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Product Code: 04632
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CHEMICAL STABILITY: Thermally stable at typical use temperatures.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid use temperatures above 450F, 232C.
Product can degrade at elevated temperatures. Generation of gas
during decomposition can cause pressure in closed systems.
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER MATERIALS: Avoid contact with
oxidizing materials. Avoid contact with strong acids.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Hazardous decomposition
products depend upon temperature, air supply and the presence
of other materials.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION (See Section 3 for Potential Health
Effects. For detailed toxicological data, write or call the
address or non-emergency number shown in Section 1)
SKIN: The LD50 for skin absorption in rabbits is >10,000 mg/kg.
INGESTION: The oral LD50 for rats is 20,000 - 34,000 mg/kg.
MUTAGENICITY: In vitro mutagenicity studies were negative.
Animal mutagenicity studies were negative.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION (For detailed Ecological data, write or call
the address or non-emergency number shown in Section 1)
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE
MOVEMENT & PARTITIONING: Based largely or completely on data
for major component(s). Bioconcentration potential is low
(BCF less than 100 or Log Pow less than 3). Potential for
mobility in soil is very high (Koc between 0 and 50).
DEGRADATION & PERSISTENCE: Based largely or completely on data
for major component(s). 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 data for major
component(s). Material is practically non-toxic to aquatic
organisms on an acute basis (LC50/EC50 >100 mg/L in most
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sensitive species).
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS (See Section 15 for Regulatory Information)
DISPOSAL: DO NOT DUMP INTO ANY SEWERS, ON THE GROUND OR INTO ANY
BODY OF WATER. All disposal methods must be in compliance with
all Federal, State/Provincial and local laws and regulations.
Regulations may vary in different locations. Waste character-
izations and compliance with applicable laws are the responsi-
bility solely of the waste generator. THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
HAS NO CONTROL OVER THE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OR MANUFACTURING
PROCESSES 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 in-
clude sending to a licensed, permitted: recycler, reclaimer,
incinerator or other thermal destruction 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 Center at
800-258-2436 or 989-832-1556 for further details.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (D.O.T.): For D.O.T. regulatory
information, if required, consult transportation regulations,
product shipping papers, or contact your Dow representative.
CANADIAN TDG INFORMATION: For TDG regulatory information, if
required, consult transportation regulations, product shipping
papers, or your Dow representative.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION (Not meant to be all-inclusive--selected
regulations represented)
NOTICE: The information herein is presented in good faith and
believed to be accurate as of the effective date shown above. However,
no warranty, express or implied is given. Regulatory requirements
are subject to change and may differ from one location to another;
it is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that its activities comply
with federal, state or provincial, and local laws. The following
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specific information is made for the purpose of complying with
numerous federal, state or provincial, and local laws and regulations.
See other sections for health and safety information.
U.S. REGULATIONS
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SARA 313 INFORMATION: To the best of our knowledge, this product
contains no chemical subject to SARA Title III Section 313 supplier
notification requirements.
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SARA HAZARD CATEGORY: This product has been reviewed according to the
EPA "Hazard Categories" promulgated under Sections 311 and 312 of the
Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title III) and
is considered, under applicable definitions, to meet the following
categories:
Not to have met any hazard category
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TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA):
All ingredients are on the TSCA inventory or are not required to be
listed on the TSCA inventory.
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STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW: The following product components are cited on
certain state lists as mentioned. Non-listed components may be shown
in the composition section of the MSDS.
CHEMICAL NAME CAS NUMBER LIST
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1,2-PROPANEDIOL 000057-55-6 PA1
PA1=Pennsylvania Hazardous Substance (present at greater than or equal
to 1.0%).
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OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD:
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REGULATORY INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
This product is not a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA
Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
CANADIAN REGULATIONS
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WHMIS INFORMATION: The Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials
Information System (WHMIS) Classification for this product is:
This product is not a "Controlled Product" under WHMIS.
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CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (CEPA):
This product contains one or more substances which are not listed on
the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL). Contact your Dow
representative for more information.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
MSDS STATUS: Revised Section 8 (Exposure Guidelines).
* OR (R) INDICATES A TRADEMARK OF THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
The Information Herein Is Given In Good Faith, But No Warranty,
Express Or Implied, Is Made. Consult The Dow Chemical Company
For Further Information.
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