UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION
A Subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name: UCON(TM) HEAT TRANSFER FLUID 500 Effective Date: 10/11/2000
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Union Carbide urges each customer or recipient of this MSDS to study it carefully to become aware of and
understand the hazards associated with the product. The reader should consider consulting reference
works or individuals who are experts in ventilation, toxicology, and fire prevention, as necessary or
appropriate to use and understand the data contained in this MSDS.
To promote safe handling, each customer or recipient should: 1) Notify its employees, agents, contractors
and others whom it knows or believes will use this material of the information in this MSDS and any other
information regarding hazards or safety; 2) Furnish this same information to each of its customers for the
product; and 3) Request its customers to notify their employees, customers, and other users of the
product of this information.
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
1.1 IDENTIFICATION
Product Name UCON(TM) HEAT TRANSFER FLUID 500
Chemical Name Mixture
Chemical Family Polyalkylene glycol
Formula Trade secret
None
Synonym
1.2 COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Union Carbide Corporation
A Subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company
39 Old Ridgebury Road
Danbury, CT 06817-0001
1.3 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER
24 hours a day: CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300.
Number for non-emergency questions concerning MSDS (732) 563-5522
Additional information on this product may be obtained by calling the Union
Carbide Corporation Customer Service Center at 1-800-568-4000.
Copyright漏 2000, Union Carbide Chemicals & Plastics Technology Corporation.
UCON is a trademark of Union Carbide.
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2. COMPOSITION INFORMATION
Component CAS # Amount (%W/W )
Polyalkylene glycol Trade secret > 95 %
N-phenyl-alpha-naphthylamine 90-30-2 < 5%
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
3.1 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Transparent amber
Appearance
Liquid
Physical
State
Mild sweet
Odor
WARNING! CAUSES EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
Hazards of
HIGH-TEMPERATURE GENERATED VAPOR,
product
AEROSOL OR MIST OF THE PRODUCT OR
THERMAL DEGRADATION PRODUCTS CAN BE
IRRITATING AND HARMFUL IF INHALED.
ASPIRATION MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE.
3.2 POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Effects of Single Acute Overexposure
Inhalation Exposure to a dense atmosphere of aerosolized product, designed to evaluate intentional
aerosolization, produced lung injury and delayed deaths in animals.
Eye Contact May cause irritation, experienced as stinging with excess blinking and tear production.
Excess redness of the conjunctiva may occur.
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Skin Contact Brief contact is not irritating. Prolonged contact may cause reddening, itchiness, a
burning sensation, and possible drying and flaking of the skin.
Skin Absorption No evidence of harmful effects from available information.
Swallowing No evidence of harmful effects from available information.
Chronic, Prolonged or Repeated Overexposure
Effects of Repeated Overexposure No adverse effects anticipated from available information.
Other Effects of Overexposure Overexposure to vapor, aerosol or mist generated at high
temperature may result in eye and respiratory tract irritation, dizziness, nausea and the inhalation of
harmful amounts of material. See Section 11.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure
Skin contact may aggravate an existing dermatitis. Exposure to this material may decrease the
oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. Individuals with cardiovascular disease or impairment of
the respiratory function may be at increased risk.
3.3 POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
See Section 12 for Ecological Information.
4. FIRST AID PROCEDURES
4.1 INHALATION
Remove to fresh air.
4.2 EYE CONTACT
Immediately flush eyes with water and continue washing for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if worn. Obtain medical attention
4.3 SKIN CONTACT
Wash skin with soap and water.
4.4 SWALLOWING
If the patient is fully conscious, give two glasses of water. Do not induce vomiting. If signs or
symptoms of toxicity are present, obtain medical attention.
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4.5 NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
Low toxicity by swallowing.
Any material aspirated during vomiting may cause lung injury. Therefore, emesis should not be
induced mechanically or pharmacologically. If it is considered necessary to evacuate the
stomach contents, this should be done by means least likely to cause aspiration (e.g., gastric
lavage after endotracheal intubation).
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
5.1 FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
Flash Point - Closed Cup: Pensky-Martens Closed Cup ASTM D 93 218 掳C 425 掳F
Flash Point - Open Cup: Cleveland Open Cup ASTM D 92 302 掳C 575 掳F
Autoignition Temperature: Not currently available.
