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Newpark Drilling Fluids, LLC Material Safety Data Sheet

1311 Broadfield, Suite 600, Houston TX 77084 Emergency: (888) 872-0050


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I. GENERAL INFORMATION

Chemical Name: OCTYL ALCOHOL CAS#: 111-87-5


Chemical Family:ALCOHOL
Chemical Formula: C8H18O
Synonyms: OCTANOL, CAPRYLIC ALCOHOL

NFPA Properties: Health: 1 Flammability: 2 Reactivity: 0 Contact: 1

II. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY INFORMATION

TLV’s (ACGIH) OTHER


Hazardous Components TWAPPM TWA MG/M3 STEL PPM STEL MG/M3 CAS# LIMITS %
1. OCTYL ALCOHOL 111-87-5 90-100

III. PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Boiling Point °F: 383F Color: CLEAR (NONE)


Specific Gravity: 0.83 Odor: PENETRATING AROMATIC
Vapor Pressure: 0.1 Appearance: LIQUID
Percent Volatility: N/A pH:
Vapor Density: 4.5 Viscosity: N/A
Evaporation Rate: N/A Activity: N/A
Solubility In Water: NEGLIGIBLE (LESS THAN 0.1%) LC50: N/A
Melting Point °F: 1.0 F LD50: 1790 MG/KG

IV. FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

Extinguishing Agents: USE ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON DIOXIDE


Flash Point °F: 178F
Flammable Limits: N/A LEL: N/A UEL: N/A
Special Firefighting Procedures: FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND SELF-
CONTAINED (POSITIVE PRESSURE IF AVAILABLE) BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE. MOVE
EXPOSED CONTAERS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE WIHOUT RISK.. USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED
CONTAINERS COOL.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: VAPORS MAY FLOW ALONG SURFACES TO DISTANT IGNITION SOURCES AND
FLASH BACK. CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT MAY EXPLODE. CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS
MAY CAUSE FIRS.
Toxic Gases Produced: CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE

V. HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Routes of Entry: Inhalation: YES Skin: YES Ingestion: YES

Effects of Overexposure: INHALATION OF VAPORS MAY CAUSE HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINESS,
DROWSINESS, IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY TRACT, AND LOSSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS. CONTACT CAN CAUSE
EYE IRRITATION. PROLONGED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS. INGESTION MAY CAUSE NAUSEA AND
VOMITING. CHRONIC EFFECTS OF EVEREXPOSURE MAY INCLUDE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION.
Toxicological Properties: NDA

Chronic & Acute Effects of Overexposure:

Carcinogenicity: NTP: NO IARC Monographs: NO OSHA Regulated: NO

N/A = Not Applicable NDA = No Data Available Page 1 of 2


Emergency First Aid Procedures

Eyes: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES AND CALL A
PHYSICIAN.

Skin Contact: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF SOAP & WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.

Inhalation: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN AND CALL A PHYSICIAN.

Ingestion: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, CALL A PHYSICIAN.

VI. REACTIVITY DATA

Stability: STABLE Hazardous Polymerization: WILL NOT OCCUR

Hazardous Decomposition Products: CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE

Conditions To Avoid: HEAT, FLAME, OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION

Incompatibility and Materials to Avoid: STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS

VII. SPILL & DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

Steps To Be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled --- Procedures For Clean – Up: WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING. SHUT OFF IGNITION SOURCES; NO FLARES, SMOKING, OR FLAMES IN AREA. STOP LEAK IF YOU CAN
DO SO WITHOUT RISK. USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPORS. TAKE UP WITH SAND OR OTHER NON-
COMBUSTIBLE ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND PLACE INTO CONTAINER FOR LATER DISPOSAL. FLUSH AREA WITH
WATER.
Waste Disposal Method: DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

Precautions To Be Taken In Handling & Storage: KEEP CONTAINER() TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL
VENTILATED, FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORAGE AREA OR CABINET.

VIII. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Ventilation Type Required: MECHANICAL

Protective Gloves: RUBBER OR PLASTIC

Respiratory Protection: NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE
CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, A CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE IS
RECOMMENDED. IF CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS CAPACITY OF CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR, A SCBA IS ADVISED.
Other Protective Equipment:

IX. REGULATORY & TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

US DOT Proper Shipping Name: “OIL – WELL TREATING COMPOUND”

US DOT Hazard Class: COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID DOT ID Number: UN1987

ID Number: Freight Classification:

Unregulated By DOT: Regulated by DOT: NO

Special Transportation Note:

Labels Required: (IF 110 GALLONS OR MORE) “COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID”

We believe the statements, technical information and recommendations contained herein are reliable, but they are given without
warranty or guarantee of any kind, expressed or implied, and we assume no responsibility for any damage or expense.
N/A = Not Applicable NDA = No Data Available Page 2 of 2

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