EU Data Sheet 1/6 valid as from: 30.03.00 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 1 General Product & Manufacturer Details 1.1 Product Information: Trade Name: DW-Therm Heat Transfer Fluid 1.2 Manufacturer and Supplier Information: Manufacturer/Supplier: DWS Dr Wilharm Synthesetechnik Strasse: Feldstrasse 16-20 Post Code/Town: D-86156 Augsburg Country: Germany Telephone: ++49 (0) 821 48623-24 Fax: ++49 (0) 821 48623-36 1.3 Emergency Contact/Information relating to this safety data sheet (German/English): Telephone: ++49 (0) 821 48623-24 Fax: ++49 (0) 821 48623-36 2 Summary / Details Of constituents 2.1 Chemical Characteristics Mixture of triethoxyalkylsilanen 3 Particular Hazards 3.1 Particular Hazard Information for people and the environment: This product is deemed not dangerous, based on the information available at present, in terms of the laws of chemistry, and the current dangerous substance regulations. 4 First Aid 4.1 Inhalation: Plenty of fresh air and sit/lie still, and keep calm. Consult a doctor and advise on the particular chemical involved. 4.2 Skin Contact: Rinse immediately with water, then wash with soap or Tensid. Remove contaminated clothing. 4.3 Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water. If symptoms persist consult a doctor.
EU Data Sheet 2/6 valid as from: 30.03.00 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4.4 In case of swallowing: Drink plenty of water in small sips and then induce vomiting. Consult a doctor and advise on the particular chemical involved. 4.5 Information for the Doctor: Treat symptoms. Accelerate the working of the stomach and intestines. 5 Information for Fire Fighting 5.1 Suitable Extinguishers Powder extinguishers, foam extinguishers, carbon dioxide, dry sand. 5.2 Safety Notice: Do NOT use water or halon. 5.3 Particular Hazard from the substance, its products of combustion or gaseous products: In the event of combustion the following can be liberated: carbon monoxide and Carbon dioxide. 5.4 Particular personal protection to be worn during fire fighting: Full fresh air breathing apparatus to be worn. Additional Information: Water used for extinguishing should not be discharged into the public drainage network or ground water. Try to contain as much of the water, which has been used for extinguishing. Respect local regulations relating to contaminated extinguishing water. Extinguishing water should be disposed in and environmentally friendly manner, and in accordance with local regulations. 6 Accidental Spillage 6.1 Personal Protection: Always wear personal protective equipment; see paragraph 8. 6.2 Environmental Protection: Repair leaks immediately. This substance should not be allowed to discharge into the public drainage network or ground water. 6.3 Cleaning up: Mop up with an absorbent material(e.g. Kieselgur). Dispose of all materials in accordance with local regulations. 7 Transport and Storage 7.1 Transport Always insure containers are properly closed/sealed. Insure the working area is well ventilated.
EU Data Sheet 3/6 valid us from: 30.03.00 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 7.2 Safety Information relating to fire and explosion prevention: Protect from sources of ignition and electrostatic discharge. No smoking. Protect from moisture, see paragraph 10. 7.3 Storage Containers to be sealed tight and stored in a cool, dry and well ventilated location. 8 Exposure Limits and Personal Protective Equipment 8.1 Additional Information for technical equipment required. See paragraph 7; no additional information required. 8.2 Personal protective equipment and hygiene requirements General protection and hygiene requirements When handling this chemical use standard precautions. When working with this chemical do not eat, drink, smoke or sniff. Before breaks and at the end of work wash hands and face. Precautionary barrier cream is advisable. Breathing apparatus During periods of long exposure use gas mask with an A type filter. Hand protection If necessary protective gloves made from: PVC, butyl rubber or Nitrilkautschuk. Eye protection Wear eye protection. Body protection No particular body protection is required. 9 Physical and chemical properties 9.1 Appearance Format Colour Smell : fluid : clear : characteristic
EU Data Sheet 4/6 valid us from: 30.03.00 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 9.2 Relevant Safety Data (with the associated test standard) Melting Point: <-100 C Boiling Range: 228-235 C at 1013hPa (E DIN 51751) Flash Point: 101 C (DIN/ISO/EN 22719) Ignition Temperature: 265 C (DIN 51794) Explosive Limits Lower (20 C): n.a. Upper (20 C): n.a. Lower (200 C): n.a. Upper (200 C): n.a. Vapour Pressure: n.d. Density: 0.88g/cm 3 at 15 C (DIN 51757) Solubility in water: practically insoluble ph value: n.a. Viscosity: 2.0mPa*s at 20 C Abbreviations used: n.a. not applicable n.d. not determined 10 Stability and Reactivity 10.1 General No dangerous reactions are known during correct storage and usage. 10.2 Conditions to be avoided: None known 10.3 Materials to be avoided When water is absorbed ethanol is slowly released. The addition of acid accelerates the release of ethanol. 10.4 Dangerous Reactants (causing chemical breakdown) No dangerous reactants are known during correct storage and usage. 11 Toxicity 11.0 General 11.1 Acute toxicity: Einstufungsrelevante LD/LC50-values Exposure: oral Value/value range: > 200mg?kg Species: rate (limit test) Source: Examination report 11.2 Additional toxicological information In the event of skin and eye contact a sight irritation is possible. Aerosol fumes are not to be inhaled, due to possible lung damage. Ethanol develops as a hydrolyse product.
EU Data Sheet 5/6 valid us from: 30.03.00 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 12 Ecological Information 12.1 Information for distruction (persistency and biodegradability) Additional information: Ethanol and Silaxanol or silanol compound are formed through hydrolysis. 12.2 Behaviour in environment 12.3 Ecotoxical effect Behaviour in sewage plants (bacterial toxicity: inhaling and inhibiting reproduction): Larger amounts not allowed into sewage plats. 12.4 Additional ecological information General This substance should not be allowed to discharge into the public drainage network or ground water. 13 Safe Disposal 13.1 Product May be disposed off by the local waste disposal authorities, in special waste incineration plant. Waste reference numbers 593 02 Laboratory chemical waste, organic TA waste (Germany) 593 05 Laboratory waste and chemical waste OENORM s2100 (Austria) 13.2 Contaminated Packaging Empty containers, as far as possible, of liquid. Clean and reuse the containers. Local regulations must be adhered to at all times. Recommended cleaners: ethanol, isopropanol or acetone. 14 Transport This product is defined as not dangerous in terms of the following transport regulations: GGVS/GGVE/RID/ADR/IMDG-Code/ICAO-TI 15 Regulations 15.1 EG Guidelines Classification This product is deemed not dangerous, based on the information available at present, in terms of the laws of chemistry, and the current dangerous substance regulations. 15.2 National Regulations German Law- Water damaging classification I, slightly water polluting.
EU Data Sheet 6/6 valid us from: 30.03.00 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 16 Additional Information 16.1 Product The information contained in this data sheet is intended for safety purposes only, and is prepared using the current level of knowledge. This sheet offers no confirmation of characteristics in the sense of legal guarantee.