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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDOWFROST-heat-transfer-fluid® ™ Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ("Dow") or an affiliated company of Dow Page 1 of 10 SAFETY DATA SHEET THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY Product name: DOWFROST™ Heat Transfer Fluid Issue Date: 04/09/2015 Print Date: 06/15/2015 THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY encourages and expects you to read and understand the entire (M)SDS, as there is important information throughout the document. We expect you to follow the precautions identified in this document unless your use conditions would necessitate other appropriate methods or actions. 1. IDENTIFICATION Product name: DOWFROST™ Heat Transfer Fluid Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use Identified uses: Intended as a heat transfer fluid for closed-loop systems. This product is acceptable for use where there is possibility of incidental food contact and as a product for use in the immersion or spray freezing of wrapped meat and packaged poultry products. We recommend that you use this product in a manner consistent with the listed use. If your intended use is not consistent with the stated use, please contact your sales or technical service representative. COMPANY IDENTIFICATION THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY 2030 WILLARD H DOW CENTER MIDLAND MI 48674-0000 UNITED STATES Customer Information Number: 800-258-2436 SDSQuestion@dow.com EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER 24-Hour Emergency Contact: 800-424-9300 Local Emergency Contact: 800-424-9300 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Hazard classification This material is not hazardous under the criteria of the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29CFR 1910.1200. Other hazards no data available 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Chemical nature: Glycol Product name: DOWFROST™ Heat Transfer Fluid Issue Date: 04/09/2015 Page 2 of 10 This product is a mixture. Component CASRN Concentration Propylene glycol 57-55-6 > 95.0 % Dipotassium hydrogen phosphate 7758-11-4 < 3.0 % Water 7732-18-5 < 3.0 % 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Description of first aid measures General advice: If potential for exposure exists refer to Section 8 for specific personal protective equipment. Inhalation: Move person to fresh air; if effects occur, consult a physician. Skin contact: Wash off with plenty of water. Eye contact: 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 effects occur, consult a physician, preferably an ophthalmologist. Ingestion: No emergency medical treatment necessary. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed: Aside from the information found under Description of first aid measures (above) and Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed (below), any additional important symptoms and effects are described in Section 11: Toxicology Information. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Notes to physician: No specific antidote. Treatment of exposure should be directed at the control of symptoms and the clinical condition of the patient. 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES Suitable extinguishing media: Water fog or fine spray. Dry chemical fire extinguishers. Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers. Foam. Alcohol resistant foams (ATC type) are preferred. General purpose synthetic foams (including AFFF) or protein foams may function, but will be less effective. Unsuitable extinguishing media: Do not use direct water stream. May spread fire. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture 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. 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. Product name: DOWFROST™ Heat Transfer Fluid Issue Date: 04/09/2015 Page 3 of 10 Advice for firefighters Fire Fighting Procedures: Keep people away. Isolate fire 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 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 firefighters: Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and protective fire fighting clothing (includes fire fighting helmet, coat, trousers, 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 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Use appropriate safety equipment. For additional information, refer to Section 8, Exposure Controls and Personal Protection. Environmental precautions: Prevent from entering into soil, ditches, sewers, waterways and/or groundwater. See Section 12, Ecological Information. