BCVBK - ETHYLENE GLYCOL,

Product Identification

Product ID:ETHYLENE GLYCOL,
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-006-4205
MSDS Number: BCVBK

Responsible Party
MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION

Emergency Phone: 314 982 5000

Cage: 62910

Contractor
MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

Ingredients

ETHYLENE GLYCOL (SARA III)

CAS: 107-21-1

RTECS: KW2975000

Fraction By Weight: >99%

OSHA PEL C 50 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 50 PPM,VAPOR; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:INH:DIZZ,HEAD,PULMONARY EDEMA;ING:CAUSES
VOMIT,HEAD,LOW BLD PR;EYES/SKIN:MINOR/SEVERE IRRITATION.

First Aid

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICULT.GET MD;INGEST:IMMED INDUCE VOMIT BY GIVING 2 GL OF
WATER.NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.GET MD IMMED;SKIN/EYES:FLUSH
IMMED W/LG QTY H* 2O FOR 15 MIN.RMV CONTMNTD CLOTHES.GET MED ATTN.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:110C(230F)
Lower Limits:3.2
Upper Limits:15.3
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM,WATER,CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL.WATER/FOAM MAY
FROTH.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MODERATE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT OR
FLAME

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL.CLEAN UP PERSONS NEED
PROTCTV CLOTHG/RESP PROTCTION FM VAP.COLLECT LIQUID & PLACE IN A
SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECOVERY OR DISPOSAL.WASH RESIDUE & SMALL
SPILLS TO SEWER W/COPIOU S AMTS OF WATER.REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF
IGNITION.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
COOL,DRY, VENTILATED PLACE. PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING MIST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
CONTAINERS CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID SKIN,EYES &
CLOTHING CONTACT.DO NOT EAT IN WORK AREA.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:FULL FACE RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FROM MFR DATED 01/28/85,CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD; SP GRAVITY
RANGE:1.112-1.115

Chemical Properties

HCC:V5
Boiling Pt:=192.8C, 379.F
Vapor Pres:.05
Vapor Density:2.14
Spec Gravity:1.1135
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.0(CCL*4=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQID.ODORLESS

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS,CORROSIVE MATL;OLEUM,H*2SO*4,HCL*4,ETC.
Stability Condition to Avoid:IGNITION & MOISTURE SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN & CARBON WHEN
IGNITED IN AIR.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
DISPOSD AS HAZ WASTE IN A RCRA APPRVD WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY OR
MIX WITH A MORE FLAMMABLE SOLVENT AND ATOMIZE IN AN APPROVED
INCINERATION.ENSURE COMPLI ANCE W/LOCAL,,STATE, & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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