Identification of the substance/preparation and company:

Low Freeze Additive

Composition/information on ingredients

List of Ingredients

MONOETHYLENE GLYCOL CAS NO 107-21-1

Hazards

Can enter the body by inhalation or ingestion
Irritates eyes and skin
Affects the nervous system
Can cause kidney, liver and brain damage

First-aid measures

Inhalation
At room temperature exposure to vapour is unlikely
At high temperature ventilation and suitable respiratory protection should be employed

Ingestion
Wash out mouth with water and give 1/2 pint warm water to drink
Do not induce vomiting
Obtain Medical attention urgently

Skin
Immediately wash with plenty of water, use soap if available
Remove contaminated clothing
Request medical aid if symptoms persist

Eyes
Irrigate eye thoroughly with water for at least 10 minutes, holding eyelids apart if necessary
Obtain medical attention

Fire Fighting

Suitable Extinguishing Media
Alcohol resistant foam, or water fog
Carbon Dioxide and Dry Powder also suitable for small fires

Non- Suitable Extinguishing Media
Do not use water jets

Exposure Hazards
Decomposes on heating to give toxic fumes of Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide and smoke

Protective Equipment for Fire Fighters
Self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing

Accidental Release

Wear mask, goggles and full protective clothing
Ventilate the area if possible
Contain with sand or earth and transfer to suitable container for correct disposal
Do not allow to enter watercourses or drains
Absorb onto earth or proprietary materials
Remove and wash site of spillage with water

Handling & Storage

Ensure adequate ventilation at high temperatures
Wear appropriate clothing
Safety showers and eyebaths should be available
Store away from oxidising agents and acids in NO SMOKING ZONE between 5C- 60C

Exposure Control

Wear suitable respirator or breathing equipment if accidental spillage occurs
Wear impervious gloves, chemical goggles, cotton overalls, headgear and rubber boots
Safety showers and eyebaths should be provided

Physical and chemical properties

Physical & Chemical
Appearance:Colourless Liquid
Odour: Odourless
pH: N/A
Boiling point/ range: 197C
Melting point/ range: -13C
Flash point: 116C pmcc
Flammability: Flammable
Auto flammability: Auto Ignition="413C"
Explosive properties: Reacts violently with oxidising agents
Oxidising properties: None known
Vapour pressure: 0.091 mmHg
Relative Density: 1.116
Solubility: 100%
Partial coefficient: n-octanol/ water: LOG="-1.93"
Other: None


Stability:
Decomposes with heat to give oxides of Carbon
Potential flammable if stored at high temperature or close to oxidising agents or acids

Reactivity: Avoid oxidising agents, Oleum, Sulphuric Acid and Chlorosulphuric Acid
Hazardous decomposites include oxides of Carbon, toxic Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Dioxide

Toxicological Information

LC50 FATHEAD MINNOW 51,000mg/L
LC50 DAPHNIA MAGNA 46,300mg/L
LD50 RAT 6,000- 13,000mg/kg
Estimated lethal dose for an average person 100ml

Ecological Information

Penetration and contamination of groundwater is possible
High degradability. BOD 20 is 89% to 100% of theoretical oxygen demand
No appreciable biomagnification is expected in the environment
Practically non-toxic to aquatic invertebrates on a static acute basis
Toxicity very low for fish, effects minor

Disposal considerations

See Accidental Release Measures. Transfer any waste to suitable containers for subsequent disposal. Do not release to water courses or drains.


Regulatory information

Chemicals (Hazard information and packaging for supply) regulations for supply 1994 (SI NO32) regulations for supply 1994 (SI NO 3247) (CHIP 2)
Supply: Harmful
Conveyance: Not classified in part 1A2 of the CPL
Phrases: Harmful if swallowed
Keep out of reach of children

The information contained on this web site does not constitute the users own assessment of workplace risk as required by other Health and Safety legislation.

Other Information
Training

Halon Bank FIRE offer a range of courses to assist users.

Disposal considerations

See Accidental Release Measures. Transfer any waste to suitable containers for subsequent disposal. Do not release to water courses or drains.
   

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