Safety Concerns
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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE TOXICITY:
Peroral: Rat; female; LD50 = 20300 mg/kg
Percutaneous: Based on information for a similar material:
Rabbit; LD50 = > 10000 mg/kg
DEVELOPMENT TOXICITY: Contains component(s) which did not cause birth defects or any fetal effects in lab animals., The
component(s) is/are:, Propylene glycol.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: Contains component(s) which did not interfere with reproduction in animal studies., Contains
component(s) which did not interfere with fertility in animal studies., The component(s) is/are:, Propylene glycol.
CHRONIC TOXICITY AND CARCINOGENICITY: Similar formulations did not cause cancer in laboratory animals.
GENETIC TOXICOLOGY:
In Vitro: In Vitro mutagenicity studies were negative.
In Vivo: Mutagenicity studies in animals were negative for component(s) tested
SIGNIFICANT DATA WITH POSSIBLE RELEVANCE TO HUMANS: In rare cases, repeated excessive exposure to propylene glycol
may cause central nervous system effects.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE: Based largely or completely on information for: Propylene glycol. Material is readily biodegradable.
Passes OECD test(s) for ready biodegradability. Degradation is expected in the atmospheric environment within minutes to hours.
ECOTOXICITY: Based largely or completely on information for: Propylene glycol. Material is practically non-toxic to aquatic
organisms on an acute basis (LC50/EC50 . 100mg/L in most sensitive species tested).
FURTHER INFORMATION: Based largely or completely on information for: Propylene glycol. Bioconcentration potential is low
(BCF < 100 or Log Pow < 3). Potential for mobility in soil is very high (Koc between 0 and 50).
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
(See Section 15 for Regulatory Information)
DISPOSAL: DO NOT DUMP INTO ANY SEWERS, ON THE GROUND OR INTO ANY BODY OF WATER. All disposal practices
must be in compliance with all Federal, State/Provincial and local laws and regulations. Regulations may vary in different locations.
Waste characterizations and compliance with applicable laws are the responsibility solely of the waste generator. THE DOW
CHEMICAL COMPANY HAS NO CONTROL OVER THE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OR MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF
PARTIES HANDLING OR USING THIS MATERIAL. THE INFORMATION PRESENTED HERE PERTAINS ONLY TO THE
PRODUCT AS SHIPPED IN ITS INTENDED CONDITION AS DESCRIBED IN MSDS SECTION 2 (Composition/Information on
Ingredients). FOR UNUSED & UNCONTAMINATED PRODUCT, the preferred options include sending to a licensed, permitted:
recycler, reclaimer, incinerator or other thermal destructive device. As a service to its customers, Dow can provide names of
information resources to help identify waste management companies and other facilities which recycle, reprocess or manage
chemicals or plastics, and that manage used drums. Telephone Dow’s Customer Information Centre at 1-800-258-2436 or 0-989-
832-1556 (U.S.), or 1-800-331-6451 (Canada) for further details.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
NON-BULK Proper Shipping Name:
NOT REGULATED
BULK Proper Shipping Name:
NOT REGULATED
The information is not intended to convey all specific regulatory or operational requirements/information relating to this product.
Additional transportation system information can be obtained through an authorized sales or customer service representative. It is the
responsibility of the transportation organization to follow all applicable laws, regulations and rules relating to the transportation of the
material.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
(Not meant to be all-inclusive—selected regulations represented)
FEDERAL/NATIONAL
OSHS Hazard Communication Standard
This product is not a “Hazardous Chemical” as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 Title III (Emergency Planning and Community Right To Know Act) Section 313
To the best of our knowledge this product does not contain chemicals at levels which require reporting under this statute.
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 Title III (Emergency Planning and Community Right To Know Act) Section 302
To the best of our knowledge this product does not contain chemicals at levels which require reporting under this statute.
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 Title III (Emergency Planning and Community Right To Know Act) Section 311 & 312
Delayed (Chronic) Health Hazard:
NO
Fire Hazard:
NO
Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard:
NO
Reactive Hazard:
NO
Sudden Release of pressure Hazard:
NO
Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)
All components of this product are on the TSCA Inventory or are exempt from TSCA Inventory requirements.
CEPA - Domestic Substances List (DSL)
All substances contained in this product are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL) or are not required to be listed.
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS)
The components of this product are on the EINECS inventory or are exempt from EINECS inventory requirements.