Safety Data Sheet: 1. Product & Company Identification BMW Antifreeze/Coolant (Afc)
Safety Data Sheet: 1. Product & Company Identification BMW Antifreeze/Coolant (Afc)
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1 Hazard Identification: This product is classified as a hazardous substance but not as dangerous goods according to
the classification criteria of [NOHSC: 1088 (2004)] and ADG Code (Australia).
WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. SUSPECTED OF DAMAGING FERTILITY OR
THE UNBORN CHILD.
Hazard Statements (H): H302 – Harmful if swallowed. H361d – Suspected of damaging fertility
or the unborn child.
Precautionary Statements (P): P201 – Obtain special instructions before use. P202 – Do not
handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P264 – Wash hands and
exposed skin areas with soap and warm water thoroughly after handling. P270 – Do not eat,
drink or smoke when using this product. P280 – Wear protective gloves/eye protection. P281 –
Use personal protective equipment as required. P301+P312 – IF SWALLOWED: Call a
POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P330 – Rinse mouth.
P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+P313 – IF exposed or
concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P405 – Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of
contents/container to licenses treatment, storage and disposal facility (TSDF).
2.2 Effects of Exposure: Eyes: This product can cause transient mild eye irritation with short-term contact with liquid sprays or
mists.
Skin: May cause mild skin irritation. Although rare, skin contact with ethylene glycol may cause an
allergic skin reaction (e.g., 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.
Ingestion: If small amounts swallowed, no significant adverse health effects are anticipated. However,
ingestion of large amounts may cause serious damage to the target organs or death.
Inhalation: Breathing of vapor or mist is possible and may cause respiratory tract irritation. Possible adverse
effects on the nervous system and blood-forming system. Aspiration of liquid into the lungs can
cause severe lung damage or death.
2.3 Symptoms of Overexposure: Eyes: Stinging or burning sensation, Irritation, redness, and watering.
Skin: Possible irritation, defatting, or dermatitis (rash), characterized by dry, scaling, red, itching skin.
Ingestion: Laxative effects. Gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, vomiting and headache.
Inhalation: Upper respiratory irritation, coughing, sneezing, staggering gait, giddiness, drowsiness, slurred
speech, involuntary eye movement, kidney damage, weakness, fatigue, nausea, and possible
nervous system depression. Overexposure to sprays or mists may cause chemical pneumonitis.
2.4 Acute Health Effects: Moderate irritation to eyes. Possible irritation to skin near affected areas or dermatitis (rash). Upper respiratory
irritation, possible nervous system depression. Harmful or fatal is swallowed.
2.5 Chronic Health Effects: Prolonged or repeated skin contact can cause mild irritation and inflammation characterized by drying, cracking,
(dermatitis). Repeated or prolonged exposure to this material (or its components) has been suggested as a cause of
the following effects in laboratory animals, and may aggravate pre-existing disorders of the organs in humans:
kidneys, liver. May cause central nervous system effects, liver abnormalities, kidney damage or liver damage.
2.6 Target Organs: Kidneys, liver, central nervous system.
NA = Not Available; ND = Not Determined; NE = Not Established; NF = Not Found; C = Ceiling Limit; See Section 16 for Additional Definitions of Terms Used
NOTE: All WHMIS required information is included. It is located in appropriate sections based on the ANSI Z400.1-2010 format.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET WP-126
Prepared to OSHA, ACC, ANSI, NOHSC, WHMIS, 2001/58 & 1272/2008/EC Standards SDS Revision: 2.0 SDS Revision Date: 12/31/2013
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
5.1 Fire & Explosion Hazards: If involved in a fire, this product may decompose at high temperatures to form toxic gases
(e.g., CO, CO2, and NOx), smoke, hydrocarbons and their derivatives.
5.2 Extinguishing Methods: Water, Foam, CO2, Dry Chemical, low velocity water fog, Halon (if permitted),
5.3 Firefighting Procedures: As with any fire, firefighters should wear appropriate protective equipment including a
MSHA/NIOSH approved or equivalent self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and
protective clothing. Treat as hot oil. Hazardous decomposition products may be released.
Thermal degradation may produce oxides of carbon, and/or nitrogen, hydrocarbons and/or
derivatives. Fire should be fought from a safe distance. Keep containers cool until well after
the fire is out. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed surfaces and to protect personal. Fight
fire upwind. Prevent runoff from fire control or dilution from entering sewers, drains, drinking
water supply, or any natural waterway.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
A large number of abbreviations and acronyms appear on a SDS. Some of these that are commonly used include the following:
GENERAL INFORMATION:
HAZARD RATINGS:
CAS No. Chemical Abstract Service Number
0 Minimal Hazard
EXPOSURE LIMITS IN AIR: 1 Slight Hazard
2 Moderate Hazard
ACGIH American Conference on Governmental Industrial Hygienists 3 Severe Hazard
TLV Threshold Limit Value 4 Extreme Hazard
OSHA U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration ACD Acidic
PEL Permissible Exposure Limit ALK Alkaline
IDLH Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health COR Corrosive
W Use No Water
FIRST AID MEASURES:
OX Oxidizer
CPR Cardiopulmonary resuscitation - method in which a person whose heart has TREFOIL Radioactive
stopped receives manual chest compressions and breathing to circulate blood
and provide oxygen to the body. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM: HMIS LD50 Lethal Dose (solids & liquids) which kills 50% of the exposed animals
s
HEALTH, FLAMMABILITY & REACTIVITY RATINGS: LC50 Lethal concentration (gases) which kills 50% of the exposed animal
ppm Concentration expressed in parts of material per million parts
0 Minimal Hazard HEALTH TDlo Lowest dose to cause a symptom
TCLo Lowest concentration to cause a symptom
1 Slight Hazard FLAMMABILITY TDlo, LDlo, & LDo or Lowest dose (or concentration) to cause lethal or toxic effects
2 Moderate Hazard PHYSICAL HAZARDS TC, TCo, LClo, & LCo
IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer
3 Severe Hazard PERSONAL PROTECTION NTP National Toxicology Program
4 Extreme Hazard RTECS Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances
BCF Bioconcentration Factor
PERSONAL PROTECTION RATINGS: TLm Median threshold limit
log KOW or log KOC Coefficient of Oil/Water Distribution
A G
REGULATORY INFORMATION:
NA Not Available C E F N O T Xi Xn
NR No Results
Corrosive Explosive Flammable Harmful Oxidizing Toxic Irritant Harmful
NE Not Established
ND Not Determined
CLP/GHS (1272/2008/EC) PICTOGRAMS:
ML Maximum Limit
SCBA Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
LEL Lower Explosive Limit - lowest percent of vapor in air, by volume, that will
Harmful Health
explode or ignite in the presence of an ignition source Explosive Flammable Oxidizer Pressurized Corrosive Toxic Environment
Irritating Hazard
UEL Upper Explosive Limit - highest percent of vapor in air, by volume, that will
explode or ignite in the presence of an ignition source