSPORT:
SEA TRANSPORT NOTES:

Not Classified for Sea Transport

AIR TRANSPORT:
AIR TRANSPORT NOTES:

Not Classified for Air Transport

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:

LABEL FOR SUPPLY:

RISK PHRASES:

R-36 Irritating to eyes.

SAFETY PHRASES:

S-22 Do not breathe dust.

S-24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S-26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.

UK REGULATORY REFERENCES:

Prepared in accordance with the Chemicals (Hazard Information & Packaging for
Supply) Regulations, 2002 (CHIP 3).

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16. OTHER INFORMATION:

REVISION COMMENTS:

Sections changed since last update: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15.

ISSUED BY:

Melanie Thatcher (Tel 44-(0)1224-408173)

REVISION DATE:

6 October 2004

REV. No./REPL. SDS GENERATED:

30 August 2002

R-PHRASES (Full Text)

R-36 Irritating to eyes.

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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