Xceltherm® CF Heat Transfer Cooling Fluid

for Closed Loop Solar Hot Water Heating Systems

MSDS Sheet

"Safety of Handling: Poses no significant health hazards and no special
precaution in handling are warranted."

Manufactuerer/Supplier
Radco Industries, Inc.
P.O. Box 305
LaFox, IL 60147
630-232-7966

Effective Date: 12/01/01

Emergency Health Information: (630) 232-7966
Emergency Spill Information: (630) 232-7966

COMPONENTS:

Composition:         Potassium Formate
CAS#:                590-29-4
Percentage:          from 25% to 75%
Exposure Guidelines: None Established
Carcinogen:          None Established

WARNING STATEMENT: 

This product has been evaluated and does not require any hazard warning label
under the OSHA Hazard Communication Board.

HMIS/NFPA Codes: (HEALTH:2) (FLAMMABILITY:0) (REACTIVITY:0)

APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Clear liquid, odorless

HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION -------------------------------------

EYE

EFFECT:      No significant health hazards identified.
FIRST AID:   Flush eyes with plenty of water for 15 minutes and consult
              physician.
PROTECTION:  Use goggles.

SKIN

EFFECT:      Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing.
FIRST AID:   Wash skin with soap and water.
PROTECTION:  Wear protective gloves, especially for prolonged exposure.

INHALATION

EFFECT:      Product is not toxic by inhalation.
FIRST AID:   If mist is inhaled, remove to uncontaminated area/fresh air. Get
              medical attention.
PROTECTION:  None required; however, use of adequate ventilation is good
              industrial practice.

INGESTION

EFFECT:      DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Consult physician at once. May cause
              nausea and diarrhea.
FIRST AID:   None required.

FIRE AND EXPLOSION INFORMATION --------------------------------

FLASHPOINT:               Not applicable / None
FIRE POINT:               Not applicable / None
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable / None
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:      Material will not burn.
UNUSUAL FIRE HAZARDS:     None.

REACTIVITY INFORMATION ----------------------------------------

STABILITY:                 Stable
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:  Will not occur
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:    None known. Avoid contact with reactive chemicals.

CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ------------------------------

SOLUBILITY IN WATER:          Soluble
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER = 1): 1.44 (15.6°C)
BOILING POINT:                100°C
pH:                           9.5 to 10

STORAGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ---------------------------

STORAGE REQUIREMENTS: 

Keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Product is hygroscopic. Storage
under nitrogen is recommended.

SPILLS AND LEAKS: 

Contain on an absorbent material (e.g. sand, sawdust, dirt, clay).

WASTE DISPOSAL: 

Disposal must be in accordance with applicable Federal, State, or Local
regulations.

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION -------------------------------------

No component of this product is identified as a carcinogen by NTP, IARC or
OSHA.

REGULATORY INFORMATION ----------------------------------------

CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY: 

This product is not reportable under 40 CFR Part 302.4

DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME:  Not regulated.

OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD: Listed by ACGIH.

RCRA STATUS:  

This product is not subject to the 40 CFR Part 268.30 land ban on the disposal
of certain hazardous wastes.

SARA STATUS: 

This product is not regulated under SARA Title III, 42 USC 9601

TSCA STATUS:

All of the components of this product are listed on the TSCA inventory.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION -------------------------------------

NSF STATUS: This product is approved for H1 status.

This material safety data sheet (MSDS) and the information it contains is
offered to you in good faith as accurate. We have reviewed any information
contained in this data sheet which we received from sources outside our
company. We believe that information to be correct but cannot guarantee its
accuracy or completeness.  health and safety precaustions in this data sheet
may not be adequate for all individuals and/or situations.  It is the user's
obligation to evaluate and use this product safely and to comply with all
applicable laws and regulatons.  No statement made in recommendation for the
use of any product in a manner that might infringe existing patents. No
warranty is made, either expressed or implied.

Xceltherm® is a trademark of Radco Industries, Inc.