Material Data Safety Sheet

SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION & COMPANY

Product Name: Red Dye. Red Pigment

Product Application: Additive for Oilfield Cement

Address / Phone Number Elkem Oilfield Chemicals

PO Box 262213
Dubai, UAE
Tel 971 2 881 7769
Fax 971 2 881 4736

Contact Person Abdel Belmahi

Abdel.Belmahi@Elkem.no

SECTION 2: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Non Hazardous Product

SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

No particular hazards known

SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES

After inhalation Let in fresh air

After contact with skin In case of contact with skin, clean with soap and water.
After contact with eyes In case of contact with eyes rinse thoroughly with water
After ingestion If victim feels sick, seek medical advice

SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media

o No restriction

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SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES/SPILLS AND LEAKS

Environmental precautions Do not sweep or wash into public stretches of

water.

Cleaning up/taking up Do not use dry brush as dust clouds can be

created

SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

Advice on safe handling

Keep the formation and deposition of dust to a minimum.

Further information on storage condition

Store in a dry place under shed.

SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Respiratory protection : Dust mask

Hand protection : Gloves

Eye protection : Safety glasses

Body protection : Coverall

SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form : Powder
Colour : Red
Odour : odourless

Flammability : Inapplicable

Density : 4 to 5 g/cm3 (20 °C)

Bulk density : approx. 400 kg/m3

Solubility in water : soluble

Flash Point : Inapplicable

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SECTION 10: STABILITY & REACTIVITY

Thermal decomposition None

Hazardous reactions None

Materials to avoid None

SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

This product is unlikely to harm health, given normal and proper handling and
hygienic precautions.

SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Do not sweep or wash into public stretches of water.

SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product: May be taken to waste disposal site or incineration plant, with household
waste. Rules of the local authorities must be observed.

SECTION 14: TRANSPORT/LABEL INFORMATION

Not classified as hazardous for transport. No danger symbols

ADR not restricted

ADNR not restricted
RID not restricted
IATA not restricted
IMDG not restricted

SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION

Symbols None
Risk Phrases None
Safety Phrases None

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Labeling in accordance with EC-Directives. Hazard warning labeling not

compulsory

SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION

MSDS Issue Date: August 23, 2007

The data are based on the current state of our knowledge, and are intended to
describe the product with regard to the requirements of safety. The data should not
be taken to imply any guarantee of a particular or general specification. It is the
responsibility of the user of the product to ensure to his satisfaction that the product
is suitable for the intended purpose and method of use. We do not accept
responsibility for any harm caused by the use of this information. In all cases, our
general conditions of sale apply.

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