SAFETY DATA SHEET ZEREX? DEX-COOL? 50/50 Antifreeze Coolant Version: 2.0 Revision Date: 2023/06/19 Print Date: 06/21/2023 1 / 16 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product name : ZEREX? DEX-COOL? 50/50 Antifreeze Coolant Product code : ZXELRU1 Manufacturer or supplier's details Company : Valvoline Global Operations Address : 100 Valvoline Way Lexington, KY 40509 United States of America (USA) Telephone : 1-800-TEAMVAL (1-800-832-6825) Emergency telephone number : +1-800-VALVOLINE (+1-800-825-8654) E-mail address : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use Recommended use : Coolant and antifreeze. 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION GHS Classification Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 3 Reproductive toxicity : Category 2 GHS label elements SAFETY DATA SHEET ZEREX? DEX-COOL? 50/50 Antifreeze Coolant Version: 2.0 Revision Date: 2023/06/19 Print Date: 06/21/2023 2 / 16 Hazard pictograms : Signal word : Warning Hazard statements : H302 Harmful if swallowed. H316 Causes mild skin irritation. H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child. Precautionary statements : P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P102 Keep out of reach of children. Prevention: P203 Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection. Response: P301 + P317 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help. Rinse mouth. P318 IF exposed or concerned, get medical advice. P332 + P317 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help. Storage: P405 Store locked up. Disposal: P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Other hazards which do not result in classification None known. 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Substance / Mixture : Mixture Components Chemical name CAS-No. Concentration (% w/w) ETHYLENE GLYCOL 107-21-1 >= 30 - < 50 POTASSIUM 2-ETHYLHEXANOATE 3164-85-0 >= 1 - < 2.5 SAFETY DATA SHEET ZEREX? DEX-COOL? 50/50 Antifreeze Coolant Version: 2.0 Revision Date: 2023/06/19 Print Date: 06/21/2023 3 / 16 4. FIRST AID MEASURES General advice : Move out of dangerous area. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Do not leave the victim unattended. If inhaled : If unconscious, place in recovery position and seek medical advice. If symptoms persist, call a physician. In case of skin contact : If skin irritation persists, call a physician. If on skin, rinse well with water. If on clothes, remove clothes. In case of eye contact : Flush eyes with water as a precaution. Remove contact lenses. Protect unharmed eye. Keep eye wide open while rinsing. If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist. If swallowed : Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Induce vomiting immediately and call a physician. Keep respiratory tract clear. Do not give milk or alcoholic beverages. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If symptoms persist, call a physician. Take victim immediately to hospital. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed : Harmful if swallowed. Causes mild skin irritation. Suspected of damaging the unborn child. No symptoms known or expected. Notes to physician : Treat symptomatically. No hazards which require special first aid measures. 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES Unsuitable extinguishing media : High volume water jet Hazardous combustion products : No hazardous combustion products are known Specific extinguishing : Standard procedure for chemical fires. SAFETY DATA SHEET ZEREX? DEX-COOL? 50/50 Antifreeze Coolant Version: 2.0 Revision Date: 2023/06/19 Print Date: 06/21/2023 4 / 16 methods Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Special protective equipment for firefighters : Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures : Use personal protective equipment. Environmental precautions : Prevent product from entering drains. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up : Neutralise with acid. Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust). Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Advice on protection against fire and explosion : Normal measures for preventive fire protection. Advice on safe handling : Do not breathe vapours/dust. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. For personal protection see section 8. Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the application area. Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national regulations. Conditions for safe storage : Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Observe label precautions. Electrical installations / working materials must comply with the technological safety standards. Further information on storage stability : No decomposition if stored and applied as directed. SAFETY DATA SHEET ZEREX? DEX-COOL? 50/50 Antifreeze Coolant Version: 2.0 Revision Date: 2023/06/19 Print Date: 06/21/2023 5 / 16 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Components with workplace control parameters Components CAS-No. Value type (Form of exposure) Control parameters / Permissible concentration Basis ETHYLENE GLYCOL 107-21-1 TWA (Vapour) 25 ppm ACGIH STEL (Vapour) 50 ppm ACGIH STEL (Inhalable fraction, Aerosol only) 10 mg/m3 ACGIH Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection : No personal respiratory protective equipment normally required. Hand protection Remarks : The suitability for a specific workplace should be discussed with the producers of the protective gloves. Eye protection : Eye wash bottle with pure water Tightly fitting safety goggles Skin and body protection : Impervious clothing Choose body protection according to the amount and concentration of the dangerous substance at the work place. Hygiene measures : When using do not eat or drink. When using do not smoke. