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SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Swimming Pool Concentrated Antifreeze
Hazardous Combustion Products
Decomposition may yield carbon monoxide compounds and other toxic gases.
Extinguishing Media
SMALL FIRE: Use dry chemicals, CO2, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam. LARGE FIRE: Use water
spray, water fog or alcohol-resistant foam.
Fire Fighting Equipment/Instructions
Firefighters should wear full protective clothing including self contained breathing apparatus.
Fire Fighting Guidance:
Heat from fire can generate flammable vapor. When mixed with air and exposed to ignition
source, vapors can burn in open or explode if confined. May travel long distances along the
ground before igniting and flashing back to vapor sources. Fine sprays/mists may be combustible
at temperatures below normal flash point. Aqueous solutions containing less than 95% propylene
glycol by weight have no flash point as obtained by standard test methods. However aqueous
solutions of propylene glycol greater than 22% by weight, if heated sufficiently, will produce
flammable vapors. Always drain and flush systems containing propylene glycol with water before
welding or other maintenance. Refer to NFPA Code 13 for guidance in using propylene glycol in
sprinkler system applications. Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk. Fight
fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles. Cool containers
with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Withdraw immediately in case of rising
sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. Always stay away from tanks engulfed
in fire. For massive fire, use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible,
withdraw from area and let fire burn.
NFPA Ratings: Health: 0 Fire: 1 Reactivity: 0 Other: none
Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe
Section 6 - Accidental release measures
Containment Procedures
In case of accidental spill, may contaminate water supplies/pollute public waters. Evacuate/limit
access. Equip responders with proper protection. Extinguish ignition sources; stop release;
prevent flow to sewers or public waters. Notify fire and environmental authorities. Restrict water
use for cleanup. Slippery walking/spread granular cover or soak up. Impound/recover large land
spill; soak up small spill with inert solids. Use suitable disposal containers. On water, material is
soluble and will disperse rapidly unless contained and collected quickly to minimize dispersion.
Report per regulatory
requirements.
Clean-Up Procedures
Absorb spill with inert material such as: lime, polypads, or other suitable absorbent material.
Shovel the absorbed material into appropriate container for disposal.
Evacuation Procedures
Isolate area. Keep unnecessary personnel away.
Special Procedures
Isolate exposure. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Follow all Local, State,
Federal and Provincial regulations for disposal.
Section 7- Handling and Storage
Handling Procedures
Hygroscopic. Handle with care. After handling, always wash hands thoroughly with soap and
water. Always drain and flush systems containing propylene glycol with water before welding or
other maintenance. Wear recommended personal protective equipment. Observe precautions
pertaining to confined space entry.