Flammable Limits In Air:
Lower Not determined.
Upper Not determined.
5.2 EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Extinguish fires with water spray or apply alcohol-type or all-purpose-type foam by
manufacturer's recommended techniques for large fires. Use carbon dioxide or dry chemical
media for small fires.
5.3 EXTINGUISHING MEDIA TO AVOID
No information currently available.
5.4 SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Do not direct a solid stream of water or foam into hot, burning pools; this may cause frothing and
increase fire intensity.
5.5 SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIREFIGHTERS
Use self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
5.6 UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
During a fire, oxides of nitrogen may be produced.
5.7 HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
Combustion may produce the following products: Oxides of carbon and nitrogen. Carbon
monoxide is highly toxic if inhaled. Carbon dioxide in sufficient concentrations can act as an
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asphyxiant. Acute overexposure to the products of combustion may result in irritation of the
respiratory tract. Where this product is burned under conditions of relatively complete
combustion, the major products are carbon dioxide and water vapor. See Section 3.2 - Other
Effects of Overexposure.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Steps to be Taken if Material is Released or Spilled:
Small spills can be flushed with large amounts of water; larger spills should be collected for
disposal.
Personal Precautions: Wear suitable protective equipment, especially eye protection. See
Section 8.2 - Personal Protection.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1 HANDLING
General Handling
Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.
Avoid breathing vapor, aerosol and mist.
Do not swallow.
Keep container closed.
Use with adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
FOR INDUSTRY USE ONLY.
Ventilation
General room ventilation is satisfactory for storage and handling at room temperature. Where
exposure to elevated temperatures occur or when mechanical agitation or other activity that
creates airborne vapor, aerosol, or mist is employed, special, local ventilation is needed. See
Section 3.2 - Other Effects of Overexposure. See Section 10.1 - Thermal Decomposition
Other Precautions
Do not add nitrites or other nitrosating agents. A nitrosamine, which may cause cancer, may be
formed.
7.2 STORAGE
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Store in accordance with good industrial practices. Storage information may be obtained from
product-specific Union Carbide Storage and Handling Guides, or by calling a Union Carbide
Customer Service Representative.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1 EXPOSURE LIMITS
None established by OSHA, ACGIH or UCC.
8.2 PERSONAL PROTECTION
None required for Vapors when used at low temperatures. For
Respiratory
Aerosols, a negative-pressure, half-mask respirator approved for dust
Protection:
and mist protection is recommended.
General room ventilation is satisfactory for storage and handling at
Ventilation:
room temperature. Where exposure to elevated temperatures occur
or when mechanical agitation or other activity that creates airborne
vapor, aerosol, or mist is employed, special, local ventilation is
needed.
See Section 3.2 - Other Effects of Overexposure.
See Section 10.1 - Thermal Decomposition
Safety glasses or monogoggles, as appropriate
Eye Protection:
Polyvinyl chloride coated
Protective
Gloves:
Eye Bath, Safety Shower
Other Protective
Equipment:
8.3 ENGINEERING CONTROLS
PROCESS HAZARD: Sudden release of hot organic chemical vapor or mists from process
equipment operating at elevated temperature and pressure, or sudden ingress of air into hot
equipment under a vacuum, may result in ignitions without the presence of obvious ignition
sources. Published "autoignition" or "ignition" temperature values cannot be treated as safe
operating temperatures in chemical processes without analysis of the actual process conditions.
Any use of this product in elevated-temperature processes should be thoroughly evaluated to
establish and maintain safe operating conditions. Further information is available in a technical
bulletin entitled "Ignition Hazards of Organic Chemical Vapor."
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Liquid
Appearance: Transparent amber
pH: Not currently available.
Solubility in Water (by weight): 20 掳C 100 %
Odor: Mild sweet
Flash Point - Closed Cup: Pensky-Martens Closed Cup ASTM D 93 218 掳C 425 掳F
Flash Point - Open Cup: Cleveland Open Cup ASTM D 92 302 掳C 575 掳F
Boiling Point (760 mmHg): Decomposes, None - nonvolatile liquid
Freezing Point: Pour point -48 掳C -55 掳F
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): 1.038 20 掳C / 20 掳C
Vapor Pressure at 20掳C: < 0.001 kPa < 0.01 mmHg
Vapor Density (air = 1): >1
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1): < 0.01
Melting Point: Not applicable.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
10.1 STABILITY/INSTABILITY Stable
Conditions to Avoid: May exothermically decompose with evolution of volatiles at
temperatures in excess of 288掳C (550掳F).
