Product Safety Assessment ESTASOL™ Oxygenated Solvent

Product Safety Assessment: ESTASOL Oxygenated Solvent
unnecessary exposure. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed an
initial risk-based prioritization of the High Production Volume Chemicals, including the dibasic
esters category. The U.S. EPA assumes that there are potential exposures to
manufacturers, commercial workers and/or consumers from the use of products containing
dibasic esters, with paint stripping uses presenting the potential for high exposures to
individuals working in poorly ventilated areas. Available data used in the EPA’s assessment
suggests a low concern for potential risk to [manufacturing] workers, but a medium concern
for potential risk to commercial workers and consumers. See Health Information.
• Consumer exposure to products containing dibasic esters – Dow does not sell this
product for direct consumer use, but it may be used in some products, such as paint thinners
and coatings, that are used by consumers. The U.S. EPA concluded that the risk for
exposure to the general population from environmental releases is low. The potential risk to
children as a subset of the general consumer population is considered low given that the
typical consumer uses of dibasic esters do not involve children. See Health Information.
• Environmental releases – Dibasic esters may be released to air by evaporation from
cleaners, paint thinners and strippers, coatings and other products containing them.
However, because they are highly soluble, once introduced to water, dibasic esters will tend
to remain dissolved in water. Because the compounds are readily biodegradable, they will be
removed by sewage treatment plants. In the event of a spill, the focus is on containing the
spill to prevent contamination of soil and surface or ground water. For small spills, the product
should be absorbed with materials such as sand or sawdust. Collect recovered material in
properly labeled containers and dispose of it according to applicable government
requirements. See Environmental, Health, and Physical Hazard Information.
• Large release – Industrial spills or releases are infrequent and generally contained. If a large
spill does occur, the material should be captured, collected, and reprocessed or disposed of
according to applicable governmental requirements. An approved respirator with an organic
vapor cartridge is recommended for emergency work. See Environmental and Physical
Hazard Information.
• In case of fire – Isolate the fire and deny unnecessary entry into the area. Use water spray
or fog, dry-chemical or carbon-dioxide extinguishers, or foam to extinguish the fire. Use of a
direct water stream may spread fire. Firefighters should wear positive pressure, selfcontained
breathing apparatus (SCBA) and protective fire-fighting clothing. Follow emergency
procedures carefully. See Health and Physical Hazard Information.
For more information, see the relevant Safety Data Sheet.
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Health Information 13,14
Eye contact with dibasic esters may result in irritation or corneal injury. These materials are not
skin irritants. Prolonged skin contact is unlikely to result in absorption of harmful amounts.
Inhalation of vapor may cause irritation of the nose and throat. Dibasic esters have very low
toxicity if swallowed; swallowing amounts incidental to normal handling is not harmful. However,
swallowing may result in gastrointestinal irritation. ESTASOL oxygenated solvent is not
mutagenic nor is it a reproductive or developmental toxicant.
For more information, see the relevant Safety Data Sheet.
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