The Valvoline Company Date Prepared: 10/05/01
MSDS No: 503.0311762-002.004I
ZEREX ORIGINAL GREEN AFC 6/1 GA
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1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Material Identity
Product Name: ZEREX ORIGINAL GREEN AFC 6/1 GA
General or Generic ID: GLYCOL
Company Telephone Numbers
The Valvoline Company Emergency: 1-800-274-5263
P.O. Box 14000
Lexington, KY 40512 Information: 1-859-357-7206
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2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient(s) CAS Number % (by weight)
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ETHYLENE GLYCOL 107-21-1 90.0- 90.0
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL 111-46-6 1.0- 10.0
DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE 7758-11-4 1.0- 7.0
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Potential Health Effects
Eye
May cause mild eye irritation.
Skin
May cause mild skin irritation. Although rare, skin contact with
ethylene glycol may cause allergic skin reaction (delayed skin
rash which may be followed by blistering, scaling and other skin
effects). Passage through the skin may add to toxic effects from
breathing or swallowing.
Swallowing
Swallowing small amounts of this material during normal handling
is not likely to cause harmful effects. Swallowing large amounts
may be harmful.
Inhalation
Breathing of vapor or mist is possible.
Symptoms of Exposure
stomach or intestinal upset (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea),
irritation (nose, throat, airways), central nervous system
excitation (giddiness, liveliness, light-headed feeling) followed
by central nervous system depression (dizziness, drowsiness,
weakness, fatigue, nausea, headache, unconsciousness) and other
central nervous system effects, involuntary eye movement, kidney
damage.
Target Organ Effects
Overexposure to this material (or its components) has been
suggested as a cause of the following effects in laboratory
animals, and may aggravate preexisting disorders of these organs
in humans: kidney damage, Overexposure to this material (or its
components) has been suggested as a cause of the following effects
in humans, and may aggravate preexisting disorders of these
organs: central nervous system effects, liver abnormalities,
kidney damage, liver damage.
Developmental Information
Ethylene glycol has caused birth defects in animal studies at high
oral doses.
Cancer Information
No data
Other Health Effects
No data
Primary Route(s) of Entry
Skin absorption.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes
If symptoms develop, immediately move individual away from
exposure and into fresh air. Flush eyes gently with water for at
least 15 minutes while holding eyelids apart; seek immediate
medical attention.
Skin
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and
water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Launder
clothing before reuse.
Swallowing
Seek medical attention. If individual is drowsy or unconscious,
do not give anything by mouth; place individual on the left side
with the head down. Contact a physician, medical facility, or
poison control center for advice about whether to induce vomiting.
If possible, do not leave individual unattended.
Inhalation
If symptoms develop, immediately move individual away from
exposure and into fresh air. Seek immediate medical attention;
keep person warm and quiet. If person is not breathing, begin
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, administer
oxygen.
Note to Physicians
This product contains ethylene glycol. Ethanol decreases the
metabolism of ethylene glycol to toxic metabolites. Ethanol
should be administered as soon as possible in cases of severe
poisoning since the elimination half-life of ethylene glycol is 3
hours. If medical care will be delayed several hours, give the
patient three to four 1-ounce oral "shots" of 86-proof or higher
whiskey before or during transport to the hospital. Fomepizole
(4-methylpyrazole) is an effective antagonist of alcohol
dehydrogenase, and as such, may be used as an antidote in the
treatment of ethylene glycol poisoning. Hemodialysis effectively
removes ethylene glycol and its metabolites from the body.
Effects of acute ethylene glycol poisoning appear in three fairly
distinct stages. The initial stage occurs shortly after exposure,
lasts 6-12 hours, and is characterized by central nervous system
effects (transient exhilaration, nausea, vomiting, and in severe
cases, coma, convulsions, and possible death. The second stage
lasts from 12-36 hours after exposure and is initiated by the
onset of coma. This phase is characterized by tachypnia,
tachycardia, mild hypotension, cyanosis, and in severe cases,
pulmonary edema, bronchopneumonia, cardiac enlargement, and
congestive failure. The final stage occurs 24-72 post-exposure
and is characterized by renal failure ranging from a mild increase
in blood urea nitrogen and creatinine followed by recovery to
complete anuria with acute tubular necrosis that can lead to
death. Oxaluria is found in most cases. The most significant
laboratory finding in ethylene glycol intoxication is severe
metabolic acidosis.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point
250.0 F (121.1 C)
Explosive Limit
(for component) Lower 3.2 Upper 15.3 %
Autoignition Temperature
No data
Hazardous Products of Combustion
May form: carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, various
hydrocarbons.
Fire and Explosion Hazards
Never use welding or cutting torch on or near drum (even empty)
because product (even just residue) can ignite explosively.
Extinguishing Media
alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical.
Fire Fighting Instructions
Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
operated in the positive pressure demand mode with appropriate
turn-out gear and chemical resistant personal protective
equipment. Refer to the personal protective equipment section of
this MSDS.
NFPA Rating
Health - 1, Flammability - 1, Reactivity - 0
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Small Spill
Absorb liquid on vermiculite, floor absorbent or other absorbent
material.
Large Spill
Persons not wearing protective equipment should be excluded from
area of spill until clean-up has been completed. Stop spill at
source, dike area of spill to prevent spreading, pump liquid to
salvage tank. Remaining liquid may be taken up on sand, clay,
earth, floor absorbent, or other absorbent material and shoveled
into containers.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied. Since
emptied containers retain product residues (vapor, liquid, and/or
solid), all hazard precautions given in the data sheet must be
observed.
Storage
Not applicable
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Eye Protection
Chemical splash goggles in compliance with OSHA regulations are
advised; however, OSHA regulations also permit other type safety
glasses. Consult your safety representative.
Skin Protection
Wear resistant gloves such as: neoprene, nitrile rubber,
polyvinyl chloride, To prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact,
wear impervious clothing and boots.
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