Solar Boiler™ Installation Manual (OG-300), page 14 of 14
IN.410.06.DEC/99
Material Safety Data Sheet for PROPYLENE GLYCOL, USP [HEAT TRANSFER FLUID]
The HTF (heat transfer fluid) used in this Solar Boiler™ system is a mixture of Propylene Glycol, USP and distilled water
(40/60)% by volume.
The following is a brief outline of the Material Safety Data Sheet for Propylene Glycol, USP. For more information, contact Van
Waters & Rogers, reference MSDS: L1173.
Product code:
VW&R Code: L1173
CAS Registration #:
57-55-6
Product Name:
Propylene Glycol
Product Supplier:
Van Waters & Rogers
9800 Van Horne Way
Richmond
British Columbia
V6X-1W5
1. INGREDIENTS:
(% w/w, unless otherwise noted)
Propylene glycol
CAS# 000057-55-6 99%
2. ENVIRONMENTAL AND DISPOSAL INFORMATION:
Action to take for Spills/Leaks: Cover with absorbent material, soak up and sweep into bag.
Disposal method: Incinerate or bury away from water supplies in accordance with local regulations.
3. HEALTH HAZARD DATA:
EYE:
May cause slight transient eye irritation. Corneal injury is unlikely.
SKIN CONTACT:
Essentially nonirritating to skin on prolonged contact Repeated exposure may cause slight flaking,
tenderness, and softening of skin.
SKIN ABSORPTION:
A single prolonged skin exposure is not likely to result in absorption of harmful amounts.
INGESTION:
Single dose oral toxicity is extremely low. No hazards anticipated from ingestion incidental to industrial
exposure.
INHALATION
: A single prolonged (hours) inhalation exposure is not likely to cause adverse effects. Mists are not
likely to be hazardous.
CHRONIC EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE
: Repeated excessive ingestion may cause central nervous system effects.
4. FIRST AID:
EYES:
Irrigate immediately with water for at least 5 minutes.
SKIN:
Wash off in flowing water or shower.
INGESTION:
No adverse effects anticipated by this route of exposure.
INHALATION:
No adverse effects anticipated by this route of exposure.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN:
No specific antidote. Supportive care. Treatment based on judgement of the physician in response to reactions of the patient.
