MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
UPDATED OCTOBER 2022 BY MACJAMES GLOBAL RESOURCES LIMITED, NO. 10 MBAMARA STREET, UMUEBULLU II, ETCHE LGA, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA.
SECTION 1: CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION
PRODUCT NAME: MACJAMES®MSIA-14 - SCALE INHIBITOR
PRODUCT USE: For inhibition of Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Sulphate, and Barium Scales in light
density completion, treatment, and injection fluids, including seawater/brine.
MANUFACTURER: Macjames Global Resources Limited, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
ISO 9001:2015 Cert. No.: N1683535
TELEPHONE: +234 818 959 6273
PACKAGING AND NUMBER CODES: 20Ltr - MSIA-14A: 25Ltr - MSIA-14B:
200Ltr - MSIA-14C: 4 x 200-litre drums on a pallet.
SECTION 2: MAJOR INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS % COMPOSITION (Wt) (APPROX.)
Proprietary Blend 51
De-ionized water 44
Ammonium Chloride 5
Total % Composition (Wt) - 100
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
This product is an acidic light-yellow liquid. Not flammable.
Potential Health Effects:
EYES: Causes burns and untreated exposures may result in severe damage or blindness
SKIN: Causes corrosive burns
INHALATION: Mists can cause irritation and/or burns
INGESTION: Can burn mouth, esophagus and digestive tract.
Carcinogen Status: OSHA - No NTP – No IARC – No
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Flush eyes with running water immediately while holding the eyelids open. Remove contact
lenses, if worn. Flush with water repeatedly for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate medical
assistance.
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SKIN: Wash off immediately with running water and remove all contaminated clothing. Get
immediate medical assistance. Thoroughly wash or clean the clothing before reuse.
INHALATION: Move the exposed person to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration, if breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical attention.
INGESTION: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. If conscious, give the person several glasses of water to drink and get immediate medical
attention.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING METHODS
MACJAMES®MSIA-14 - Scale inhibitor is non-flammable liquid; Fire fighters should wear self contained breathing
apparatus with full face masks. Use dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide or water spray for fires involving this product.
FLASH POINT: None anticipated (water based solution)
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use any standard agent to fight surrounding fire.
FIRE FIGHTING: Although water based, some organic components may evolve in the heat of a
structural fire. For fires involving this material, do not enter any enclosed or confined
fire space without proper protective equipment, including self-contained breathing
apparatus.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD: Containers may rupture if exposed to heat of a fire or direct flames.
PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION: May include carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen oxides.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
EVACUATION AND SAFETY: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when cleaning up spills. Refer to
Section 8. Do not enter confined spaces without proper respiratory protection.
CONTAINMENT OF SPILL: Properly protected personnel may stop the source of the release if it can be done without
risk. Contain release to prevent further contamination of soil, surface water or groundwater.
Clean up spill as soon as possible, observing precautions in Exposure Controls/Personal
Protection. Use appropriate techniques such as applying non-combustible absorbent
materials or pumping.
CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL: Where feasible and appropriate, remove contaminated soil. Place contaminated materials in
disposable containers and dispose of in a manner consistent with applicable regulations.
Disposal should follow State/Federal guidelines for release reporting.
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SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Read properly and observe all precautions on product label. Wear appropriate hand gloves and PPE.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Ground containers to avoid
development of static charges.
STORAGE: Keep container closed when not in use. Container is not designed to contain pressure. Does not use
pressure to empty container or it may rupture with explosive force. Empty containers' retained product
residue (solid, liquid, and/or vapor) and can be dangerous. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill,
grind, or expose such containers to heat, flame, sparks, static electricity, or other sources of ignition. They
may explode and cause injury or death. Empty containers should be completely drained, properly closed,
and promptly returned to a drum re-conditioner or disposed of properly. The product should be stored in
the original containers in a cool and dry location. Keep from freezing.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONNEL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Use in a well-ventilated area sufficient to keep vapors below safe exposure levels.
