Safety Concerns
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Material Safety Data Sheet
DOWFROST* HEAT TRANSFER FLUID
MSDS
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Issue: 05/09/2002
Received: 09/10/2003
***MATERIAL SAFETY DATA***
1.
CHEMICAL PRODUCT & COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: .................................... DOWFROST* HEAT TRANSFER FLUID
MSDS#: ........................................................ 1376
EFFECTIVE DATE: .................................... 05/09/2002
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION: ............... The Dow Chemical Company
...................................................................... Midland, MI 48674
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: . 24-HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (989)636-4400
...................................................................... Customer Information Number: 1-800-258-2436
2.
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Propylene glycol
CAS# 000057-55-6
> 99%
Demineralized water
CAS# 007732-18-5
< 5%
Dipotassium hydrogen phosphate
CAS#007758-11-4
< 5%
3.
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: .............................. Colorless, liquid, mild odor. No significant hazards for emergency response are known.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS .................. (See Section 11 for toxicological information and additional information about potential
health effects.)
EFFECTS OF SINGLE ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE
INHALATION: .................................................... At room temperature, exposure to vapor is minimal due to low volatility. Mist may
cause irritation of upper respiratory tract (nose and throat).
EYE CONTACT: ................................................. May cause slight temporary eye irritation. Corneal injury is unlikely.
SKIN CONTACT: ................................................ Prolonged contact is essentially nonirritating to skin. Repeated contact may cause
flaking and softening of skin.
SKIN ABSORPTION: ......................................... Prolonged skin contact is unlikely to result in absorption of harmful amounts.
SWALLOWING: .................................................. Very low toxicity if swallowed. Harmful effects not anticipated from swallowing small
amounts
POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
(See Section 12 for Ecological Information)
4.
FIRST AID
INHALATION: .................................................... Move person to fresh air; if effects occur, consult a physician.
EYE: ...................................................................... Flush eyes thoroughly with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses after the initial
1-2 minutes and continue flushing for several additional minutes. If effect occur, consult a
physician, preferably an ophthalmologist.
SKIN: .................................................................... Wash skin with plenty of water
INGESTION: ........................................................ No emergency medical treatment necessary.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: .................................... No specific antidote. Treatment of exposure should be directed at the control of symptoms
and the condition of the patient.
5.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
(Refer to section 9, PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES)
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water fog or fine spray. Dry chemical fire extinguishers. Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers. Foam. Do not
use direct water stream. May spread fire. Alcohol resistant foams (ATC type) are preferred. General purpose synthetic foams
(including AFFF) or protein foams may function, but will be less effective.
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Keep people away. Isolate fire area and deny unnecessary entry. Use water spray to cool fire exposed
containers and fire affected zone until fire is out and danger of reignition has passed. Fight fire from a protected location or safe
distance. Consider the use of unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles. Immediately withdraw all personnel from the area in case
of rising sound from venting safety device or discoloration of the container. Burning liquids may be extinguished by dilution with
water. Do not use direct water stream. May spread fire. Move container from fire area if this is possible without hazard. Burning
liquids may be moved by flushing with water to protect personnel and minimize property damage.
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTERS: Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and
protective fire-fighting clothing (including 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.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Container may rupture from gas generation in a fire situation. Violent steam
generation or eruption may occur upon application of direct water stream to hot liquids. Liquid mist of this product can burn.
Flammable concentrations of vapor can accumulate at temperatures above flash point; see Section 9.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: During a fire, smoke may contain the original material in addition to combustion products
of varying composition which may be toxic and/or irritating. Combustion products may include and are not limited to: Carbon
monoxide. Carbon dioxide.
