Safety
One of the desirable qualities of
QC Eco-Green Heat Transfer Fluid is its ease of handling from a personal safety
viewpoint. However, a few reasonable precautions are necessary.
Due to QC Eco-Green Heat Transfer Fluid’s high viscosity, slight heating is usually
required to lower the viscosity for easy transfer. It’s
important to note, however, that QC Eco-Green Heat Transfer
Fluid may degrade to
oxidation by-products. QC Eco-Green Heat Transfer Fluid by-products have different
toxicological
and physical properties from QC Eco-Green Heat Transfer Fluid itself. See the Material
Safety Data Sheet for more information.
To minimize quality degradation, QC Eco-Green Heat Transfer
Fluid should be used and
stored below 54°C (130°F). In the presence of powerful oxidizing
agents such as sodium hypochlorite or hypochlorous acid, a
violent reaction may occur. Review the following exposure
hazards and first aid procedures to establish and maintain safe
working conditions.
EYES
May cause slight, transient irritation. Upon eye contact, flush
the eyes with plenty of water.
SKIN
A single prolonged exposure to
QC Eco-Green Heat Transfer Fluid is not likely to be absorbed
in significant amounts
through the skin and so is not
likely to cause significant irritation.
Upon contact, skin may feel warm
due to the absorption of moisture
from the skin. QC Eco-Green Heat Transfer Fluid can be
removed by washing with water.
QC Eco-Green Heat Transfer Fluid 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 application. Absorption
under such circumstances can
elevate serum osmolality and may
result in osmotic shock.
INHALATION
No significant irritation. The ACGIH Threshold Limit Value is 10 mg/m3 as
a nuisance mist. If irritation occurs as a result of inhalation,
remove person to an area of fresh air.
BIODEGRADATION DATA
Biodegradation under aerobic
static laboratory conditions is high
(BOD20 or BOD28/ThOD greater
than 40 percent). It is expected
that biodegradation will be achievable
in a secondary wastewater
treatment plant.
The inhibitory concentration of
QC Eco-Green Heat Transfer Fluid (IC50) in OECD “Activated
Sludge, Respiration Inhibition
Test” (Guideline #209) is greater
than 1,000 mg/L.
The five-day biochemical oxygen
demand (BOD5) is 0.54 p/p, the
10-day biochemical oxygen demand
(BOD10) is 0.98 p/p, the 20-day
biochemical oxygen demand
(BOD20) is 1.0 p/p and the theoretical
oxygen demand (ThOD) is
calculated to be 1.22 p/p.
For questions or more information
please give us a call. Our friendly staff is excited about this new
product and eager to hear from you!