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VORANOL Polyether Polyols - Dow

VORANOL . Polyether Polyols Table of Contents VORANOL Polyether Polyols ..3. Additional Considerations ..3. Available Quantities and Delivery of VORANOL Polyether Polyols ..3. Other Raw Materials .. 3. Important Phone Numbers..3. Part One Handling Precautions and Health Hazards Toxicity, Handling Precautions and First Aid..4. Skin Contact ..4. Eye Contact ..4. Inhalation ..4. Ingestion ..4. Handling Precautions Summary..5. Fire and Explosion ..5. Products of Combustion..5. Spill Containment and Cleanup .. 5. Drum Decontamination and Disposal .. 6. Polyol Disposal .. 6. Part Two Unloading and Storage Procedures Unloading Procedures ..7.

3 VORANOL Polyether Polyols Manufacturers of rigid and flexible poly-urethane foams appreciate the breadth of polyether polyols available from Dow.

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1 VORANOL . Polyether Polyols Table of Contents VORANOL Polyether Polyols ..3. Additional Considerations ..3. Available Quantities and Delivery of VORANOL Polyether Polyols ..3. Other Raw Materials .. 3. Important Phone Numbers..3. Part One Handling Precautions and Health Hazards Toxicity, Handling Precautions and First Aid..4. Skin Contact ..4. Eye Contact ..4. Inhalation ..4. Ingestion ..4. Handling Precautions Summary..5. Fire and Explosion ..5. Products of Combustion..5. Spill Containment and Cleanup .. 5. Drum Decontamination and Disposal .. 6. Polyol Disposal .. 6. Part Two Unloading and Storage Procedures Unloading Procedures ..7.

2 Unloading Steps and Precautions for Tank Trucks and Tank Cars..7. Tank Trucks..7. Tank Cars ..9. Top Unloading ..11. Unloading Steps and Precautions for Drums..12. Drum and Bulk Storage of VORANOL Polyether Polyols ..12. Drum Storage..12. Bulk Storage..12. Bulk Storage Equipment ..13. Part Three Dow and Product Stewardship Product Stewardship ..16. Waste Handling ..16. Safety Training ..16. Regulatory Issues..16. For Additional Information ..16. Index..17. 2. Additional Considerations The recommendations in this guide are based on the results of numerous tests and actual VORANOL Polyether Polyols experience in the eld, and are believed to be accurate and reliable.

3 However, since Manufacturers of rigid and exible poly- the speci c circumstances associated with Important Phone Numbers urethane foams appreciate the breadth the customer's use of VORANOL Polyether For more information about speci c opera- of Polyether Polyols available from Dow. Polyols are unknown to Dow and are beyond tions and procedures, matters relating to VORANOL * Polyether Polyols offer an its control, the company cannot guarantee the safe use, handling and storage of extensive selection of performance and that adherence to these recommendations VORANOL Polyether Polyols , or to request processing attributes for use in rigid and will ensure absolute safety.

4 Product literature or SDSs, contact Dow's molded foam, cast elastomer and isocya- Available Quantities and Customer Information Center: nate product formulations. The VORANOL family of Polyether Polyols Delivery of VORANOL United States and Canada: Polyether Polyols 1-800-441-4 DOW (4369). includes: VORANOL Polyether Polyols are available Mexico: Diols in bulk quantities (via tank truck or tank 958-00-441-4 DOW (4369). Triols car) and in steel, non-returnable, 55-gallon The Dow Distribution and Emergency drums. Bulk shipments and systems are Response Center nearest you: Sucrose/glycerin-initiated recommended because they are typically Co-polymer Polyols more economical than drums and because In Midland, Michigan: (989) 636-4400.

5 They signi cantly reduce the possibility of Amine-initiated product contamination and drum disposal In Freeport, Texas: (979) 238-2112. Mannich-based issues. For transportation spills, call CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300 ( ). This guide describes practices, procedures Other Raw Materials and potential hazards associated with This guide provides information only for handling and storing VORANOL Polyether those VORANOL Polyether Polyols used in Polyols . Please read this guide thoroughly rigid and exible polyurethane foams. and use it as a reference. Also request current Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) from If you purchase isocyanate products for your Dow representative before handling your polyurethane formulations, you may VORANOL Polyether Polyols .

6 Request safe handling and storage literature, including SDS, from your Dow representative. CAUTION: VORANOL Polyether Polyols must If you use other polyurethane raw materials be handled and stored with care and only by in your formulations, request recommenda- knowledgeable and experienced personnel tions for handling, storage and disposal who are familiar with the potential hazards from the appropriate suppliers. associated with the handling, shipment and storage of polyurethane chemicals. *Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company. 3. CAREFULLY REVIEW AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS AND PRECAUTIONS. BEFORE HANDLING, STORING OR DISPOSING OF VORANOL PRODUCTS.

7 Part One . Inhalation Handling Precautions Because of their low vapor pressure, VORANOL Polyols do not pose a signi cant and Health Hazards Skin Contact inhalation hazard when handled at room With proper industrial handling and use, temperature. Under most conditions of use, VORANOL Polyether Polyols can be handled skin contact with many Polyols is not likely good general ventilation will be adequate safely if simple precautions are understood to result in signi cant irritation. Protec- and no respiratory protections are needed. and practiced. tive gloves are not required when working If materials are heated, or if a ne mist is with many VORANOL Polyols .

8 Use gloves generated, local ventilation and respiratory Toxicity, Handling Precautions impervious to this material when prolonged protection may be required. and First Aid or frequently repeated contact could occur. First Aid: If any adverse effects occur, If hands are cut or scratched, use gloves move the affected person to fresh air and All Polyols should be handled with appropri- impermeable to this material even for brief ate caution and in strict accordance with obtain medical attention. exposures. Use gloves with insulation for manufacturer recommendations. SKIN thermal protection, when needed. Ingestion AND EYE CONTACT SHOULD BE AVOIDED.

9 VORANOL Polyols are low to very low in Appropriate eye protection should be worn Gloves are recommended for handling acute oral toxicity. Most LD50 values range whenever Polyols are handled or used. For amine-initiated and Mannich-based Polyols from grams to greater than 10 grams certain materials, skin protection is also because these materials have shown a per kilogram of body weight for laboratory recommended. slight to severe potential for irritation when animals. A few have oral LD50 values be- in continuous contact with the skin. There tween 1000 and 2000 mg/kg. Swallowing Before using a speci c polyol, consult the is no evidence that any of the materials appropriate SDS for that material.

10 SDSs for small amounts of these Polyols is not likely are absorbed through the skin in acutely to cause injury. Although swallowing large VORANOL Polyols are shipped to each cus- toxic amounts. tomer and can also be requested from your amounts of Polyols may cause toxic effects, Dow representative or the Dow Customer First Aid: If Polyols contact the skin, wash the possibility of such ingestion is unlikely Information Center: with soap and large quantities of water. with proper industrial handling and use. If skin irritation occurs, consult medical First Aid: If large amounts of polyol are United States and Canada: personnel. 1-800-441-4 DOW (4369) swallowed, seek medical attention.


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