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance : liquid Colour : orange Odour : No data available SAFETY DATA SHEET ZEREX? DEX-COOL? 50/50 Antifreeze Coolant Version: 2.0 Revision Date: 2023/06/19 Print Date: 06/21/2023 6 / 16 Odour Threshold : No data available pH : ca. 10.5 Melting point/freezing point : -34 ?F Boiling point/boiling range : 226 ?F (1013.33 hPa) Flash point : > 121.11 ?C Evaporation rate : No data available Flammability (solid, gas) : No data available Self-ignition : No data available Upper explosion limit / Upper flammability limit : No data available Lower explosion limit / Lower flammability limit : No data available Vapour pressure : No data available Relative vapour density : No data available Relative density : No data available Density : ca. 1.07 g/cm3 (60.00 ?F) Solubility(ies) Water solubility : completely miscible Solubility in other solvents : No data available Partition coefficient: n- octanol/water : No data available Decomposition temperature : No data available Viscosity Viscosity, dynamic : No data available Viscosity, kinematic : No data available Oxidizing properties : No data available SAFETY DATA SHEET ZEREX? DEX-COOL? 50/50 Antifreeze Coolant Version: 2.0 Revision Date: 2023/06/19 Print Date: 06/21/2023 7 / 16 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Reactivity : No decomposition if stored and applied as directed. Chemical stability : No decomposition if stored and applied as directed. Possibility of hazardous reactions : No decomposition if stored and applied as directed. Conditions to avoid : excessive heat Exposure to moisture Exposure to sunlight. Incompatible materials : Aldehydes Alkali metals Alkaline earth metals isocyanates Strong acids strong alkalis Strong bases Strong oxidizing agents Sulphur compounds UV light. Hazardous decomposition products : No hazardous decomposition products are known. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute toxicity Harmful if swallowed. Product: Acute oral toxicity : Acute toxicity estimate: 1,042 mg/kg Method: Calculation method Components: ETHYLENE GLYCOL: Acute oral toxicity : LD0 (Human): estimated 1.56 g/kg Assessment: The component/mixture is moderately toxic after single ingestion. Acute inhalation toxicity : LC50 (Rat): 10.9 mg/l Exposure time: 1 h Test atmosphere: dust/mist SAFETY DATA SHEET ZEREX? DEX-COOL? 50/50 Antifreeze Coolant Version: 2.0 Revision Date: 2023/06/19 Print Date: 06/21/2023 8 / 16 Assessment: The substance or mixture has no acute inhalation toxicity Acute dermal toxicity : LD50 (Rabbit): 9,530 mg/kg Acute toxicity (other routes of administration) : LD50 (Rat): 5,010 mg/kg Application Route: Intraperitoneal LD50 (Rat): 3,260 mg/kg Application Route: Intravenous POTASSIUM 2-ETHYLHEXANOATE: Acute oral toxicity : LD50 (Rat): 3,640 mg/kg Remarks: The toxicological data has been taken from products of similar composition. Acute inhalation toxicity : LC50 (Rat): > 0.11 mg/l Exposure time: 8 h Test atmosphere: dust/mist Assessment: The substance or mixture has no acute inhalation toxicity Remarks: No mortality observed at this dose. The toxicological data has been taken from products of similar composition. Acute dermal toxicity : LD50 (Rat): > 2,000 mg/kg Assessment: The substance or mixture has no acute dermal toxicity Remarks: The toxicological data has been taken from products of similar composition. Skin corrosion/irritation Causes mild skin irritation. Product: Remarks : May cause skin irritation and/or dermatitis. Components: ETHYLENE GLYCOL: Species : Rabbit Result : No skin irritation POTASSIUM 2-ETHYLHEXANOATE: Species : Rabbit Method : OECD Test Guideline 404 SAFETY DATA SHEET ZEREX? DEX-COOL? 50/50 Antifreeze Coolant Version: 2.0 Revision Date: 2023/06/19 Print Date: 06/21/2023 9 / 16 Result : Irritating to skin. GLP : yes Serious eye damage/eye irritation Not classified based on available information. Product: Remarks : Vapours may cause irritation to the eyes, respiratory system and the skin. Components: ETHYLENE GLYCOL: Result : Slight, transient irritation POTASSIUM 2-ETHYLHEXANOATE: Result : Slight, transient irritation Respiratory or skin sensitisation Skin sensitisation Not classified based on available information. Respiratory sensitisation Not classified based on available information. Components: ETHYLENE GLYCOL: Test Type : Maximisation Test Species : Guinea pig Assessment : Does not cause skin sensitisation. Germ cell mutagenicity Not classified based on available information. Components: ETHYLENE GLYCOL: Genotoxicity in vitro : Test Type: Ames test Test system: Salmonella typhimurium Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation