Product ID:QUIK-GEL
MSDS Date:10/01/1988
FSC:9390
NIIN:00-052-2535
MSDS Number: BHCML

NL BAROID DRILLING FLUIDS,INC.

3000 N SAM HOUSTON PKY E
HOUSTON, TX 77251
US

Emergency Phone: 713-987-4000

Info Phone: 713-987-5900

Cage: 20064

BAROID DRILLING FLUIDS,INC.

1675 HOUSTON, TX 77251 US

Telephone: 713-987-4000/713-987-5900

Cage: 20064

SILICA, AMORPHOUS, DUST

CAS: 112945-52-5

RTECS: VV7310000

Fraction By Weight: 2.6%

OSHA PEL 6 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3; 8990

BENTONITE CLAY

Fraction By Weight: BALANCE

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:UNKNOWN Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYE, SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION. CHRONIC:LUNG INJURY OR DISEASE(SILICOSIS)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER,IARC CRYSTALLINE SILICA HAS LIMITED
EVIDENCE OF CARCINOGENICITY
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING LUNG DISEASE MAY BE
WORSEN.

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY WASH FROM EYES WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER,
OCCASIONALLY LIFTING THE UPPER & LOWER EYE LIDS. IF IRRITATION
OCCURS AND PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP
AND WATER . INGESTION: MATERIAL WILL PASS THROUGHTHE BODY NORMALLY.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:NOT NEEDED NORMALLY. USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT EXPECTED.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR VACUUM UP OR FLUSH TO SEWER.SLIPPERY
CONDITIONS WHEN WET.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE REQUIRED

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED BREATHING OF THE DUST
OR CONTACT OF DUST WITH THE SKIN. WHEN HANDLING, WEAR LONG SLEEVES
AND CLOSE-WEAVE COTTON GLOVES WITH WRISTLETS.
Other Precautions:WEAR GOGGLES IF DUST CAUSES EYE DISCOMFORT. WEAR A
PROPERLY FITTED NIOSH-APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR FOR DUSTY
CONDITIONS.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A PROPERLY FITTED NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST
RESPIRATOR IF CONDITIONS ARE DUSTY.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL(GENERAL) VENTILATION IS USUALLY ADEQUATE TO
MAINTAIN DUST LEVELS BELOW TLV/PEL FOR NUISANCE DUST.
Protective Gloves:CLOSE-WEAVE COTTON WITH TIGHT WRISTLETS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES FOR DUSTY CONDITIONS
Other Protective Equipment:LONG SLEEVED WORK CLOTHING,EYE WASH
FACILITIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING OR SMOKING. VACUUM UP ANY DUST. LAUNDER CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
USE GOOD HOUSE-KEEPING AND AVOID DUSTY CONDITIONS.

HCC:V7
Spec Gravity:2.5
Appearance and Odor:GREY,TAN POWDER

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN AN APPROVED LANDFILL ACCORDING TO
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. COVER PROMPTLY TO AVOID
BLOWING DUST.

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