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Material Safety Data Sheet
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT & COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Page: 1
24-Hour Emergency Phone Number: 989-636-4400
Product: DOWFROST* HD HEAT TRANSFER FLUID, DYED
Product Code: 04632
Effective Date: 08/03/04 Date Printed: 08/04/04 MSD: 002239
The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI 48674
Customer Information Center: 800-258-2436
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Propylene glycol CAS# 000057-55-6 94%
Dipotassium phosphate CAS# 007758-11-4 <5%
Deionized water CAS# 007732-18-5 <5%
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
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* Clear yellow liquid. Odorless. Avoid temperatures above 450F, *
* 232C. *
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POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS (See Section 11 for toxicological data.)
EYE: May cause slight transient (temporary) eye irritation.
Corneal injury is unlikely. Mists may cause eye irritation.
SKIN CONTACT: Prolonged contact is essentially nonirritating
to skin. A single prolonged exposure is not likely to result
in the material being absorbed through skin in harmful amounts.
Repeated exposures may cause flaking and softening of skin.
INGESTION: Single dose oral toxicity is considered to be
extremely low. No hazards anticipated from swallowing small
amounts incidental to normal handling operations.
INHALATION: At room temperature, vapors are minimal due to
physical properties. Mists may cause irritation of upper
respiratory tract (nose and throat).
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SYSTEMIC (OTHER TARGET ORGAN) EFFECTS: Repeated excessive
exposure to propylene glycol may cause central nervous system
effects.
CANCER INFORMATION: Did not cause cancer in laboratory animals.
TERATOLOGY (BIRTH DEFECTS): Birth defects are unlikely.
Exposures having no adverse effects on the mother should have
no effect on the fetus.
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: In animal studies, has been shown not
to interfere with reproduction.
4. FIRST AID
EYES: Flush eyes with plenty of water.
SKIN: Wash off in flowing water or shower.
INGESTION: No adverse effects anticipated by this route of
exposure incidental to proper industrial handling.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air if effects occur. Consult a
physician.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: No specific antidote. Supportive care.
Treatment based on judgment of the physician in response to
reactions of the patient.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
FLASH POINT: 214 F, 107 C (based on a similar material)
METHOD USED: PMCC
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not determined
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS
LFL: Not determined
UFL: Not determined
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: During a fire, smoke may contain
the original material in addition to unidentified toxic and/or
irritating compounds. Hazardous combustion products may include
and are not limited to carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
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OTHER FLAMMABILITY INFORMATION: Violent steam generation or
eruption may occur upon application of direct water stream to
hot liquids. Flammable concentrations of vapor can accumulate
at temperatures above 214F. Liquid mist of this product can
burn. Spills of these organic liquids on hot fibrous insulations
may lead to lowering of the autoignition temperatures possibly
resulting in spontaneous combustion. Container may rupture from
gas generation in a fire situation.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water fog or fine spray, carbon dioxide,
dry chemical, foam. Alcohol resistant foams (ATC type) are
preferred if available. General purpose synthetic foams
(including AFFF) or protein foams may function, but much less
effectively. Do not use direct water stream. May spread
fire.
MEDIA TO BE AVOIDED: Do not use direct water stream.
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Keep people away. Isolate fire
area and deny unnecessary entry. Burning liquids may be moved
by flushing with water to protect personnel and minimize
property damage. Burning liquids may be extinguished by
dilution with water. Do not use direct water stream. May
spread fire. Fight fire from protected location or safe
distance. Consider use of unmanned hose holder or monitor
nozzles. Use water spray to cool fire exposed containers and
fire affected zone until fire is out and danger of re-ignition
has passed. Immediately withdraw all personnel from area in
case of rising sound from venting safety device or
discoloration of the container. Move container from fire
area if this is possible without hazard.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTERS: Wear positive-pressure
self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and protective fire
fighting clothing (includes fire fighting helmet, coat, pants,
boots and gloves). If protective equipment is not available or
not used, fight fire from a protected location or safe distance.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (See Section 15 for Regulatory
Information)
PROTECT PEOPLE: Use appropriate safety equipment. For additional
information, refer to Section 8, Exposure Controls/Personal
Protection.
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT: Avoid contamination of all waterways.
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Effective Date: 08/03/04 Date Printed: 08/04/04 MSD: 002239
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CLEAN-UP: See Section 13, Disposal Considerations.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: No
special handling requirements data available.
HANDLING: See Section 8, Exposure Controls/Personal Protection.
STORAGE: See Section 10, Stability and Reactivity.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Provide general and/or local exhaust
ventilation to control airborne levels below the exposure
guidelines.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EYE/FACE PROTECTION: Use safety glasses. Safety glasses should
be sufficient for most operations; however, for misty
operations wear chemical goggles.
SKIN PROTECTION: Use gloves impervious to this material.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Atmospheric levels should be maintained
below the exposure guideline. When respiratory protection is
required for certain operations, use an approved air-purifying
respirator. In misty atmospheres, use an approved mist
respirator.
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES: Propylene glycol: AIHA WEEL is 10 mg/m3
for total vapor and aerosol.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE/PHYSICAL STATE: Clear yellow liquid
ODOR: Odorless
VAPOR PRESSURE: 0.22 mmHg @ 20 C
VAPOR DENSITY: 2.6
BOILING POINT: 320 F, 160 C
SOLUBILITY IN WATER/MISCIBILITY: Complete
SPECIFIC GRAVITY OR DENSITY: 1.058 @ 25/25 C
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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