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Small spills: Absorb with materials such as: Cat litter. Sawdust. Vermiculite. Zorb-all®. Collect in suitable and properly labeled containers. Large spills: Dike area to contain spill. Recover spilled material if possible. See Section 13, Disposal Considerations, for additional information. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling: No special precautions required. Keep container closed. See Section 8, EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION. Spills of these organic materials on hot fibrous insulations may lead to lowering of the autoignition temperatures possibly resulting in spontaneous combustion. Conditions for safe storage: Do not store in: Galvanized steel. Opened or unlabeled containers. Store in original unopened container. See Section 10 for more specific information. Additional storage and handling information on this product may be obtained by calling your sales or customer service contact. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Control parameters Exposure limits are listed below, if they exist. Component Regulation Type of listing Value/Notation Propylene glycol US WEEL TWA 10 mg/m3 Exposure controls Product name: DOWFROST™ Heat Transfer Fluid Issue Date: 04/09/2015 Page 4 of 10 Engineering controls: Use local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to maintain airborne levels below exposure limit requirements or guidelines. If there are no applicable exposure limit requirements or guidelines, general ventilation should be sufficient for most operations. Local exhaust ventilation may be necessary for some operations. Individual protection measures Eye/face protection: Use safety glasses (with side shields). Skin protection Hand protection: Use gloves chemically resistant to this material when prolonged or frequently repeated contact could occur. Examples of preferred glove barrier materials include: Butyl rubber. Natural rubber ("latex"). Neoprene. Nitrile/butadiene rubber ("nitrile" or "NBR"). Polyethylene. Ethyl vinyl alcohol laminate ("EVAL"). Polyvinyl alcohol ("PVA"). Polyvinyl chloride ("PVC" or "vinyl"). NOTICE: The selection of a specific glove for a particular application and duration of use in a workplace should also take into account all relevant workplace factors such as, but not limited to: Other chemicals which may be handled, physical requirements (cut/puncture protection, dexterity, thermal protection), potential body reactions to glove materials, as well as the instructions/specifications provided by the glove supplier. Other protection: Wear clean, body-covering clothing. Respiratory protection: Respiratory protection should be worn when there is a potential to exceed the exposure limit requirements or guidelines. If there are no applicable exposure limit requirements or guidelines, wear respiratory protection when adverse effects, such as respiratory irritation or discomfort have been experienced, or where indicated by your risk assessment process. In misty atmospheres, use an approved particulate respirator. The following should be effective types of air-purifying respirators: Organic vapor cartridge with a particulate pre-filter. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Physical state Liquid. Color Colorless Odor Characteristic Odor Threshold No test data available pH 10.0 50% Literature Melting point/range Not applicable to liquids Freezing point supercools Boiling point (760 mmHg) 152 °C ( 306 °F) Literature Flash point closed cup 104 °C ( 219 °F) Pensky-Martens Closed Cup ASTM D 93 (based on major component), Propylene glycol. open cup Cleveland Open Cup ASTM D92 None Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1) <0.5 Estimated. Flammability (solid, gas) Not applicable to liquids Lower explosion limit 2.6 % vol Literature Propylene glycol. Upper explosion limit 12.5 % vol Literature Propylene glycol. Product name: DOWFROST™ Heat Transfer Fluid Issue Date: 04/09/2015 Page 5 of 10 Vapor Pressure 2.2 mmHg Literature Relative Vapor Density (air = 1) >1.0 Literature Relative Density (water = 1) 1.05 at 20 °C (68 °F) / 20 °C Literature Water solubility 100 % Literature Partition coefficient: n- octanol/water no data available Auto-ignition temperature 371 °C (700 °F) Literature Propylene glycol. Decomposition temperature No test data available Kinematic Viscosity 43.4 cSt at 20 °C (68 °F) Literature Explosive properties no data available Oxidizing properties no data available Molecular weight 76.9 g/mol Literature NOTE: The physical data presented above are typical values and should not be construed as a specification. 