Houghton Chemical

HOUGHTON CHEMICAL CORPORATION
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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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:

Hydronic Heat Transfer Fluid

CHEMICAL FAMILY:

Ethylene Glycol Based

FORMULA:

Trade Secret

CAS REGISTRY NUMBER:

Not Applicable for blended product

DOT SHIPPING CLASSIFICATION:

Not Regulated

PRODUCT NUMBER:

51786, 52786, 55786, 56786

SECTION 2
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

MATERIAL	CAS #	%	TLV (Units)
Ethylene Glycol	107-21-1	90-95	50 ppm
Diethylene Glycol	111-46-6	< 5	N/A
Water	7732-18-5	3	N/A
Corrosion Inhibitors	(TSR#40670300-500P)	2	N/A

SECTION 3
PHYSICAL DATA

BOILING POINT:

@760 mm Hg., 325°F

FREEZING POINT:

-4°F

SPECIFIC GRAVITY:

1.12

VAPOR PRESSURE AT 20°C:

0.1

VAPOR DENSITY (air=1):

2.1

SOLUBILITY IN WATER:

Complete

% VOLATILE BY VOLUME:

Greater than 95%

EVAPORATION RATE:

Less than 1

APPEARANCE AND ODOR:

Fluorescent yellow; mild odor

SECTION 4
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

FLASH POINT:

250°F - TOC 225°F - TCC

AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE:

N/A

FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR:

LEL = 3.0 UEL = 16 (calculated)

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:

Water, fog, alcohol foam, dry chemical or CO₂ for small fires

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:

A solid stream of water directed into hot burning liquid can cause frothing.

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:

Burning can produce carbon dioxide or carbon monoxide

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:

Will not occur

SECTION 6
HEALTH HAZARD DATA

THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE:

50 ppm (vapor or mist)

EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:

Irritating to eyes and skin. Inhalation irritates nose and throat. High vapor concentration causes nausea, vomiting and headaches.

Eye Contact:

Irritation may result.

Skin:

May be mildly irritating to skin. Slightly toxic on prolonged or repeated contact.

Inhalation:

Exposure to high vapor concentration from heated antifreeze coolant or exposure to mists may produce nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness and irregular eye movements.

Ingestion:

Swallowing causes abdominal discomfort or pain, dizziness, lumbar pain, oliguria, uremia and central nervous system depression. Large volumes cause kidney damage and can be fatal.

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, give artificial respiration if breathing has stopped.

Ingestion:

If swallowed give two glasses of water or milk if conscious, then induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.

SECTION 7
SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

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

Wear suitable protective equipment. Large spills should be contained and collected. Small spills can be collected or may be absorbed with appropriate liquid absorbing materials. All spill response and disposal should be carried out in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.

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:

Provide adequate ventilation with local exhaust system.

VENTILATION:

Mechanical or other

PROTECTIVE GLOVES:

Rubber gloves recommended.

EYE PROTECTION:

Safety glasses or goggles.

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Wear chemical resistant pants and jacket.

SECTION 9
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE:

Do not breathe mist or spray. 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: January 17, 1995