Safety data sheet

Product name: DOWCAL™ 200 Heat Transfer Fluid
Issue Date: 02/10/2016
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Propylene glycol
57-55-6
>= 25.0 - <= 96.0 %
Water
7732-18-5
<= 75.0 %
Sodium benzoate
532-32-1
< 3.5 %
Boron potassiium oxide (B4K2O7),
tetrahydrate
12045-78-2
< 2.0 %
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of first aid measures
General advice: If potential for exposure exists refer to Section 8 for specific personal protective
equipment.
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air; if effects occur, consult a physician.
Skin contact: Wash off with plenty of water.
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.
Ingestion: No emergency medical treatment necessary.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed: Aside from the information found
under Description of first aid measures (above) and Indication of immediate medical attention and
special treatment needed (below), any additional important symptoms and effects are described in
Section 11: Toxicology Information.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Notes to physician: No specific antidote. Treatment of exposure should be directed at the control of
symptoms and the clinical condition of the patient.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media: Water fog or fine spray. Dry chemical fire extinguishers. Carbon
dioxide fire extinguishers. Foam. Alcohol resistant foams (ATC type) are preferred. General purpose
synthetic foams (including AFFF) or protein foams may function, but will be less effective.
Unsuitable extinguishing media: Do not use direct water stream. May spread fire.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
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.
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.