MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PROPYLENE GLYCOL INDUSTRIAL
SECTION I 鈥? PRODUCT INFORMATION
Distributor鈥檚 name: Allied Rubber & Gasket Company, Inc. 鈥? ARGCO
2610 Commerce Way
Vista, Ca 92081
In case of emergency: 517-636-4400
For information call: (800) 258-2436
Date prepared: 1/23/2007
Product name: Propylene Glycol Industrial
Product Code: 70511
SECTION II 鈥? COMPOSTION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Propylene glycol CAS# 000057-55-6 99%
SECTION III 鈥? HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Colorless liquid. Odorless. Toxic fumes are released in fire situations.
Potential Health Effects
(See Section 11 for Toxicological Data)
Eye: May cause slight transient (temporary) eye irritation. Corneal injury is unlikely. Mists may cause
eye irritation.
Skin: Prolonged contact is essentially nonirritating to skin. A single prolonged exposure is not likely to
result in the material being absorbed through skin in harmful amounts. Repeated exposures may
cause flaking and softening of skin. May be absorbed in potentially harmful amounts when
applied in large quantities to severe burns (second or third degree) over large areas of the body as
part of a cream or other topical application. Absorption under such circumstances can elevate
serum osmolality and may result in osmotic shock.
Ingestion: Single dose oral toxicity is considered to be extremely low. No hazards anticipated from
swallowing small amounts incidental to normal handling operations.
Inhalation: At room temperature, vapors are minimal due to physical properties. Mists may cause irritation
of upper respiratory tract.
Systematic (other target organ) Effects:
Repeated excessive ingestion may cause central nervous system effects.
Cancer Information:
Did not cause cancer in long-term animal studies.
Teratology (Birth defects):
Birth defects are unlikely. Exposures having no adverse effects on the mother should have no
effect on the fetus.
Reproductive Effects:
In animal studies, has been shown not to interfere with reproduction.
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SECTION IV 鈥? FIRST AID
Eye: Flush eyes with plenty of water. Skin: Wash off in flowing water or shower.
Ingestion: No adverse effects anticipated by this route of exposure incidental to proper industrial handling.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air if effects occur. Consult a physician.
Note to Physician:
No specific antidote. Supportive care. Treatment based on judgment of the physician in response
to reactions of the patient.
SECTION V 鈥? FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties
Flash Point: 218潞F, 103潞C Method Used: PMCC Auto Ignition Temperature: Not determined
Flammability Limits LFL: 2.6% UFL: 12.5%
Hazardous Combustion Products:
During a fire, smoke may contain the original material in addition to unidentified toxic and/or irritating
compounds. Hazardous combustion products may include and are not limited to: aldehydes, carbon
monoxide.
Other Flammability Information:
Violent steam generation or eruption may occur upon application of direct water stream to hot liquids.
Spills of these organic liquids on hot fibrous insulations may lead to lowering of the auto ignition
temperatures possibly resulting in spontaneous combustion.
Extinguishing Media:
Water fog or fine spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, and foam. Alcohol resistant foams (ATC type)
are preferred if available. General-purpose synthetic foams (including AFFF) or protein foams may
function, but much less effectively. Do not use direct water stream. Will spread fire.
Media to be Avoided:
Do not use direct water stream.
Fire Fighting Instructions:
Keep people away. Isolate fire area and deny unnecessary entry. Burning liquids may be moved by
flushing with water to protect personnel and minimize property damage. Burning liquids may be
extinguished by dilution with water.
Protective Equipment for Fire Fighters:
Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and protective fire fighting clothing
(includes fire fighting helmet, coat, pants, boots, and gloves). If protective equipment is not available or
not used, fight fire from a protected location or safe distance.
SECTION VI 鈥? ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
See Section 15 for Regulatory Information
Protect People: Isolate area.
Protect the Environment: Contain liquid to prevent contamination of soil, surface water or ground water.
Cleanup: For small spills: clean up with absorbent material. Collect material in suitable and
properly labeled open containers. For large spills: Dike and pump into suitable
and properly labeled containers.
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SECTION VII 鈥? HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Product handled hot may require additional ventilation or local exhaust.
Storage: Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. Store in stainless steel, aluminum, plastic 3066
lined containers or 316 stainless steel.
SECTION VIII 鈥? EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls: Provide general and/or local exhaust ventilation to control airborne levels
below the exposure guidelines.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/Face Protection: Use safety glasses. Safety glasses should be sufficient for most operations;
however, for misty operations wear chemical goggles.
Skin Protection: Use gloves impervious to this material.
