General Information
Revision date
2009-11-26
Product name
Dowtherm A
CAS No.
8004-13-5
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Johnson Matthey Catalog Company, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319, H335, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Hazard statements
Xi Irritant N Dangerous for the environment Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment Classification system HMIS ratings (scale 0-4) Hazardous Materials Identification System) HEALTH Health (acute effects) = 1 FIRE Flammability = 1 Reactivity = 1 REACTIVITY 1
2.2 Label elements
Warning 4.1/1 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Warning 3.2/2 - Causes skin irritation. 3.3/2A - Causes serious eye irritation. 3.8/3 - May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Specific treatment (see on this label). (Contd. on page 2) USA (Contd. of page 1) If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Collect spillage.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HMIS ratings (scale 0-4) (Hazardous Materials Identification System) HEALTH 1 Health (acute effects) = 1 FIRE 1 Flammability = 1 Reactivity = 1 REACTIVITY 1
