1.

IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER

1.1 Product identifier
Product name POTASSIUM CHLORIDE SOLUTION
Synonym(s) STANDARD POTASSIUM CHLORIDE SOLUTION

1.2 Uses and uses advised against

Use(s) MUD TESTING

1.3 Details of the supplier of the product

Supplier name NEWPARK DRILLING FLUIDS (AUSTRALIA) LTD
Address 11 Alacrity Place, Henderson, WA, 6166, AUSTRALIA
Telephone +61 8 9410 8200
Fax +61 8 9410 8299
Website www.newpark.com

1.4 Emergency telephone number(s)

Emergency 1800 127 406 (Australia); +64 3 3530199 (International)

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
NOT CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO AUSTRALIAN WHS REGULATIONS
2.2 Label elements
No signal word, pictograms, hazard or precautionary statements have been allocated.

2.3 Other hazards

No information provided.

3. COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

3.1 Substances / Mixtures
Ingredient CAS Number EC Number Content
WATER 7732-18-5 231-791-2 >60%
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 7447-40-7 231-211-8 14 to 28%

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

4.1 Description of first aid measures
Eye If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush continuously with running water. Continue flushing until advised to
stop by a Poisons Information Centre, a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove from contaminated area. Apply artificial respiration if not breathing.
Skin If skin or hair contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and flush skin and hair with running water.
Continue flushing with water until advised to stop by a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
Ingestion For advice, contact a Poison Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Australia Wide) or a doctor (at once). If
swallowed, do not induce vomiting.
First aid facilities No information provided.

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4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
See Section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.

4.3 Immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treat symptomatically.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

5.1 Extinguishing media
Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Non flammable. May evolve toxic gases (potassium oxides, chlorides) when heated to decomposition.

5.3 Advice for firefighters

No fire or explosion hazard exists.

5.4 Hazchem code

None allocated.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as detailed in section 8 of the SDS.

6.2 Environmental precautions

Prevent product from entering drains and waterways.

6.3 Methods of cleaning up

Contain spillage, then cover / absorb spill with non-combustible absorbent material (vermiculite, sand, or similar), collect and place in
suitable containers for disposal.

6.4 Reference to other sections

See Sections 8 and 13 for exposure controls and disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Before use carefully read the product label. Use of safe work practices are recommended to avoid eye or skin contact and inhalation.
Observe good personal hygiene, including washing hands before eating. Prohibit eating, drinking and smoking in contaminated areas.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area, removed from foodstuffs. Ensure containers are adequately labelled, protected from physical
damage and sealed when not in use.

7.3 Specific end use(s)

No information provided.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1 Control parameters
Exposure standards
No exposure standards have been entered for this product.

Biological limits
No biological limit values have been entered for this product.

8.2 Exposure controls

Engineering controls Avoid inhalation. Use in well ventilated areas.

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PPE
Eye / Face Wear splash-proof goggles.
Hands Wear PVC or rubber gloves.
Body In a laboratory situation, wear a laboratory coat.
Respiratory Not required under normal conditions of use.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID
Odour ODOURLESS
Flammability NON FLAMMABLE
Flash point NOT RELEVANT
Boiling point 102°C
Melting point -7°C
Evaporation rate NOT AVAILABLE
pH 7 (Approximately)
Vapour density NOT AVAILABLE
Specific gravity 1.17 (Approximately)
Solubility (water) SOLUBLE
Vapour pressure NOT AVAILABLE
Upper explosion limit NOT RELEVANT
Lower explosion limit NOT RELEVANT
Partition coefficient NOT AVAILABLE
Autoignition temperature NOT AVAILABLE
Decomposition temperature NOT AVAILABLE
Viscosity NOT AVAILABLE
Explosive properties NOT AVAILABLE
Oxidising properties NOT AVAILABLE
Odour threshold NOT AVAILABLE
9.2 Other information
% Volatiles NOT AVAILABLE

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1 Reactivity
Carefully review all information provided in sections 10.2 to 10.6.

10.2 Chemical stability

Stable under recommended conditions of storage.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

Polymerization is not expected to occur.

10.4 Conditions to avoid

Avoid heat, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources.

10.5 Incompatible materials

Compatible with most commonly used materials.