Respiratory Protection: Atmospheric levels should be maintained below the exposure guideline. When
respiratory protection is required for certain operations, use an approved air-
purifying respirator. In misty atmospheres, use an approved mist respirator.
Exposure Guidelines: Propylene glycol: AIHA WEEL is 50 PPM total, 10-mg/m鲁 aerosol only.
SECTION IX 鈥? PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Colorless liquid Odor: Odorless
Vapor Pressure: 0.08 MMHG @ 20潞C, 68潞F Vapor Density: 2.62
Boiling Point: 370潞F, 188潞C Solubility in Water: Complete
Specific Gravity: 1.038 20/20潞C, 68潞F
SECTION X 鈥? STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Product can decompose at elevated temperatures.
Incompatibility with Other Materials: Avoid contact with oxidizing materials.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: When available oxygen is limited, as in a fire or when heated to
very high temperatures by hot wire or plate, carbon monoxide and
other hazardous compounds, such as aldehydes, might be
generated.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
SECTION XI 鈥? TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
See Section 3 for potential health effects. For detailed toxicological data, write or call the address or non-
emergency number shown in Section 1.
Skin: The LD50 for skin absorption in rabbits is >10,000 mg/kg.
Ingestion: The oral LD50 for rats is 20,000 鈥? 34,000 mg/kg.
Mutagenicity: In vitro mutagenicity studies were negative. Animal mutagenicity studies were negative.
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SECTION XII 鈥? ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
For detailed ecological data, write or call the address or non-emergency number shown in Section 1
Environmental Fate
Movement & Partitioning: Based largely or completely on information for similar materials, i.e. propylene
glycol. Bioconcentration potential is low (BCF less than 100 or Log Pow less than 3) Log octanol/water
partition coefficient (log pow) is 鈥?0.92. Henry鈥檚 law constant (H) is 1.25-8 ATM.M3/MOLE.
Degradation & Persistence: Based largely or completely on information for similar material(s), i.e. propylene
glycol. Biodegradation under aerobic static laboratory conditions is high (BOD20 or BOD28/THOD greater
than 40%). Biodegradation is expected to be achievable in a secondary wastewater treatment plant. 5-day
biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) is 1.16 p/p. 20-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD20) is 1.45 p/p.
Theoretical oxygen demand (THOD) is calculated to be 1.68 p/p. Inhibitory concentration (IC50) in OECD
activated sludge respiration inhibition test (OECD Test No. 209) is greater than 1 gm/L. Degradation is
expected in the atmospheric environment within minutes to hours.
Ecotoxicity: Based largely or completely on information for similar material(s), i.e. propylene glycol.
Material is practically non-toxic to aquatic organisms on an acute basis (LC50 greater than 100 mg/L in most
sensitive species).
Acute LC50 for Fathead Minnow (Pimephales promelas) is 46,500-54,900 mg/L Acute LC50 for guppy (Poe
cilia reticulata) is greater than 10,000 mg/L. Acute LC50 for water flea daphnia magna is 4,850-34,400 mg/L.
Acute LC50 for Rainbow trout (oncorhynchus mykiss) is 44 ml/L (about 44,000 mg/L).
SECTION XIII 鈥? DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal: Do not dump into any sewers, on the ground, or into any body of water. All disposal methods
must be in compliance with all federal, state/provincial and local laws and regulations. Regulations may vary in
different locations. Waste characterizations and compliance with applicable laws are the responsibility solely of
the waste generator. The Dow chemical company has no control over the management practices or
manufacturing processes of parties handling or using this material. The information presented here pertains only
to the product as shipped in its intended condition as described in MSDS Section 2 (Composition/Information
on Ingredients).
For Unused & Uncontaminated Product, the preferred options include sending to a licensed, permitted:
Recycler, reclaimer, incinerator, waste water treatment system.
As a service to its customers, Dow can provide names of information resources to help identify waste
management companies and other facilities which recycle, reprocess or manage chemicals or plastics, and that
manage used drums. Telephone Dow鈥檚 customer information center at 800-258-2436 or 517-832-1556 for
further details.
SECTION XIV 鈥? TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Department of Transportation: This product is not regulated by D.O.T. when shipped domestically by
land.
Canadian TDG Information: For TDG regulatory information, if required, consult transportation
regulations, product shipping papers, or your Dow representative.
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SECTION XV 鈥? REGULATORY INFORMATION
Not meant to be all-inclusive 鈥? selected regulations represented
NOTICE: The information herein is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the effective
date shown above. However, no warranty, express or implied is given. Regulatory requirements are subject to
change and may differ from one location to another: it is the buyer鈥檚 responsibility to ensure that its activities
comply with federal, state or provincial, and local laws. The following specific information is made for the
purpose of complying with numerous federal, state or provincial, and local laws and regulations. See other
sections for health and safety information.
