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Feb 2009

PARASOLVE Ltd.
403.873.9266
Bay 2, 2320 35 Ave.
Calgary Alberta
T2E 6S9

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (edited on-line version)

Product Name: Parasolve – Well Servicing
Issue Date: June 1, 2007

Emergency Overview
Appearance/Odor: Colorless to yellow.
Product is Combustible.
Slippery when spilled.
Potential Health Effects: (See Section 11 for more information.)
Likely Routes of Exposure: Eye contact, skin contact, inhalation.
Eye: Causes moderate to severe irritation.
Skin: May cause slight redness.
This product does not contain any carcinogens or potential carcinogens as listed by OSHA, IARC, ACGIH or NTP.

OSHA Regulatory Status
This material is combustible, which is defined as having a flash point between 37.8ºC (100ºF) and 93.3ºC (200ºF).
Combustible materials are hazardous according to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

Eye Contact: Remove contact lenses at once. Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: Wash affected area with copious amounts of soap and water. If irritation develops, seek medical attention.
Inhalation: If symptoms of overexposure are experienced, move to fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
Ingestion: Seek medical attention immediately. DO NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water.

Suitable Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, foam or dry chemical. Caution: Carbon dioxide will displace air in confined spaces and may create an oxygen deficient atmosphere.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Water.
Products of Combustion: Forms acrid fumes, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide.
Protection of Firefighters: Vapors may be irritating to eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full fire-fighting turnout gear.

Personal Precautions: Use personal protection recommended in Section 8. Product is slippery when spilled
Environmental Precautions: Keep out of drains, sewers, ditches and waterways.
Methods for Clean Up: Eliminate all ignition sources. Use equipment rated for use around combustible materials
Other Information: There are no special reporting requirements for spills of this material.

Handling
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame.

Storage
Product may be packaged in phenolic-lined steel containers or fluorinated plastic containers. Store in well ventilated area with proper sprinkler/fire deterrent system. Storage temperature should not exceed the flash point for extended periods of time. Keep container closed when not in use.

Exposure Guidelines

Engineering Controls: Provide ventilation. Keep away from sparks and flames.
Eye/Face Protection: Wear safety glasses or goggles.
Skin Protection: Nitrile gloves are recommended. Boots, apron, or bodysuit should be worn as necessary.
Respiratory Protection: Not normally required. If adequate ventilation is unavailable, use NIOSH approved air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge or canister.

Color: Colorless to pale yellow
Odor: sweet / pine aroma.
Physical State: Liquid.
Boiling Point: 154ºC - 167ºC (310ºF to 332ºF)
Specific Gravity: 0.858 to 0.863 @ 20ºC (68ºF)
Vapor Pressure: <2mmHg @ 20ºC (68ºF)
Flash Point (CCCFP): > 48.9ºC (120ºF)
Solubility in Water: Forms emulsion
Evaporation Rate: Medium to Fast
Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Content: 60 to 95% by volume.

Note: These specifications represent a typical sample of this product, but actual values may vary. Certificates of Analysis and Specification Sheets are available upon request.

Stability: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: Keep away from heat, sparks and flames.
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents and strong acids, including acidic clays, peroxides, halogens, vinyl chloride, and iodine pentafluoride.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides, which can result from improper storage and handling, are known to cause skin sensitization.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: To prevent oxidation, avoid long-term exposure to air.

Acute Effects
Product has been shown to have low oral toxicity (LD₅₀>5 g/kg) and low dermal toxicity (LD₅₀> 5g/kg) when tested on rabbits. also showed low toxicity by inhalation (RD₅₀>1 g/kg) when tested on mice. The skin irritancy of ParaSolve product in guinea pigs and rabbits is considered moderate and low, respectively. Inhalation may cause irritation of the nose, throat, and respiratory tract.

Chronic Effects
This product is not classified as a carcinogen by OSHA, IARC, ACGIH or NTP. This product has not been shown to produce genetic changes when tested on bacterial or animal cells. This product does not contain known reproductive or developmental toxins.

Ecotoxicity: There is no information available at this time for this product. However, a spill may produce significant toxicity to aquatic organisms and ecosystems. Some studies have shown that certain bacteria and fungus have the ability to degrade the product, decreasing their toxicity to fish. When spilled, this product may act as an oil, causing a film, sheen, emulsion or sludge at or beneath the surface of a body of water.
Persistence/Degradability: Product is expected to be readily biodegradable.
Bioaccumulation/Accumulation: No appreciable bioconcentration is expected in the environment.
Mobility in Environment: volatilize rapidly

Disposal: Incinerate or dispose of in accordance with Local, State, and Federal Regulations. Taking regulations into consideration, waste may be incinerated or handled through EPA Spill Control Plan via landfill or dilution.

US DOT Shipping Classification
Proper Shipping Name: availabe upon request
Hazard Class: 3
Identification No.: available on request

Packing Group: III
Label/Placard: exception §173.150(f) applies.

TDG Status: Hazardous
IMO Status: Hazardous
IATA Status: Hazardous

The listed transportation classification does not address regulatory variations due to changes in package size, mode of shipment or other regulatory descriptions.

Proposition 65: California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986
This product is not known to contain any chemicals currently listed as carcinogens or reproductive toxins under California Proposition 65 at levels which would be subject to the proposition.

SARA Title III (Section 313)
This substance contains no materials subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III (Section 313).

NFPA 704: National Fire Protection Association
Health–1, Fire–2, Reactivity–0

Legend
OSHA – United States Occupational health and Safety Administration
IARC – International Agency for Research on Cancer
NTP – National Toxicology program
BHT – Butylated Hydroxytoluene
EPA – United States Environmental Protection Agency
GRAS – Generally Recognized as Safe
NIOSH – National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Caution: The user should conduct his/her own experiments and establish proper procedures and controlbefore attempting use on critical parts.

Theinformation contained herein is based on current knowledge and experience: no responsibility is accepted that the information is sufficient or correct in all cases. Users should consider these data only as a supplement to other information obtained by the user. No warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of this data, the results to be obtained from the use thereof, or that any such use will not infringe any patent. Users should make independent determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use and disposal of these materials, the safety and health of employees and customers, and the protection of the environment. This information is furnished upon the condition the person receiving it shall determine the suitability for the particular purpose. This MSDS is to be used as a guideline for safe work practices and emergency response.