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6.2 Paratherm HE MSDS
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Revision Number: 1
Revision Date: 09/18/07 1 of 4 Paratherm HE
Paratherm Corporation
Material Safety Data Sheet
SECTION 1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Paratherm HE® Heat Transfer Fluid
Company Identification: Paratherm Corporation
4 Portland Road
West Conshohocken, PA 19428 USA
Product Information: 610-941-4900
[email protected]
Emergency Telephone: 610-941-4900
Chemtrec (USA): 800-424-9300
Chemtrec (outside USA): 703-527-3887
SECTION 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
Almost water white oil with minimal odor when new.
May turn dark and develop characteristic petroleum odor when product is used.
Combustible liquid.
Potential Health Effects:
Eye: Non-irritating to eyes on direct contact before use. Used product may be mildly irritating to eyes.
Skin: Non-irritating on direct single or repeated and prolonged contact when new. Repeated or
prolonged contact of used product may cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: No harmful effects are expected from ingesting unused product or small amounts of used
product. Ingestion of used product may cause abdominal discomfort.
Inhalation: Exposure to smoke or mist while product is in use may cause irritation to upper
respiratory tract and lungs.
SECTION 3 COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION ON IN GREDIENTS
COMPONENTS CAS NUMBER AMOUNT
Hydrotreated heavy paraffinic distillate 64742-54-7 100%
SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye: Flush eyes with water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. If fluid is hot, treat burns and seek
medical assistance.
Skin: Wash exposed areas with warm water and soap. If fluid is hot, submerge injured area in cold water. Seek
medical attention for severe burns.
Ingestion: If abdominal discomfort occurs, seek medical attention.
Inhalation: If smoke or mist is generated when fluid is in use, remove victim from exposure. If breathing has
stopped or is irregular, administer artificial respiration and supply oxygen if available. If victim is unconscious,
remove to fresh air and seek medical attention.
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