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                                   SILVER FERN CHEMICAL
Material Safety Data Sheet

PROPYLENE GLYCOL INDUSTRIAL GRADE
SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: PROPYLENE GLYCOL INDUSTRIAL GRADE

CAS Number: 57-55-6

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SECTION 2: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Colorless liquid. Odorless. Toxic fumes are released in fire situations.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS (See Section 11 for toxicological data.)

EYE: May cause slight transient (temporary) eye irritation.
Corneal injury is unlikely. Mists may cause eye irritation.

SKIN: Prolonged contact is essentially nonirritating to skin. A
single prolonged exposure is not likely to result in the mater-
ial being absorbed through skin in harmful amounts. Repeated
exposures may cause flaking and softening of skin. May be
absorbed in potentially harmful amounts when applied in large
quantities to severe burns (second or third degree) over large
areas of the body as part of a cream or other topical applica-
tion. Absorption under such circumstances can elevate serum
osmolality and may result in osmotic shock.

INGESTION: Single dose oral toxicity is considered to be
extremely low. No hazards anticipated from swallowing small
amounts incidental to normal handling operations.

INHALATION: At room temperature, vapors are minimal due to
physical properties. Mists may cause irritation of upper
respiratory tract.
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PROPYLENE GLYCOL INDUSTRIAL GRADE
SYSTEMIC (OTHER TARGET ORGAN) EFFECTS: Repeated excessive
ingestion may cause central nervous system effects.

CANCER INFORMATION: Did not cause cancer in long-term
animal studies.

TERATOLOGY (BIRTH DEFECTS): Birth defects are unlikely. Expo-
sures having no adverse effects on the mother should have no
effect on the fetus.

REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: In animal studies, has been shown not to
interfere with reproduction.

SECTION 3: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

COMPOSITION:

Propylene glycol CAS# 57-55-6 99%

SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES

EYE: Flush eyes with plenty of water.

SKIN: Wash off in flowing water or shower.

INGESTION: No adverse effects anticipated by this route of expo-
sure incidental to proper industrial handling.

INHALATION: Remove to fresh air if effects occur. Consult a
physician.

NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: No specific antidote. Supportive care.
Treatment based on judgment of the physician in response to
reactions of the patient.

SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES

FLASH POINT: 218F, 103C
METHOD USED: PMCC
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not determined
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS
LFL: 2.6%
UFL: 12.5%
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PROPYLENE GLYCOL INDUSTRIAL GRADE
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: During a fire, smoke may contain
the original material in addition to unidentified toxic and/or
irritating compounds. Hazardous combustion products may include
and are not limited to: aldehydes, carbon monoxide.

OTHER FLAMMABILITY INFORMATION: Violent steam generation or erup-
tion may occur upon application of direct water stream to hot
liquids. Spills of these organic liquids on hot fibrous insula-
tions may lead to lowering of the autoignition temperatures
possibly resulting in spontaneous combustion.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water fog or fine spray. Carbon dioxide.
Dry chemical. Foam. Alcohol resistant foams (ATC type) are
preferred if available. General purpose synthetic foams
(including AFFF) or protein foams may function, but much less
effectively. Do not use direct water stream. Will spread fire.

MEDIA TO BE AVOIDED: Do not use direct water stream.

FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Keep people away. Isolate fire area
and deny unnecessary entry. Burning liquids may be moved by
flushing with water to protect personnel and minimize property
damage. Burning liquids may be extinguished by dilution with
water. Do not use direct water stream. May spread fire.

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTERS: Wear positive-pressure
self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and protective fire
fighting clothing (includes fire fighting helmet, coat, pants,
boots, and gloves). If protective equipment is not available
or not used, fight fire from a protected location or safe dist-
ance.

SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

(See Section 15 for Regulatory Information)

PROTECT PEOPLE: Isolate area.

PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT: Contain liquid to prevent contamination
of soil, surface water or ground water.

CLEANUP: For small spills, clean up with absorbent material.
Collect material in suitable and properly labeled open con-
tainers. For large spills, dike and pump into suitable and
properly labeled containers.

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SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING: Product handled hot may require additional ventilation
or local exhaust.

STORAGE: Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. Store
in stainless steel, aluminum, Plasite 3066 lined containers,
or 316 stainless steel.

SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Provide general and/or local exhaust
ventilation to control airborne levels below the exposure
guidelines.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

EYE/FACE PROTECTION: Use safety glasses. Safety glasses should
be sufficient for most operations; however, for misty
operations wear chemical goggles.

SKIN PROTECTION: Use gloves impervious to this material.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Atmospheric levels should be maintained
below the exposure guideline. When respiratory protection is
required for certain operations, use an approved air-purifying
respirator. In misty atmospheres, use an approved mist
respirator.

EXPOSURE GUIDELINE(S): Propylene glycol: AIHA WEEL is 50 ppm
total, 10 mg/m3 aerosol only.

SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE: Colorless liquid
ODOR: Odorless
VAPOR PRESSURE: 0.08 mmHg @ 20C, 68F
VAPOR DENSITY: 2.62
BOILING POINT: 370F, 188C
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.038 20/20C, 68F

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PROPYLENE GLYCOL INDUSTRIAL GRADE
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Product can decompose at elevated temperatures.

INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER MATERIALS: Avoid contact with oxidizing materials.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: When available oxygen is limited, as in a fire or when heated to very
high temperatures by hot wire or plate, carbon monoxide and other hazardous compounds such as aldehydes might be
generated.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.

SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION


SKIN: The LD50 for skin absorption in rabbits is >10,000 mg/kg.

INGESTION: The oral LD50 for rats is 20,000-34,000 mg/kg.

MUTAGENICITY: In vitro mutagenicity studies were negative.
Animal mutagenicity studies were negative.

SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ENVIRONMENTAL FATE

MOVEMENT & PARTITIONING: Based largely or completely on infor-
mation for similar material(s), i.e. propylene glycol.
Bioconcentration potential is low (BCF less than 100 or Log
Pow less than 3). Log octanol/water partition coefficient
(log Pow) is -0.92. Henry's Law Constant (H) is 1.2E-8
atm.m3/mole.

DEGRADATION & PERSISTENCE: Based largely or completely on
information for similar material(s), i.e. propylene glycol.
Biodegradation under aerobic static laboratory conditions
is high (BOD20 or BOD28/ThOD greater than 40%). Biodegra-
dation is expected to be achievable in a secondary waste-
water treatment plant. 5-Day biochemical oxygen demand
(BOD5) is 1.16 p/p. 20-Day biochemical oxygen demand
(BOD20) is 1.45 p/p. Theoretical oxygen demand (ThOD) is
calculated to be 1.68 p/p. Inhibitory concentration
(IC50) in OECD Activated Sludge Respiration Inhibition
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PROPYLENE GLYCOL INDUSTRIAL GRADE
Test (OECD Test No. 209) is greater than 1 gm/L. Degrada-
tion is expected in the atmospheric environment within
minutes to hours.

ECOTOXICITY: Based largely or completely on information for
similar material(s), i.e. propylene glycol. Material is
practically non-toxic to aquatic organisms on an acute
basis (LC50 greater than 100 mg/L in most sensitive species).
Acute LC50 for fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas) is 46500-54900 mg/L.
Acute LC50 for guppy (Poecilia reticulata) is greater than 10000 mg/L.
Acute LC50 for water flea Daphnia magna is 4850-34400 mg/L.
Acute LC50 for rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) is 44 mL/L (about 44000 mg/L).

SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

(See Section 15 for Regulatory Information)

DISPOSAL: DO NOT DUMP INTO ANY SEWERS, ON THE GROUND, OR INTO ANY
BODY OF WATER. All disposal methods must be in compliance with
all Federal, State/Provincial and local laws and regulations.
Regulations may vary in different locations. Waste characteriz-
ations and compliance with applicable laws are the responsi-
bility solely of the waste generator. SILVER FERN CHEMICAL
HAS NO CONTROL OVER THE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OR MANUFACTURING
PROCESSES OF PARTIES HANDLING OR USING THIS MATERIAL. THE
INFORMATION PRESENTED HERE PERTAINS ONLY TO THE PRODUCT AS
SHIPPED IN ITS INTENDED CONDITION AS DESCRIBED IN MSDS SECTION
2 (Composition/Information On Ingredients).

FOR UNUSED & UNCONTAMINATED PRODUCT, the preferred options include sending to a licensed, permitted:
recycler, reclaimer, incinerator, waste water treatment system.

SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: This product is not regulated by D.O.T. when shipped domestically by land.

CANADIAN TDG INFORMATION: For TDG regulatory information, if required, consult transportation regulations,
product shipping papers, or your Dow representative.


This information is not intended to convey all specific regulatory or operational requirements/information relating to this
product. It is the responsibility of the transporting organization to follow all applicable laws, regulations and rules relating
to the transportation of the material.


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SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION

(Not meant to be all-inclusive--selected regulations represented)

NOTICE: The information herein is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the effective date shown
above. However, no warranty, express or implied is given. Regulatory requirements are subject to change and may
differ from one location to another; it is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that its activities comply with federal, state or
provincial, and local laws. The following specific information is made for the purpose of complying with numerous
federal, state or provincial, and local laws and regulations. See other sections for health and safety information.

U.S. REGULATIONS
=================

SARA 313 INFORMATION: To the best of our knowledge, this product contains no chemical subject to SARA Title III
Section 313 supplier notification requirements.

SARA HAZARD CATEGORY: This product has been reviewed according to the EPA "Hazard Categories" promulgated
under Sections 311 and 312 of the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title III) and is
considered, under applicable definitions, to meet the following
categories: Not to have met any hazard category

TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA):
All ingredients are on the TSCA inventory or are not required to be listed on the TSCA inventory.
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STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW: The following product components are cited on certain state lists as mentioned. Non-listed
components may be shown in the composition section of the MSDS.

CHEMICAL NAME CAS NUMBER LIST
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1,2-PROPANEDIOL 57-55-6 PA1

PA1=Pennsylvania Hazardous Substance (present at greater than or equal to 1.0%).

OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD:
This product is not a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR
1910.1200.

CANADIAN REGULATIONS
=====================
WHMIS INFORMATION: The Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Classification for
this product is: This product is not a "Controlled Product" under WHMIS.




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PROPYLENE GLYCOL INDUSTRIAL GRADE
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) RATINGS:
Health 0
Flammability 1
Reactivity 0

DISCLAIMER OF RESPONSIBILITY

The information on this MSDS was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However, the information is
provided without any warranty, expressed or implied, regarding its correctness. Some information presented and
conclusions drawn herein are from sources other than direct test data on the substance itself. The conditions or
methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our
knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss,
damage, or expense arising out of or in any way connected with handling, storage, use, or disposal of this product. If
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