Thermoltec HTF – Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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Quick Facts

• Product Name: Thermoltec HTF
• Synonyms: Paraffin Oil, White Oil, White Mineral Oil (Petroleum)
• CAS Number: 8042-47-5
• Type: Heat Transfer Fluid
• Supplier: Carbon Chemistry Ltd.
• Address: 34501 E Quincy Ave Bldg 28, Watkins, CO 80137
• Phone: +1 (888) 446-8421
• Emergency Phone: CHEMTREC CCN832309 (800-424-9300, 24-hour)
• GHS Classification: Carcinogenicity – Category 1
• Signal Word: Danger
• NFPA Ratings: Health (2), Flammability (0), Physical Hazard (0)

Hazards & Safety

• Hazard Statements:
  
  • H350: May cause cancer.
• Precautionary Statements:
  
  • P201: Obtain special instructions before use.
  • P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
  • P280: Wear protective gloves, clothing, and eye/face protection.
  • P308+P313: If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container according to local, regional, national, and international regulations.
• California Prop 65:⚠️ WARNING: This product can expose you to mineral oil, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

First Aid Measures

• Inhalation: Move victim to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult, administer oxygen and seek medical attention.
• Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse.
• Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
• Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek immediate medical attention.
• Symptoms: May cause irritation to eyes and skin; contains a substance documented as a cancer hazard.
• Note to Physicians: Treat symptomatically.

Fire & Explosion Data

• Flash Point: >112°C (233.6°F, closed cup); 188°C (371°F, open cup)
• Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not available
• Extinguishing Media: Water, dry powder, alcohol-resistant foam, CO₂, or dry sand.
• Explosion Sensitivity: Not sensitive to static discharge or mechanical impact.
• Protective Gear: Firefighters should wear SCBA and full protective gear.
• Hazards: None known.

Handling & Storage

• Avoid ingestion or prolonged contact.
• Wash hands before breaks and after handling.
• Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from strong oxidizing agents.
• Do not eat, drink, or smoke while using this product.
• Specific End Use: High heat transfer fluid.

Exposure & PPE

• Component: Mineral Oil, White (CAS 8042-47-5)
• Exposure Limits:
  
  • ACGIH: 5 mg/m³
  • OSHA: 5 mg/m³
• Eyes: Safety glasses required.
• Skin: Protective gloves recommended.
• Respiratory: Use NIOSH-approved respirator if ventilation is inadequate.
• Body: Lab coat or protective overalls.

Physical & Chemical Properties

• Appearance: Colorless liquid
• Odor: Mild, hydrocarbon-like
• Physical State: Liquid
• pH: Not available
• Melting/Freezing Point: –14.99°C (5.02°F)
• Boiling Point: 299–520°C (571–968°F)
• Flash Point: >112°C (233.6°F, closed cup)
• Evaporation Rate: Not available
• Solubility: Insoluble in water
• Specific Gravity (4°C): 0.89
• Flammability: Not applicable
• Vapor Pressure: Not available
• Vapor Density: Not available

Stability & Reactivity

• Stable under normal storage and handling conditions.
• Avoid heat and oxidizing materials.
• No hazardous decomposition products are known.

Toxicology & Ecology

• Acute Toxicity:
  
  • LD₅₀ (oral, rat) > 5000 mg/kg
  • LC₅₀ (inhalation, rat, 4h) > 5 mg/L
  • LD₅₀ (dermal, rabbit) > 2000 mg/kg
• Irritation: May cause mild irritation to skin and eyes.
• Sensitization: Not expected to cause skin sensitization.
• Carcinogenicity: Contains mineral oil, listed by OSHA, NTP, IARC, and Cal/OSHA as a known or suspected carcinogen.
• Mutagenicity/Reproductive Effects: No data indicating risk.
• Aspiration Hazard: May be an aspiration hazard if swallowed.
• Aquatic Toxicity: LC₅₀ (rainbow trout, 96h): 100 mg/L | EC₅₀ (Daphnia magna, 48h): >100 mg/L
• Persistence & Degradability: No data available.
• Bioaccumulation: No data available.

Transport & Disposal

• DOT/IMDG/IATA: Not regulated for transport.
• Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated
• Hazard Class: N/A
• UN Number: N/A
• Packing Group: N/A
• Marine Pollutant: No
• Disposal: Dispose of via chemical incineration equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. Follow all local, state, and federal environmental regulations.

Regulatory Status

• TSCA: All components listed on the U.S. TSCA Inventory.
• SARA 311/312: Acute and chronic health hazards present.
• SARA 313: Not subject to reporting.
• CERCLA RQ: None.
• Clean Water Act: None of the ingredients are listed as hazardous substances.
• Canadian DSL/NDSL: All components listed.
• California Prop 65: Listed (Mineral Oil).
• WHMIS Classification: Hazardous, per WHMIS 2015.
• NFPA Ratings: Health (2), Flammability (0), Physical Hazard (0)