Houghton Chemical - SAFE-T-THERMŽ Material Safety Data Sheet

HOUGHTON CHEMICAL CORPORATION
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

"SAFE-T-THERM^Ž"

SECTION 1
IDENTIFICATION

MANUFACTURER:

Houghton Chemical Corporation

ADDRESS:

52 Cambridge Street, Allston, MA 02134

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE:

(617) 254-1010, 1-800-777-2466 or Chemtrec 1-800-424-9300

CHEMICAL NAME & SYNONYMS:

Non-Toxic Antifreeze

CHEMICAL FAMILY:

Propylene Glycol Based

FORMULA:

Trade Secret

CAS REGISTRY NUMBER:

Not Applicable for blended product

DOT SHIPPING CLASSIFICATION:

Not Regulated

PRODUCT NUMBER:

51787, 52787, 53787

SECTION 2
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

MATERIAL	CAS #	%	TLV (Units)
Propylene Glycol	57-55-6	~95	N/A
Water	7732-18-5	~2	N/A
Corrosion Inhibitors and Dye	TSR#80100075-5002P	3	N/A

SECTION 3
PHYSICAL DATA

BOILING POINT:

315°F

FREEZING POINT:

-5°F

SPECIFIC GRAVITY:

1.06

VAPOR PRESSURE AT 20°C:

0.1 mm Hg

VAPOR DENSITY (air=1):

2.1

SOLUBILITY IN WATER:

Complete

% VOLATILE BY VOLUME:

Greater than 95%

EVAPORATION RATE: (H₂O=1)

Less than 1

APPEARANCE AND ODOR:

Distinct Orange, odorless

SECTION 4
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

FLASH POINT:

225°F

AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE:

>700°F

FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR:

~ 2.6 - 12.5

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:

Alcohol Foam

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:

N/A

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:

None

SECTION 5
REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY:

This material is stable

INCOMPATIBILITY:

Keep away from strong oxidizing agents

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:

N/A

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:

Will not occur

SECTION 6
HEALTH HAZARD DATA

THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE:

Nuisance Dust 15 mg/M³ 8 hours

EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:

Eye Contact:

Irritation may result.

Skin:

no significant signs or symptoms expected

Inhalation:

This material is not expected to be a respiratory hazard except if aspirated. If swallowed, can enter lungs and cause damage.

Ingestion:

If more than several mouthfuls are swallowed, abdominal discomfort, nausea, and diarrhea may occur. Aspiration during ingestion or vomiting may cause lung damage.

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

Eyes:

Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.

Skin:

Flush with plenty of water, wash with mild soap if available.

Inhalation:

Remove to fresh air.

Ingestion:

Do not induce vomiting, aspiration may cause lung damage.

SECTION 7
SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE THE MATERIAL IS SPILLED OR RELEASED:

This liquid is biodegradable but large spills may contaminate public waters. Prevent flow to sewers/public waters. Restrict clean up water use. Notify water supply environment authorities. Impound/recover large land spills. Soak up small spills with absorbent material. Use suitable disposal containers, High biodegradability can stimulate algae growth. Dispose residue to reduce possible aquatic harm.

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:

Consult with local sewer, municipal, state and/or federal agencies to determine appropriate current disposal options.

SECTION 8
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE INFORMATION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:

Normally not required

VENTILATION:

None needed under anticipated conditions of normal use beyond that needed for normal comfort control.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES:

If contact with hot liquid possible use suitable protective gloves.

EYE PROTECTION:

If contact with hot liquid possible use suitable splash goggles and face shield.

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

N/A

SECTION 9
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE:

Follow good work/hygiene practices. Provide safety shower and wash in immediate area. Workers should wash with soap and water before eating, smoking or using toilet facilities. Launder contaminated clothing before re-use.

Date Revised: May 3, 1995