U.S. Regulations
SARA 313 Information: To the best of our knowledge, this product contains no chemical subject to SARA
Title III Section 313 supplier notification requirements.
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SARA Hazard Category: This product has been reviewed according to the EPA 鈥淗azard Categories鈥?
promulgated under Sections 311 and 312 of the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986
(SARA Title III) and is considered, under applicable definitions, to meet the following categories:
Not to have met any hazard category.
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Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA):
All ingredients are on the TSCA inventory or are not required to be listed on the TSCA inventory.
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State Right-to-Know: The following product components are cited on certain state lists as mentioned.
Non-listed components may be shown in the composition section of the MSDS.
Chemical Name CAS# List
1,2-Propanediol 000057-55-6 PA1
PA1= Pennsylvania hazardous substance (present at greater than or equal to 1.0%)
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OSHA Hazard Communication Standard:
This product is not a 鈥渉azardous chemical鈥? as defined by the OSHA hazard communication standard, 29 CFR
1910.1200
Canadian Regulations
WHMIS information: The Canadian workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS)
classification for this product is: This product is not a 鈥渃ontrolled product鈥? under WHMIS.
SECTION XVI 鈥? OTHER INFORMATION
MSDS Status: Revised Section 13, disposal.
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Disclaimer
The information contained herein is accurate and reliable as of the date issued to the best of the manufacturer鈥檚
knowledge. ARGCO doesn鈥檛 warrant or guarantee its accuracy or reliability and shall not be liable for any
loss or damage arising from the use thereof. It is the user鈥檚 responsibility to satisfy itself that the information
offered for its consideration is suitable for its particular use.
END OF MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
FLUID TESTING CHART FOR GLYCERINE*
HYDROMETER READING REFRACTOMETER READING BURST
(FREEZE POINT **) POINT
(SPECIFIC GRAVITY AT 77掳F)
1.141 -15掳F -50掳F***
1.116 - 5掳F -45掳F
1.102 0掳F -40掳F
1.096 +10掳F -35掳F
FLUID TESTING CHART FOR PROPYLENE GLYCOL*
HYDROMETER READING REFRACTOMETER READING BURST
(FREEZE POINT **) POINT
(SPECIFIC GRAVITY AT 77掳F)
1.033 0掳F -50掳F***
1.028 +10掳F -20掳F
1.024 +15掳F 0掳F
1.020 +20掳F +10掳F
*These tables are for reference purposes only. All temperature readings are approximations and should be used
as guidelines only.
**It should be noted that the freeze points for glycols are the temperature at which the ice crystals first form.
Below these temperatures, a slushy solution exists which will permit flow. However, as the temperature
decreases, the slush becomes more viscous until freezing eventually occurs.
*** Recommended minimum level.
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ANTI-FREEZE TESTER FOR PROPYLENE GLYCOL USE
ITEM #30-99-173
INSTRUCTIONS:
ARGCO鈥檚 Propylene Glycol Tester indicates the freeze point of the contents of sprinkler systems, which have
been treated with Propylene Glycol only. It is not intended for testing of systems protected with glycerine or
other anti-freeze agents. It will operate with a sample as small as two ounces.
ASSEMBLY:
1. Push the rubber bulb onto either end of the large glass tube.
2. Slide the glass float into the glass tube, with the small end towards the rubber bulb.
3. Push the rubber suction tube onto the open end of the glass tube.
4. Be sure both rubber ends are seated fully onto the glass tube until their respective recesses tightly
surround the flared ends of the tube.
FREQUENCY OF TESTING:
NFPA-13 recommends checking of solutions in Anti-Freeze Systems two or three times during each freezing
season. It also mandated that, at the beginning of each season, the entire Anti-Freeze System must be drained
and tested for suitable concentration of anti-freeze agent. (Propylene Glycol and Glycerine are the only
substances suitable for use in potable water connected systems.)
TEST SAMPLING:
NFPA-13 requires installation of two solutions test valves on each Anti-Freeze System.
To test:
1. Draw a small amount of fluid (2-4 oz.) from either or both valves into a suitable container. Shake well to
assure thorough mixing.
2. Squeeze bulb and release to draw fluid from container into glass tube of tester. Draw enough samples to
cause glass float to become buoyant in sample.
3. Tap sides of tester or shake gently to assure that float does not stick to side of glass tube, resulting in
false reading.
4. Read temperature (in degrees F) to which system is protected directly of point on float where water line
settles.
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