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SAFETY DATA

acc. to OSHA HCS

Version:

Page 1/8

Reviewed on 04/16/2015

1 Identification

Product identifier

Product name:

Potassium Formate 75%

Product identifier Potassium Formate 75%

Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Application of the substance / the mixture

Drilling and completion fluids

Deicing agent

Heat transfer fluid

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

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

Information department: productinfo@perstorp.com

Emergency telephone number: 1 866 519 4752 (Contract No. : 334101)

2 Hazard(s) identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

The product is not classified according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).

Label elements

Hazard pictograms Not applicable

Signal word Not applicable

Hazard statements Not applicable

Precautionary statements Not applicable

Hazard description: No special hazards are associated with this product.

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USA

38.0.4

Summary of content (8 pages)

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38.0.4 Page 1/8 SAFETY DATA acc.
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38.0.4 Page 2 Safety Data Sheet acc. to OSHA HCS Version: 2 04/16/2015 Product name: Potassium Reviewed on 04/16/2015 Formate 75% (Contd. of page 1) · Classification system: · NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) 0 1 Health = 0 Fire = 1 Reactivity = 0 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 0 FIRE 1 REACTIVITY 0 Health = 0 Fire = 1 Reactivity = 0 · Other hazards · Results of PBT and vPvB assessment · PBT: No. · vPvB: No.
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8.0.4 Page 3 Safety Data Sheet acc. to OSHA HCS Version: 2 04/16/2015 Product name: Potassium Reviewed on 04/16/2015 Formate 75% (Contd. of page 2) · Advice for firefighters · Protective equipment: Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and selfcontained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
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38.0.4 Page 4 Safety Data Sheet acc. to OSHA HCS Version: 2 04/16/2015 Product name: Potassium Reviewed on 04/16/2015 Formate 75% (Contd. of page 3) · Exposure controls · Personal protective equipment: · General protective and hygienic measures: The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed. · Breathing equipment: Not necessary if room is well-ventilated.
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38.0.4 Page 5 Safety Data Sheet acc. to OSHA HCS Version: 2 04/16/2015 Product name: Potassium Reviewed on 04/16/2015 Formate 75% (Contd. of page 4) · Density at 20 °C (68 °F): 1570 kg/m³ · Solubility in / Miscibility with Water at 20 °C (68 °F): >1000 g/l · Segregation coefficient (n-octanol/water): <0 log POW · Viscosity: Dynamic: · Other information Not applicable No further relevant information available.
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38.0.4 Page 6 Safety Data Sheet acc. to OSHA HCS Version: 2 04/16/2015 Product name: Potassium Reviewed on 04/16/2015 Formate 75% (Contd. of page 5) 3500 mg/l (fish) (OECD 203) NOEC >1000 mg/l (Oncorhynchus mykiss) ((sodium formate)) · Persistence and degradability The product is readily biodegradable. 590-29-4 potassium formate BOD28 92 % (bacteria) (OECD 301D) · Bioaccumulative potential Low potential for accumulation in organisms.
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38.0.4 Page 7 Safety Data Sheet acc. to OSHA HCS Version: 2 04/16/2015 Product name: Potassium Reviewed on 04/16/2015 Formate 75% (Contd. of page 6) · Transport/Additional information: * Not dangerous according to the above specifications. 15 Regulatory information · Sara · Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances): None of the ingredient is listed. · Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings): None of the ingredients is listed.
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38.0.4 Page 8 Safety Data Sheet acc. to OSHA HCS 04/16/2015 Product name: Potassium Version: 2 Reviewed on 04/16/2015 Formate 75% (Contd. of page 7) · Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males: Not listed. · Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity: Not listed. · Additional information: Department of Energy, Protective Action Criteria (PAC) Rev 27: Chemicals with AEGLs, ERPGs or TEELs (February 1, 2012): Potassium formate PAC-1 is: 9 mg/m3. PAC-2 is: 99 mg/m3.