Material Safety Data Sheet
AVALIG K
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCES/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY UNDERTAKING
Product Name AVALIG K
Application Filtrate reducer and dispersant
Supplier Ava S.p.A.
via Salaria 1313/C
00138 ROMA
Italy
Emergency telephone number Off.: +39 06 885611324; +39 06 885611326; +39 06 885611373
Mob.: +39 3355897280; +39 3355234619; +39 3355710385
Telefax +39-06-8889363
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical description Potassium Lignite
Hazardous Ingredients This product doesn't contain relevant concentrations of compounds
classified as hazardous according to EC regulation
EINECS-No.
CAS-No.
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Inhalation Repeated or prolonged exposure may irritate the respiratory tract.
Skin contact Can cause irritation with prolonged contact
Eye contact May cause irritation
Ingestion Do not take internally. May cause mucosal damage
Human health hazards - Chronic Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
Environmental hazards No data available. Do not allow material to contaminate ground water
system.
Physical and chemical hazards None
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation Remove to fresh air, and treat symptomatically. Obtain medical
attention
Skin contact Take off contaminated clothing. Wash off with plenty of water. If skin
irritation persists, obtain medical attention.
Eye contact Gently irrigate with clean water. If irritation persist, obtain medical
attention
Ingestion Rinse mouth immediately and repeatedly with water. If necessary
obtain medical attention
Other information
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media Water spray, foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide (CO2)
Unsuitable extinguishing media None
Fire and explosion hazard None known. May evolve toxic gases or fumes under fire conditions.
Protective equipment In case of fire, wear a full-face positive-pressure self-contained
breathing apparatus and protective suit.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Take off immediately all
contaminated clothing.
Environmental precautions Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an
authorised waste collection point.
Methods for cleaning up Sweep up and shovel. Reclaim into recovery or salvage drums.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Do not take internally. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not mix
with any other chemical.
Storage conditions Keep container tightly closed well-ventilated place.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended.
Exposure limits (ACGIH) This product is not classified as hazardous( ACGIH, 2001), however,
we recommended the following safety instruction:
Personal protection equipment
Respiratory protection Avoid generating dusts. Respiratory protection not normally needed.
Cartridge respirator (when required by use conditions).
Hand/skin protection Gloves and protective clothing recommended
Eye protection Safety glasses recommended
Hygiene measures Standard protective clothing. Keep a safety shower necessary. Keep an
eye wash facility available.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form Powder
Colour Brown
Odour Odourless
Boiling point N/A
Melting point N/A
Flash point - (PMCC) N/A
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Auto ignition N/A
Explosion limits N/A
Vapour pressure N/A
Relative density N/E
Solubility in water Soluble
pH (1 % sol.) 9.50
Viscosity N/A
Bulk density (g/cm3) 0.85
Freezing point N/A
Pour point N/A
Abbreviations: N/A = Not Applicable - N/E = Not Evaluated
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable.
Conditions to avoid None
Materials to avoid Oxidizing agents.
Hazardous decomposition products CO, CO2 (if involved in fire)
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity No data available
Primary irritation skin/eye Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause skin irritation and
dermatitis.
Sensitization Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
Chronic toxicity data No data available
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Persistency and degradation No data available. No adverse effects expected.
Mobility and Bioaccumulation No data available. No adverse effects expected
Ecotoxicological effects As applied in low concentrations and properly monitored no adverse
effect on operation of biological wastewater treatment.
Other information Free Chromium: 0.1%
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an authorized waste collection point
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Description Not regulated
UN Number N/A
Packing group N/A
ADR/RID
Class ADR 2003 Label: --
ADR 2003 Classif. Code: --
Hazard Identification
IMDG
Class Subsidiary risk: -
Em S
IATA
Class
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EC Classification Not regulated
Hazard Symbol None
contains:
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases S22: Do not breathe dust;
S24/25: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
This material safety data sheet provides health and safety information. The product is to be used in applications consistent
with AVA technology. Individuals handling this product should be informed of the safety precautions and should have
access to this information.
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