Major Brand Gold Antifreeze

Coolant Full Strength

Material Safety Data Sheet

Section 1: Product & Company Identification

Product Name: Major Brand Gold Antifreeze Coolant-Full Strength

Synonyms: Ethylene Glycol; 1,2-Ethanediol

CAS No: 107-21-1

Molecular weight: 62.07

Distributor: Davison Oil Company, Inc.

8450 Tanner Williams Rd

Mobile, AL 36608

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER: 800-424-9300 CHEMTREC

Section 2: Composition/ Information on Ingredients

Ethylene Glycol 107-21-1 95-98 50 ppm PEL

Potassium Hydroxide 1310-58-3 0.2 2 mg/m3 (ceiling)

Proprietary Inhibitors none established

Section 3: Hazards Identification

Emergency Overview

Health Hazard: Harmful or potentially fatal if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled or absorbed through

skin. May cause allergic skin reaction. May cause irritation to skin, eyes, and

respiratory tract. Potentially effects central nervous system.

Fire & Explosion: Does not readily ignite. Flammability and Reactivity Rating is: 1 Slight

Potential Health Effects

Eyes: Splashes may cause irritation, pain, and eye damage.

Skin: Minor skin irritation and penetration may occur.

Inhalation: Vapor inhalation is generally not a problem unless a heated or misted. Exposure

to vapors over an extended time period has caused throat irritation and

headache. May cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness and drowsiness. Pulmonary

edema and central nervous system depression may also develop. When heated

or misted, has produced rapid, involuntary eye movement and coma.

Ingestion: Initial symptoms in massive dosage parallel alcohol intoxication, progressing to

CNS depression, vomiting, headache, rapid respiratory and heart rate, lowered

blood pressure, stupor, collapse and unconsciousness with convulsions. Death

from respiratory arrest or cardiovascular collapse may follow. Lethal dose in

humans: 100 ml (3-4 ounces).

Chronic Exposure: Repeated small exposures by any route can cause severe kidney problems.

Brain damage may also occur. Skin allergy can develop. May damage the

developing fetus.

Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:

Persons with pre-existing skin disorders, eye problems, or impaired liver, kidney

Or respiratory function may be susceptible to the effects of this substance.

Section 4: First Aid Measures

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical

Attention.

Skin: Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Then wash with soap and water for

At least 15 minutes. Clean contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse. Get

Medical attention if irritation develops or persists.

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is

Difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician immediately.

Ingestion: If swallowed, call a physician immediately. ONLY induce vomiting at the

Instruction of a physician. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious

Person.

Note to Physician: Give sodium bicarbonate intravenously to treat acidosis. Urinalysis may show low

Specific gravity, proteinuria, pyuria, cylindruna, hematuria, calcium oxide, and

Hippuric acid crystals. Ethanol can be used in antidotal treatment but monitor

Blood glucose when administerin ethanol because it can cause hypoglycemia.

Consider infusion of a diuretic such as mannitol to help prevent or control brain

Edema and hemodialysis to remove ethylene glycol from circulation.

Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point: 250-254°F T.O.C.

Auto Ignition: approx. 748° F

Flammability: Flammable limits in air % by volume

Lower: 3.2%

Upper: 15.3%

Fire Explosion: Slight to moderate fire hazard when exposed to hear or flame. Above

Flash point, vapor-air mixtures are explosive within flammable limits noted

Above. Containers may explode when involved in a fire.