Xan Plex
Xan Plex
Xan Plex
XAN-PLEX®
Material name
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XAN-PLEX®
Applications
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VISCOSIFIER FOR WATER-BASED MUDS
Supplier Baker Hughes Drilling Fluids
2001 Rankin Rd.
Houston, TX 77073
Emergency telephone number 713-439-8900
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Composition comments This product is not considered to be a carcinogen by IARC, ACGIH, NTP, or OSHA.
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3. Hazards Identification
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Emergency overview Product dust may be irritating to eyes, skin and respiratory system. Prolonged or repeated
skin contact may cause skin irritation or allergic skin sensitization reaction. Product may
form explosive dust/air mixtures if high concentration of product dust is suspended in air.
Static charges created by dust generation in or near flammable vapors may cause flash
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fire. Surfaces subject to spills may become slippery.
Potential health effects
Eyes
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Dust or powder may irritate eye tissue.
Skin Prolonged or excessive skin contact with this product may cause mild skin irritation. May
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aggravate existing allergic and hypersensitive skin conditions.
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Inhalation Dusts of this product may cause irritation of the nose, throat, and respiratory tract.
Ingestion Ingestion of large amounts may produce gastrointestinal disturbances including irritation,
nausea, and diarrhea.
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Flammable properties
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Dusts at sufficient concentrations can form explosive mixtures with air.
Hazardous combustion products
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Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, various hydrocarbon fragments as well as thick smoke.
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
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Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or regular foam. Do not use water jet.
Protection of firefighters
Protective equipment for Firefighters should wear full protective clothing including self contained breathing
firefighters apparatus.
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Personal precautions Surfaces may become slippery after spillage. Wear appropriate protective equipment and
clothing during clean-up. For recommended protective clothing and equipment, see
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section 8 "Exposure Controls and Personal Protection".
Evacuation procedures
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Keep unnecessary personnel away.
Environmental precautions Do not contaminate surface water. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Methods for cleaning up Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container for disposal. Avoid the
generation of dusts during clean-up.
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Handling Do not handle or store near an open flame, heat or other sources of ignition. Handle and
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open container with care. Avoid dust formation. Dust can form an explosive mixture in air.
Storage Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep away from
heat, sparks, and flame.
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Vapor pressure
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Not available
Vapor density
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Not available
Specific gravity
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Not available
Relative density
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Not available
Solubility
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Soluble in water.
Octanol/H2O coeff
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Not available
Auto-ignition temperature
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Not available
Decomposition temperature Not available
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Chemical stability
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Stable at normal conditions.
Conditions to avoid
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Exposure to moisture.
Incompatible materials
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None known.
Hazardous decomposition products
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None known.
Possibility of hazardous reactions Will not occur.
Ecotoxicity
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This material is not expected to be harmful to aquatic life.
Bioaccumulation / accumulation
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Not expected to bioaccumulate.
Mobility in environmental media This product will disperse readily in bodies of water or in wet soil.
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Disposal instructions Dispose of waste material according to Local, State, Federal, and Provincial
Environmental Regulations.
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IATA
Not regulated as dangerous goods.
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IMDG
Not regulated as dangerous goods.
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US federal regulations This product is not known to be a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
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CERCLA/SARA Hazardous Substances - Not applicable.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
29 CFR 1910.1200 hazardous No
chemical
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