Result: negative Carcinogenicity Not classified based on available information. SAFETY DATA SHEET ZEREX? DEX-COOL? 50/50 Antifreeze Coolant Version: 2.0 Revision Date: 2023/06/19 Print Date: 06/21/2023 10 / 16 Reproductive toxicity Suspected of damaging the unborn child. Components: POTASSIUM 2-ETHYLHEXANOATE: Reproductive toxicity - Assessment : Some evidence of adverse effects on development, based on animal experiments. STOT - single exposure Not classified based on available information. STOT - repeated exposure Not classified based on available information. Components: ETHYLENE GLYCOL: Exposure routes : Ingestion Target Organs : Kidney, Liver Assessment : May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Aspiration toxicity Not classified based on available information. Experience with human exposure Components: ETHYLENE GLYCOL: Ingestion : Target Organs: Kidney Further information Product: Remarks : No data available 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity Product: Ecotoxicology Assessment Acute aquatic toxicity : Not classified based on available information. SAFETY DATA SHEET ZEREX? DEX-COOL? 50/50 Antifreeze Coolant Version: 2.0 Revision Date: 2023/06/19 Print Date: 06/21/2023 11 / 16 Chronic aquatic toxicity : Not classified based on available information. Components: ETHYLENE GLYCOL: Toxicity to fish : LC50 (Lepomis macrochirus (Bluegill sunfish)): 27,540 mg/l Exposure time: 96 h Test Type: static test LC50 (Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow)): 8,050 mg/l Exposure time: 96 h Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates : LC50 (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): > 10,000 mg/l Exposure time: 48 h Test Type: static test Toxicity to algae/aquatic plants : EC50 ( Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae)): 6,500 - 13,000 mg/l End point: Growth inhibition Exposure time: 7 Days Toxicity to fish (Chronic toxicity) : NOEC: 32,000 mg/l Exposure time: 7 d Species: Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates (Chronic toxicity) : NOEC: 24,000 mg/l Exposure time: 7 d Species: Daphnia magna (Water flea) Ecotoxicology Assessment Acute aquatic toxicity : Not classified based on available information. Chronic aquatic toxicity : Not classified based on available information. POTASSIUM 2-ETHYLHEXANOATE: Toxicity to fish : LC50 (Fish): > 100 mg/l Exposure time: 96 h Remarks: The toxicological data has been taken from products of similar composition. Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates : EC50 (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): 106 mg/l Exposure time: 48 h Test Type: static test Remarks: The toxicological data has been taken from products of similar composition. Toxicity to algae/aquatic : EC50 ( Desmodesmus subspicatus (green algae)): 49.3 mg/l SAFETY DATA SHEET ZEREX? DEX-COOL? 50/50 Antifreeze Coolant Version: 2.0 Revision Date: 2023/06/19 Print Date: 06/21/2023 12 / 16 plants End point: Growth inhibition Exposure time: 72 h Test Type: static test Remarks: The toxicological data has been taken from products of similar composition. Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates (Chronic toxicity) : NOEC: 25 mg/l Exposure time: 21 d Species: Daphnia magna (Water flea) Test Type: static test Remarks: The toxicological data has been taken from products of similar composition. Ecotoxicology Assessment Acute aquatic toxicity : Acute aquatic toxicity Category 3; Harmful to aquatic life. Chronic aquatic toxicity : Not classified based on available information. Persistence and degradability Components: ETHYLENE GLYCOL: Biodegradability : Result: Readily biodegradable. Biodegradation: 90 - 100 % Exposure time: 10 d Method: OECD Test Guideline 301 POTASSIUM 2-ETHYLHEXANOATE: Biodegradability : Result: Readily biodegradable. Biodegradation: 99 % Exposure time: 28 d Remarks: The toxicological data has been taken from products of similar composition. Bioaccumulative potential Components: ETHYLENE GLYCOL: Bioaccumulation : Species: Crayfish (Procambarus) Exposure time: 61 d Concentration: 1000 mg/l Bioconcentration factor (BCF): 0.27 Method: Flow through SAFETY DATA SHEET ZEREX? DEX-COOL? 50/50 Antifreeze Coolant Version: 2.0 Revision Date: 2023/06/19 Print Date: 06/21/2023 13 / 16 Partition coefficient: n- octanol/water : log Pow: -1.36 Mobility in soil No data available Other adverse effects Product: Additional ecological information : No data available Global warming potential Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Components: OCTAMETHYLCYCLOTETRASILOXANE: 20-year global warming potential: 2.66 100-year global warming potential: 0.739 500-year global warming potential: 0.211 Atmospheric lifetime: 0.027 yr Radiative efficiency: 0.12 Wm2ppb Further information: Miscellaneous compounds 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Disposal methods Waste from residues : Do not dispose of waste into sewer. Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with chemical or used container. Send to a licensed waste management company. Contaminated packaging : Empty remaining contents. Dispose of as unused product. Do not re-use empty containers. