BJ SERVICES COMPANY Region:

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET ASIA PACIFIC

SECTION I - PRODUCT INFORMATION

Product Name: A-3L

Product Use: Cement additive.
Chemical Family: Mixture.
Contact Address:
PT BJ Services Indonesia
Jl. Ampera Raya No. 9-10
(Jl. Letjen T.B. Simatupang 41), Jakarta 12550
Phone: (021) 780 6343, 780 6393, Fax: (021) 780 6444

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL: (021) 780 6343 (OFFICE HRS)

0811-881714 (24 HRS)

SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Ingredient % Risk Phrases Safety Phrases Hazard

CAS #   Symbol
 
Sodium silicate 30-40 36/37/38 26 Xi
001344-09-8

SECTION III - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

SECTION IV - FIRST AID MEASURES

INHALATION:
If inhaled, remove from area to fresh air. Get medical attention if respiratory irritation develops or if
breathing becomes difficult.

INGESTION:
Rinse mouth with water several times. Do not induce vomiting. Give victim plenty of water. Obtain
medical attention immediately.

EYES:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and get medical
attention.

SKIN:
Flush skin with water. Remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse. Get medical attention if
irritation persists.

SECTION V - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

NFPA-FLAMMABILITY CODE: 0
FLASHPOINT (METHOD): None
LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT (% v/v): Not applicable
UPPER EXPLOSION LIMIT (% v/v): Not applicable
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable

SPECIAL HAZARDS:
None.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Use appropriate media for surrounding fire.

SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES:

Fire-fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing when fighting
chemical fires. Caution - spilled material may cause surfaces to become very slippery.

HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:

See Hazardous Thermal Decomposition Products.

SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Wear specified protective equipment. Small spills - Cover spill with absorbent material. Scoop absorbed
material into a suitable container for disposal. Large spills - Dike to contain. Prevent from entering
sewers or waterways. Recover product to suitable containers or vessel for reuse, if possible, or for
disposal. Caution - surfaces can become very slippery.

SECTION VII - HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING:
Wear specified protective equipment.

STORAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Keep container tightly closed, in a cool, well ventilated place. Keep away from incompatible materials.
Protect from freezing.

SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

SPECIFIC ENGINEERING CONTROLS:

Use only in well ventilated area.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Chemical resistant goggles. Rubber gloves. Rubber apron.
Rubber boots. Coveralls.

EXPOSURE GUIDELINES: Not specified.

SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid

COLOR: Water-white
ODOR: None
ODOR THRESHOLD: Not applicable
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.4
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not available
VAPOR DENSITY (air=1): Not available
EVAPORATION RATE: Not available
BOILING POINT: 100-110°C
FREEZING POINT: ~ 0°C
pH: 10.5-11.5
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete.

SECTION X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY: Stable.

INCOMPATIBILITY/CONDITIONS OF REACTIVITY:
Contact with acids. Contact with some metals (aluminum, tin and zinc) produces flammable hydrogen
gas.

HAZARDOUS THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:

Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.

SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Inhalation. Eye contact. Skin contact.

ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE EFFECTS:

INHALATION: Inhalation of solution mist may cause respiratory tract irritation.

INGESTION: Not a likely exposure route. Ingestion may cause irritation to the mouth, throat and
esophagus.

EYE CONTACT: May cause eye irritation. Prolonged contact may cause severe irritation.

SKIN CONTACT: May cause skin irritation.

CHRONIC EFFECTS:
Not determined.

SENSITIZATION: Not known.

CARCINOGENICITY: This product is not classified as a carcinogen in accordance with COSHH
Regulations.- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
MUTAGENICITY: Not known.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: Not known.

SECTION XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

AQUATIC TOXICITY:

This product is present on the "OCNS (Offshore Chemical Notification Scheme) List of Notified
Chemicals" and has been included in Group E.

SECTION XIII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

WASTE DISPOSAL:
Disposal should be made in accordance with EC, national and local regulations.

SECTION XIV - SHIPPING INFORMATION

SHIPPING NAME:
NOT RESTRICTED
UN NUMBER: NA

AIR-ICAO/IATA
NA

SEA-IMO/IMDG
NA

ADR/RID-ADNR
NA

SECTION XV - REGULATORY INFORMATION

NAME(S) ON LABEL:
SODIUM SILICATE

CLASSIFICATION/SYMBOL: Irritant/Xi
RISK PHRASES:
R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

SAFETY PHRASES:
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

SECTION XVI - OTHER INFORMATION

ISSUE DATE: 15/12/1999

SUPERSEDES:26/09/1997
REVISIONS:
Sections II, III, XI and XV.
PREPARED BY: Chemical Technology Centre

REFERENCES:
Suppliers' Literature.
Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, 9th ed.; N. Irving Sax, 1996.
CCINFOdisc (Core Collection), Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and
Safety, 1998.
European Agreement concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by
road (ADR)and protocol of signature, United Nations, New York and Geneva,
1998. Vols. I, II.
International Marine Dangerous Goods Code, 1998, International Maritime
Organisation, consolidated ed., 1998.
Dangerous Goods Regulations, 40th ed., International Air Transport
Association, 1999.

"Information contained herein has been provided in good faith and reasonable efforts have been made to
ensure its reliability, however BJ Services Company accepts no liability for damage arising from the use
of this information."
Revision: 2 Status: Approved & Released MSDS

Revision History:

Revision: Sec/Para Changed Change Made: Date

1 N/A Initial Issue of Document 26/09/97
2 II, III, XI and XV. Risk/safety numbers, hazards, toxicological 15/12/99
properties (eyes/skin) and label information.
Name: Colin Davies Approved - 16/12/99 by Colin Davies
Title: HSE Manager - Europe-Africa Region
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