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Reactivity: no data available Chemical stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions. See Storage, Section 7. Hygroscopic Possibility of hazardous reactions: Polymerization will not occur. Conditions to avoid: Exposure to elevated temperatures can cause product to decompose. Generation of gas during decomposition can cause pressure in closed systems. Avoid direct sunlight or ultraviolet sources. Incompatible materials: Avoid contact with: Strong acids. Strong bases. Strong oxidizers. Hazardous decomposition products: Decomposition products depend upon temperature, air supply and the presence of other materials. Decomposition products can include and are not limited to: Aldehydes. Alcohols. Ethers. Organic acids. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Toxicological information on this product or its components appear in this section when such data is available. Acute toxicity Acute oral toxicity Very low toxicity if swallowed. Harmful effects not anticipated from swallowing small amounts. For the major component(s): Propylene glycol. LD50, Rat, > 20,000 mg/kg Product name: DOWFROST™ Heat Transfer Fluid Issue Date: 04/09/2015 Page 6 of 10 Acute dermal toxicity Prolonged skin contact is unlikely to result in absorption of harmful amounts. For the major component(s): Propylene glycol. LD50, Rabbit, > 20,000 mg/kg Acute inhalation toxicity At room temperature, exposure to vapor is minimal due to low volatility. Mist may cause irritation of upper respiratory tract (nose and throat). For the major component(s): LC50, Rat, 4 Hour, vapour, 6.15 mg/l No deaths occurred following exposure to a saturated atmosphere. Skin corrosion/irritation Prolonged contact is essentially nonirritating to skin. Repeated contact may cause flaking and softening of skin. Serious eye damage/eye irritation May cause slight temporary eye irritation. Corneal injury is unlikely. Sensitization For the major component(s): Did not cause allergic skin reactions when tested in humans. For respiratory sensitization: No relevant data found. Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (Single Exposure) Evaluation of available data suggests that this material is not an STOT-SE toxicant. Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) In rare cases, repeated excessive exposure to propylene glycol may cause central nervous system effects. Carcinogenicity Similar formulations did not cause cancer in laboratory animals. Teratogenicity For the major component(s): Did not cause birth defects or any other fetal effects in laboratory animals. Reproductive toxicity For the major component(s): In animal studies, did not interfere with reproduction. In animal studies, did not interfere with fertility. Mutagenicity In vitro genetic toxicity studies were negative. For the major component(s): Animal genetic toxicity studies were negative. Aspiration Hazard Product name: DOWFROST™ Heat Transfer Fluid Issue Date: 04/09/2015 Page 7 of 10 Based on physical properties, not likely to be an aspiration hazard. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicological information on this product or its components appear in this section when such data is available. Toxicity Propylene glycol Acute toxicity to fish Material is practically non-toxic to aquatic organisms on an acute basis (LC50/EC50/EL50/LL50 >100 mg/L in the most sensitive species tested). LC50, Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout), static test, 96 Hour, 40,613 mg/l, OECD Test Guideline 203 Acute toxicity to aquatic invertebrates LC50, Ceriodaphnia dubia (water flea), static test, 48 Hour, 18,340 mg/l, OECD Test Guideline 202 Acute toxicity to algae/aquatic plants ErC50, Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae), 96 Hour, Growth rate inhibition, 19,000 mg/l, OECD Test Guideline 201 Toxicity to bacteria NOEC, Pseudomonas putida, 18 Hour, > 20,000 mg/l Chronic toxicity to aquatic invertebrates NOEC, Ceriodaphnia dubia (water flea), semi-static test, 7 d, number of offspring, 13,020 mg/l Dipotassium hydrogen phosphate Acute toxicity to fish Material is practically non-toxic to aquatic organisms on an acute basis (LC50/EC50/EL50/LL50 >100 mg/L in the most sensitive species tested). LC50, Leuciscus idus (Golden orfe), static test, 48 Hour, > 900 mg/l, Method Not Specified. Persistence and degradability Propylene glycol Biodegradability: Material is readily biodegradable. Passes OECD test(s) for ready biodegradability. Biodegradation may occur under anaerobic conditions (in the absence of oxygen). 10-day Window: Pass Biodegradation: 81 % Exposure time: 28 d Method: OECD Test Guideline 301F or Equivalent 10-day Window: Not applicable Biodegradation: 96 % Exposure time: 64 d Method: OECD Test Guideline 306 or Equivalent Product name: DOWFROST™ Heat Transfer Fluid Issue Date: 04/09/2015 Page 8 of 10 Theoretical Oxygen Demand: 1.68 mg/mg Chemical Oxygen Demand: 1.53 mg/mg Biological oxygen demand (BOD) Incubation Time BOD 5 d 69.000 % 10 d 70.000 % 20 d 86.000 % Photodegradation Atmospheric half-life: 10 Hour Method: Estimated. Dipotassium hydrogen phosphate Biodegradability: Biodegradation is not applicable. Bioaccumulative potential Propylene glycol Bioaccumulation: Bioconcentration potential is low (BCF < 100 or Log Pow < 3). Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water(log Pow): -1.07 Measured Bioconcentration factor (BCF): 0.09 Estimated. Dipotassium hydrogen phosphate Bioaccumulation: No bioconcentration is expected because of the relatively high water solubility. Mobility in soil Propylene glycol Given its very low Henry's constant, volatilization from natural bodies of water or moist soil is not expected to be an important fate process. Potential for mobility in soil is very high (Koc between 0 and 50). Partition coefficient(Koc): < 1 Estimated. Dipotassium hydrogen phosphate No relevant data found. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Disposal methods: 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. AS YOUR SUPPLIER, WE HAVE 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 Product name: DOWFROST™ Heat Transfer Fluid Issue Date: 04/09/2015 Page 9 of 10 INTENDED CONDITION AS DESCRIBED IN MSDS SECTION: Composition Information. FOR UNUSED & UNCONTAMINATED PRODUCT, the preferred options include sending to a licensed, permitted: Recycler. Reclaimer. Incinerator or other thermal destruction device. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION DOT Not regulated for transport Classification for SEA transport (IMO-IMDG): Not regulated for transport Transport in bulk according to Annex I or II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC or IGC Code Consult IMO regulations before transporting ocean bulk Classification for AIR transport (IATA/ICAO): Not regulated for transport This information is not intended to convey all specific regulatory or operational requirements/information relating to this product. Transportation classifications may vary by container volume and may be influenced by regional or country variations in regulations. Additional transportation system information can be obtained through an authorized sales or customer service representative. It is the responsibility of the transporting organization to follow all applicable laws, regulations and rules relating to the transportation of the material. 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION OSHA 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 of 1986) Sections 311 and 312 This product is not a hazardous chemical under 29CFR 1910.1200, and therefore is not covered by Title III of SARA. Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 Title III (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986) Section 313 This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313. Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right-To-Know Act: The following chemicals are listed because of the additional requirements of Pennsylvania law: Product name: DOWFROST™ Heat Transfer Fluid Issue Date: 04/09/2015 Page 10 of 10 Components CASRN Propylene glycol 57-55-6 California Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986) This product contains no listed substances knownto the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, at levels which would require a warning under the statute. United States TSCA Inventory (TSCA) All components of this product are in compliance with the inventory listing requirements of the U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory. : 16. OTHER INFORMATION Hazard Rating System NFPA Health Fire Reactivity 0 1 0 Revision Identification Number: 101234106 / A001 / Issue Date: 04/09/2015 / Version: 7.0 Most recent revision(s) are noted by the bold, double bars in left-hand margin throughout this document. Legend TWA 8-hr TWA US WEEL USA. Workplace Environmental Exposure Levels (WEEL) Information Source and References This SDS is prepared by Product Regulatory Services and Hazard Communications Groups from information supplied by internal references within our company. THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY urges each customer or recipient of this (M)SDS to study it carefully and consult appropriate expertise, as necessary or appropriate, to become aware of and understand the data contained in this (M)SDS and any hazards associated with the product. The information herein is provided 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 between various locations. It is the buyer's/user's responsibility to ensure that his activities comply with all federal, state, provincial or local laws. The information presented here pertains only to the product as shipped. Since conditions for use of the product are not under the control of the manufacturer, it is the buyer's/user's duty to determine the conditions necessary for the safe use of this product. 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