Product Name: DOWFROST* Heat Transfer Fluid Issue Date: 10/05/2010
Print Date: 17 Dec 2010
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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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Engineering Controls
Ventilation: 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.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State Liquid.
Color Colorless
Odor Characteristic
Odor Threshold No test data available
Flash Point - Closed Cup 104 °C (219 °F) Pensky-Martens Closed Cup ASTM D 93 (based on
major component), Propylene glycol.
Flammability
(solid, gas) Not applicable to liquids
Flammable Limits In Air Lower: 2.6 %(V) Literature Propylene glycol.
Upper: 12.5 %(V) Literature Propylene glycol.
Autoignition Temperature 371 °C (700 °F) Literature Propylene glycol.
Vapor Pressure 2.2 mmHg Literature
Boiling Point (760 mmHg)
Vapor Density (air = 1)
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1)
Freezing Point supercools
152 °C (306 °F)
>1.0 Literature
1.05 20 °C/20 °C Literature
Melting Point Not applicable to liquids
Solubility in water (by
100 % Literature
weight)
pH 10.0 (@ 50 %) Literature
Molecular Weight 76.9 g/mol Literature
Decomposition
No test data available
Temperature
Partition coefficient, n-
No test data available
octanol/water (log Pow)
Evaporation Rate (Butyl
<0.5 Estimated.
Acetate = 1)
Kinematic Viscosity 43.4 cSt @ 20 °C Literature
Literature .
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability/Instability
Stable under recommended storage conditions. See Storage, Section 7. Hygroscopic.
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 Polymerization
Will not occur.
Thermal Decomposition
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.
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11. Toxicological Information
Acute Toxicity
Ingestion
For the major component(s): Propylene glycol. LD50, Rat > 20,000 mg/kg
Dermal
For the major component(s): Propylene glycol. LD50, Rabbit
Inhalation
For the major component(s): No deaths occurred following exposure to a saturated atmosphere.
LC50, 8 h, Vapor
Eye damage/eye irritation
May cause slight temporary eye irritation. Corneal injury is unlikely.
Skin corrosion/irritation
Prolonged contact is essentially nonirritating to skin. Repeated contact may cause flaking and
softening of skin.
Sensitization
Skin
For the major component(s): Did not cause allergic skin reactions when tested in humans.
Respiratory
No relevant information found.
Repeated Dose Toxicity
In rare cases, repeated excessive exposure to propylene glycol may cause central nervous system
effects.
Chronic Toxicity and Carcinogenicity
Similar formulations did not cause cancer in laboratory animals.
Developmental Toxicity
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.
Genetic Toxicology
In vitro genetic toxicity studies were negative. For the major component(s): Animal genetic toxicity
studies were negative.
,
Rat 4.1 mg/l
> 20,000 mg/kg
12. Ecological Information
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE
Movement & Partitioning
For the 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).
Persistence and Degradability
For the major component(s): Material is readily biodegradable. Passes OECD test(s) for ready
biodegradability.
ECOTOXICITY
For the major component(s): 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).
13. Disposal Considerations
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Product Name: DOWFROST* Heat Transfer Fluid Issue Date: 10/05/2010
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 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 Non-Bulk
NOT REGULATED
DOT Bulk
NOT REGULATED
IMDG
NOT REGULATED
ICAO/IATA
NOT REGULATED
This information is not intended to convey all specific regulatory or operational
requirements/information relating to this product. 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
Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard
Delayed (Chronic) Health Hazard
Fire Hazard No
Reactive Hazard
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 Title III (Emergency Planning and
Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986) Section 313
To the best of our knowledge, this product does not contain chemicals at levels which require reporting
under this statute.
Pennsylvania (Worker and Community Right-To-Know Act): Pennsylvania Hazardous
Substances List and/or Pennsylvania Environmental Hazardous Substance List:
The following product components are cited in the Pennsylvania Hazardous Substance List and/or the
Pennsylvania Environmental Substance List, and are present at levels which require reporting.
Component CAS # Amount
Propylene glycol 57-55-6 > 95.0 %
No
No
No
No
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Product Name: DOWFROST* Heat Transfer Fluid Issue Date: 10/05/2010
Pennsylvania (Worker and Community Right-To-Know Act): Pennsylvania Special Hazardous
Substances List:
To the best of our knowledge, this product does not contain chemicals at levels which require reporting
under this statute.
California Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986)
This product contains no listed substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm, at levels which would require a warning under the statute.
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
All components of this product are on the TSCA Inventory or are exempt from TSCA Inventory
requirements under 40 CFR 720.30
CEPA - Domestic Substances List (DSL)
All substances contained in this product are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL) or
are not required to be listed.
16. Other Information
Hazard Rating System
Health Fire Reactivity
NFPA
0 1 0
Recommended Uses and Restrictions
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.
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.
Revision
Identification Number: 1376 / 1001 / Issue Date 10/05/2010 / Version: 4.0
Most recent revision(s) are noted by the bold, double bars in left-hand margin throughout this
document.
Legend
N/A
W/W Weight/Weight
OEL Occupational Exposure Limit
STEL Short Term Exposure Limit
TWA Time Weighted Average
ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Inc.
DOW IHG Dow Industrial Hygiene Guideline
WEEL Workplace Environmental Exposure Level
HAZ_DES Hazard Designation
Action Level A value set by OSHA that is lower than the PEL which will trigger the need for
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the buyer's/user's duty to determine the conditions necessary for the safe use of this product.
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