MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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1 Product Trade Name: MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Revision Date: 05-Jan IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING Statement of Hazardous Nature Manufacturer/Supplier Non-Hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC, Non-Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of ADG. Halliburton Australia Pty. Ltd Bannister Road Canning Vale WA 6155 Australia Identification of Substance or Preparation ACN Number: Telephone Number: 61 (08) Fax Number: 61 (08) Product Emergency Telephone Australia: Papua New Guinea: NewZealand: Fire, Police & Ambulance - Emergency Telephone Australia: 000 Papua New Guinea: 000 New Zealand: 111 Product Trade Name: Synonyms: Chemical Family: UN Number: Dangerous Goods Class: Subsidiary Risk: Hazchem Code: Poisons Schedule: Application: Prepared By Polysaccharide Gelling Agent Chemical Compliance Telephone: fdunexchem@halliburton.com 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Substance CAS Number Percent Australia NOHSC ACGIH TLV-TWA Guar gum % 10 mg/m 3 Total to 100% Page 1 of 6

2 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Hazard Overview May cause eye and respiratory irritation. May cause allergic respiratory reaction. Explosive dust. Hazard Ratings Flammability: 1 Toxicity: 0 Body Contact: 1 Reactivity: 0 Chronic: 0 Scale: Min/Nil=0 Low=1 Moderate=2 High=3 Extreme=4 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation Skin Eyes Ingestion Notes to Physician If inhaled, remove from area to fresh air. Get medical attention if respiratory irritation develops or if breathing becomes difficult. Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention if irritation persists. Under normal conditions, first aid procedures are not required. Not Applicable 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable Extinguishing Media Unsuitable Extinguishing Media Special Exposure Hazards Water fog, carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemical. known Decomposition in fire may produce toxic gases. Organic dust in the presence of an ignition source can be explosive in high concentrations. Good housekeeping practices are required to minimize this potential. Special Protective Equipment for Fire-Fighters 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Full protective clothing and approved self-contained breathing apparatus required for fire fighting personnel. Personal Precautionary Measures Use Appropriate protective equipment. Avoid creating and breathing dust. Environmental Precautionary Measures Procedure for Cleaning/Absorption Prevent from entering sewers, waterways or low areas. Scoop up and remove. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Precautions Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing. Avoid creating or inhaling dust. Storage Information Store away from oxidisers. Store in a cool, dry location. Product has a shelf life of 24 months Page 2 of 6

3 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering Controls Respiratory Protection Hand Protection Skin Protection Eye Protection Other Precautions Use in a well ventilated area. Not normally needed. But if significant exposures are possible then the following respirator is recommended. Dust/mist respirator. Normal work gloves. Normal work coveralls. Wear safety glasses or goggles to protect against exposure. known. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical State: Solid Colour: Off white Odour: Bean ph: Specific 20 C (Water=1): C (kg/l): Bulk 20 C (kg/l): Boiling Point/Range (C): Freezing Point/Range (C): Pour Point/Range (C): Flash Point/Range (C): Minimum: > 93 Flash Point Method: COC Autoignition Temperature (C): Flammability Limits in Air - Lower (g/m 3 ): Flammability Limits in Air - Lower (%): Flammability Limits in Air - Upper (g/m 3 ): Flammability Limits in Air - Upper (%): Vapour 20 C (mmhg): Vapour Density (Air=1): Percent Volatiles: Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1):. Solubility in Water (g/100ml): Soluble Solubility in Solvents (g/100ml): VOCs (g/l): Viscosity, 20 C (centipoise): Viscosity, 20 C (centistrokes): Partition Coefficient/n-Octanol/Water: Molecular Weight (g/mole): Decomposition Temperature (C): 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability Data: Hazardous Polymerisation: Conditions to Avoid Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid) Stable Will Not Occur anticipated Strong oxidisers. Page 3 of 6

4 Hazardous Decomposition Products Additional Guidelines Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Not Applicable 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Principle Route of Exposure Inhalation Skin Contact Eye Contact Ingestion Aggravated Medical Conditions Chronic Effects/Carcinogenicity Other Information Eye or skin contact, inhalation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause allergic respiratory reaction. known. May cause eye irritation. known known. No data available to indicate product or components present at greater than 1% are chronic health hazards. known. Toxicity Tests Oral Toxicity: Dermal Toxicity: Inhalation Toxicity: Primary Irritation Effect: Carcinogenicity: Genotoxicity: Reproductive/Development al Toxicity:. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Mobility (Water/Soil/Air) Persistence/Degradability Bio-accumulation Slowly biodegradable Ecotoxicological Information Acute Fish Toxicity: Acute Crustaceans Toxicity: Acute Algae Toxicity: Chemical Fate Information Other Information Not applicable Page 4 of 6

5 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Disposal Method Contaminated Packaging Bury in a licensed landfill according to federal, state, and local regulations. Follow all applicable national or local regulations. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Land Transportation ADR Not restricted Air Transportation ICAO/IATA Not restricted Sea Transportation IMDG Not restricted Other Shipping Information Labels: 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Chemical Inventories Australian AICS Inventory US TSCA Inventory EINECS Inventory Classification Risk Phrases All components listed. All components listed. One or more components not listed on the inventory. Safety Phrases 16. OTHER INFORMATION The following sections have been revised since the last issue of this MSDS: Not applicable Contact Australian Poisons Information Centre 24 Hour Service: Police or Fire Brigade: (exchange): New Zealand National Poisons Centre Page 5 of 6

6 Additional Information For additional information on the use of this product, contact your local Halliburton representative. For questions about the Material Safety Data Sheet for this or other Halliburton products, contact Product Stewardship at Disclaimer Statement This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, as to accuracy or completeness. The information is obtained from various sources including the manufacturer and other third party sources. The information may not be valid under all conditions nor if this material is used in combination with other materials or in any process. Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. ***END OF MSDS*** Page 6 of 6