MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Product Trade Name: ABF

Revision Date: 15-Apr-2013
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Statement of Hazardous Nature Hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC, Dangerous Goods according to the
criteria of ADG.

Manufacturer/Supplier Halliburton Australia Pty. Ltd.

15 Marriott Road
Jandakot
WA 6164
Australia

ACN Number: 009 000 775

Telephone Number: 61 (08) 9455 8300
Fax Number: 61 (08) 9455 5300

Product Emergency Telephone

Australia: 08-64244950
Papua New Guinea: 05 1 281 575 5000
NewZealand: 06-7559274

Fire, Police & Ambulance - Emergency Telephone

Australia: 000
Papua New Guinea: 000
New Zealand: 111

Identification of Substances or Preparation

Product Trade Name: ABF

Synonyms: None
Chemical Family: Fluoride
UN Number: , UN1727
Dangerous Goods Class: 8
Subsidiary Risk: None
Hazchem Code: 2X
Poisons Schedule: S6
Application: Additive

Prepared By Chemical Compliance

Telephone: 1-580-251-4335
e-mail: [email protected]

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substances CAS Number PERCENT Australia New Zealand ACGIH TLV-TWA

NOHSC WES
Ammonium bifluoride 1341-49-7 60 - 100% 2.5 mg/m3 2.5 mg/m3 2.5 mg/m3

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 Non-Hazardous Substance to Total of 100%

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Hazard Overview May cause eye, skin, and respiratory burns. May be harmful if swallowed. May
damage bones.

Risk Phrases R25 Toxic if swallowed.

R34 Causes burns.

HSNO Classification Not Determined

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration, preferably
mouth-to-mouth. If breathing is difficult give oxygen. Get medical attention.

Skin In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15
minutes. Get medical attention. Remove contaminated clothing and launder before
reuse.

Eyes In case of contact, or suspected contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention immediately after flushing.

Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Slowly dilute with 1-2 glasses of water or milk and seek
medical attention. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Notes to Physician Not Applicable

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable Extinguishing Media Water fog, carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemical.

Extinguishing media which must None known.

not be used for safety reasons

Special Exposure Hazards Use water spray to cool fire exposed surfaces. Decomposition in fire may produce
toxic gases.

Special Protective Equipment for Full protective clothing and approved self-contained breathing apparatus required for
Fire-Fighters fire fighting personnel.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautionary Measures Use appropriate protective equipment. Avoid creating and breathing dust.

Environmental Precautionary Prevent from entering sewers, waterways, or low areas.

Measures

Procedure for Cleaning / Scoop up and remove.

Absorption

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Precautions Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing. Avoid creating or inhaling dust. Wash
hands after use. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse.

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Storage Information Store away from acids. Store away from alkalis. Store in a cool, dry location.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering Controls Use in a well ventilated area. Localized ventilation should be used to control dust
levels.

Respiratory Protection HEPA Respirator.

Hand Protection Butyl rubber gloves.

Skin Protection Rubber apron.

Eye Protection Chemical goggles; also wear a face shield if splashing hazard exists.

Other Precautions Eyewash fountains and safety showers must be easily accessible.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State: Solid

Color: White
Odor: Acrid
pH: 1
Specific Gravity @ 20 C (Water=1): 1.5
Density @ 20 C (kg/l): Not Determined
Bulk Density @ 20 C (kg/m3): Not Determined
Boiling Point/Range (C): 239
Freezing Point/Range (C): Not Determined
Pour Point/Range (C): Not Determined
Flash Point/Range (C): Not Determined
Flash Point Method: Not Determined
Autoignition Temperature (C): Not Determined
Flammability Limits in Air - Lower (g/m3): Not Determined
Flammability Limits in Air - Lower (%): Not Determined
Flammability Limits in Air - Upper (g/m3): Not Determined
Flammability Limits in Air - Upper (%): Not Determined
Vapor Pressure @ 20 C (mmHg): Not Determined
Vapor Density (Air=1): Not Determined
Percent Volatiles: 0
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=1): Not Determined
Solubility in Water (g/100ml): Soluble
Solubility in Solvents (g/100ml): Not Determined
VOCs (g/l): Not Determined
Viscosity, Dynamic @ 20 C (centipoise): Not Determined
Viscosity, Kinematic @ 20 C (centistokes): Not Determined
Partition Coefficient/n-Octanol/Water: Not Determined
Molecular Weight (g/mole): 57.05
Decomposition Temperature (C): Not Determined

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability Data: Stable

Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not Occur

Conditions to Avoid None anticipated

Incompatibility (Materials to Strong acids. Strong alkalis.

Avoid)

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Hazardous Decomposition Ammonia. Hydrogen fluoride.
Products

Additional Guidelines Not Applicable

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Principle Route of Exposure Eye or skin contact, inhalation.

Sympotoms related to exposure

Inhalation Causes severe respiratory irritation.

Skin Contact Causes severe burns.

Eye Contact Causes severe eye burns.

Ingestion Causes burns of the mouth, throat and stomach. May cause damage to bones and
teeth.

Aggravated Medical Conditions Skin disorders. Eye ailments.

Chronic Effects/Carcinogenicity Prolonged or repeated exposure may result in fluorosis. Symptoms include nausea,
vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and/or constipation. Fluorosis also results in
bone density increase.

Other Information None known.

Toxicity Tests

Oral Toxicity: Not determined

Dermal Toxicity: Not determined

Inhalation Toxicity: Not determined

Primary Irritation Effect: Not determined

Carcinogenicity Not determined

Genotoxicity: Not determined

Reproductive / Not determined

Developmental Toxicity:

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Mobility (Water/Soil/Air) Not determined

Persistence/Degradability Not determined

Bio-accumulation Not determined

Ecotoxicological Information
Acute Fish Toxicity: Not determined
Acute Crustaceans Toxicity:Not determined
Acute Algae Toxicity: Not determined

Chemical Fate Information Not determined

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Other Information Not applicable

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal Method Disposal should be made in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Contaminated Packaging This bag may contain residue of a hazardous material. Some authorities may
regulate such containers as hazardous waste. Dispose of container according to
national or local regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Land Transportation
ADR

UN1727,Ammonium Hydrogendifluoride, Solid, 8, II

Air Transportation
ICAO/IATA

UN1727,Ammonium Hydrogendifluoride, Solid, 8, IIRQ (Ammonium Bifluoride - 45.4 kg.)

Sea Transportation
IMDG

UN1727,Ammonium Hydrogendifluoride, Solid, 8, IIRQ (Ammonium Bifluoride - 45.4 kg.)

EmS F-A, S-B

Other Transportation Information

Labels: Corrosive

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Chemical Inventories

Australian AICS Inventory All components listed on inventory or are exempt.

New Zealand Inventory of This product does not comply with NZIOC
Chemicals
US TSCA Inventory All components listed on inventory or are exempt.
EINECS Inventory This product, and all its components, complies with EINECS

Classification T - Toxic.
C - Corrosive.

Risk Phrases R25 Toxic if swallowed.

R34 Causes burns.

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Safety Phrases S22 Do not breathe dust.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
S37 Wear suitable gloves.
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately.
S1/2 Keep locked up and out of reach of children.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

The following sections have been revised since the last issue of this SDS
Not applicable

Contact
Australian Poisons Information Centre
24 Hour Service: - 13 11 26
Police or Fire Brigade: - 000 (exchange): - 1100

New Zealand National Poisons Centre

0800 764 766

Additional Information For additional information on the use of this product, contact your local Halliburton
representative.

For questions about the Safety Data Sheet for this or other Halliburton products,
contact Chemical Compliance at 1-580-251-4335.

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***

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