General Information
Revision date
2004-05-14
Product name
DYNALENE HF- LO
Chemical name
Heat Transfer Fluid
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Company Information
company name
Dynalene Heat Transfer Fluids
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This product is a clear, colorless, to slightly yellow, combustible liquid. Vapors and mists from this product may be irritating, if inhaled. The product can be irritating to contaminated skin or eyes. The product will ignite and burn at elevated temperatures in the presence of an ignition source. If involved in a fire, this liquid will release toxic gases. This product is not reactive under typical emergency response conditions. Emergency responders must wear proper personal protective equipment, and have adequate fire protection for the situation to which they are responding. SYMPTOMS OF OVER-EXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: The most significant routes of exposure to this product are by inhalation of HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION mists or vapors generated by the product and contact with the skin and SYSTEM eyes. HEALTH (BLUE) 1 INHALATION: High vapor / aerosol concentrations (attainable at elevated temperatures well above ambient) are irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract, and may cause headaches, dizziness, anesthesia, drowsiness, unconsciousness, and other central nervous system effects, FLAMMABILITY (RED) 2 including death effects, including death. CONTACT WITH SKIN or EYES: Slightly irritating but does not injured eye tissue. Low order of toxicity. Frequent or prolonged contact may irritate REACTIVITY 0 and cause dermatitis. Skin contact may aggravated an existing dermatitis condition. INGESTION: Small amounts of this product aspirated into the respiratory PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT system during ingestion or vomiting may cause mild to severe pulmonary injury, possibly progressing death. EYES RESPIRATORY BODY HANDS Minimal toxicity. SEE SECTION 8 INJECTION: Though not an expected route of occupational exposure for this product, injection (via punctures or lacerations in skin) may cause For routine industrial applications local reddening, tissue swelling and discomfort. What should I do if a hazardous situation occurs?