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SAFETY DATA SHEETCMC HV/LV

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY: PRODUCT NAME: CMC HV/LV

SYNONYMS, TRADE NAMES: CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE

APPLICATIONS: VISCOSIFIER AND/OR FLUID LOSS REDUCER FOR WATER-BASED MUDS

SUPPLIER: PT MILCHEM/BAKER HUGHES INTEQ THE GARDEN CENTRE, 6th FLOOR SUITE 07 CILANDAK COMMERCIAL ESTATE, JALAN CILANDAK K.K.O. PO BOX 7508, JAKARTA 12560TELEPHONE: (62 21) 780 0737FAX: (62 21) 780 1682 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:

CAS No.: CONTENT HEALTH: RISK:INGREDIENT NAME: 60-100 % NC CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:

Not Regarded as a health hazard as defined under regulation 5 of the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 1997.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES: GENERAL: No recommendation given, but first aid may still be required in case of accidental exposure, inhalation or ingestion of

this chemical. If in doubt, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION PROMPTLY! INHALATION: No recommendation given, but first aid may still be required in case of accidental exposure, inhalation or ingestion of

this chemical. If in doubt, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION PROMPTLY! INGESTION: No recommendation given, but first aid may still be required in case of accidental exposure, inhalation or ingestion of

this chemical. If in doubt, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION PROMPTLY! SKIN: Wash the skin immediately with soap and water. EYES: Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes. Contact

physician if irritation persists. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES: SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:

No specific fire fighting procedure given.


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UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS:No unusual fire or explosion hazards noted.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: SPILL CLEANUP METHODS:

No specific clean-up procedure noted. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE: USAGE PRECAUTIONS:

No specific usage precautions noted. 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:

No special storage precautions noted. STORAGE CRITERIA:

Unspecified storage. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION:

CAS No.: STD: LT EXP. 8 HRS: ST EXP. 15 MIN:INGREDIENT NAME: NUI. See Below CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE

INGREDIENT COMMENTS:

NUI = Nuisance Dust.Exposure limit for respirable dust is 5 mg/M3 (8 Hour TWA) Exposure limit for total inhalable dust is 10 mg/M3. (8 Hour TWA)

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

RESPIRATORS: No specific recommendation made, but respiratory protection may still be required under exceptional circumstances

when excessive air contamination exists. PROTECTIVE GLOVES:

No specific hand protection noted, but gloves may still be advisable. EYE PROTECTION:

Wear approved chemical safety goggles where eye exposure is likely. OTHER PROTECTION:

No specific protective equipment noted, but may be required anyway. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES: APPEARANCE: Powder, dust.COLOUR: White.SOLUBILITY DESCRIPTION: Soluble in water.pH-VALUE, CONC. SOLUTION: 7FLASH POINT (°C): N/A METHOD: AUTO IGNITION TEMP. (°C): N/AFLAMMABILITY LIMIT - LOWER(%): N/AFLAMMABILITY LIMIT - UPPER(%): N/A


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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY: STABILITY: Normally stable. CONDITIONS TO AVOID:

Avoid contact with: Strong oxidising agents. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:

Will not polymerize. MATERIALS TO AVOID:

Strong oxidizing agents. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: HEALTH WARNINGS:

No specific health warnings noted.No specific acute or chronic health impact noted, but this chemical may still have adverse impact on human health, either in general or on certain individuals with pre-existing or latent health problems.

MEDICAL SYMPTOMS:

No specific symptoms noted, but this chemical may still have adverse health impact, either in general or on certain individuals.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

Product is on PARCOM List A. UK OCNS Category 0.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS: DISPOSAL METHODS:

Dispose of in accordance with Local Authority requirements. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION: ROAD TRANSPORT:ROAD TRANSPORT NOTES: Not Classified for Road Transport RAIL TRANSPORT:RID CLASS No.: N/A SEA TRANSPORT:UN No. SEA: N/AIMDG CLASS: N/AMARINE POLLUTANT: No. AIR TRANSPORT:UN No., AIR: N/AICAO CLASS: N/A

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:


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UK REGULATORY REFERENCES: Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988.Chemicals (Hazard Information & Packaging) Regulations 1993.

16. OTHER INFORMATION: REVISION COMMENTS: Data Sheet conforms to CHIP Regulations. REVISION DATE: 23/8/96 THIS SDS IS PRODUCED WITH SAFECHEM for WINDOWS 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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