Safety Data Sheet

Polytrol FL 45
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1. Identification

Product identifier used on the label

Polytrol® FL 45
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Recommended use*: Performance Chemicals for Oilfield Applications

* The “Recommended use” identified for this product is provided solely to comply with a Federal requirement and is not part of
the seller's published specification. The terms of this Safety Data Sheet (SDS) do not create or infer any warranty, express or
implied, including by incorporation into or reference in the seller's sales agreement.

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company:
BASF CORPORATION
100 Park Avenue
Florham Park, NJ 07932, USA

Telephone: +1 973 245-6000

Emergency telephone number

CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300
BASF HOTLINE: 1-800-832-HELP (4357)

Other means of identification

Chemical family: Polymer, sulfonated

2. Hazards Identification
According to Regulation 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; 29 CFR Part 1910.1200

Classification of the product

Combustible Dust Combustible Dust (1) Combustible Dust

No need for phys./chem. classification according to GHS criteria.

Label elements

Signal Word:
Warning
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Hazard Statement:
May form combustible dust concentration in air.

Hazards not otherwise classified

The product is under certain conditions capable of dust explosion.

According to Regulation 1994 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; 29 CFR Part 1910.1200

Emergency overview

NO PARTICULAR HAZARDS KNOWN.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

According to Regulation 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; 29 CFR Part 1910.1200

This product does not contain any components classified as hazardous under the referenced
regulation.

4. First-Aid Measures

Description of first aid measures

General advice:
Remove contaminated clothing.

If inhaled:
If difficulties occur after dust has been inhaled, remove to fresh air and seek medical attention.

If on skin:
Wash thoroughly with soap and water.

If irritation develops, seek medical attention.

If in eyes:
Wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open.

If irritation develops, seek medical attention.

If swallowed:
Rinse mouth and then drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting. Immediate medical attention
required.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms: The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see
section 2) and/or in section 11.
Further important symptoms and effects are so far not known.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

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Note to physician
Treatment: Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no
known specific antidote.

5. Fire-Fighting Measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media:

dry powder, foam

Unsuitable extinguishing media for safety reasons:

carbon dioxide

Additional information:
Avoid whirling up the material/product because of the danger of dust explosion.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Hazards during fire-fighting:
harmful vapours
Evolution of fumes/fog. The substances/groups of substances mentioned can be released in case of
fire.

Advice for fire-fighters

Protective equipment for fire-fighting:
Firefighters should be equipped with self-contained breathing apparatus and turn-out gear.

Further information:
Dusty conditions may ignite explosively in the presence of an ignition source causing flash fire.

6. Accidental release measures

Further accidental release measures:
Avoid dispersal of dust in the air (i.e., clearing dust surfaces with compressed air). Avoid the
formation and build-up of dust - danger of dust explosion. Dust in sufficient concentration can result
in an explosive mixture in air. Handle to minimize dusting and eliminate open flame and other
sources of ignition.

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Avoid dust formation. Use personal protective clothing.

Environmental precautions
Contain contaminated water/firefighting water. Do not discharge into drains/surface
waters/groundwater.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Nonsparking tools should be used.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

Breathing must be protected when large quantities are decanted without local exhaust ventilation.
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Closed containers should only be opened in well-ventilated areas. Avoid dust formation. Do not use
any sparking tools.

Protection against fire and explosion:

Avoid dust formation. Dust in sufficient concentration can result in an explosive mixture in air. Handle
to minimize dusting and eliminate open flame and other sources of ignition. Routine housekeeping
should be instituted to ensure that dusts do not accumulate on surfaces. Dry powders can build static
electricity charges when subjected to the friction of transfer and mixing operations. Provide adequate
precautions, such as electrical grounding and bonding, or inert atmospheres. Refer to NFPA 654,
Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and
Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids (2013 Edition) for safe handling.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Further information on storage conditions: Keep container dry.

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Advice on system design:

It is recommended that all dust control equipment such as local exhaust ventilation and material
transport systems involved in handling of this product contain explosion relief vents or an explosion
suppression system or an oxygen deficient environment. Ensure that dust-handling systems (such as
exhaust ducts, dust collectors, vessels, and processing equipment) are designed in a manner to
prevent the escape of dust into the work area (i.e., there is no leakage from the equipment). Use only
appropriately classified electrical equipment and powered industrial trucks.

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection:
Respiratory protection may not be required under normal operating conditions if adequate ventilation
is provided.

Hand protection:
Wear chemical resistant protective gloves.

Eye protection:
Safety glasses with side-shields.

Body protection:
Body protection must be chosen based on level of activity and exposure.

