Product ID:DOWANOL (R) DE GLYCOL ETHER HP #8500-1231
MSDS Date:08/26/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F007500
MSDS Number: BBYCX

DOW CHEMICAL U.S.A.

LA PORTE, TX 77871

Emergency Phone: (517) 636-4400

Info Phone: (713) 476-3331

Cage: 96717

DOW CHEMICAL CO

MIDLAND, MI 48674 US

Telephone: 800-258-2436

Cage: 96717

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL ETHYL ETHER

CAS: 111-90-0

RTECS: KK8750000

Fraction By Weight: 99%

ETHYLENE OXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 75-21-8

RTECS: KX2450000

Fraction By Weight: TRACE

OSHA PEL 1 PPM; SEE 1910.1047

ACGIH TLV: 1 PPM, A2; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SKIN LD50 (RABBIT): >10000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SINGLE EXPOSURE TO VAPORS
ISN'T LIKELY TO BE HAZARDOUS. EYE: SLIGHT IRRITATION. SKIN: NON
IRRITATING. INGESTION: LOW TOXICITY. LARGE AMOUNTS MAY CAUSE
INJURY.
Effects of Overexposure:EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE KIDNEY, LIVER &
POSSIBLY BLOOD AND TESTICULAR EFFECTS.

First Aid:EYES: IRRIGATE W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 5 MINS. SKIN: WASH OFF
IN FLOWING WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IF EFFECT OCCUR.
CONSULT PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING IF LARGE AMOUNTS ARE
INGEST ED. CONSULT MEDICAL PERSONNEL. NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:196F
Lower Limits:1.2%
Upper Limits:23.5%
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, ALCOHOL RESISTANT FOAM, CO2, DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR POSITIVE-PRESSURE, SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.

Spill Release Procedures:SOAK UP WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL, REMOVE WITH
RUBBER SHOVEL, & COLLECT FOR DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PRACTICE REASONABLE CARE & CAUTION TO
AVOID SKIN & EYE CONTACT. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS OR MISTS IF
GENERATED.

Respiratory Protection:USE AN APPROVED AIR-PURIFYING RESPIRATOR IF >TLV
30 PPM
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION MAY BE NECESSARY FOR SOME
OPERATIONS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS FOR PROLONGED CONTACT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES, GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:CLEAN BODY-COVERING CLOTHING SHOULD BE
NEEDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:TRACE QUANTITIES OF ETHYLENE OXIDE MAY
ACCUMULATE IN HEADSPACE AREAS, NOT EXPECTED TO BE >TLV IN BREATHING
ZONES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:395F
Vapor Pres:0.26
Vapor Density:4.65
Spec Gravity:0.988
Solubility in Water:COMPLETELY MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING MATERIALS

Waste Disposal Methods:BURN IN AN APPROVED INCINERATOR IN ACCORDANCE
WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE, & FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS.

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