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Specifications

Saab Longlife. 4l .

Saab application

Engine cooling system.

Packaging

Qty. 3

Transport

No restrictions apply when transporting this product.

Directives

The product is a health hazard. Dangerous to ingest. Call for medical assistance immediately if ingested.

Material safety data sheet

IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Trade name	COOLANT, "Long Life".
Chemical name	Ethyleneglycol with inhibitors.
Product type	Antifreeze and corrosion protection for water-cooled engines.
Part number	400131397, 400131389, 16-8395824
Supplier	Arteco N.V. Technologiepark-Zwijnaarde 2 B-9052 Gent-Zwijnaarde, Belgium Tel: 0032/(0)9 240 7320 Fax: 0032/(0)9 240 7324 Tel (emergency): 0044/(0) 18 65 407 333
Dealer	Saab Automobile AB Arnö Industrial Area 611 81 NYKÖPING Tel: +46 (0) 155 24 40 00 Fax: +46 (0) 155-24 46 83

COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Ingredient	CAS-no.	Content (%)	Hazard symbol/R-phrases
1,2-ethanediol	107-21-1	80-95	Xn; R22
Water and additives	CBI	3-10
Aliphatic acid, sodium salt	CBI	<5	Xn; R63

Key

FB/FH/FM = Hazard code for fire/health/environment

T+ = Very toxic

T = Toxic

C = Corrosive

Xn = Harmful

Xi = Irritant

V = Moderately harmful

IK = Not subject to labelling

E = Explosive

O = Oxidizing

F+ = Extremely flammable

F = Highly flammable

N = Dangerous for the environment

HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Adverse health effects

Harmful if swallowed.

FIRST AID MEASURES

General	Take off all contaminated clothing.
Inhalation	In case of discomfort after breathing vapours/aerosols: Fresh air and rest. Seek medical advice.
Skin	Wash skin with soap and water. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice.
Eyes	Rinse immediately with water for 10-15 minutes. Hold the eyes wide open. Seek medical advice immediately.
Ingestion	Rinse the mouth thoroughly with plenty of water. DO NOT SWALLOW. If the casualty is conscious and can swallow, give plenty of water to drink. Do not induce vomiting. If casualty vomits, give water to drink again. Seek immediate medical advice.
Medical information	Treat symptomatically (decontamination, vital functions). Possible dose of: ethanol.

FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media	Extinguish with foam, powder, carbon dioxide or water spray.
Extinguishing media that must not be used	Do not use water jet.
Special precautions in case of fire	Respiratory equipment may be necessary.
Miscellaneous	Contaminated firewater must be dealt with in accordance with local regulations.

SPILLAGE/ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions	Ventilate the area. Do not breathe vapours. Sanitation personnel must use respiratory equipment and/or protective equipment against fluid contact. Avoid direct contact.
Environmental precautions	Keep away from drains, sewers and watercourses.
Methods for cleaning up	Confine with inert absorbent material, e.g. Vermikulite. Collect. Clean with water.

HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling regulations	Provide adequate ventilation when handling open containers.
Storage	Store in tightly closed original packaging. Store in cool, dry place. The product is hygroscopic. Not recommended to store in galvanized container.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Chemical name	CAS-no.	Limit
1,2-ethanediol	107-21-1	10.0 ppm H

Control procedures	Observe good personal hygiene. Wash hands before meals or smoking. Women of fertile age should avoid contact with the product.
Respiratory equipment	Do not breathe vapours/spray. Air-borne concentrations must be kept to a minimum. If vapours or mist are generated, use a suitable, approved respirator. Respiratory equipment with air supply must be used when cleaning up large spillages or if entering tanks, ships or other confined areas.
Eye protection	Wear protective goggles if there is a danger of direct contact or splashes.
Hand protection	Wear protective gloves if direct contact or splashes are likely.
Skin and body protection	Wear protective clothing if direct contact or splashes are likely.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form/state	Liquid	Odour	Mild
Colour	Fluorescent orange	Solubility in water	Unlimited
Melting/Solidification point	-18°C (DIN 51583)	pH (solution)	at 33%: 8.4
Explosion limits	3-15	Flash point	115°C (PMCC)
Density (at 20°C)	1.112 g/cm ³	Viscosity (at 20°C)	20-30 mm ² /s

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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability	Stable under normal handling. Keep away from heat, sparks, naked flames and moisture.
Reacts with/Materials to avoid	Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous decomposition products	Carbon oxides, aldehydes and ketones.

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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

LD ₅₀ (acute oral)	LD50 (rat)	>2000 mg/kg
LD ₅₀ (acute dermal)	LD50 (rabbit)	>2000 mg/kg

General	Human experience: Ethanediol: Deadly if swallowed, approx. 5 g/kg body weight. Deadly dose approx. 90-110 g for adults, correspondingly lower for children. Small doses may cause: unconsciousness, kidney damage, damage to the central nervous system.
Inhalation	Vapours or mist in high concentrations may cause irritation to the nose and throat, headaches, nausea and tiredness.
Skin contact	Mildly irritating to skin.
Eye contact	May cause mild irritation, experienced as temporary slight discomfort and seen as reddening of the eye.
Ingestion	Harmful. Causes: Headache. Tiredness. Confusion. Incoordination, problems with walking. Dizziness. Nausea. Vomiting. Low blood pressure. Cardiac arrhythmia. Kidney damage. Unconsciousness. Symptoms may be delayed. Serious poisoning may lead to death.

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ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Degradability	Elimination information: Test method: OECD 301A/ISO 7827. Analysis method: DOC reduction. Degree of elimination > 70%. Evaluation: Readily biodegradable. Practice in environment: The correct feed in low concentrations to adapted, biological sewage works is not expected to cause disruptions to decomposition activity of the biosludge.
Toxicity	Algae toxicity: EC50 (72 h): > 100 mg/l Bacterial toxicity: EC10 (- h) > 10 000 mg/l, Pseudomonas putida Daphnia toxicity (acute): EC50 (48 h) > 100 mg/l Fish toxicity: LC50 (96 h): > 100 mg/l, Leuciscus idus
Other effects	AOX: The product contains no organically bound halogen.

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DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal considerations	Dispose of as specified by local regulations.
Contaminated packaging	Non-contaminated packaging can be recycled. Packaging that cannot be cleaned should be disposed of in the same way as its contents.

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TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Proper shipping name

Not hazardous goods.

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REGULATORY INFORMATION

Classification	Harmful
Content	1,2-ethanediol (80-95)
Miscellaneous	Classification/labelling as per KIFS 1994:12.

R-phrases	R22	Harmful if swallowed.
S-phases	S2	Keep out of the reach of children.
	S24	Avoid contact with skin.
	S46	If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.

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OTHER INFORMATION

Supplier notes	The material safety data sheet is based on information from the supplier.
Issuer	Elisabeth Elg Thunqvist
Issued	2001-05-29

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