SDS

Menards Extended Life 50/50 Prediluted Antifreeze and Coolant
Safety Data Sheet
according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations
06/01/2018
EN (English)
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5.3. Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters
Firefighting instructions
:
Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers. Exercise caution when fighting any
chemical fire. Prevent fire fighting water from entering the environment.
Protection during firefighting
:
Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures
:
Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment
:
Equip cleanup crew with proper protection. Refer to section 8.2.
Emergency procedures
:
Ventilate area.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Notify authorities if liquid enters sewers or public waters.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up
:
Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as possible. Collect
spillage. Small quantities of liquid spill: take up in non-combustible absorbent material and
shovel into container for disposal. Store away from other materials.
6.4. Reference to other sections
For further information refer to section 13. For further information refer to section 8: "Exposure controls/personal protection".
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling
:
Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or
smoking and when leaving work. Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent formation
of vapor. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have
been read and understood.
Hygiene measures
:
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly
after handling.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions
:
Keep only in the original container in a cool, well ventilated place away from : Heat sources.
Keep container closed when not in use. Product may become solid at temperatures below -37
ºC (-34 ºF). Do not store near food, foodstuffs, drugs or potable water supplies. Do not cut, drill,
weld, use a blowtorch on, etc. containers even when empty.
Incompatible products
:
Keep away from strong acids, strong bases and oxidizing agents.
Incompatible materials
:
Sources of ignition.
7.3. Specific end use(s)
No additional information available
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1. Control parameters
denatonium benzoate (3734-33-6)
Not applicable
ethylene glycol (107-21-1)
ACGIH
Local name
Ethylene glycol
ACGIH
ACGIH TWA (mg/m³)
10 mg/m³
ACGIH
ACGIH TWA (ppm)
25 ppm (Vapor fraction)
ACGIH
ACGIH STEL (mg/m³)
10 mg/m³ (Inhalable fraction, Aerosol only)
ACGIH
ACGIH STEL (ppm)
50 ppm (Vapor fraction)
ACGIH
Remark (ACGIH)
Upper respiratory tract & eye irritant
ACGIH
Regulatory reference
ACGIH 2018