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REVISION DATE: 19 February 1998

SAFETY DATA SHEET

BLACK MAGIC SFT
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY:
PRODUCT NAME:

BLACK MAGIC SFT

EMERGENCY TELEPHONES:

01224 405000 [24 hours]

SUPPLIER:

BAKER HUGHES INTEQ

DENMORE ROAD,
BRIDGE OF DON
ABERDEEN. AB23 8DZ
01224-405000

TELEPHONE:

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:
INGREDIENT NAME:
ASPHALT FUMES
ALKYL ARYL SULPHONIC ACID
CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
HYDROGEN SULPHIDE
DIATOMACEOUS EARTH

CAS No.:
8052-42-4
1305-62-0
7783-06-4
68855-54-9

CONTENT
60-100 wt%
5-10 wt%
20-40 wt%
0-0.1 wt%
1-5 wt%

HEALTH:
NC
Xn
NC
T+, N
NC

RISK:
22, 36/37/38
26, 50

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:
Irritating to respiratory system and skin. Risk of serious damage to eyes.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES:

INHALATION:

Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
If breathing stops, provide artificial respiration. For breathing difficulties oxygen may be necessary. Keep the affected
person warm and at rest. Get prompt medical attention.

INGESTION:

DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! NEVER MAKE AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON VOMIT OR DRINK FLUIDS!
Immediately rinse mouth and provide fresh air. Contact physician if large quantity has been consumed or if adverse
symptoms develop.

SKIN:

Wash the skin immediately with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists after washing. Remove
contaminated clothing and launder before re-use.

EYES:

Make sure to remove any contact lenses from the eyes before rinsing. Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while
lifting the eye lids. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.

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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Use: Water spray, fog or mist. Foam. Dry chemicals, sand, dolomite etc. Do not use water on asphalt fires in
containers. Explosion may result. Water may be used to cool fire-exposed containers.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
Wear full protective clothing and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus in pressure demand mode if exposure is likely.
Keep up-wind to avoid fumes.
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Dust may form explosive mixture with air. Hot asphalt may ignite flammable materials. High asphalt concentrations
could produce dense smoke if exposed to fire.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:

PERSONAL PRECAUTION IN SPILL:
Wear protective clothing and equipment. For further information on suitable protective clothing see Section 8,
Exposure Controls and Personal Protection.
PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT ENVIRONMENT:
Prevent contamination of soil and water. Prevent from spreading or entering into drains, ditches or rivers by using
sand, earth, or appropriate barriers.
SPILL CLEANUP METHODS:
Sweep, or vacuum up and reclaim or transfer to waste containers as appropriate, avoiding the creation of excess dust.
Wash down residues with copious amounts of water.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:

USAGE PRECAUTIONS:
Avoid creating dust during use. Protective measures during handling are detailed in Section 8 of this Safety Data
Sheet. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS:
Keep in cool, dry, ventilated storage and closed containers.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION:

INGREDIENT NAME:
ASPHALT FUMES
CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
HYDROGEN SULPHIDE
DIATOMACEOUS EARTH

CAS No.:
8052-42-4
1305-62-0
7783-06-4
68855-54-9

STD:
OES.
OES.
OES.
OES.

LT EXP. 8 HRS:
5 mg/m3
5 mg/m3
10 ppm
1.2 mg/m3

ST EXP. 15 MIN:
10 mg/m3
No std.
15 ppm

INGREDIENT COMMENTS:
OES = Occupational Exposure Standard. The OES for Calcium Carbonate refers to Total Inhalable Dust.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

VENTILATION:

General\Local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne levels below the designated exposure limits.

RESPIRATORS: Exposure should be avoided\controlled by ventilation or extraction if exposure limits are likely to be exceeded. Wear
suitable dust mask.

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PROTECTIVE GLOVES:
Use protective gloves made of: Neoprene. Butyl rubber.
EYE PROTECTION:
Wear safety glasses or goggles at all times.
OTHER PROTECTION:
Wear chemical resistant rubber boots and apron.
HYGIENIC WORK PRACTICES:
DO NOT SMOKE IN WORK AREA! Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the
toilet. Promptly remove any clothing that becomes contaminated. Wash promptly if skin becomes contaminated. No
eating or drinking while working with this material.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

APPEARANCE:
COLOUR:
ODOUR/TASTE:
SOLUBILITY DESCRIPTION:
DENSITY/SPECIFIC GRAVITY (g/ml):

Solid.
Grey.
Hydrocarbon.
Slightly soluble in water.
1.04
TEMPERATURE (C):

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:

STABILITY:

Normally stable.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
Avoid dust close to ignition sources. Avoid heat, flames and other sources of ignition. Avoid contact with acids and
oxidising substances.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Will not polymerize.
HAZARDOUS DECOMP. PRODUCTS:
Fire creates: Toxic gases/vapours/fumes of: Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO2).

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

INHALATION:

May cause nose, throat and upper respiratory tract irritation.

INGESTION:

May cause a stomach upset.

SKIN:

Causes irritation. Prolonged or repeated contact may lead to skin irritation and dermatitis or aggravate an existing
condition.

EYES:

Risk of serious damage to eyes.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
No information available.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:

DISPOSAL METHODS:
Dispose of in accordance with Local Authority requirements.

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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:

GENERAL:

The material is not classified for transport by rail, air or sea.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:

LABEL FOR SUPPLY:

RISK PHRASES:

R-37/38 Irritating to respiratory system and skin.

R-41 Risk of serious damage to eye.

SAFETY PHRASES:

S-26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
S-39 Wear eye/face protection.
S-24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

EU DIRECTIVES:

Dangerous Preparations Directive 88\379.

16. OTHER INFORMATION:

REVISION DATE:

19 February 1998

REV. No./REPL. SDS GENERATED:

1 / All versions.

DISCLAIMER:
THIS INFORMATION RELATES ONLY TO THE SPECIFIC MATERIAL DESIGNATED AND MAY NOT BE VALID FOR SUCH MATERIAL
USED IN COMBINATION WITH ANY OTHER MATERIALS OR IN ANY PROCESS. SUCH INFORMATION IS, TO THE REST OF THE
COMPANY'S KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ACCURATE AND RELIABLE AS OF THE DATE INDICATED. HOWEVER, NO WARRANTY,
GUARANTEE OR REPRESENTATION IS MADE AS TO ITS ACCURACY, RELIABILITY OR COMPLETENESS. IT IS THE USER'S
RESPONSIBILITY TO SATISFY HIMSELF AS TO THE SUITABILITY OF SUCH INFORMATION FOR HIS OWN PARTICULAR USE.

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