Taylor DOWFROST User Manual
Product Name: DOWFROST* Heat Transfer Fluid Issue Date: 10/05/2010
Print Date: 17 Dec 2010
The Dow Chemical Company
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.
encourages and expects you to read and understand the entire (M)SDS,
Material Safety Data Sheet
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1. Product and Company Identification
Product Name
DOWFROST* Heat Transfer Fluid
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
The Dow Chemical Company
2030 Willard H. Dow Center
Midland, MI 48674
USA
Customer Information Number: 800-258-2436
SDSQuestion@dow.com
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER
24-Hour Emergency Contact: 989-636-4400
Local Emergency Contact:
989-636-4400
2. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
Color: Colorless
Physical State: Liquid.
Odor: Characteristic
Hazards of product:
No significant immediate hazards for emergency response are known.
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
This product is not a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Potential Health Effects
Eye Contact:
Skin Contact: Prolonged contact is essentially nonirritating to skin. Repeated contact may cause
flaking and softening of skin.
Skin Absorption:
®(TM)*Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ("Dow") or an affiliated company of Dow
May cause slight temporary eye irritation. Corneal injury is unlikely.
Prolonged skin contact is unlikely to result in absorption of harmful amounts.
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Inhalation:
irritation of upper respiratory tract (nose and throat).
Ingestion:
amounts.
Aspiration hazard:
Effects of Repeated Exposure:
cause central nervous system effects.
3.
Component
Propylene glycol 57-55-6 > 95.0 %
Dipotassium hydrogen phosphate 7758-11-4 < 3.0 %
Deionized water 7732-18-5 < 3.0 %
At room temperature, exposure to vapor is minimal due to low volatility. Mist may cause
Very low toxicity if swallowed. Harmful effects not anticipated from swallowing small
Based on physical properties, not likely to be an aspiration hazard.
In rare cases, repeated excessive exposure to propylene glycol may
Composition Information
CAS # Amount
4. First-aid measures
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.
Skin Contact: Wash skin with plenty of water.
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air; if effects occur, consult a physician.
Ingestion: No emergency medical treatment necessary.
Notes to Physician: No specific antidote. Treatment of exposure should be directed at the control of
symptoms and the clinical condition of the patient.
Emergency Personnel Protection: If potential for exposure exists refer to Section 8 for specific
personal protective equipment.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
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 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.
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.
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.
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6. Accidental Release Measures
Steps to be Taken if Material is Released or Spilled: 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.
Personal Precautions: 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.
7. Handling and Storage
Handling
General Handling: No special precautions required. Keep container closed. Spills of these organic
materials on hot fibrous insulations may lead to lowering of the autoignition temperatures possibly
resulting in spontaneous combustion. See Section 8, EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL
PROTECTION.
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
Exposure Limits
Component
|
Propylene glycol
|
Personal Protection
Eye/Face Protection: Use safety glasses (with side shields).
Skin Protection: Wear clean, body-covering clothing.
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.
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 airpurifying respirators: Organic vapor cartridge with a particulate pre-filter.
Ingestion: Use good personal hygiene. Do not consume or store food in the work area. Wash hands
before smoking or eating.
List
WEEL
Type Value
TWA
Aerosol.
10 mg/m3
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