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Incompatible Materials: Normally unreactive; however, avoid strong bases at high
temperatures, strong acids, strong oxidizing agents and materials reactive with hydroxyl
compounds.
Thermal Decomposition: Where this material is subjected to overheating (thermal
degradation) but does not burn, the degradation products can be such things as organic acids
(formic, acetic acids), aldehydes, esters, ketones, etc. These vapors or fumes can be highly
irritating to the eyes, nose and throat. Special ventilation may be needed. In normal use, no
respiratory protective equipment should be needed, but self-contained breathing apparatus
should be available for use in emergencies.
10.2 HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION Will Not Occur.
10.3 INHIBITORS/STABILIZERS Not applicable.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
SIGNIFICANT DATA WITH POSSIBLE RELEVANCE TO HUMANS
Acute exposure to aerosols resulted in an LC50 of 4.8 g/m3. Rats exposed repeatedly to
aerosols (9 exposures of 6 hr each) at concentrations of 50 mg/m3 or higher exhibited body
weight effects, hematology changes, increased kidney weight and ocular/nasal irritation. No
changes in lung weight or histopathology were observed. The no-observable-adverse-effect-
level (NOAEL) for lung toxicity was >500 mg/m3.
Contains one or more amines which may react with nitrites to form nitrosamines. Some
nitrosamines have been shown to be carcinogenic in laboratory animals.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12.1 ENVIRONMENTAL FATE
BOD (% Oxygen consumption)
Day 5 Day 10 Day 15 Day 20 Day 30
0.000 % 8% 15 %
BOD (% Oxygen consumption)
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Day 5 Day 10 Day 15 Day 20 Day 30
0.000 % 5% 31 %
12.2 ECOTOXICITY
Toxicity to Micro-organisms
Bacterial/NA; 16 h; IC50
Result value: > 1000 mg/l
Toxicity to Aquatic Invertebrates
Daphnia; 48 h; LC50
Result value: 25.0 (18.6 - 33.6) mg/l
12.3 FURTHER INFORMATION
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) - calculated: 2.01 mg/mg
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
13.1 WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Incinerate in a furnace or otherwise dispose of in accordance with applicable Federal, State and
local requirements. Dispose in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local
environmental regulations. Empty containers should be recycled or disposed of through an
approved waste management facility.
13.2 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
See Section 13.1
Disposal methods identified are for the product as sold. For proper disposal of used material, an
assessment must be completed to determine the proper and permissible waste management
options permissible under applicable rules, regulations and/or laws governing your location.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
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14.1 U.S. D.O.T.
NON-BULK
Proper Shipping Name : NOT REGULATED
BULK
Proper Shipping Name : NOT REGULATED
This information is not intended to convey all specific regulatory or operational
requirements/information relating to this product. Additional transportation system information
can be obtained through an authorized sales or customer service representative. It is the
responsibility of the transporting organization to follow all applicable laws, regulations and rules
relating to the transportation of the material.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
15.1 FEDERAL/NATIONAL
COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT OF 1980 SECTION 103
(CERCLA)
The following components of this product are specifically listed as hazardous substances in 40
CFR 302.4 (unlisted hazardous substances are not identified) and are present at levels which
could require reporting:
Component CAS # Amount
Aniline 62-53-3 <= 0.0050%
Propylene oxide 75-56-9 <= 0.0050%
1-Naphthalamine 134-32-7 <= 0.0010%
2-Aminonaphthalene 91-59-8 <= 0.0001%
Ethylene glycol 107-21-1 <= 0.0001%
Ethylene oxide 75-21-8 <= 0.0001%
SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986 TITLE III (EPCRA) SECTIONS 302 AND 304
The following components of this product are listed as extremely hazardous substances in 40
CFR Part 355 and are present at levels which could require reporting and emergency planning:
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None.
SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986 TITLE III (EPCRA) SECTION 313
The following components of this product are listed as toxic chemicals in 40 CFR 372.65 and are
present at levels which could require reporting and customer notification under Section 313 and
40 CFR Part 372:
This product does not contain toxic chemicals at levels which require reporting under the
statute.
SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986 TITLE III (EPCRA) SECTIONS 311 AND 312
Delayed Hazard : Yes
Fire Hazard : No
Immediate Health Hazard : Yes
Reactive Hazard : No
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard : No
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)
All components of this product are on the TSCA Inventory or are exempt from TSCA Inventory
requirements.
EUROPEAN INVENTORY OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES (EINECS)
The components of this product are on the EINECS inventory.
CEPA - DOMESTIC SUBSTANCES LIST (DSL)
The components of this product are on the DSL or are exempt from reporting under the New
Substances Notification Regulations.
15.2 STATE/LOCAL
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PENNSYLVANIA (WORKER AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT)
This product is subject to the Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act. The following
components of this product are at levels which could require identification in the MSDS:
None.
MASSACHUSETTS (HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES DISCLOSURE BY EMPLOYERS)
The following components of this product appear on the Massachusetts Substance List and are
present at levels which could require identification in the MSDS:
Component CAS # Amount
Aniline 62-53-3 <= 0.0050%
Propylene oxide 75-56-9 <= 0.0050%
1-Naphthalamine 134-32-7 <= 0.0010%
2-Aminonaphthalene 91-59-8 <= 0.0001%
Ethylene oxide 75-21-8 <= 0.0001%
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 (SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1986)
This product contains the following chemical(s) known to the State of California to cause
cancer:
Component CAS # Amount
Aniline 62-53-3 <= 0.0050%
Propylene oxide 75-56-9 <= 0.0050%
1-Naphthalamine 134-32-7 <= 0.0010%
2-Aminonaphthalene 91-59-8 <= 0.0001%
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 (SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1986)
This product contains the following chemical(s) known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Component CAS # Amount
Ethylene oxide 75-21-8 <= 0.0001%
CALIFORNIA SCAQMD RULE 443.1 (SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT RULE 443.1,
LABELING OF MATERIALS CONTAINING ORGANIC SOLVENTS)
VOC: Volatiles = Substances with a vapor pressure of > 0.5 mmHg @ 104 掳C (219.2 掳F)
20.72 g/l VOC
20.72 g/l of material less exempted compounds
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This section provides selected regulatory information on this product including its components.
This is not intended to include all regulations. It is the responsibility of the user to know and
comply with all applicable rules, regulations and laws relating to the product being used.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
16.1 AVAILABLE LITERATURE AND BROCHURES
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Additional product safety information on this product may be
obtained by calling your Union Carbide Corporation Sales or Customer Service contact.
Ask for the brochure:
UCON Fluids and Lubricants (Family Brochure). Ask about the availability of specific product
and end-use bulletins.
16.2 SPECIFIC HAZARD RATING SYSTEM
HMIS ratings for this product are: H - 1 F- 1 R-0
NFPA ratings for this product are: H - 1 F- 1 R-0
These ratings are part of specific hazard communications program(s) and should be disregarded
where individuals are not trained in the use of these hazard rating systems. You should be
familiar with the hazard communication applicable to your workplace.
16.3 RECOMMENDED USES AND RESTRICTIONS
FOR INDUSTRY USE ONLY
16.4 REVISION
Version: 3.
Revision: 10/11/2000
Most recent revision(s) are noted by the bold, double bars in left-hand margin throughout this
document.
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16.5 LEGEND
A Asphyxiant
Bacterial/NA Non Acclimated Bacteria
F Fire
H Health
HMIS Hazardous Materials Information System
N/A Not available
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
O Oxidizer
P Peroxide Former
R Reactivity
TS Trade Secret
VOL/VOL Volume/Volume
W Water Reactive
W/W Weight/Weight
The opinions expressed herein are those of qualified experts within Union Carbide. We believe
that the information contained herein is current as of the date of this Material Safety Data Sheet.
Since the use of this information and the conditions of the use of the product are not under the
control of Union Carbide, it is the user's obligation to determine conditions of safe use of the
product.
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