BBZJW - POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL
- MSDS: BBZJW
- Manufacturer: DOW CHEMICAL
- Product Name: POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL
- National Stock Number: 6810-00K000050
Product Identification
Product ID:POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00K000050
MSDS Number: BBZJW
Responsible Party
Emergency Phone: 517-636-4400
Cage: DO842
Contractor
Telephone: 800-258-2436
Cage: 96717
Ingredients
POLYTHYLENE GLYCOL (TYPE-3350)
CAS: 25322-68-3
RTECS: TQ3500000
Fraction By Weight: 100%
Hazards
Effects of Overexposure:NONE EXPECTED UNLESS LARGE QTY. INGESTED; EYE:
SLIGHT PAIN & MINOR IRRITATION; SKIN: NOT SIGNIFICAN
First Aid
First Aid:EYES: IRRIGATE EYE IMMEDIATELY W/WATER FOR 5 MIN. IS GOOD
SAFETY PRACTICE.; INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IF EFFECTS OCCUR.;
INGEST: LOW IN TOXICITY. INDUCE VOMITING IF LARGE QUANTITIES
INGESTED.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:505 F PMLL
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:DUST/AIR MIXTURE MAY BE FLAMMABLE; SUPPORTS
COMBUSTION
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:DO NOT LEAVE ON FLOOR - MAKES IT SLIPPERY.
SCOOP INTO DRUMS. DO NOT BREATHE DUST.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE ABOVE 110 F, PREFERABLY
BELOW 95 F. DO NOT CONTACT WITH A HOT IGNITION SOURCE. SLIGHTLY
HYGROSCOPIC. OXIDIZED BY PROLONGED CONTC. W/AIR
Other Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS SEALED.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY NEEDED, EXCEPT FOR DUST.
Ventilation:FOOD ROOM VENTILATION USUALLY ADEQUATE FOR MOST OPERATIONS.
Eye Protection:NOT NORMALLY NECESSARY
Other Protective Equipment:NONE REQUIRED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Chemical Properties
HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Vapor Pres:LOW
Spec Gravity:1.2
Solubility in Water:>100G/100G
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS/BLAND SOLID
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIAL,CONCENTRATED MINERAL ACIDS.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:SALVAGE OR BURN IAW FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL
LAWS.
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