General Information
Revision date
2015-10-22
Product name
DOWTHERM J HEAT TRANSFER FLUID
CAS No.
25340-17-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
A heat transfer agent - For industrial use. We recommend that you use this product in a manner consistent with the listed use. If your intended use is not consistent with the stated use,
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Company Information
company name
DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@dow.com
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This material is hazardous under the criteria of the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29CFR 1910.1200. Flammable liquids - Category 3 Skin irritation - Category 2
Aspiration hazard
Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity - Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity - Category 1
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Signal word
DANGER! Flammable liquid and vapour. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Do NOT induce vomiting. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. Collect spillage.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
No data available
