BCVBS - ETHYLENE GLYCOL
- MSDS: BCVBS
- Manufacturer: MALLINCKRODT INC SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV
- Product Name: ETHYLENE GLYCOL
- National Stock Number: 6810-00-006-4206
Product Identification
Product ID:ETHYLENE GLYCOL
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-006-4206
MSDS Number: BCVBS
Responsible Party
Emergency Phone: 314 982 5000
Preparer: NOT PROVIDED
Cage: 62910
Contractor
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:=110.C, 230.F
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
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
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.
Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.