MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
APEX 6420 SYNTHETIC COOLANT
I. PRODUCT AND MANUFACTURER INFORMATION
Product name APEX 6420, SYNTHETIC COOLANT
Chemical name CHEMICAL CUTTING FLUID
Synonyms NE
CAS number NE
Manufacturer Ashburn Chemical Technologies
2911 Rusk
Houston, TX 77003
Emergency phone number 713-425-3000
Date of last revision 8/16/07
II. INGREDIENTS
COMPONENT CAS % OSHA ACGIH CHEMICAL AND/OR
Optional
NUMBER PEL TLV COMMON NAME(S)
TRIETHANOLAMINE 102-71-6 NE
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL TRADE NE
SECRET
CARBOXYLIC ACID SALT TRADE 5 mg/m3
SECRET
III. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Boiling point @ 760 mm Hg 212F
Vapor pressure at 20 癈 <1
Vapor density (air = 1) <1
Solubility in water Complete
Appearance and odor Blue, mild glycol odor
Specific gravity (H2O = 1.0) 1.01
pH of solution @ 20:1 8.2
Melting point N/A
Evaporation rate (butyl acetate = 1) <1
IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Combustible/Not combustible Not Combustible
Flammable/Not flammable Not Flammable
Pyrophoric/Not pyrophoric Not Pyrophoric
Explosive/Not explosive Not Explosive
Flash point (test method) None
Flammable limits (in Air % by volume) N/A N/A N/A
Extinguishing media Foam or Dry Chemical
Special fire-fighting procedures or equipment Same as for Petroleum Products
Unusual fire and explosion hazards None
V. REACTIVITY DATA
Material is stable/unstable Stable
Conditions to avoid Avoid contact with strong acids or bases
Incompatibility (materials to avoid) Avoid contact with strong acids or bases
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Hazardous decomposition or by-products None Known
Hazardous polymerization will/will not occur Will not occur
VI. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Threshold limit value Not Established
Primary route(s) of entry Skin
Known Hazards Under 29 CFR 1910.1200
Mutagenic (genetic defects) None
Reproductive None
Systemic None
Teratogenic (birth defects) None
Carcinogen listed in:
NTP (National Toxicology Program) NO
IARC Monographs NO
OSHA NO
Signs and symptoms of exposure
Inhalation No irritation under normal conditions.
Skin contact No irritation under normal conditions.
Eye contact Will cause irritation
Ingestion May cause nausea
Emergency first aid procedures
Inhalation Remove to Fresh Air
Skin contact Wash with soap and water
Eye contact Flush with water for 15 minutes, seek medical attention
Ingestion If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Dilute by drinking water.
Immediately contact physician and obtain treatment.
Medical conditions generally aggravated by None
exposure
Notes to physician
VII. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
Steps to take if released or spilled Flush with water and/or use absorbent material and mop-up
Waste disposal method Dispose of in manner consistent with Federal, State and Local
regulations
Precautions for handling and storing Launder contaminated clothes before reuse.
Other precautions Use as directed
Hazard ratings HMIS NFPA
Health 1 1
Flammability 0 0
Reactivity 0 0
Personal protection B
VIII. CONTROL MEASURES
Protective gloves (type and material) Not normally required under normal working conditions. In situations of
overexposure, use chemical resistant gloves.
Eye protection If potential for eye contact exists, wear Safety Glasses/Goggles
Ventilation and conditions
Local Yes
Mechanical Recommended
Other Not normally required
Special None
Work/hygienic practices Wash hands at end of workday.
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IX. ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA hazard category (Section 311 and NONE
312 of the Superfund Amendment and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title
III)
Toxic chemical(s) subject to the supplier NONE
notification requirements of section 313 of
the Superfund Amendment and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) and
the requirements of 40 CFR part 372
Ingredient(s) regulated under the Clean Air NONE
Act Section 112 hazardous air pollutants
and subject to all reporting requirements of
CERCLA (Superfund)
NA ?not applicable NR ?not reported ND ?not determined NE ?not established UN ?unknown
The information presented in this MSDS has been compiled from sources deemed reliable. This MSDS is presented in good
faith and believed to be accurate as of the effective date shown above. No warranty, expressed or implied, is given.
Regulatory requirements are subject to change and may differ from one location to another. It is the responsibility of the
buyer to insure compliance with federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations.