General Information
Revision date
2021-11-20
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, please contact your sales or technical service representative
Emergency telephone
+52 555 201 4740
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
DOW QUIMICA MEXICANA S.A. DE C.V
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
SDSQuestion@dow.com
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H303, H304, H315, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
H303
May be harmful if swallowed
H304
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H315
Causes skin irritation
H410
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
This product has been classified in accordance with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling (GHS).
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids - Category 3 Acute toxicity - Category 5 - Oral Skin irritation - Category 2
Aspiration hazard
Category 1 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard - Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard - Category 1 ® ™ Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ("Dow") or an affiliated Page 1 of 14 company of Dow
Signal word
DANGER! H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H303 May be harmful if swallowed. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 Causes skin irritation. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating or lighting equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P303 + P361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin + P353 with water. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
Static-accumulating flammable liquid.