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION International Regulations UNRTDG Not regulated as a dangerous good SAFETY DATA SHEET ZEREX? DEX-COOL? 50/50 Antifreeze Coolant Version: 2.0 Revision Date: 2023/06/19 Print Date: 06/21/2023 14 / 16 IATA-DGR Not regulated as a dangerous good IMDG-Code Not regulated as a dangerous good Transport in bulk according to IMO instruments Not applicable for product as supplied. Special precautions for user Not applicable Dangerous goods descriptions (if indicated above) may not reflect quantity, end-use or region-specific exceptions that can be applied. Consult shipping documents for descriptions that are specific to the shipment. 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture The components of this product are reported in the following inventories: TCSI : Not in compliance with the inventory TSCA : All substances listed as active on the TSCA inventory AIIC : Not in compliance with the inventory ENCS : Not in compliance with the inventory ISHL : Not in compliance with the inventory KECI : Not in compliance with the inventory PICCS : Not in compliance with the inventory IECSC : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory NZIoC : Not in compliance with the inventory TECI : Not in compliance with the inventory Inventories SAFETY DATA SHEET ZEREX? DEX-COOL? 50/50 Antifreeze Coolant Version: 2.0 Revision Date: 2023/06/19 Print Date: 06/21/2023 15 / 16 AIIC (Australia), DSL (Canada), IECSC (China), REACH (European Union), ENCS (Japan), ISHL (Japan), KECI (Korea), NZIoC (New Zealand), PICCS (Philippines), TCSI (Taiwan), TECI (Thailand), TSCA (USA) 16. OTHER INFORMATION Revision Date : 2023/06/19 Date format : yyyy/mm/dd Further information NFPA: HMIS? IV: HMIS? ratings are based on a 0-4 rating scale, with 0 representing minimal hazards or risks, and 4 representing significant hazards or risks. The "*" represents a chronic hazard, while the "/" represents the absence of a chronic hazard. Full text of other abbreviations ACGIH : USA. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (TLV) ACGIH / TWA : 8-hour, time-weighted average ACGIH / STEL : Short-term exposure limit AIIC - Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals; ANTT - National Agency for Transport by Land of Brazil; ASTM - American Society for the Testing of Materials; bw - Body weight; CMR - Carcinogen, Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant; DIN - Standard of the German Institute for Standardisation; DSL - Domestic Substances List (Canada); ECx - Concentration associated with x% response; ELx - Loading rate associated with x% response; EmS - Emergency Schedule; ENCS - Existing and New Chemical Substances (Japan); ErCx - Concentration associated with x% growth rate response; ERG - Emergency Response Guide; GHS - Globally Harmonized System; GLP - Good Laboratory Practice; IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer; IATA - International Air Transport Association; IBC - International Code for the Construction and Flammability Instability Health 1 0 1 Special hazard 2 0 1 * PHYSICAL HAZARD FLAMMABILITY HEALTH SAFETY DATA SHEET ZEREX? DEX-COOL? 50/50 Antifreeze Coolant Version: 2.0 Revision Date: 2023/06/19 Print Date: 06/21/2023 16 / 16 Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk; IC50 - Half maximal inhibitory concentration; ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization; IECSC - Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China; IMDG - International Maritime Dangerous Goods; IMO - International Maritime Organization; ISHL - Industrial Safety and Health Law (Japan); ISO - International Organisation for Standardization; KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory; LC50 - Lethal Concentration to 50 % of a test population; LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population (Median Lethal Dose); MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships; n.o.s. - Not Otherwise Specified; Nch - Chilean Norm; NO(A)EC - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Concentration; NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Level; NOELR - No Observable Effect Loading Rate; NOM - Official Mexican Norm; NTP - National Toxicology Program; NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals; OECD - Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development; OPPTS - Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention; PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance; PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances; (Q)SAR - (Quantitative) Structure Activity Relationship; REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals; SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature; SDS - Safety Data Sheet; TCSI - Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory; TDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods; TECI - Thailand Existing Chemicals Inventory; TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (United States); UN - United Nations; UNRTDG - United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods; vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative; WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text. BB / EN Internal information : R0382102