General safety and hygiene measures:

Wear protective clothing as necessary to minimize contact. Handle in accordance with good
industrial hygiene and safety practice. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety
practice.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Form: powder
Odour: characteristic
Odour threshold: No data available.
Colour: white to yellow
pH value: approx. 8 ( 300 g/l, 20 °C)
Melting point: not determined
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Boiling point: not applicable
Sublimation point: No data available.
Flash point: not applicable
Flammability: not self-igniting
Lower explosion limit: For solids not relevant for classification
and labelling.
Upper explosion limit: For solids not relevant for classification
and labelling.
Autoignition: approx. 470 °C
Vapour pressure: No applicable information available.
No data available.
Relative density: No data available.
Bulk density: 200 kg/m3
Vapour density: No data available.
Partitioning coefficient n- Study scientifically not justified.
octanol/water (log Pow):
Self-ignition not self-igniting
temperature:
Thermal decomposition: No decomposition if correctly stored and handled.
Viscosity, dynamic: not determined
% volatiles: No data available.
Solubility in water: ( 20 °C) soluble
Solubility (quantitative): No data available.
Solubility (qualitative): No data available.
Evaporation rate: The product is a non-volatile solid.
Other Information: If necessary, information on other physical and chemical
parameters is indicated in this section.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity
No hazardous reactions if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

Corrosion to metals:
No corrosive effect on metal.

Oxidizing properties:
not fire-propagating

Chemical stability
The product is stable if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No hazardous reactions when stored and handled according to instructions.
The product is chemically stable.

Conditions to avoid
Avoid dust formation. Avoid deposition of dust. Avoid all sources of ignition: heat, sparks, open
flame. Avoid electro-static charge.

Incompatible materials
strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, strong acids

Hazardous decomposition products

Decomposition products:
Hazardous decomposition products: nitrogen oxides, carbon oxides, sulfur oxides
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Thermal decomposition:
No decomposition if correctly stored and handled.

11. Toxicological information

Primary routes of exposure

Routes of entry for solids and liquids are ingestion and inhalation, but may include eye or skin
contact. Routes of entry for gases include inhalation and eye contact. Skin contact may be a route
of entry for liquefied gases.

Acute Toxicity/Effects

Acute toxicity
Assessment of acute toxicity: Virtually nontoxic after a single ingestion.

Oral
Type of value: LD50
Species: rat
Value: > 2,000 mg/kg

Irritation / corrosion
Assessment of irritating effects: Inhalation of dust causes slight irritation of the respiratory tract.

Skin
Species: rabbit
Result: non-irritant

Eye
Species: rabbit
Result: non-irritant

Sensitization
Assessment of sensitization: No sensitizing effect.

Chronic Toxicity/Effects

Repeated dose toxicity

Assessment of repeated dose toxicity: No known chronic effects.

Genetic toxicity
Assessment of mutagenicity: Based on the ingredients, there is no suspicion of a mutagenic effect.

Carcinogenicity
Assessment of carcinogenicity: The whole of the information assessable provides no indication of a
carcinogenic effect.

Reproductive toxicity
Assessment of reproduction toxicity: Based on the ingredients, there is no suspicion of a toxic effect
on reproduction.

Teratogenicity
Assessment of teratogenicity: No teratogenic effects reported.

Symptoms of Exposure
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The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2)
and/or in section 11.
Further important symptoms and effects are so far not known.

12. Ecological Information

Toxicity

Aquatic toxicity
Assessment of aquatic toxicity:
At the present state of knowledge, no negative ecological effects are expected.

Toxicity to fish
LC50 (96 h) > 100 mg/l, various species

Aquatic invertebrates
EC50 (24 h) > 100 mg/l, Daphnia magna

Persistence and degradability

Assessment biodegradation and elimination (H2O)

Poorly biodegradable.

Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulation potential
Accumulation in organisms is not to be expected.

Mobility in soil

Assessment transport between environmental compartments

No data available.

Additional information

Other ecotoxicological advice:

The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from substances/products of a
similar structure or composition. Do not discharge product into the environment without control. At
the present state of knowledge, no negative ecological effects are expected.

13. Disposal considerations

Waste disposal of substance:
Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater. Dispose of in accordance with national,
state and local regulations.

Container disposal:
Dispose of in accordance with national, state and local regulations. Recommend crushing,
puncturing or other means to prevent unauthorized use of used containers.

14. Transport Information

Land transport
USDOT
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Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations

Sea transport
IMDG
Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations

Air transport
IATA/ICAO
Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations

15. Regulatory Information

VOC content:

No data available.

Federal Regulations

Registration status:
Chemical TSCA, US released / exempt
TSCA § 5 Polymer Exemption Application

Import allowed only by BASF Corporation

TSCA § 5 exempt Polymer

EPCRA 311/312 (Hazard categories): Fire (Combustible Dust);

NFPA Hazard codes:

Health : 1 Fire: 1 Reactivity: 0 Special:

HMIS III rating

Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Physical hazard: 0

16. Other Information

SDS Prepared by:
BASF NA Product Regulations
SDS Prepared on: 2015/03/27

We support worldwide Responsible Care® initiatives. We value the health and safety of our
employees, customers, suppliers and neighbors, and the protection of the environment. Our
commitment to Responsible Care is integral to conducting our business and operating our facilities in
a safe and environmentally responsible fashion, supporting our customers and suppliers in ensuring
the safe and environmentally sound handling of our products, and minimizing the impact of our
operations on society and the environment during production, storage, transport, use and disposal of
our products.

Polytrol® FL 45 is a registered trademark of BASF Corporation or BASF SE

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