Formate Drilling Fluid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H319, H361f, H373

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 - (H302) Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 2 - (H319) Reproductive toxicity Category 2 - (H361f) Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2 - (H373)

Signal word

WARNING

Hazard statements

H302 - Harmful if swallowed H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H361f - Suspected of damaging fertility H373 - May cause damage to organs (kidneys, adrenals, nervous system, blood) through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary statements

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P405 - Store locked up P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eye contact, Skin Contact, Inhalation Skin Contact: May cause irritation. Avoid contact with skin. Inhalation: Due to its liquid state, this material is not expected to be a significant inhalation hazard. Aerosols or dried product may be irritating to respiratory tract. Do not breathe dust, vapors or mist. Ingestion: Adverse effects on multiple organ systems were observed in animals following repeated oral exposure to cesium formate. However, these effects would not be expected under normal handling conditions. See Section 11. Reproductive Effects: Male Reproductive System. See Section 11. Carcinogenicity: Does not contain any substances listed by IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer), NTP (National Toxicology Program), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists) or EU (European Union). See also Section 11. Target Organ Effects: Eyes, Skin, Respiratory system, Nervous system, Kidney, Adrenal gland

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Kidney disorders, Adrenal gland disorders Exposure:

Environmental effects

None known. See Section 12.