Material Safety Data Sheet

2001 Rankin Road

Houston, Texas 77073

Emergency Telephone: (713) 439-8900

Chemtrec: 1 (800) 424-9300

I. MANUFACTURERS INFORMATION:
Manufacturer: BAKER HUGHES DRILLING FLUIDS
HMIS Hazard
Product Name: CALTROL
Rating and Key
Chemical Name: SYNTHETIC COPOLYMER
Chemical Description: SULFONATED POLYAMIDE COPOLYMER
Proper Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED
Hazard Class:
NOT REGULATED
Transportation Note: NA
II. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION:
Hazardous Components:
NUISANCE PARTICULATES

UN Number: NA

ACGIH TLV:
10 MG/M3 T

Health
Flammability
Reactivity
Personal
Protection

Hazard Label: NA

OSHA PEL:
15 MG/M3 T

%
ND

0
1
0

Minimal
Slight
Moderate
Serious
Severe

Response Guide: NA

CAS Number:
NA

Hazards Associated with Product Use

Yes
Yes
Flammable Material
Pyrophoric Material
Water Reactive Material
Oxidizer
Compressed Gas
Irritant
Eye Hazard
Toxic Agent
Carcinogen
Reproductive Toxin
Lung Toxin
Liver Toxin
Community Right-to-Know (SARA Title III Section 311-312)

Product RQ:
NA

Yes
Combustible Liquid
Unstable Material
Corrosive Material
Skin Hazard
Sensitizer
Nervous System Toxin

Fire:

Sudden Release Of Pressure:

III. PHYSICAL DATA:

Boiling Point (F): NA
Melting Point(F): >698
Freezing Point(F): NA
Odor Threshold: ND
Material Is:
POWDER

Reactivity:

0
1
2
3
4

Immediate (Acute): X

Yes
Explosive Material
Organic Peroxide
Nuisance Particulate
Highly Toxic Agent
Blood Toxin
Kidney Toxin

Delayed (Chronic):

Vapor Pressure (mmHg): NA

pH: (150 g/l SOLN.) 7-9
Vapor Density (Air=1): NA
Specific Gravity: 1.8
Solubility In Water:
APPRECIABLE
Percent Volatile By Volume (%): NA
Appearance And Odor: REDDISH BROWN, CHARACTERISTIC
Coefficient of Water/Oil Distribution: ND
Evaporation Rate (_____=1): NA

IV. FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA:

Flashpoint (F):
NA
Auto Ignition Temperature (F): NA
Explosive Limit - Lower: NA
Upper: NA
Extinguishing Media:
Water: X
CO2: X
Dry Chemical: X
Foam: X
Fog: X
Hazardous Combustion Products:
UPON COMBUSTION, FUMES OF CARBON OXIDES AND SULFUR OXDES MAY FORM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:
WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IN ENCLOSED OR CONFINED AREAS
DURING A FIRE. GENTLY APPLY WATER FOG TO FIRE TO AVOID SUSPENDING DUSTS.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
HIGH AIRBORNE DUST CONCENTRATIONS AND EXTREME HEAT CAN FORM EXPLOSIVE DUST-AIR MIXTURES. IN
VERY DUSTY CONDITIONS, AVOID IGNITION SOURCES.
V. REACTIVITY DATA:
Chemically Stable:
Yes:
X
No:
If no, Under Which Conditions?.
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid):

Hazardous Decomposition on Byproducts:

Hazardous Polymerization
May Occur:

ND - Not Determined

AVOID STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS AND EXTREME HEAT. DECOMPOSITION

BEGINS AT >370 C. AVOID DUST FORMATION.
SULFUR OXIDES
Will Not Occur:

NA - Not Applicable

T - Total Dust

Conditions to Avoid:

R - Respirable Fraction

NA

C - Ceiling Limit

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VI. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION:
Primary Exposure Route:
Skin Contact:
Skin Absorption:
Eye Contact: X
Inhalation: X
Ingestion:
Product Carcinogenicity NTP: NO
IARC: NO
Acute Effects of Overexposure:
PRODUCT MAY CAUSE MECHANICAL IRRITATION TO EYES, SKIN AND UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. NO INGESTION
EFFECTS KNOWN.
Chronic Effects of Overexposure:
NONE REPORTED.
VII. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID INSTRUCTIONS:
Eyes:
HOLD EYELIDS APART AND FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.
Skin:
WASH THOROUGHLY WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER.
Ingestion:
IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER TO DILUTE AND RINSE MOUTH AND THROAT.
Inhalation:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING
IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROCEDURES:
Spill Response:
WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. CONTAIN THE SPILL. SWEEP INTO A SUITABLE DISPOSAL CONTAINER.
REBAG AND SELL IF POSSIBLE. AVOID DUST FORMATION.
Waste Disposal Method:
AS A WASTE, PRODUCT IS NOT HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO RCRA CRITERIA OR LISTING AS SUPPLIED. COMPLY WITH
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS DEALING WITH NONHAZARDOUS WASTE.
Handling:
AVOID BREATHING DUST. MINIMIZE DUST ACCUMULATION. WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHILE
HANDLING. ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Storage:
STORE IN A DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA. AVOID DUSTY CONDITIONS. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN
USE. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT AND IGNITION SOURCES.
IX. OCCUPATIONAL CONTROL MEASURES:
Respiratory Protection: WEAR AN APPROVED PARTICLE RESPIRATOR WHERE RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMITS
ARE EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:
SUPPLY MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURES BELOW RECOMMENDED
LIMITS.
Clothing:
WEAR LONG PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. LAUNDER CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE TO PREVENT
DUST ACCUMULATION.
Eyewear:
WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES OR GLASSES WITH SIDEGUARDS.
Gloves:
WEAR GLOVES.
Footwear:
USE NORMAL SAFETY BOOTS.
X.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

DISCLAIMER
The statements, information, and data provided in this material safety data sheet are believed reliable and accurate by Baker Hughes Drilling Fluids and its responsible personnel;
however, no other guarantee, representation, warranty or responsibility is expressed or implied to any user, regardless of reliance on all or any part thereof. This includes
warranties or merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose, and Baker Hughes Drilling Fluids assumes no responsibility whatever for advice or recommendations made.
Nothing contained herein should be interpreted as permission, inducement, or condonement to violate any law pursuant to this products use, conveyance or disposal.

Prepared By: Cheryl Hood

ND - Not Determined

Date Prepared: 12/31/2001

NA - Not Applicable

T - Total Dust

Supersedes Issue Date: 07/20/98

R - Respirable Fraction

C - Ceiling Limit