SAFETY DATA
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Version: 2
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1 Identification
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Product identifier
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Product name:
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Product identifier Potassium Formate 75%
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Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
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Application of the substance / the mixture
Drilling and completion fluids
Deicing agent
Heat transfer fluid
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Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
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Manufacturer/Supplier:
Bare Ground
PO Box 3477
Framingham, MA 01705
888-800-8356 (F): 978-439-9868
www.perstorp.com
Perstorp Oxo Belgium AB
Durmakker 33
Havennummer 8768A
B-9940 Evergem
Belgium
Tel. +32 9 2571717 Fax +32 9 2532678 www.perstorp.com
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Information department: productinfo@perstorp.com
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Emergency telephone number: 1 866 519 4752 (Contract No. : 334101)
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2 Hazard(s) identification
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Classification of the substance or mixture
The product is not classified according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
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Label elements
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Hazard pictograms Not applicable
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Signal word Not applicable
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Hazard statements Not applicable
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Precautionary statements Not applicable
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Hazard description: No special hazards are associated with this product.
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Safety Data
Sheet
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Version: 2
Product name:
Potassium Formate 75%
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Classification system:
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NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4)
Health = 0
Fire = 1
0 0
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HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4)
HEALTH
FIRE
REACTIVITY 0
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Other hazards
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Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
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PBT: No.
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vPvB: No.
Reactivity = 0
0
1 Fire = 1
Health = 0
Reactivity = 0
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Composition/information
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Chemical characterization: Mixtures
on
ingredients
Yes.
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4 First-aid
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Description of first aid measures
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After inhalation: First aid measures not required, but get fresh air for personal comfort.
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After skin contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
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After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
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After swallowing:
Rinse mouth with water.
If a large quantity has been ingested or you feel unwell, get medical advice/attention.
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Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
No further relevant information available.
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Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No further relevant information available.
5 Fire-fighting measures
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Extinguishing media
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Suitable extinguishing agents:
Water
Foam
Carbon dioxide
Fire-extinguishing powder
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For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet
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Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture No further relevant information available.
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OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)
None of the ingredients is listed.
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TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
None of the ingredients is listed.
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NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
None of the ingredients is listed.
Product name:
Potassium Formate 75%
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Advice for firefighters
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Protective equipment:
Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protectiv e equipment and selfcontained breathing apparatus
(SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
6 Accidental release measures
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Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear safety glasses, gloves, protective clothing and rubber boots.
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Environmental precautions: Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
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Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
Small spill:
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders).
Large spill:
Pump up the product into a spare container suitably labelled.
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Reference to other sections
See Section 7 for information on safe handling.
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
7 Handling and storage
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Precautions for safe handling
Wear personal protective equipment according to section 8 if risk of exposure.
Keep away from heat and direct sunlight.
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Information about protection against explosions and fires: Not applicable
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Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
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Storage:
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Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: Store only in the original receptacle.
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Further information about storage conditions:
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
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Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.
8 Exposure controls/personal protection
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Control parameters
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Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be
monitored at the workplace.
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Additional information:
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