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Material Data Safety Sheet
SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION & COMPANY
Product Name: MS Spacer

Product Application: Oilfield Cementing and Stimulation Additive
Address / Phone Number Elkem Oilfield Chemicals

PO Box 262213
Dubai, UAE
Tel 971 4 881 7769
Fax 971 4 881 4736
Contact Person Abdel Belmahi - Abdel.Belmahi@elkem.no
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Our hazard evaluation has identified the following chemical substance(s) as hazardous.
Consult Section 15 for the nature of the hazard(s).
Non Ionic Surfactant; cetrimonium compound

2-butoxyethanol; ethylene glycol monobutyl ether butyl cellosolve
Content: ethylene glycol monobutyl ether butyl cellosolve

CAS-No. 111-76-2
Index-No. 603-014-00-0
EC-No. 203-905-0
Symbol(s) Xi
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Identification of the risks

R20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R36/38 Irritating to
eyes and skin.
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
General advice: If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible).
Inhalation: Move to fresh air in case of accidental inhalation of vapours. If breathing is

irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration. Call a physician immediately.
Skin contact: Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a
physician immediately.
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Eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15
minutes. Remove contact lenses. Call a physician immediately.
Ingestion: If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
Prevent vomiting if possible. If a person vomits when lying on his back, place him in the
recovery position. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing Media Water spray, Dry powder, Foam
Specific hazards during fire fighting Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter
drains or water courses.
Special PPE for fire fighters Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and
protective suit.
Further information Standard procedure for chemical fires. In the

event of fire, cool tanks with water spray.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES/SPILLS AND LEAKS
Personal precautions: Use personal protective equipment. Do not breathe vapours or spray
mist. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
Environmental precautions: Avoid subsoil penetration. Do not flush into surface water or
sanitary sewer system.
Methods for cleaning up Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid
binder, universal binder, sawdust). The material taken up must be disposed of in
accordance with regulations.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Safe handling advice: Wear personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion: Use explosion-proof equipment. Provide
sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms. Keep away from open flames, hot
surfaces and sources of ignition.
Storage requirements for storage areas and containers: Keep containers tightly closed in a
cool, well-ventilated place. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
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SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering measures: Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.
Exposure Guidelines:
Personal protective equipment
Hand protection: Gloves suitable for permanent contact:

Material: butyl-rubber
Break through time: 4 h
Material thickness: 0.5 mm
unsuitable gloves material: leather, nitrile rubber/nitrile latex,
Polyvinylchloride, natural rubber/natural latex
Eye protection: Safety glasses with side-shields

Skin and body protection: Protective suit, Safety shoes
Hygiene measures: Wash hands before and immediately after handling the product.
Protective measures: Wear suitable protective equipment.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form: liquid
State of matter: liquid
Colour: Colourless, light yellow
Odour: Pleasant sweet
pH: 7; neutral
Melting point/range: -70.4 °C
Boiling point/range: 170.8 °C
Flash point: 62 °C; closed cup
Vapour pressure: 1 hPa
Density: 0.9 – 1.0 g/cm3
Water solubility: Completely soluble
Viscosity, dynamic: 6.4 mPa.s
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SECTION 10: STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Materials to avoid: Oxidizing agents, Reducing agents, Acids and bases

Hazardous decomposition products: No decomposition if stored normally.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute oral toxicity LD50 rat: 470 mg/kg; literature value

LD50 rabbit: 300 mg/kg; literature value
Acute inhalation toxicity LC50 rat: 450 mg/l; ; 4 h; literature value

LCLo rat: 18,000 mg/m3; ; 7 h; literature value
Acute dermal toxicity LD50 rabbit: 220 mg/kg; literature value
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The below properties are for the base ethylene glycol monobutyl ether butyl cellosolve.
Toxicity to fish:
LC50 Poecilia reticulata: 983 mg/l; 7 d; literature value
LC50 Bluegill sunfish: 1,490 mg/l; 96 h; literature value
LC50 Pimephales promelas: 2,137 mg/l; 96 h; literature value

Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout): > 1,000 mg/l; 96 h; literature value
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates:

Daphnia magna: 1,720 mg/l; 24 h; literature value
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product: In accordance with local and national regulations.
Contaminated packaging: Packaging that cannot be cleaned must be disposed of in the

same way as the material itself.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT/LABEL INFORMATION
Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
LAND TRANSPORT (ADR/RID-ADNR)

Proper Shipping Name: NOT RESTRICTED
UN No.: NA
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AIR TRANSPORT (ICAO/IATA)

UN No.: NA
MARINE TRANSPORT (IMDG/IMO)

UN No.: NA
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
Regulatory base: 67/548/EEC
Symbol(s): Xi: Irritant
R-phrase(s): R20/21/22: Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if

swallowed.
R36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin.
S-phrase(s): S 2: Keep out of the reach of children.

S36/37: Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
S46: If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this
container or label.
Hazardous components which must be listed on the label: 2-butoxyethanol; ethylene

glycol monobutyl ether butyl cellosolve
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
MSDS Issue Date: August 23, 2007
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Material Data Safety Sheet

SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION & COMPANY

Product Name: MS Spacer

Address / Phone Number Elkem Oilfield Chemicals

Contact Person Abdel Belmahi - Abdel.Belmahi@elkem.no

SECTION 2: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Non Ionic Surfactant; cetrimonium compound

Content: ethylene glycol monobutyl ether butyl cellosolve

SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Identification of the risks

SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation: Move to fresh air in case of accidental inhalation of vapours. If breathing is

Rev 1.0 – Aug 23- 2007 Page 1 of 5

SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing Media Water spray, Dry powder, Foam

Further information Standard procedure for chemical fires. In the

SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES/SPILLS AND LEAKS

SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

Rev 1.0 – Aug 23- 2007 Page 2 of 5

SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Personal protective equipment

Hand protection: Gloves suitable for permanent contact:

Eye protection: Safety glasses with side-shields

SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Rev 1.0 – Aug 23- 2007 Page 3 of 5

SECTION 10: STABILITY & REACTIVITY

Materials to avoid: Oxidizing agents, Reducing agents, Acids and bases

SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute oral toxicity LD50 rat: 470 mg/kg; literature value

Acute inhalation toxicity LC50 rat: 450 mg/l; ; 4 h; literature value

Acute dermal toxicity LD50 rabbit: 220 mg/kg; literature value

SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

LC50 Pimephales promelas: 2,137 mg/l; 96 h; literature value

Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates:

SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product: In accordance with local and national regulations.

Contaminated packaging: Packaging that cannot be cleaned must be disposed of in the

SECTION 14: TRANSPORT/LABEL INFORMATION

Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

LAND TRANSPORT (ADR/RID-ADNR)

Rev 1.0 – Aug 23- 2007 Page 4 of 5

AIR TRANSPORT (ICAO/IATA)

MARINE TRANSPORT (IMDG/IMO)

SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION

Regulatory base: 67/548/EEC

Symbol(s): Xi: Irritant

R-phrase(s): R20/21/22: Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if

S-phrase(s): S 2: Keep out of the reach of children.

Hazardous components which must be listed on the label: 2-butoxyethanol; ethylene

SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION

MSDS Issue Date: August 23, 2007

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