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

May evolve toxic gases (potassium oxides, chlorides) when heated to decomposition.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

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11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity Information available for the product:
This product is expected to be of low toxicity. Acute potassium poisoning via ingestion is rare as a large
single dose usually induces vomiting, and potassium is rapidly excreted by the body, however this product
does have the potential to cause cardiovascular disorders.
Information available for the ingredient(s):

Oral Toxicity Dermal Toxicity Inhalation Toxicity

Ingredient (LD50) (LD50) (LC50)
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 2600 mg/kg (rats) -- --
Additional ingredient toxicity value(s):
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (7447-40-7)
LD50 (intraperitoneal) 620 mg/kg (mouse)
LD50 (intravenous) 117 mg/kg (mouse)
LDLo (intraperitoneal) 900 mg/kg (guinea pig)
LDLo (intravenous) 77 mg/kg (guinea pig)
LDLo (oral) 20 mg/kg (man)
LDLo (subcutaneous) 2120 mg/kg (frog)
TDLo (oral) 60 mg/kg/days (woman)
Skin Not classified as a skin irritant. Prolonged or repeated contact may result in mild irritation.
Eye Low to moderate irritant. Contact may result in mild irritation, lacrimation and redness.
Sensitization This product is not classified as causing skin or respiratory sensitisation.
Mutagenicity This product is not classified as a mutagen.
Carcinogenicity This product is not classified as a carcinogen.
Reproductive This product is not classified as a reproductive toxin.
STOT – single Not classified as causing organ effects from single exposure.
exposure
STOT – repeated Not classified as causing organ effects from repeated exposure.
exposure
Aspiration This product does not present an aspiration hazard.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1 Toxicity
No information provided.

12.2 Persistence and degradability

No information provided.

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

No information provided.

12.4 Mobility in soil

No information provided.

12.5 Other adverse effects

This product is not anticipated to cause adverse effects to animal or plant life if released to the environment in small quantities. Not
expected to bioaccumulate.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

13.1 Waste treatment methods
Waste disposal No special precautions are required for the disposal of this product.
Legislation Dispose of in accordance with relevant local legislation.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

NOT CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE, IMDG OR IATA

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LAND TRANSPORT SEA TRANSPORT AIR TRANSPORT

(ADG) (IMDG / IMO) (IATA / ICAO)

14.1 UN Number None Allocated None Allocated None Allocated

14.2 Proper None Allocated None Allocated None Allocated
Shipping Name

14.3 Transport None Allocated None Allocated None Allocated

hazard class
14.4 Packing Group None Allocated None Allocated None Allocated
14.5 Environmental hazards No information provided
14.6 Special precautions for user
Hazchem code None Allocated

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Poison schedule A poison schedule number has not been allocated to this product using the criteria in the Standard for the
Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP).
Classifications Safework Australia criteria is based on the Globally Harmonised System (GHS) of Classification and
Labelling of Chemicals.
The classifications and phrases listed below are based on the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous
Substances [NOHSC: 1008(2004)].
Hazard codes None allocated.
Risk phrases None allocated.

Safety phrases None allocated.

Inventory listing(s) AUSTRALIA: AICS (Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances)
All components are listed on AICS, or are exempt.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Additional information PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES:
The recommendation for protective equipment contained within this report is provided as a guide
only. Factors such as method of application, working environment, quantity used, product
concentration and the availability of engineering controls should be considered before final selection
of personal protective equipment is made.

HEALTH EFFECTS FROM EXPOSURE:

It should be noted that the effects from exposure to this product will depend on several factors
including: frequency and duration of use; quantity used; effectiveness of control measures; protective
equipment used and method of application. Given that it is impractical to prepare a ChemAlert report
which would encompass all possible scenarios, it is anticipated that users will assess the risks and
apply control methods where appropriate.

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Abbreviations ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists

CAS # Chemical Abstract Service number - used to uniquely identify chemical compounds
CNS Central Nervous System
EC No. EC No - European Community Number
EMS Emergency Schedules (Emergency Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous
Goods)
GHS Globally Harmonized System
GTEPG Group Text Emergency Procedure Guide
IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer
LC50 Lethal Concentration, 50% / Median Lethal Concentration
LD50 Lethal Dose, 50% / Median Lethal Dose
mg/m³ Milligrams per Cubic Metre
OEL Occupational Exposure Limit
pH relates to hydrogen ion concentration using a scale of 0 (high acidic) to 14 (highly
alkaline).
ppm Parts Per Million
STEL Short-Term Exposure Limit
STOT-RE Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
STOT-SE Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
SUSMP Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons
SWA Safe Work Australia
TLV Threshold Limit Value
TWA Time Weighted Average

Report status This document has been compiled by RMT on behalf of the manufacturer, importer or supplier of the
product and serves as their Safety Data Sheet ('SDS').
It is based on information concerning the product which has been provided to RMT by the
manufacturer, importer or supplier or obtained from third party sources and is believed to represent
the current state of knowledge as to the appropriate safety and handling precautions for the product
at the time of issue. Further clarification regarding any aspect of the product should be obtained
directly from the manufacturer, importer or supplier.
While RMT has taken all due care to include accurate and up-to-date information in this SDS, it does
not provide any warranty as to accuracy or completeness. As far as lawfully possible, RMT accepts
no liability for any loss, injury or damage (including consequential loss) which may be suffered or
incurred by any person as a consequence of their reliance on the information contained in this SDS.

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