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Dowtherm™ A
Description
A fluid may be used in systems employing either liquid phase or vapor phase heating. Suitable applications include indirect heat transfer. Mainly in oil & gas, plastic processing, chemical processing, solar energy.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
A fluid may be used in systems employing either liquid phase or vapor phase heating. Suitable applications include indirect heat transfer. Mainly in oil & gas, plastic processing, chemical processing, solar energy.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 12°C to 14°C |
Boiling Point | 257°C |
Odor | Unpleasant |
UN Number | UN3082 |
Density | 1.056 |
Quantity | 1000 mL |
Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. |
Chemical Name or Material | Dowtherm™ A |
Safety and Handling


- Dowtherm A
- Warning
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Diphenyl oxide, Biphenyl
RUO – Research Use Only
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