Exposure Limits:
Ingredient ACGIH-TWA ACGIH-STEL OSHA-TWA OSHA-STEL
Ammonium chloride 10mg/m3 20mg/m3 None None
TWA: Time Weighted Average over 8 hours of work
Personal Protective Equipment:
EYES: Wear eye protection such as safety glasses with side shields, chemical splash
goggles or face shields.
HANDS AND FEET: Wear rubber or neoprene gloves. Use of rubber boots is recommended.
RESPIRATORY: Respiratory protection not normally required for properly ventilated work areas. If required
use an air purifying respirator with acid and organic cartridges or a supplied air respirator.
BODY: Rubber apron or coat is recommended.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
State: Liquid
Appearance: Light yellow
Odour Characteristics: Moderate acidic
pH: <2
Viscosity: 2.9P
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): 1.14
Boiling Point: >170°C
Water Solubility: Completely soluble in water.
Volatility: Not volatile (contains no VOCs)
Evaporation Rate (H2O = 1): ≥1
Freezing Point: Below 0°C.
Coeff. Oil/water Distribution: No data
Flash Point: None anticipated (water based)
Autoignition temp: Not applicable - does not burn.
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SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY: Stable under normal conditions. May react with strong oxidizing agents, such as
chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, etc.
INCOMPATIBILITIES: May also react with alkalis generating heat sufficient to cause spattering of liquid.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: Thermal decomposition products may include toxic oxides of carbon and nitrogen.
POLYMERIZATION: Does not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid contact with strong oxidizers and alkalis.
SECTION 11 : TOXICOLOGICAL AND ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
MACJAMES®MSIA-14 - SCALE INHIBITOR is not known to be a carcinogen. Exposure to this product may produce the
conditions listed in Section 3. Releases may be reportable under local and state regulations.
TOXICITY DATA :
Immediate Health Effects:
Acute Oral Toxicity: Material is corrosive
Acute Dermal Toxicity: Not determined
Eye Irritation: Corrosive
Skin Irritation: Corrosive
ECOLOGICAL DATA:
This product may affect aquatic plants and fish. It should be properly diluted with water before being released into the
environment according regulations.
SECTION 12: TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL INFORMATION
TRANSPORTATION:
Shipping Name: Corrosive liquid, acidic, inorganic.
Hazard Class or Division: 8
Packing Group: II
Labeling Requirements: Corrosive
Emergency Guide Number: 154
DISPOSAL:
Should be properly diluted with water before disposal and disposal should be conducted in accordance with local and
Federal Environmental guidelines. Once mixed with other materials it is the obligation of the user to determine the
disposal method of the resulting mixture.
SECTION 13: REGULATORY INFORMATION
Workplace Classification: Hazardous
TSCA Status: All ingredients listed on TSCA Chemical Inventory
CERCLA: No ingredients listed
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FACTORY: NO. 10 MBAMARA STREET, UMUEBULU II, NEAR OYIGBO, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA.
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Clean Air Act: No ingredients listed
OSHA Process Safety: Not applicable
SECTION 14: OTHER INFORMATION
Any person handling this product should be informed of the recommended safety precautions and should have access
to this information.
Customers are responsible for compliance with local, state and federal regulations that may be pertinent in the storage,
application and disposal of this product.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (HMIS) RATING.
HEALTH 3 0 - Minimal
FLAMMABILITY 0 1 - Slight
PHYSICAL HAZARD 0 2 - Moderate
PERSONAL PROTECTION C 3 - High
4 - Very High
DISCLAIMER: This MSDS is intended to provide a brief summary of our knowledge and guidance regarding the use of this material. The information contained here
has been compiled from sources considered by Macjames Global Resources Limited to be dependable and is accurate to the best of the Company’s knowledge. It is
not meant to be an all-inclusive document on worldwide hazard communication regulations.
This information is offered in good faith. Each user of this material needs to evaluate the conditions of use and design the appropriate protective mechanisms to
prevent employee exposures, property damage or release to the environment. Macjames Global Resources Limited assumes no responsibility for injury to the
recipient or third persons, or for any damage to any property resulting from misuse of the product.
MACJAMES GLOBAL RESOURCES LIMITED
FACTORY: NO. 10 MBAMARA STREET, UMUEBULU II, NEAR OYIGBO, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA.
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